Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Wheelchair access Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This comfortable and well-equipped self-catering property is located in a residential apartment block in the Abbeyhill area, 1 mile (1.5km) east of Edinburgh's city centre. Ideal for a vacation rental or a short-term let, the building has a lift and also private parking. Our 1-bedroom apartment is just 10 minutes walk from Holyrood Palace and the foot of the Royal Mile, and 5 minutes by bus from Princes Street. The property has a 4-star grading from VisitScotland (the Scottish Tourist Board). Several tourist attractions around Holyrood and the Royal Mile are just 10-15 mins walk, while 5 minutes by bus (or 20 minutes walk) brings you to Princes Street with theatre, cinema, bars, restaurants and cafes on the way.
Minimum let is 3 nights, except Christmas & New Year when it is 1 week.
The Arc Apartment
The Arc Apartment
View to Arthur's Seat
Kitchen
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The Central Scotland/Edinburgh 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.
THE ARC APARTMENT faces east and has a great view of Edinburgh's highest hill, Arthur's Seat, which is in the centre of Holyrood Park at the bottom of the Royal Mile.
THE ARC APARTMENT is located in Abbey Lane, just off London Road (A1) which is the main route leading east out of the city-centre.
Edinburgh / Abbeyhill area
THE ARC apartment is located in Abbey Lane, just off London Road (the A1) at Abbeyhill.
LESS THAN 5 MINUTES WALK: Sainsbury's supermarket Post Office and Bank Bus stops for buses to/from Princes Street Fast food take-aways Bakery/patisserie on Easter Road Local bus to/from airport (Lothian Buses #35)
5-10 MINUTES WALK: Holyrood Palace and Abbey Queen's Gallery Holyrood Park Scottish Parliament Dynamic Earth Royal Mile and the Old Town Meadowbank Sports Centre
15-20 MINUTES WALK: East end of Princes Street Tourist Information Waverley train station Airport bus stop on Waverley Bridge Airlink service #100 St. Andrew Square bus station Omni Centre cinemas Playhouse Theatre St. James Shopping Centre Restaurants, cafes and bars Valvona & Crolla delicatessen (Elm Row)
Bus routes 4, 15, 19, 26, 34, 44 to Princes Street
Bus routes 5, 45 to High Street (Royal Mile)
Bus route 35 to Airport (takes 1 hour 10 minutes)
How to get there
Flying: from Edinburgh Airport take Airlink Bus #100 to city centre (25 mins), then Lothian bus (10 mins) or taxi (5 mins) to Abbeyhill. Or take taxi from airport (30 mins).
Rail: train to Waverley station, then from Princes Street take bus to Abbeyhill (10 minutes) or taxi (5 mins).
Driving: approach Edinburgh city-centre from east on A1, or from city-centre head east on A1. The Arc apartment is on Abbey Lane, halfway along London Road (A1).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Edinburgh Airport: 12 km
Railway:
Edinburgh Waverley: 2 km
Ferry:
Rosyth: 18 km
Activities near Edinburgh
Walking holidays Good nightlife City breaks
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Access:
Wheelchair access, Lift access to property, Secure parking
Further details indoors: • DOUBLE BED: large double bed (UK kingsize / US queensize)
• SINGLE SOFA-BED can be used on request. This single-size sofa bed is in the living/dining room. (Kitchen is open-plan to living/dining-room and bedroom is accessed from here too.)
• BABY'S TRAVEL COT (& bedding), and HIGHCHAIR available on request.
INTERNET ACCESS • Plug-in Mobile Broadband is available at no extra charge - please request when booking, or at least 1 week in advance of arrival.
• LINEN AND CLEANING: Towels and linen provided. 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.
• GROCERY PACK can be provided on request, at cost price.
Further details outdoors: • PARKING Ground floor car parking with electronically-operated gate. One allocated parking space: suitable for small-medium car or 2 motorbikes.
Further details
• MINIMUM LET Minimum let is 3 nights, except Christmas & 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.
INTERNET ACCESS • Plug-in Mobile Broadband is available at no extra charge - please request when booking, or at least 1 week in advance of arrival.
• 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.
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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
1st Sep - 31st Oct 2008
16 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
525£ 525
100100
100100
3 Nights
1st Nov - 20th Dec 2008
1 Nov 08
21 Dec 08
385£ 385
8080
8080
3 Nights
21st Dec - 4th Jan 2009
21 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
665£ 665
0-
0-
1 Week
5th Jan - 31st March 2009
5 Jan 09
1 Apr 09
385£ 385
8080
8080
3 Nights
April - July 2009
1 Apr 09
1 Aug 09
525£ 525
100100
100100
3 Nights
August 2009
1 Aug 09
1 Sep 09
665£ 665
120120
120120
3 Nights
51
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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).
Payment can be made by:
Mastercard, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, JCB
Maestro (Switch)
Cheque from UK bank
Eurocheque (paid in UK £)
Guestbook
"We wanted to say thank you very much for a lovely stay, the apartment was great. We hope to stay again soon and will also be recommending you to others." CB, Shropshire, UK (March 2008) "We found the apartment exceeded our expectations - thanks!" IP, Saskatoon, Canada (New Year 2008) "Can't thank you enough. Very impressed with folder of information." GP, Aberdeen, UK (November 2007) "Thank you very much for the wonderful hospitality. We have enjoyed staying at the flat. Your artistic touches are very pleasant and make for a comfortable 'home away from home'!" D & LP, Arizona, USA (November 2007)
Availability notes
To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51181
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51181
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