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Where to Stay in Edinburgh – Edinburgh’s Enchantment
If you’re looking for a truly bijou, boutique apartment for your Edinburgh stay, settle in with a pot of tea and a slice of cake and read on! Come join us as we open the door to our unique, luxury, featured home for rent Edinburgh’s Enchantment.
With its sumptuously curated interior, this glorious New Town Georgian apartment exudes luxury and style. Set behind its own private entrance, it will beguile you from the moment you step through the front door.
Its location is an absolute dream. You’ll feel like you’ve walked straight into a movie as you stroll along Northumberland Street, one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after New Town addresses, lined with Georgian townhouses.
History
Northumberland Street was planned by Robert Reid and William Sibbald in the early 19th century. It forms part of the Second New Town, which aimed to expand Edinburgh beyond the original New Town. Situated north of Queen Street Gardens, it extends towards the Water of Leith and also eastward and westward. The development of the Second New Town mainly took place between 1800 and 1830. Along with Old Town, New Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 and it’s easy to see why with the two hugely historic and contrasting sides of the city!
Building of Northumberland Street was completed by 1813. The building is an A Listed townhouse, constructed of polished ashlar sandstone. And picture this: until the Dean Bridge was completed in 1832, the stone to build these handsome Georgian houses had to be carted over the Water of Leith at Dean Village and heaved all the way up the steep Bell’s Brae.
Inside Edinburgh’s Enchantment
Living & Eating
There is undeniably a sense of glamour and style in this home. Recently refurbished from top to toe with creative flair and a sense of luxury, everything about this home is magic. Step through the powder pink front door into the welcoming entrance hall with its chequered marble flooring. Crittal doors lead into the open plan space. The living space is ravishing. It’s a glorious room to relax in. with muted, fern green and rose quartz furnishings and artwork on the walls. Sink into the comfortable sofa, the perfect place to cosy up with a good book and a glass of wine. You’ll find the dining table by the sash and case window, overlooking the beautiful, private garden.
The skillfully curated living area
Crittal doors leading from the kitchen into the entrance hall
In this open plan space you’ll also discover the stylish and exceptionally well-equipped kitchen. You’ll love its forest-green colour and luxurious touches. There are quartz-topped surfaces and a breakfast bar with stools for enjoying a morning coffee or a glass of fizz! There’s also a fabulous range cooker if you feel like cooking up a storm. There’s a laundry room and even the original wine cellars in this superb home.
Pick up some gorgeous produce from a local bakery or market
Sleeping
There are three charming bedrooms and two bathrooms in Edinburgh’s Enchantment. The master is a fabulous space. As well as a wonderfully comfortable bed for dreamy lie-ins, you’ll find a very pretty ensuite shower room and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a gorgeous four poster bed and is located quietly at the rear of the apartment, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The third bedroom is another lovely room. The family bathroom has the most beautiful herringbone marble floor and a shower over the bath.
All three bedrooms are perfect for dreamy lie-ins
Beautiful marble-detailed flooring in the bathroom
Explore the Neighbourhood
Once you can drag yourself away from this luxurious home, you’ll discover all of Edinburgh’s charm and much of its exciting independent food/drink/art/shopping scene within a few minutes walk. Here are just a few of our top recommendations for enjoying some of the best that Edinburgh has to offer, all within 10 minutes walk from Edinburgh’s Enchantment.
So much to explore on your doorstep
Best Food Spots in New Town, Edinburgh:
The best brunch spot in Edinburgh. The Emperor’s Eggs Royale is to die for. Make sure to book in advance.
Super cosy and relaxed candle-lit bistro. Settle in with some bar bites or a sharing cheese & charcuterie board.
One of our favourites and always a joy. Baba offers mezze, a charcoal grill & cocktails. You had me at mezze-our favourite type of dining.
BABA
Best Coffee Shops in New Town, Edinburgh:
One of our regular haunts and it’s pretty much opposite our office. We love its chill vibe and aesthetic interior.
An Edinburgh institution now, Cairngorm never disappoints. Love the space and light in here, along with The Grilled Cheese!
Busy, bright & unbelievably aesthetic. The perfect spot for when you need to work on your laptop.
CAFEN
What to do in New Town, Edinburgh:
Without a doubt you can’t beat simply wandering around New Town, with its leafy gardens and wide, cobbled avenues, lined with sweeping Georgian facades. And of course, no perfect day is complete without café hopping, antique/vintage shopping & visiting its galleries. Don’t miss the independent galleries on Dundas Street with their paintings, sculpture, ceramics & jewellery collections. We also love a visit to The National Portrait Gallery, housed in a gem of a building on Queen Street for its collection of Scottish paintings and photography.
Antique shopping in Dundas Street
The other wonderful thing about this home is that it is perfectly located for exploring the nearby neighbourhoods of Stockbridge and Dean Village. In Stockbridge don’t miss pretty Circus Lane & Saint Stephen Street with its eclectic indie shops. Pick up some artisan cheese from I.J. Mellis and a magnificent steak & stout pie from Harkness Pies (the beef is grass-fed, organic and dry-aged from local The Free Company) Brave the queue for a croissant from the famous Lannan Bakery and take a riverside walk along the Water of Leith to the picturesque, charming Dean Village.
Morning wanders along Circus Lane
If you can imagine yourself in a true Georgian gem, then this is certainly a must stay for you!
Edinburgh’s Enchantment is available for short stays from 3 nights for a few weeks in the summer. You can book it online by clicking here.
Or please just get in touch with our team who will be delighted to answer any of your questions or assist you with booking this top place to stay in Edinburgh.
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