The Dickins Edinburgh Accommodation Blog

Dickins Sold Out on Flats for the Edinburgh International Festival and in DESPERATE need for more...!

Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home are completely sold out on flats for this year's Edinburgh International Festival and are in DESPERATE need of more.....!!!

If you, a friend or family member own a well-presented apartment or house in the most sought after areas including: The Pleasance, Meadows, Old Town or New Town then please contact Dickins(www.dickins.co.uk, 0131 558 1108) where one of their friendly team will be happy to offer you information and will personally come and meet you in your home to discuss what’s involved in letting out your home.

 

Experts in their field, with over 10 years experience, Dickins pride themselves in providing clients with excellent customer service and high level of care, ensuring clients are placed in an apartment which is specifically suited to their needs and offers them a real ‘home from home’.

 

Dickins specialise in providing high quality apartments in great central Edinburgh locations for Holiday Lets,  Short Term & Corporate Lets and City & Weekend Breaks all year round as well as specialising in Edinburgh Festival Accommodation and therefore understand their clients needs.

They have been working with the quality Festival venues, promotional companies and media groups for over ten years now and understand how to match the right people with the right apartment.

 

So if you are interested in unlocking your property's money making potential this Summer, please contact Dickins today:

 

Dickins 0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk

Springtime Special Offers with Edinburgh Apartment Agency Dickins...!

From the temperatures we've been experiencing recently as well as the snow....yes, snow just a little north of Edinburgh, it may not feel like it but Summer will soon be here! Edinburgh is a fantastic city to see and explore during the Summer months but it can get very busy in the weeks leading up to the Edinburgh Festival, Fringe and Tattoo taking place. So if you want to avoid the crowds, why not book a trip to Edinburgh now and experience everything it has to offer but without waiting close to an hour for a table in one of Edinburgh's top restaurants or going to book a tour to find it's already fully booked...?

With the recent ash cloud disruptions to flights both domestically and abroad, Edinburgh is a wonderful location for a short trip as not only is it easily accessible by train, car or bus but it also has so much to offer for families, individuals, couples or groups depending on what type of holiday or break you're looking for!

Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home have a vast selection of apartments ranging in style and size from modern studio apartments to sleep 2 people up to large Georgian townhouses sleeping 8-10 people. Dickins properties are available for city and weekend breaks (3 nights), holiday lets (1 week or more), short term & corporate lets (+1 month, ideal if you're planning on being here for longer) as well as the Edinburgh Festival and start from as little as £275 per week.

 

So why not check out what Dickins have available now and take advantage of their great 'Special Offers' available on selected apartments only....!

http://www.dickins.co.uk/special-offers-edinburgh

 

 

So don't delay, book your Edinburgh self catering apartment with Dickins today...!

 

Dickins, 0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk

Fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable work experience in small, dynamic, central Edinburgh based property company....

Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home have an exciting work experience opportunity from May until the beginning of October 2010. There may also be the opportunity for further part time work until January 2011.

   

Dickins let special and unique central Edinburgh apartments for festival lets, short lets and holidays. We are a small business with high standards and limitless horizons. Our office is friendly yet professional and efficient. Offering excellent customer service at all times is key to us.

The summer period is extremely busy in the office as Dickins lets around 250 apartments and houses for the Edinburgh Festival. We have many retained clients including some of the biggest stars appearing at the Festival and Fringe, venues such as the Assembly Rooms, Gilded Balloon, Underbelly, many national Newspapers and also leading London based promotional companies.

This work experience opportunity is the perfect environment in which to gain real experience of how a small tourism/property business operates. This is not just a boring admin job. Whilst there will be administrative tasks you will also have the chance to speak to clients both in person and on the telephone and be responsible for a number of crucial tasks. Dickins embrace up to the minute marketing tools such as their blog, newsletter, Twitter and Facebook and you will gain experience of using these tools for marketing and PR. The job is not desk bound and will involve visiting and checking apartments before lets too.

