Grassmarket Studio
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About the home
City-centre studio apartment sleeps 1 or 2. Great view of Edinburgh Castle and just a short walk from Princes Street, the Old Town, the Royal Mile and the Castle.
Bright and comfortable with lounge/bedroom, breakfasting kitchen, bathroom and wi-fi. On the 4th floor of a residential block (Webster's Land), 75m from the Grassmarket.
Tourist attractions are10-15 mins walk and close by are a concert hall, theatres, cinemas, an internet cafe, bars, restaurants and cafes, as well as Princes Street Gardens.
Minimum let is 3 nights, except Christmas & New Year when it is usually 1 week.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, studio |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Dining seating for 2, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
Further details indoors:
ACCOMMODATION
• LOUNGE/BEDROOM: Double bed, sofa, fitted wardrobes, hair dryer, TV/DVD + Freeview channels, Wi-Fi, CD stereo, pay-phone. Single Z-bed available.
• KITCHEN: Table and chairs, washer-dryer, electric cooker, microwave, fridge (with ice compartment), toaster, kettle.
• BATHROOM: Electric shower over bath, toilet, wash hand basin, shaver socket.
• Also provided: iron and ironing board, clothes airer.
BABY'S TRAVEL COT (& bedding), and HIGHCHAIR available on request.
GROCERY PACK can be provided on request, at cost price.
INTERNET ACCESS
Free internet access is available via WiFi (subject to reasonable use of approx. 2.5GB per week).
LINEN AND CLEANING:
Towels and bed-linen are always provided. (Washcloths/face flannels can be provided on request.)
If staying longer than 2 weeks we can arrange to change linen and clean the flat once every 2 weeks, at a time suitable to you.
The property is cleaned between lets but should be left clean & tidy by departing guests.
PETS considered, if well-behaved.
SINGLE Z-BED
Please note this is not intended to sleep a 3rd adult, due to the size of the property. It is available for use when 2 occupants prefer separate beds.
NON-SMOKING
Please note, the Grassmarket Studio is a "NON-SMOKING" property from 1st SEPTEMBER 2010 onwards.
Further details outdoors:
STAIRS
• Although on the 4th floor, it is reached by just 2 short flights of stairs (approx 20 stairs in total) from the main entrance gate which is at 3rd floor level.
Further details
Minimum let is 3 nights, except over New Year when it is 1 week.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
• Please arrive after 3pm on the date of arrival and leave before 10am on the date of departure. If this is not suitable tell us when you book, so we can arrange alternative times.
BOOKING & PAYMENT
• Contact us for availability and prices.
• Confirm a booking by phoning with your details or sending a booking form (printable from our website).
• 30% deposit required when booking over a month in advance,
• 100% payment required when booking less than a month in advance.
PAYMENT by: UK cheque or Eurocheque, Mastercard, JCB, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron or Maestro/Switch.
DIRECTIONS to the property will be sent after the balance is paid. They include directions from the train stations and the airport. With most bookings we can send a set of KEYS to you before your arrival.
NON-SMOKING
• Grassmarket Studio is a "NON-SMOKING" property from 1st SEPTEMBER 2010 onwards.
PAY-PHONE
Use a Post Office phonecard for outgoing calls. Incoming calls operate as normal.
Conditions
CANCELLATION
• If you cancel your booking, we will try to fill the vacancy.
• But, if a substitute booking cannot be found, the charges set out here might apply.
Notice of cancellation prior to arrival: 60 days or more: no charge (deposit refunded);
30-59 days: 30% charge (deposit retained);
Less than 30 days: full rental price.
• Edinburgh Self-Catering is entitled to cancel a booking if the balance is not paid on time.
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The Edinburgh / Lothians / Edinburgh/Midlothian region
Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh is an attractive destination at any time of year. The history, the art, the architecture, the festivals and the scenery - all add up to an amazing experience. Festivals abound - from Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations to festivals of science, jazz, books, films as well as the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and its even-bigger offshoot the Festival Fringe.
In the city centre the Castle stands high above Princes Street Gardens providing an unforgettable view from the main shopping area around Princes Street and George Street.
Our GRASSMARKET STUDIO is located in West Port, the road leading west off the Grassmarket, just south of Edinburgh Castle. The Grassmarket and neighbouring Victoria Street have a great selection of independent shops, specialising in quality, individual clothing and accessories, antiques, tea, cheese and quirky knick-knacks!
