18a Cumberland Street, Central New Town

Facilities

*No Smoking*, Broadband - Wireless, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Microwave Oven, Private Patio, Towels provided, TV - Freeview, Washing Machine, iPod Docking Station

Description

This delightful stylish apartment brimming with charm and character is located on Cumberland St, right in the very heart of the Georgian New Town, and is ideal for couples, business trips, or simply a quiet get away. Within easy walking distance from great coffee shops, restaurants or pubs,including the famous Cumberland Bar which is minutes away. Its wonderful close proximity to all amenities, including public transport adjacent on Dundas St which will take you to the Royal Mile, and Princes St being only a 10minute walk, makes it the perfect location for quiet yet within the hubbub and atmosphere of this wonderful city.  This apartment is available for self catering & holiday lets, short term & corporate lets and city & weekend breaks. From £350 per week...

Decorated with real flair and a sense of style and quality, this south facing pied-à-terre is situated on the basement level, featuring a private patio area, where a glass of wine can be enjoyed in the sunshine. The apartment is entered straight into the spacious, elegant living room which has a TV, DVD and iPod dock, a round dining table to seat 4 comfortably and a beautiful fireplace featuring a  living flame gas fire. The Hall off the living room takes you to the French-style chic bathroom with roll top bath and rain shower, then similarly to the fully equipped galley kitchen. The old french-scottish style mahogany bed adds to the character of the double bedroom, which is quietly situated at the back of the apartment overlooking a quaint and quiet cobbled Mews Street.  All in all this apartment is a wonderful retreat for anyone visiting Edinburgh. A real home from home!

To book this property call +44 131 558 1108

Things to do

• Drinking
  Kay's Bar

  39 Jamaica Street, West New Town
  Small and cosy, this old New Town favourite is always packed full. Great selection of real ales and good hearty crowd and very good value filling lunches. There?s always a fire burning in the winter.

• Drinking
  Oloroso

  33 Castle Street, Central New Town
  This cool, modern bar is attached to a well regarded restaurant. There’s a superb, really large terrace for outdoor drinking in the summer and boasts some spectacular views to boot. The cocktails are divine.

• Eating
  Fishers in the City

  58 Thistle Street, Central New Town, 225 5109
  This is the bigger and buzzier new relation of the Leith stalwart. Never disappoints and good for an occasion dinner. Best to book.

• Eating
  Vincaffe

  11 Multrees Walk, Central New Town 557 0088
  This popular restaurant is run by the Valvona and Crolla family. It has a great buzzing atmosphere and the food is delicious, if somewhat expensive. Popular with the Harvey Nichols shopping crowd. 

• Entertainment
  The Omni Centre

  Hillside
  Its large modern glass structure dominates but also complements the surrounding area. There’s a mix of nationwide bars and restaurants to suit most tastes. It also has a Holmes Place Gym and Vue cinema with the latest films showing.

• Places of Interest
  National Portrait Gallery

  1 Queen Street Central New Town 624 6200 
  Provides a unique visual history of Scotland, told through portraits of the figures who shaped it: royals and rebels, poets and philosophers, heroes and villains. The collection includes work not only by Scottish artists but by great English, European and American masters such as Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Rodin and Kokoschka. In addition to paintings, the Portrait Gallery displays sculptures, miniatures, coins, medallions, drawings and watercolours. There’s a great café here too selling delicious home made food and some hard to resist cakes.

• Places of Interest
  Royal Botanical Gardens

  Inverleith Row [East Gate] & Arboretum Place [West Gate], Stockbridge 552 7171
  The Botanic Gardens have one of most impressive collections of trees and plants in the world and is a gorgeous place to get lost in an while away a few hours. The glasshouses are where we Edinburgh folk used to go for a treat before the days of central heating! Inverleith House usually has an interesting modern art exhibition and the views of Edinburgh from here are stunning.

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