Edinburgh holiday apartment rental, Edinburgh New Town with log fire, internet access, telephone, TV, DVD

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2a Hart Street (apartment)

Home description

2A Hart Street is an exceptional two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden property that was completely refurbished in 2005 in a modern style that pleasingly and interestingly both contrasts with and yet complements the exterior of this fine Georgian building.

Just an easy 10 minute walk from Edinburgh’s famous Waverley Station, Princes Street, the five-star Balmoral Hotel and designer stores such as Harvey Nichols, Mulberry and Louis Vuitton, the flat could scarcely be more centrally situated. Its immediate environs of Broughton Street are both lively and individualistic. Life is lived here around the clock, but Hart Street itself is a quiet oasis.

The interior walls are mostly white, with a couple of contrasting pastel-coloured panels. The kitchen is state-of-the-art, whilst the living area has an inordinately, comfortable leather sofa and an alluring gas fire. The bedecked and remarkably light garden has a striking water feature.

The property is enhanced by a fine collection of mostly Scottish contemporary pictures, including several original works and prints of Edinburgh by Professor Richard Demarco, OBE, a seminal figure in the Scottish arts scene over the past six decades.

Living Room	Open Plan Kitchen
Double Bedroom - en suite shower/wc	Garden

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The Central Scotland/Edinburgh region

Very centrally located at the heart of Edinburgh, within the prestigious EH1 postal district, 2A Hart Street lies at the eastern end of the City's historic Georgian New Town, a World Heritage site.

Situated within the vibrant Broughton village, with its many interesting bars and restaurants and inspiring shops, the apartment is less than 10 minutes walk from the main Waverley Station (which is served by GNER services from London and elsewhere as well as Virgin Trains and Scotrail) and the Rocco Forte-owned five-star Balmoral Hotel just above it.

The flat is just five minutes on foot away from the prestigious John Lewis, Harvey Nichols and Jenners department stores, not to mention the venerable Italian delicatessen and wine store, Valvona & Crolla. The Omni cinema and entertainment complex (including a Holmes Place Health Club) and the Playhouse Theatre are also within a five minute stroll. (Most key Festival and Fringe venues are within fairly easy reach, by the way, and taxis are generally easily hailed on Broughton Street or at the top of nearby Leith Walk, where there is a rank.)

Edinburgh's main shopping areas of Princes Street and George Street are likewise very easily accessed on foot, as are the National Gallery of Scotland, the Royal Scottish Academy, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the many lively contemporary commercial galleries of the Dundas Street region, which exhibit the finest works of leading modern Scottish artists.

The always-intriguing narrow streets of the Old Town can be reached in less than 10 minutes via South Bridge, or in less than 15 minutes via a bracing walk up The Mound towards Edinburgh Castle. The tranquillity of the city's famous Royal Botanic Gardens is scarcely further away (downhill) in the opposite direction.

Compared to very many streets in the New Town, the elegantly wide Hart Street is a haven. Located just off Broughton Street, to the south of Forth Street, it is covered with tarmac. (Tarmac is one of Scotland's great inventions so, unlike many roads around here, there is no rude awakening by the sound of rubber tyres – yet another great Scottish invention, by the way – rumbling over the cobbles!)

Hart Street is part of an exquisite Georgian development which was conceived and overseen by Hugh Cairncross in the early 19th Century. Robert Adam (the most celebrated of all British Georgian architects) was in fact Cairncross's mentor.

Edinburgh / Edinburgh New Town area

KEY DATES:

Scotland v France - 6 Nations - 3rd February 2008
Scotland v England - 6 Nations - 8th March 2008

Edinburgh Film Festival: 18th to 29th June 2008

Edinburgh Fringe Festival: 3rd to 25th August 2008
Edinburgh International Festival: 8th to 31st August 2008
Edinburgh Book Festival: 9th to 25th August 2008

How to get there

By Air: Edinburgh Airport is 10km from city centre. Taxis and bus service from Airport.

By Rail: Edinburgh Waverley station is a 5 minute taxi ride from Hart Street or 10-15 minute easy walk.

Activities near Edinburgh

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Description

Hall (9.11m x 1.33m - 30' x 4'4")
Running virtually the full length of the flat, the oak-floored hall has attractive overhead and floor-level lighting.