The Edinburgh / Grassmarket area
Less than 5 minutes walk from the Grassmarket Studio:
Sainsbury's Local (small supermarket) and Tesco Express (small supermarket)
Filmhouse and Odeon cinemas on Lothian Road
Royal Lyceum Theatre,Traverse Theatre and Usher Hall
Farmer's Market every Saturday morning (on Castle Terrace)
Restaurants and cafes in Grassmarket and Lothian Road
Local bus to/from airport (Lothian Bus #35)
5 -10 minutes walk:
Princes Street, with lots of shops including Jenners Department Store (the "Harrods of The North")
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Morrison Street
Royal Mile and the Old Town
Royal Museum on Chambers Street
The Cameo cinema and Kings Theatre
Restaurants and cafes in Tollcross, Old Town and Royal Mile
The Meadows park
Express bus to Edinburgh airport (service #100 from Shandwick Place)
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Edinburgh Airport: 10 km |
| Railway: | Haymarket or Waverley: 1 km |
| Ferry: | Rosyth: 16 km |
Fly to Edinburgh Airport (take Airport Bus #100 to city centre (25 mins) to West End stop, then walk 500m via Lothian Rd/Castle Terrace to West Port).
Train to Haymarket (from Dalry Road take #2 bus to West Port - 10 minutes)
Train to Waverley (from Princes Street take #10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 24 to Lothian Road, then 5 min walk to West Port)
Activities near Edinburgh
Good nightlife
City breaks
Reviews
 11 Nov 2011 |
Throughly enjoyed my time here in Edinburgh. Great location with a fantastic view. Very quiet building, easy access to all activities. Verified by FlipKey, a TripAdvisor company |
09 Nov 2011 |
for the first time I booked a self-catering living and I was very pleased. everything in the apartment was perfectly planed too provide us with comfort. extra blankets, all one could need in the... more |
10 Oct 2011 |
We had a wonderful time in Edinburgh and the Grassmarket Studio was the perfect home away from home. We stayed for 11 nights and really began to think of the place as "our home” in Scotland.... more |
Guestbook for Grassmarket Studio
"Thank you! We had such a wonderful time in Scotland. You have a very beautiful country. The studio was a perfect home away from home. I hope we are able to come back very soon!" (B & A, USA - September 2011)
"All very satisfactory indeed! I really liked staying in your Grassmarket flat and do hope I can come again. So nice to be central especially in Festival time" (SD, UK - August 2011)
"Thank you so much for the lovely apartment. Everything is superb here. We've enjoyed it very much." (L & H, UK - August 2011)
"We were very happy with our accommodation and would very highly recommend it!
The apartment was clean, comfortable, spacious, very accommodating, there was a home from home feeling about it, especially with all the basic essentials in the kitchen/bathroom/living room." (MB, Ireland - April 2011)
"Everything was good. It was a pleasure to stay here." (CF, Germany - February 2011)
"We had a wonderful time in Edinburgh thanks to this great flat." (H & T, Japan - January 2011)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Sep - Oct 2011 | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 450 | 90 | 90 | 3 Nights |
| Nov - Dec 2011 | 1 Nov 11 | 19 Dec 11 | £ 350 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| Xmas 2011 | 19 Dec 11 | 27 Dec 11 | £ 550 | 110 | 110 | 3 Nights |
| New Year 2011-12 | 27 Dec 11 | 4 Jan 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan - Mar 2012 | 4 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 350 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| Apr - July 2012 | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 450 | 90 | 90 | 3 Nights |
| August 2012 | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 550 | 110 | 110 | 3 Nights |
| Sep - Oct 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 450 | 90 | 90 | 3 Nights |
| Nov - Dec 2012 | 1 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 350 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
*****See owner's website for LATE AVAILABILITY. Save 20% on bookings made less then 3 weeks before arrival!*****
4 NIGHTS, 5 NIGHTS or 6 NIGHTS:
the price per night reduces for the 4th, 5th and 6th nights. See exact prices on our own website. (Website link under 'Contact Details' on this page).
MINIMUM LET is usually 3 nights, but over New Year it is 7 nights.
RENTAL can begin and end any day of the week. Arrival should be after 3pm and departure by 10am.
ENQUIRY:
Please contact us for availability and prices, and to reserve dates.
BOOKING:
Complete booking by phoning with details or sending in a Booking Form (printable from our website - see link under 'Contact Details' on this page).
DEPOSIT & BALANCE:
More than 1 month ahead a deposit of 30% is payable on booking, with the balance due 1 month before arrival.
Less than 1 month ahead full payment is due on booking.
PAY BY: UK cheque or Eurocheque, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Visa Electron, Visa Delta, Maestro (Switch).
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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Contact the owner
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This studio has received 22 reviews from previous guests.  |
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