54/8 St Mary's Street, Old Town

Facilities

Microwave Oven, Pay and Display Parking, Shared Garden, TV - Freeview, Washer / Dryer, Broadband - Wireless, Towels provided, Ironing Facilities, *No Smoking*

Description

Peaceful and welcoming, this very well-presented and comfortable one bedroom self catering apartment is located on St Mary's Street in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, less than a three minute walk from Edinburgh's ancient Royal Mile, with its huge number of attractions. St Mary's Street itself has some fantastic restaurants, cafes and boutiques but the choice of things to do locally is endless. This is a prime location for the Edinburgh Festival as it is three minute walk from The Pleasance. Access to Edinburgh University is also excellent. You certainly don't need a car in this brilliant, central location. 

Located on the third floor, the climb upstairs is made up for by the wonderful open views to Arthur's Seat from the recently renovated fitted kitchen and calm double bedroom. The kitchen with its green walls, has a dining table, microwave and a washer/dryer and is very well equipped for cooking. The peaceful bedroom has a kingsize bed made up with quality cotton linen, plenty of hanging space and a desk/dressing table next so the window, so a great place to take in the view. The very comfortable sitting room has two sofas and a flatscreen TV with freeview channels and a DVD player.The bathroom has just been fully refurbished to a high standard and has a double ended bath with a shower over the bath. There's also a small study with a desk. The apartment is carpetted with quality carpets and is decorated in Farrow and Ball colours. Wireless broadband is also available for guests.   

Please note, during the Edinburgh Festival a whole month booking is prefered in this apartment.

To book this property call +44 131 558 1108

Things to do

• Places of Interest
  Edinburgh Castle

  Old Town
  As one of the most famous landmarks in Edinburgh, the Castle sits elegantly above the city. A visit to Edinburgh is truly not complete until you have walked round the site which dates from the 12th Century. As you explore, you can see the hourly changing of the guard and marvel at St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, however do not be startled by the one o' clock gun salute, which happens on most weekdays.

• Places of Interest
  Royal Mile

  Old Town
  The Royal Mile (The High Street) is an unforgettable sight surrounded by steeply sloping cobbled streets and stunning architecture. It stretches down from the Castle to the Place of Holyrood House and unlike ‘High streets’ in many cities it is rich with specialist shops, small restaurants and intimate little bars. The Royal Mile is the focal point of the Festival and during the month of August has a carnival like atmosphere with stages featuring live performances, street performers, market stalls and much much more. Fascinating wynds and closes lead off the High Street and it has played host to many Edinburgh characters such as John Knox and the body snatchers Burke and Hare.

• Eating
  Petit Paris

  40 Grassmarket, Old Town, 226 2442
  Charming restaurant in the heart of the Grassmarket. Fantastic venue for lunch, they do an excellent offer of a '£5 menu ' which is worth every penny. Fast and friendly service, always busy, and a strong feeling of actually being in France! Charmant.

• Places of Interest
  Camera Obscura

  Castlehill, the Royal Mile, Old Town 226 3709
  As Edinburgh’s oldest visitor attraction Camera Obscure is still as popular today as it was 150 years ago. With its quirky attractions including holograms of a giant, moving tarantula and Dracula rising from his coffin, it also takes a fascinating look at Edinburgh through the ages. Tours are fun as well as informative.
  Open every day – [April - October 9.30am-6pm (or later)] – [November to March 10am-5pm]

• Eating
  Bistro du Vin

  11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh  0131 247 4900
  Wonderful bistro newly opened in November 2008 nestled in the heart of the Old Town. Serving classic European cuisine with a superb wine list. Open for lunch and dinner.
  

• Entertainment
  Dovecot Studios

  10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh  0131 550 3660
  After an £8 million refurbishment, August 2008 saw the opening of Dovecot: new studio, exhibition and living spaces in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The newly renovated former Victorian Baths will provide a permanent home for Dovecot Studios and an exciting new workshop space in which to develop collaborations with international artists and designers.

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