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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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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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14a Gayfield Square, East New Town

 
Situated in a leafy square on the eastern edge of Edinburgh's famous New Town. This gorgeous, contemporary one double bedroom apartment is just a short walk to the east end of Princes Street, the Playhouse Theatre and the extravagant designer shops on Multrees Walk. The famous deli Valvona and Crolla is just across the road and there is an excellent selection of restaurants within a three minute walk. A wide range of public transport is available on nearby Leith Walk.

Decorated in a contemporary style at an extremely high standard. This spacious one bedroom apartment is located on the basement level with the double bedroom at the front of the apartment. This bright room has bespoke wardrobes down one wall with plenty of storage, an ornate fireplace and two large sash windows with window seats opposite looking out onto the private patio. Towards the back of the apartment is the very large open plan sitting room/kitchen which leads out on to the beautiful, private ?Secret Garden? with decking area. The sitting area has a large flat screen TV, DVD & CD player and WIFI broadband for your use. The fully equipped kitchen is tucked away at the back of the sitting area and has a little breakfast bar as well as dishwasher, microwave & combi washer/dryer. There is also a bathroom with bath & separate shower. This is a fabulous apartment and would be a joy to stay in if you?re visiting Edinburgh or on a temporary contract for work.

From £375 per week

 

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10 Magdala Mews, West End

 
This is an exceptional gem of a mews house the heart of the city. Located on an extremely quiet street, this one bedroom mews house is a perfect little hide away. Detached from the other mews houses on the street, you couldn?t get more private than this and you have the benefit of parking and a private garden. The house is only a short walk to Haymarket Station or just 10 minutes to Princes Street. Buses are available locally.

Magdala Mews is very well presented and is furnished with some stunning contemporary furniture. It is a two story house with a peaceful and spacious double bedroom upstairs together with the bathroom with bath & shower. Downstairs is the open plan living/dining area with dining table to seat four comfortably. The living area leads onto a contemporary glass conservatory looking out over the lovely garden. The small kitchen is fully equipped including dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. There is a garage for guests use and WIFI.  

 

From £375 per week

 

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15a Buccleuch Place, Newington

 
Civilised and special, this gorgeous one double bedroom apartment is located right in the heart of central Edinburgh and has the added benefit of a private south facing walled garden. It is brilliantly located, with the Meadows minutes from the back door and The Festival Theatre and Old Town attractions within a few minutes walk too. There are also a great number of excellent restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. This is a perfect haven for any holiday maker or person needing a short let home from home.

Entered through a charming private south facing garden with table and chairs and a BBQ, this pretty apartment is beautifully decorated and furnished with family pieces and antiques. The dining kitchen has a stunning round table, there's a wood burning stove, a dishwasher, a TV and a CD player. Off the kitchen is a smart conservatory with doors onto the pretty garden. Also off the kitchen is a small laundry room. The sitting room has a baby grand piano and TV. The double bedroom is situated at the back of the apartment and is lovely and quiet and has an ensuite shower room. There is also a further bathroom with a roll top bath and shower cubicle. A really gorgeous home from home.  

From £350 per week

 

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9a (4) Leslie Place, Stockbridge

 
Recently refurbished, furnished and presented to a high standard, this is a superb one bedroom apartment in the heart of popular Stockbridge. A huge choice of excellent local restaurants, cafes and bars lie within a couple of minutes walk, and for those who enjoy cooking Stockbridge has some of the best fishmongers, butchers and cheesemongers in Edinburgh. George Street is a 15 minute walk away and buses are available too. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Water of Leith walkway are 10 minutes away. The apartment has WIFI.

Calm and spacious, this lovely apartment has a great contemporary feel. Located at basement level, there is a large shared garden available for sitting out on a warm day. The apartment comprises a kitchen with a microwave and washing machine and a dining table to seat four. It is open plan to the sitting area which has a flat screen TV with freeview and a DVD player together with a sofa and chair. The bedroom is a lovely large room with a kingsize bed made up with quality cotton linen and luxurious towels. There is ample storage and a desk and chair in this room too. There is a smart shower room with a rain shower. A perfect home from home.  

From £300 per week

 

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