 

You have the following skills:

 

• An understanding of the importance of attention to detail
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages i.e. Word, Excel & Outlook
• Good social skills
• An understanding of good customer service
• The ability to write to clients in a professional manner
• An enthusiastic attitude
• A desire to learn and to use your own initiative
• The ability to multi-task

As well as the huge range of skills the successful candidate will gain from this experience, Dickins will also offer £125 per week and if the candidate fits well within our office environment there is the potential for further paid work until January 2011.

Here's what Lauren Macleod who worked for us in 2009 had to say about her experience here at Dickins:

'Being part of a small team at Dickins meant that I had a wide range of hands on experience right from the start. Not only did I have responsibilities in the office such as processing bookings and payments, and managing various databases, I also had the opportunity to visit and check the apartments and prepare all keys for customers over the Festival period.

This work experience very much helped me in getting my job today due to the variety of skills I gained during this time. I had a great Summer at Dickins, everyone in the office were extremely nice and made me feel comfortable straight away.'

 

To apply for this position please send your CV by email to gaby@dickins.co.uk and tell us why you think you are right person for this role.

Springtime Special Offers in Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartments....!

Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home have a fantastic selection of Edinburgh self catering apartments ranging from 1-5 bedrooms, from modern studio apartments to large Georgian townhouses available now for Edinburgh Holiday Lets, Short Term & Corporate Lets and City & Weekend breaks. Within this selection of Edinburgh self catering accommodation, they currently have some great special offers on in a variety of their apartments , just take a look below:

http://www.dickins.co.uk/special-offers-edinburgh

Edinburgh looks beautiful at this time of year, the snowdrops are flowering and you can see the bright colour of yellow daffodils dotted about on roadside verges or in one Edinburgh's central parks including Princes Street Gardens nestled just below Edinburgh Castle.

There's plenty going on in Edinburgh at the moment including the award winning Mary King's Close Ghost Fest which is bigger and better than ever this year as not only are the well known spooky tours of Mary King's Close taking place, Chris Conway (from Living TV's Most Haunted) also visits The Real Mary King's Close for the first time. Many new and favourite locations also open their doors for overnight vigils including Blair Street Vaults, Damnation Alley, the Dalmahoy Hotel and Scotch Malt Whisky Society vaults being just a few of the highlights! 

If you're looking for something a little less terrifying, you will most definitely enjoy Ceilidh Culture which starts on the 26th March and runs until 18th April. Ceilidh Culture is Edinburgh's Annual showcase of traditional arts including music, song, dance and storytelling and brings together a large number of contributors from all over Edinburgh and beyond, for a real celebration of all that is wonderful about the traditional arts in Scotland.

Whether you’re familiar with the traditional arts or not there is something for everyone to enjoy. From family friendly workshops and concerts to late night award winning folk clubs. There are also some great ceilidh's to get you moving with introductions to dances for those who may be new to ceilidh dancing – so no excuses now – give it a go!

So if you're planning an Easter break away with your family or friends, book a trip to Edinburgh today. To truly enjoy and feel a part of the city and it's history, why not stay in a Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartment...? Whether it be for a 3 night city break or an Edinburgh Holiday Let, Dickins will help you find an apartment that suits you.

 

Don't delay, book a Dickins Self Catering Apartment today....!

 

Dickins, 0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk

Edinburgh Festival Accommodation 2010 with Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home

Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home are currently taking on more and more apartments and houses for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe so if you're thinking of letting out your property over the Edinburgh Festival, contact Dickins today or take a look at their owners section of their website (http://www.dickins.co.uk/owners).

Over the summer, if you need some extra money to do that work to the bathroom you've been dreaming of, or would like your home to help pay for your holiday, then a Festival Let could well be the answer for you. Dickins have been working with the quality Festival venues, promotional companies and media groups for over ten years and understand how to match the right people with the right apartment.

