on Royal Mile, 150 metres from Edinburgh Castle
Ladystairs is a second floor apartment on the Lawnmarket (the top section of the famous Royal Mile) and is approximately 150metres from Edinburgh Castle. This self-catering flat is furnished and decorated to a very high standard making your stay in Edinburgh as enjoyable as possible.
The apartment is a pleasant walk to many attractions such as the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland. Guests can enjoy bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area.
Sleeps 2 (+2)
1 x Bedroom
1 x Bathroom
2nd floor
Wifi
Sleeping details
One kingsize double in the bedroom and a sofabed in the lounge (please advise if required if there are only two guests)
DETAILS
Lounge/Kitchen room
This combined lounge/kitchen area has been equipped to provide our guests with a comfortable stay at Ladystairs. It contains a sofa bed (which converts to a comfortable double bed) and a dining table suitable for four guests. A fireplace with a coal effect fire provides additional heat to the convector heater and a wonderful ambience in the room.
There is a widescreen TV with approximately 30 digital channels and a DVD player with a selection of DVD’s. Guests who have a laptop can enjoy free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. There is a fantastic bay window to give you a stunning view of the Royal Mile.
The kitchen area is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob, microwave oven, washer/dryer and cutlery & crockery for up to four people.
Bedroom
This is a lovely double bedroom with a bay window with a wonderful view of the Royal Mile. A kingsize double bed with two bedside tables, a chest of drawers and a hanging area provide ample storage space. A wall mounted LCD TV with 30+ digital channels is provided for guests and it has a built in DVD player.
Shower room
Instant electric shower, wc and basin, plus a shaver point.
Additional information
* Linen and towels are provided.
* Complimentary tea, coffee and milk are provided for your arrival.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 5 minutes walk.
Restrictions
Non smoking throughout property, including at open windows.
No pets
Access Arrangements
A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).
FACILITIES & AMENITIES
Property facilities
Tumble drier
Fridge/freezer
Oven
Microwave
Linen provided
Bath towels provided
Bedding provided
Cot / travel cot
Hair Dryer
High chair
Iron / ironing Board
Washing machine
Satellite/cable
DVD player
Radio
CD Player
TV
Internet access
WiFi
Pets not allowed
Nearby amenities and recreation
Shops
Bar / Pub
Restaurants
Health Spa
Café
Galleries
Internet Café
Museum
Nightclub
Theatre
Super Market
Express Super Market
DIRECTIONS
It takes approx 30-35 minutes to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre. The main railway station, Edinburgh Waverley, is approx 250 metres from the apartment.
TRAM
Edinburgh trams, approx every 8-10 mins (Sunday 12-15 mins), right outside terminal, the nearest drop off point for the apt are the Princes St and St Andrew Sq stops both are approx 800 metres away. Cost 8.50 pounds for adults and 4.50 pounds for children for a RETURN journey.
AIRPORT BUS
Airport express buses can be found every 15 minutes outside the terminal building. The closest drop-off point is on Waverley Bridge, approx 300 metres from the apartment. Costs are £7.50 per person for a RETURN journey.
TAXI
Many taxis can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost £15 - 20 for a one-way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.
PARKING
Street parking is enforced Mon-Sat 08:00 - 18:30. It is expensive and inflexible as you can only stay in one spot for a few hours.
There are many city centre car parks to choose from, you can use these for a short time or full days which cost approx £16 or more, or enter the postcode of the property you have booked into this website http://www.parkopedia.co.uk/
Edinburgh is a relatively small city centre and is much better explored on foot. If you do not plan your use your car much, leave your car in a well lit residential street outside the restricted city centre, the whole operation should take approx 30 minutes. Alternatively, the return journey in a taxi from an unrestricted area (approx 2.5 km) would be less than one days parking charges.
Check-in/check-out
Check-in from 14:00.
You will be asked to check-out before10:00.
Late fees
Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.
**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds.
The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day.
Deposit
A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival. This is rescinded 5 days after departure.
Ladystairs 1, on Royal Mile, 150 metres from Edinburgh Castle
Sleeps 2-4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2nd floor apartment, Wifi