250 metres to Princes Street - parking included
Situated in the quiet lane behind the chic Edinburgh New Town location of Thistle Street is a fantastic self-catering townhouse. This modern accommodation is based in a converted stone-built auctioneer's warehouse dating back to the 18th century.
Trendy bars and restaurants are only seconds away and the city's premier shopping area of George Street is only 2 minutes walk.
Guests with their own transport can make use of the townhouse' luxury garage. The garage is suitable for one car. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection over WiFi.
Sleeps 4 (+2)
2 x Bedrooms
2 x Bathroom
Ground floor
Wifi
Sleeping details
2 standard double beds, 1 x portable double (see photo gallery) must be requested at time of booking.
DETAILS
LOUNGE/DINING & KITCHEN AREA
The lounge is an extremely spacious and light room with a 'real flame' gas fire. The dining room contains a dining table and seating for four by a window. There is additional seating with two sofas. Thistle St Lane offers a television for entertainment as well as kitchen area that is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave and breakfast bar.
BEDROOM 1 (en-suite)
Bedroom 1 is situated on the ground floor and has an en-suite shower room. Guests can enjoy a double bed and furniture for storing clothes and possessions during their stay.
BEDROOM 2
This bedroom is on the upper floor with the other rooms of the apartment and has a comfortable double bed alongside a TV and furniture for clothes and possessions.
BATHROOM
Located between the lounge and upper bedroom with fitted bath, shower, sink and WC.
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.
- Complimentary wireless broadband is available.
- Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided.
- Parking is available in the garage and street parking is also available for other vehicles but is expensive, various longer term parking solutions can be given.
- The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 10 minutes walk.
Restrictions
- No smoking is allowed anywhere within the apartment.
- No pets.
- As this property has stairs it may be unsuitable for some people with disabilities.
- No lift is available.
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
Dishwasher
Tumble drier
Fridge/freezer
Oven
Microwave
Linen provided
Bath towels provided
Bedding provided
Cot / travel cot
Hair Dryer
High chair
Washing machine
Satellite/cable
DVD player
Radio
CD Player
TV
Internet access
WiFi
Designated / private parking
Private garage
Personal meet & greet available
Nearby amenities and recreation
Shops
Bar / Pub
Restaurants
Café
Galleries
Museum
Nightclub
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.
Thistle St Lane, 250 metres to Princes Street-parking included
Sleeps 4 (+2), 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Ground floor apartment, Wifi