Alternatively, if you're thinking of coming to Edinburgh this year, there is no better place to stay than in a self catering apartment where you can truly feel a part of the city. Dickins self catering apartments are fully equipped so all you need to bring is your suitcase...! Not only is an apartment a more cost-effective option than staying in an Edinburgh hotel, you'll also have the space and freedom to return back to your very own 'home from home' when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the City Centre to make yourself a quick meal before taking in your next show rather than trying to source an available table in one of the City's busy cafes, bars and restaurants.

In the meantime, if you've never been to Edinburgh before then why not check out some of Dickins 'Special Offers' currently available in their Edinburgh Self Catering Apartments and enjoy a short break in Edinburgh to get a taste of the city. With plenty to see and do, you'll not be disappointed and will definitely not need an excuse for a return to Scotland's Capital City - Edinburgh....!

Take a look at Dickins 'Special Offers' below:

http://www.dickins.co.uk/special-offers-edinburgh

 

So don't delay, book a trip to Edinburgh and stay in a 'home from home' self catering apartment today....!

 

Dickins, 0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk

'Special Offers' In Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartments

There's still a chill in the air here in Edinburgh but nothing beats a brisk walk around the City Centre on a cold Winter's day. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the town centre, you don't have to go far! Simply walk down past the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace and you'll find yourself at the foot of Arthur's Seat. Take a walk up to the top, blow away all your cobwebs and you'll also find the most excellent panoramic view of the city.

When visiting a city, self catering accommodation is a great option as it helps to keep down the cost of your holiday and allows you to choose exactly what sort of meals you want to eat. Another great thing about booking a self catering apartment is the terrific choice of properties available to choose from. You may choose to stay in a relatively small and modest property. However if there is a large group of you, you can select a self catering property which is much larger. This can be great fun as everybody can have a go at cooking and if you do not want to eat in you can try some of the local restaurants.

Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home can cater for all your needs with properties ranging in style and size from modern studio apartments to large, Georgian townhouses. So why not take your family to Edinburgh or treat your loved one to a romantic Valentine's weekend away next weekend? You can sample one of the fabulous restaurants Edinburgh has to offer or show off your culinary skills by cooking an impressive meal for your other half in your very own fully equipped kitchen...?

Don't delay, take a trip to Edinburgh and book your Edinburgh 'home from home' with Dickins today!

 

Dickins, 0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk

Six Nations Accommodation in Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartments...!

The RBS Six Nations Championships kick off on the 6^th February 2010 with the first Scotland game taking place on Sunday 7^thFebruary against France at Murrayfield Stadium followed by Scotland v England on Saturday 13^th March.

If you’re planning on attending the game and are looking for accommodation in Edinburgh then look no further than Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home who specialise in self catering apartments in central Edinburgh. If you’re going to be in Edinburgh in February for the Scotland v France match or in March for the Scotland v England match then staying in an Edinburgh self catering apartment couldn’t be more perfect.

 

All of Dickins Self Catering Apartmentsare located in central locations including Old Town, New Town, Bruntsfield and Stockbridge and Murrayfield Stadium is easily reachable by bus or by car from the City Centre. Dickins Apartments range in size from modern studios to large Georgian townhouses and come fully equipped with everything you would need for your stay including kitchens to prepare and cook your own meals, TV’s, broadband as well as bedding and towels provided for your stay. All you need to bring is your suitcase and a warm jacket and hat for watching the matches...!

 

 

For more information on how Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home can help you find Six Nations accommodation in Edinburgh, contact them today on:

Dickins, 0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk

Latest 'Special Offers' in Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartments...!

The end of January is in sight and the nights are slowly starting to get lighter...! Edinburgh looks beautiful at any time of year come rain or shine so if you're thinking of taking a little trip to beat those winter blues....why not choose Edinburgh! When choosing accommodation, a self catering apartment can offer you more space than a hotel room or B&B and also allows you to be able to cook and prepare your own meals, eating when you want to rather than within a specified time period. i.e. enjoying a long lie in your own comfortable bedroom followed by breakfast in bed...!!

Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home offer a fantastic selection of apartments from studios, ideal for couples to large Georgian townhouses if you're travelling with family and friends. Staying inself catering accommodation allows you to feel a real part of the city, you may find yourself in a lovely neighbourhood you never would have experienced if you had stayed in a standard City Centre hotel. You can experience everything on offer including local restaurants, delis, shops and bars...!

So book your trip to Edinburgh and stay in your very own 'home from home' apartment. Just take a look at some of Dickins 'Special Offers' on now.....

http://www.dickins.co.uk/special-offers-edinburgh

 

Contact Dickins today with your requirements and they'll find an apartment that suits you....!

 

0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk

Celebrate 'Burns Night' in a Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartment...!

January 25th marks Burns Night in Scotland and people staying in a Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartment are likely to find plenty to entertain them during their stay in Scotland’s Capital city.

There will be all kinds of celebrations taking place to mark the occasion, many of which are based around the life of the poet Robert Burns, as well as explorations of his works.

Born in Alloway, Ayrshire, in 1759 to William Burness, a poor tenantfarmer, and Agnes Broun, Robert Burns was the eldest of seven. He spent his youth working his father's farm, but in spite of his poverty he was extremely well read - at the insistence of his father, who employed a tutor for Robert and younger brother Gilbert. At 15 Robert was the principal worker on the farm and this prompted him to start writing in an attempt to find "some kind of counterpoise for his circumstances." It was at this tender age that Burns penned his first verse, "My Handsome Nell", which was an ode to the other subjects that dominated his life, namely scotch and women.

On the day of his burial more than 10,000 people came to watch and pay their respects. However, his popularity then was nothing compared to the heights it has reached since.

On the anniversary of his birth, Scots both at home and abroad celebrate Robert Burns with a supper, where they address the haggis, the ladies and whisky. A celebration which would undoubtedly make him proud.

So if you're in Edinburgh or not and would like to celebrate 'Burns Night', you can cook your very own Burns Supper if you're staying in one of Dickins Self Catering Apartmentswhich have fully equipped kitchens and space to entertain. You only need a few ingredients including a Haggis of course, turnip (AKA neeps) and potatoes (AKA tatties). Alternatively, if you don't fancy the traditional fare then why not try a Haggis Supper from one of Edinburgh's local fish and chip shops where your Haggis comes deep fried in batter with a serving of chips on the side. Domino'sare also offering a Haggis Pizza to their customers in Scotland as a one off today. The decision was made to create the one off pizza just for Scotland as not only is it Burns' 250th Anniversary but as a nod to the fact that Scotland is one of the most patriotic nations in the world. The pizza includes mozzarella, tomato sauce, onions and Haggis.....mmmm!!!

So come on....if you've never sampled it before.....do it today in whatever way suits your fancy!!!

Extended Winter Warming 'Special Offers' in Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartments

Dickins have extended their 'Special Offers' and within these offers are some brand new ones so why not book your trip to Edinburgh and stay in your very own Edinburgh 'home from home'...?

Just take a look at their 'Special Offers' below:

http://www.dickins.co.uk/special-offers-edinburgh

Dickins Edinburgh Self Catering Apartments are perfect for a Winter getaway as they are fully equipped for a self catering break with bedding and towels provided as well as having your own kitchen to prepare your own meals which saves on the cost of eating out every day.

If you're coming to Edinburgh for a longer period of time, Dickins can also help you find a great apartment to stay in whether you're working away from home, in between homes, relocating or visiting family and friends. Dickins offer short term & corporate lets which are fully furnished and equipped as well as being inclusive of reasonable usage of gas, electricity and council tax.

So if Edinburgh is on your list of places to go in 2010 whether it be for business or pleasure, book with Dickins and rest assured that they'll find you your perfect Edinburgh 'home from home'...!

Contact Dickins today on:

0131 558 1108

enquiries@dickins.co.uk