Royal Mile, 300 metres from Edinburgh Castle
1 Parliament Square (apartment 3) is located at Parliament Square, opposite the the Edinburgh City Chambers (local Government Offices) on the famous Royal Mile and the rear of the magnificent St Giles Cathedral.
This luxurious 2 bedroom commands a prestigious position in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town and is only 300m to Edinburgh Castle's entrance. Perfect if you're visiting for the Edinburgh tattoo.
Sleeps 4
2 x Bedrooms
1 x Bathroom
2nd floor
Wifi
Sleeping details
1 x double bed, 1 x zip 'n' link double that can split into twins if requested during the booking process.
DETAILS
The apartment is only a few minutes walk from major Edinburgh attractions like the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland located on the Mound at junction of Princess Street. Guests can find a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafés and shops in the immediate area.
This holiday apartment is furnished and decorated to a high standard. Guests who have a laptop can enjoy free broadband either through the supplied cable or by wifi.
Lounge/Drawing Room:
The lounge provides incredible views and a beautiful view of Holyrood Park. The room consists of a comfortable leather sofa and an oak dining table suitable for four people. There is a gas coal effect fire which provides additional heat to the gas central heating creating a wonderful ambience in the room.
A large widescreen lcd tv with approximately 30 digital channels and a DVD home cinema system is also available for guests entertainment.
Bedroom 1
This double bedroom has a window overlooking the historic Fishmarket Close . A 5ft (1.52 metres) wide size bed with two bedside tables, a large built in wardrobe and chest of drawers provide ample storage space for your possessions. The wonderful working shutters help to shut out the world to aid a good night's sleep.
Bedroom 2
The second bedroom also has a view of the historic Fishmarket Close. It has a 5ft size zip'n'link bed that can be split into twin beds (please indicate when making your booking if you want this setup) with headboards and beside tables. A wardrobe is available to provide storage. Bedroom 2 also has working shutters.
Kitchen
The kitchen has a window with the same views as the bedrooms. It is equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher and cutlery & crockery for up to four people.
Bathroom
This is a large room with a bath with mixer taps and a separate large walk in shower. A shaver point is also in the bathroom.
Additional information
* All gas & electricity costs are included in the rental.
* Linen and towels are provided.
* Complimentary tea, coffee and milk are provided for your arrival.
* Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided.
* Street parking is available but is expensive, various longer term parking solutions can be given.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are approximately 250 m away.
Restrictions
* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.
* No pets.
* This second floor flat will be unsuitable for some people with disabilities as there are only stairs.
* No lift is available.
Access arrangements
There is a "meet and greet" service , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure are sent out in the formal confirmation and can be found in the secure guest area. 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
Dishwasher
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
DVD player
TV
Internet access
WiFi
Pets not allowed
Nearby amenities and recreation
Gym
Leisure Centre
Shops
Bar / Pub
Restaurants
Café
Galleries
Internet Café
Museum
Nightclub
Theatre
Super Market
Parking
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 2 days after departure.
Parliament Sq3, Royal Mile, 300 metres from Edinburgh Castle
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