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A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41087 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.

  • With its sweeping staircase and stunning cupula, a grand entrance welcomes you to The Shandwick Residence. This fabulous duplex two-bedroom apartment is perfectly located in the heart of the city's West End, just seconds from Princes Street and all of Edinburgh’s main sightseeing attractions. You couldn’t be better placed to enjoy everything this capital city has to offer. You’ll be spoilt for choice with an abundance of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars right on your doorstep. The world-famous Edinburgh Castle, and the tranquil Princes Street Gardens are a short walk away.

    Occupying space over two floors, this tastefully designed apartment offers a spacious open-plan living area with double full-length windows overlooking Shandwick Place. The bright and airy lounge has two large, comfy sofas and features a stately dining table and chairs that seat four guests. You’ll find everything on hand to cook up a treat in the modern kitchen and the integrated appliances includes a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven/hob, microwave, and washer/dryer. Entertainment needs are well catered for too, with a smart TV and complimentary WiFi.

    When you’ve had your fill of exploring the closes and cobbled streets, you can be assured of a good night’s sleep as both elegantly decorated bedrooms overlook the quieter, rear of the property. The master bedroom features a king-size bed and has its own contemporary en-suite shower room. The second bedroom has a double bed and plentiful storage. A slick family bathroom with bath and handheld shower finishes off this wonderful home from home.

    Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties.

    A meet and greet service is provided, whereby you will be met at the property to be provided with keys and to be shown the property. Please arrange your arrival with the property manager.

    Entry to the apartment is from 16:00 onwards; however, please note that arrivals after 19:00 may incur a late arrival fee of £30 for unsociable hours, arrivals after 10 pm will incur a fee of £50, and arrivals after midnight, a fee of £60. If you are arriving earlier than 16:00 on your day of arrival, it is always worth contacting the property manager as they will always endeavour to give you access as soon as possible.

    The latest departure time is 11:00, however, a guaranteed later departure (up to 20:00) can be arranged for a fee of 50% of the daily rate for that day but please note this is subject to no existing booking arriving that day already.

    A £200 refundable damage/security deposit is due 7 days before arrival, and refunded after departure.

    All properties are strictly non-smoking, and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.

    Please arrange your arrival with the property manager at least 24 hours before arrival.

    Check in is from 4pm, and check out is before 11am.

    Please note: property on the first floor with no lift and therefore is not suitable for the elderly or those with limited mobility. There are around 40 steps to reach the apartment, and 30 further steps once inside the apartment.


    Layout

    Stunning ground floor entrance with sweeping staircase taking you to the first-floor level where all the accommodation sits. The central hallway leads directly into an open-plan living room/dining area. Next door is the family bathroom. Both bedrooms are at the end of the hallway.


    Sleeping Arrangements

    Bedroom 1 - double room with king-size bed.
    Bedroom 2 - double room with double bed.


    Exterior

    Grand facade in Edinburgh tenement.


    Local Area

    ...Within a few minutes, you can walk along Edinburgh's famous Princes Street with its spectacular castle views, beautiful gardens, and many shops. Alternatively, you can walk along George Street with its designer shops during the day (including Harvey Nichols Department Store) and at night its wide variety of stylish bars and restaurants.

    On your doorstep, there is a Sainsbury's local supermarket that is open daily from 6am until 11pm and a Boots chemist. Haymarket Train Station is within 10 minutes walk, and Waverley Train Station is within 20 minutes walk. The apartment has many bus stops nearby giving easy access around the city.


    Getting there

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    Waverley train station: 1.8 miles
    Haymarket train station: 0.5 miles
    Edinburgh airport: 8 miles
    Edinburgh bus station: 1 mile


    Accessibility

    Please note: property on the first floor with no lift and therefore is not suitable for the elderly or those with limited mobility. There are around 40 steps to reach the apartment, and 30 further steps once inside the apartment.


    Registration and Compliance

    Registration or Licence Ref: EH-72124-F
    EPC: B

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,087 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

West End, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a statue, a clock tower, and a busy street.
    George Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.
    Princes Street Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with classical architecture, including columns and ornate details.
    Usher Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A river with buildings on both sides, including a yellow house and a stone building with green windows.
    Dean Village
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station
    9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Johnnie Walker Princes Street
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Indigo Yard
    3 min walk
  • Popeyes
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4. located?

Located in West End, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Dean Village and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 10 minutes.

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