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Flats Required for the Edinburgh Festival 2012...

Do you own a well presented, central Edinburgh flat and have been thinking of letting it for the Festival this year?

We are a leading professional Festival letting agency, who have a large requirement for flats for our retained clients including artists, staff, executives as well as the many, many visitors that come to Edinburgh every year.

So, if you or a friend are interested in letting your flat this August through a professional agency who will take care of it and ensure quality guests and it is located in one of the following locations, then please contact us today for further information. 

• Old Town
• Pleasance
• Newington/Southside
• Marchmont
• Bruntsfield

We also sublet student accommodation, so as long as you have permission to sub let your flat from your landlord or letting agency (proof will need to be provided on request) over the Festival, contact us for further information today…

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26/7 Fettes Row, New Town, Edinburgh

Very comfortable and well-appointed, this modern apartment has a spacious feeling. There are high standards throughout and the apartment benefits from a secure parking space and wifi. Fettes Row is in the heart of the historic New Town, yet this apartment affords guests a brilliant location with all the comforts and ease a modern home offers. George Street is less than 10 minutes walk away and buses are also widely available on Dundas Street. Being so central, there is a great selection of local shops, restaurants, cafes and bars within walking distance.

Decorated in neutral tones and with comfort in mind, this apartment is a brilliant home from home. The spacious sitting room has comfortable leather sofas, a TV and DVD player, an ipod dock and a dining table seating 6. The master bedroom is a lovely quiet room decorated with touches of lilac. The bed is a superking and there is plenty of hanging space. Off this room is a ensuite shower room. The second bedroom is a smaller double again with good built-in storage. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath. The kitchen is a bright, well equipped room with a dining table to seat 4. There is a washer/dryer and microwave. 

From £425 per week

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6a Cumberland Street, New Town, Edinburgh

This charming little pied-a-terre on Cumberland Street is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. It's ideal for couples, anyone on a business trip or if you are just wanting to have a quiet get away. Its close proximity to local shops, restaurants, bistros, pubs and attractions means it's in a perfect spot for exploring the city. There is excellent public transport just on Dundas Street, a bus every ten minutes in both directions which takes you straight up to The Royal Mile. However, Princes Street is only a 15 minute walk away.

This cosy apartment is situated on the basement level with a small private patio area to the front. Entrance to the apartment is directly into the welcoming sitting room where there is a small TV with freeview, DVD player and a study area with WIFI broadband for anyone working during their stay. The kitchen is well equipped with Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Hob with two rings and Microwave Convection Oven. There is a good sized bathroom with shower only which is directly next to the double bedroom. The bedroom is situated at the back of the apartment, which is peaceful and quiet overlooking the mews street of Cumberland St North East Lane. 

From £350 per week

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61/2 Northumberland Street, New Town, Edinburgh

Elegant and welcoming, this one bedroom apartment is located on the first floor of a traditional Georgian building on Northumberland Street is a perfect Edinburgh pied a terre. Northumberland Street lies in the heart of the Georgian New Town and is an extremely convenient location being only a five minute walk from George Street. Very good local facilities are available on Dundas and Howe Street and all the fabulous offerings of the city centre are a very short walk away. Buses are available nearby too. 

Light-filled with high ceilings and architectural details, this is a welcoming traditional Edinburgh pied a terre apartment. The elegant sitting room has two large sash and case windows, a dining table sitting underneath one of the windows, comfy seating in shades of blue, a TV with freeview, DVD player and an ipod dock. Double doors lead off the sitting room into the kitchen, which is fully equipped for those who love to cook. There is a washing machine and microwave. The double bedroom also lies off the sitting room and has a large window looking onto Northumberland Street. There is ample hanging space. The bathroom, which has been recently refurbished to a high standard and is fully tiled, lies just off the small hallway. Wifi is available for guests. The perfect city centre pied a terre.

From £350 per week

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24/6 Barony Street, New Town, Edinburgh

Situated in the heart of the Georgian New Town, Barony street is within a few minutes walk of the east end of Princes street and adjacent to a wealth of bars, restaurants, excellent boutiques and specialist local shops. These include Crombies the Butcher famous for its award winning haggis and mouth-watering sausages. Directly opposite the building there is the added benefit of the excellent Broughton Deli - breakfast has never been so simple! The Omni Centre with multiplex cinema, and diverse selection of eateries and the Playhouse Theatre are within a five minute walk of this apartment. This apartment is also perfectly situated for anyone working in Edinburgh, as it is within minutes walk of such businesses as Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Life.

This one bedroom apartment, sleeping 2 people, is located on second floor of a traditional Georgian tenement. The apartment has been furnished in an individual style to provide good budget accommodation in a very central location. There is a good sized living with Freeview T.V. and WIFI broadband for your use - a great bonus for those working in Edinburgh. Directly off the sitting room is the small but fully equipped kitchen including oven & hob, microwave, washing machine and coffee maker. There is a good sized double bedroom with plenty of storage which is located at the back of the building, so lovely and quiet. The bathroom provides a bath with a shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

From £300 per week

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18b Dean Park Mews, Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Cleverly designed to a high standard, this stylish double bedroom studio apartment in located on a charming, quiet cobbled street in Stockbridge. Stockbridge is home to some of Edinburgh's finest local food shops as well as a brilliant range of cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens are a short walk away as is the lovely Water of Leith. Princes Street is only a 15 minute walk away and buses are available locally.

