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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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20/2 Circus Lane, Central New Town

 
Contemporary and chic, this modern three bedroom mews apartment is so spacious inside and provides all the comforts you could hope for in a family friendly home from home. Located on Circus Lane which is a very pretty quiet lane linking the New Town to Stockbridge, it is a short walk to fabulous local food shops, cafes and restaurants as well as some lovely boutiques. George Street is only 15 minutes walk away and buses are available nearby too.

This wonderful mews apartment is like a tardis as it is so spacious once inside. On the street level there is a garage; such a bonus in the city centre. The apartment is entered on the first floor and is over two floors. Upstairs there is a fabulous open plan living room kitchen with lots of skylights, so flooded with light. There are two large comfy sofas, a fireplace and TV, a superb glass dining table with antique chairs and a modern fully equipped kitchen with a laundry off. The master bedroom with its super kingsize bed, dressing area and smart ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower are also on this floor. Downstairs, there are two twin bedrooms and a shower room. A cot can be provided and there is wireless broadband. A real gem.

From £700 per week

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7/1 Dean Street, Stockbridge

 
Tucked away in a quiet street off Edinburgh?s fashionable Stockbridge, Dean Street offers a peaceful haven in the city. This three bedroom, ground floor apartment is perfect for families wanting a quiet get away. Stockbridge offers a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, together with some of the best specialist food stores in Edinburgh. It also boasts a great variety of boutiques offering everything from clothes and jewellery to ethnic art. Within a few minutes walk is Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

This charming, contemporary apartment is located on the ground floor and has two double bedrooms and one single bedroom, all of which are situated at the back of the apartment so extremely quiet. The good sized living room has dark wood flooring which stretches through to the hall and has a flat screen TV with Freeview and a DVD player. There is also WIFI broadband for your use. The kitchen/dining room is fully equipped with Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer and Microwave and a fantastic Smeg fridge. The dining table can seat 5 comfortably. The bathroom has a bath with shower. The apartment also benefits from a cot and high chair if required.

From £500 per week

 

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16 (3F2) Jeffrey Street, Old Town

 
This delightful two bedroom apartment is located in the Old Town just 20 yards from The Royal Mile on Jeffrey Street. This top floor apartment is perfectly situated within easy walking distance of the major tourist attractions, festival venues, shops, University and nightlife our wonderful city has to offer. There are fantastic restaurants just opposite the apartment, including Barioja serving wonderful tapas or La Garrigue French bistro.

This apartment has been recently redecorated to a high standard and has some beautiful artwork and photographs of the city adorning the walls throughout the flat. It also benefits from wonderful views across the rooftops of the city towards Calton Hill and Arthurs Seat, which can be seen in full splendor from the roof terrace (accessed via the communal stairwell directly outside the apartment). There is one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The good sized living room has a flat screen TV with freeview, DVD player and WIFI broadband for your use. The large kitchen has a dining area to seat four comfortably and there is a bathroom with bath and shower.

From £405 per week

 

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11/5 Old Fishmarket Close, Old Town

 
Located within a modern building designed by the Burrell Group, this two bedroom apartment on Old Fishmarket Close is extremely centrally located. Old Fishmarket Close runs from the High Street down to the Cowgate and there is very little through traffic, making this central yet quiet. A brilliant location for visitors to the city as the High Street, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace etc. are all within a few minutes walk and there is also a huge range of shops, restaurants and bars in the area.

The apartment has been well designed and comprises a good sized sitting room with a flat screen TV, DVD and a CD player and a dining table which seats four comfortably. The kitchen has a washer/dryer, a microwave and a dishwasher. There are two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. There is WIFI for guests use.

From £405 per week

 

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35/10 Lothian Street, Old Town

 
This bright, two bedroom, Edinburgh apartment is located in the heart of the city. With excellent access to all the major attractions, including The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, as well as; restaurants, shops and bars within just a couple of minutes walking distance. Situated opposite Edinburgh University it is perfectly located for visiting parents.

The apartment comprises a bright and spacious lounge to the front of the property with a dining table to seat 4 comfortably as well as a TV, DVD player and WIFI broadband. There is a good sized kitchen equipped with washer/dryer and microwave. The two generous bedrooms, one double and one twin, both benefit from having fitted wardrobes. This property offers a great base to explore Edinburgh and is in a good location for a short break or holiday in Edinburgh.

From £395 per week

 

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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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