Open-plan kitchen/living room (7.85m x 3.78m - 2'9" x 12'5")
This is a superb, modern-looking, oak-floored space with double French doors facing west, giving access to the stylish, decked garden with its mesmerising rock-hewn water feature.

The living area, which focuses around a large modern, log-effect gas fire, has a big leather sofa for lounging, a number of leather/suede cubes and an expandable dining table which can seat up to six. It is equipped with flat-screen LCD TV, set-top box (giving access to all Freeview channels), DVD player/recorder, DAB Radio, Ipod Docking Station and Broadband WiFi internet connection. The subtle lighting is controlled by dimmer switches.

The cleverly-lit kitchen area has an extensive set of contrasting aluminium and white fitted units with granite and solid oak work surfaces. There is a stainless steel, six-ring professional range with oven and extractor hood, as well as a dishwasher, refrigerator and separate freezer. Accessories include microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and toaster.

Master Bedroom with en-suite shower room (4.22m x 4.16m – 13'10" x 13'8")
Remarkably light and quiet, this very spacious bedroom is furnished with a vast custom-made super king-size double bed. It is fitted with wooden Venetian blinds and heavy curtains, along with a spacious wardrobe and chest-height chest-of-drawers. It has its own en-suite shower room with a highly efficient shower, wash-hand basin and WC.

Second Bedroom (4.08m x 2.93m – 13'5" x 9'7")
Situated to the rear of the property, with its own access to the garden, this light and airy room benefits from a comfortable king-size double bed and a large walk-in wardrobe.

Bathroom (2.29m x 1.65m – 7'6" x 5'5")
The stylish L-shaped bathroom, located off the entrance corridor, has Italian grey stone tiles contrasted by a large, white, deep bathtub, and matching WC and wash-hand basin, as well as a good shaft of daylight through a frosted-glass window.

Further details outdoors:
The garden represents this apartment’s best hidden asset. Mostly decked and therefore very low-maintenance, its unusual, soothing rock water feature is the centrepiece. This space comes into its own in the spring and summer months, since, unlike so many New Town gardens it actually gets quite a lot of sun, especially in the late afternoons and evenings. Being west-facing, with no towering buildings to block the sun’s rays, it is a rare retreat in this part of Edinburgh. Throughout the year, however, the inspired outdoor lighting makes this tranquil terrace an inspired addition to the property.

Further details

ARRIVAL: 1600 hrs (unless by prior arrangement)

DEPARTURE: 1200 hrs (unless by prior arrangement)

Conditions

2 nights minimum (1 week August/5 nights Christmas or New Year)

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring/Early Summer	25 Mar 08	28 Jun 08	690£ 690	145145	185185	2 Nights
High Season	28 Jun 08	1 Aug 08	950£ 950	195195	245245	3 Nights
Festival	1 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	1100£ 1,100	220220	275275	5 Nights
Autumn	1 Sep 08	3 Nov 08	690£ 690	145145	185185	2 Nights
Winter	3 Nov 08	23 Dec 08	525£ 525	9090	125125	2 Nights
Christmas/New Year	23 Dec 08	5 Jan 09	950£ 950	195195	245245	5 Nights
Winter	5 Jan 09	9 Apr 09	525£ 525	9090	125125	2 Nights
Easter	9 Apr 09	14 Apr 09	950£ 950	195195	245245	4 Nights
Spring/Early Summer	14 Apr 09	26 Jun 09	690£ 690	145145	185185	2 Nights
High Season	26 Jun 09	1 Aug 09	950£ 950	195195	245245	3 Nights
Festival	1 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	1150£ 1,150	0-	0-	1 Week

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Prices are based on 2 person occupancy - 2 nights minimum

For each extra person add min. £25 per person

Please phone or e-mail for a quote as rates vary depending on days of the week/occupancy.

Midweek = Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs

Weekend = Fri/Sat/Sun

Deposit: 25% (non-refundable)

Balance: Four weeks prior to arrival (Non-refundable)

Payments may be made by Bank Transer (E-banking, etc.) or cheque. If by cheque, please allow up to 5 days for funds to clear before the booking is confirmed.

Availability

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Name:	Lizzie Norton
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