This contemporary studio is a large, light-filled, open plan space yet the sleeping area feels separate from the living area. There are lots of skylights and a small balcony giving it a wonderful sense of light and space. The studio is decorated in white, has clean lines and it is well furnished in a modern, contemporary style. There are polished wooden floorboards throughout. The double bed is separated from the rest of the space by a wardrobe. The sitting area has a sofa and two comfortable chairs and a  TV, SKY and a DVD player. The modern shower room is tiled with mosaics and has a wet room style shower. The well designed chic kitchen has a built in coffee machine as well as the usual appliances. There's a dining table seating 4 comfortably too. The apartment also has wireless broadband. A chic little Stockbridge haven.  

From £300 per week

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206/4 Canongate, Old Town

206 Canongate is a lovely one bedroom apartment on the Royal Mile in the Old Town. Close to all the tourist attractions including; Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle and much, much more! A fantastic base for anyone visiting Edinburgh on holiday. There are excellent shops nearby too, as well as bars, restaurants to suit everyone.

This apartment has been newly redecorated and refurbished throughout to a high standard. It comprises of one double bedroom at the back of the apartment. The living room has a dining area to seat four comfortably and has a flat screen TV with freeview channels and WIFI broadband for your use. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a breakfast bar. The bathroom has a shower only.

From £350 per week

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14/1 Glencairn Crescent, West End

Glencairn Crescent is situated within the West End of Edinburgh and is a very attractive, sweeping crescent. Located only half a mile from Princes Street, George St and just minutes from Haymarket train station, this apartment is perfectly situated for exploring the city and taking advantage of the shopping, cultural activities, restaurants and tourist attractions across the city.

This lovely home from home apartment is on the ground floor and boasts a large living room at the front, over looking the private residents' gardens. The living room also has a large dining table to seat four very comfortably, a large flat screen TV with cable channels and WIFI broadband for your use. The apartment has all the original wood paneling throughout, including the shutters, which gives the apartment a lovely traditional feel. There is a good sized contemporary internal kitchen with breakfast table. One very spacious master bedroom at the back of the apartment with zip and link beds, so can become a twin room if required (request on booking). There is also another smaller double bedroom and bathroom with bath & shower.

From £395 per week

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13 (3F1) India Street, New Town

Elegantly presented and furnished, this lovely three bedroom apartment is located on India Street, one of the Georgian New Town's smartest streets. George Street is less than a ten minute walk away and excellent local shopping facilities are available on nearby Howe Street. Popular Stockbridge is a short walk away too and has a wide range of excellent restaurants, specialist food shops and other local facilities. It is possible to walk to most city centre locations from here, but buses and taxis are available locally too.

Located on the third floor, this apartment is charmingly decorated and presented with some fine architectural detail. The sitting room has two comfortable large sofas, silk curtains, two windows and a working gas fire. The main bedroom has a kingsize sleigh bed and looks out over the Georgian New Town. Both the twin bedroom and small double bedroom are pretty and comfortable. The dining kitchen is well equipped and has a dishwasher and microwave and a dining table to seat six comfortably. The bathroom has a bath and separate shower cubicle. The apartment benefits from WIFI Broadband too. An elegant home from home.  

From £600 per week

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1/17 Powderhall Brae, Inverleith/Broughton

A superb, bright and spacious penthouse apartment with the benefit of double and twin bedrooms, both en-suite, a third bathroom, and a study / occasional guest bedroom, located in the Inverleith area close to the Royal Botanic Gardens. The property also has lift access, parking, and two balconies with superb views to Calton Hill and a stunning view of Edinburgh Castle. Regular bus services provide easy access to the city centre, which can be accessed on foot within ten minutes, and within a short distance there are a plethora of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and the Playhouse Theatre.

This top floor apartment is delightfully furnished with a pleasant mixture of antique and contemporary furniture, is beautifully presented with homely decor throughout, and has French doors from both the living room and the master bedroom to private balconies with fabulous castle views. A modern fitted kitchen provides all integrated mod-cons and there are both breakfast and formal dining areas in the kitchen and living room respectively. The property benefits from WIFI connection and Virgin Media package as well as having permit parking space, and lift access. The property will appeal to all wishing for a quiet location with good access to the city centre, as well as those requiring local amenities.

From £405 per week

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1 (TFL) Scotland Street, New Town

This is an extremely elegant, spacious and well presented two bedroom apartment located on Scotland Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. Popular Broughton Street is less than five minutes walk away and has a superb range of local food shops, boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants. George Street is a ten minute walk away and buses are available locally.

Located on the third floor, this New Town apartment has a beautiful sitting room with two large sash & case windows making this room lovely and light. It also has a flat screen TV with freeview channels, DVD player and CD player and a dining area to seat four comfortably. There is a large master double bedroom at the back of the property and a further double bedroom located at the front. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, tumble dryer, washing machine and a breakfast table. This apartment also benefits from WIFI broadband for your use.

From £425 per week

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