A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.
About this condo rental
Located in Edinburgh, this attractive condo for $789 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. 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. Earlier entry can perhaps be arranged but depends if there is a departure at your chosen apartment that day. This can be confirmed within 48 hours of arrival. 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. You may be able to arrive early and leave luggage and come back however this is not guaranteed. 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. 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 what3words - ///slice.spoken.rugs 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.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
Map of Edinburgh
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(16 Reviews)
4.0
Great location and a lovely apartment perfectly presented. Plenty of space and well appointed. One flight of steps in description is misleading as you have modern steps to the front door but once in to get to the living areas you have more narrow and steep staircase. Adds to character but a serious obstacle if you have luggage. Overall very happy
5.0
Fantastic property in a great position.
5.0
We came as a family for a pre-Christening weekend and had the most amazing stay in this very central beautiful apartment. We had everything we needed and could reach anywhere in the centre with just a short walk . The apartment was beautifully and tastefully decorated and we very much enjoyed our stay
5.0
The place is a comfortable & relaxing place. It is convenient to many of Edinburgh attractions. There also is a grocery store next door. It’s a busy street but they have double pane windows that keep the noise down
If you plan on driving or renting a car just know that it’s about $35 dollars a day to park over night at the NCP which isn’t all that far away.
From the time we entered the place it offered an “wow” feeling. Make sure you’re ok with stairs. But the spiral staircase entry was amazing!
Coming from the states we felt, safe & secure here and kept it under the radar.
5.0
Great location - comfortable space
4.0
Great location and Beutiful place
5.0
The apartment is in a excellent location right on the edge of the New Town and is a big and comfortable space. The minor downsides were that soap wasn't provided which was a bit odd and inconvenient and the cleaning could have been better (i.e. bathroom drawers hadn't been cleaned), but everything else was great
5.0
Trams, buses to everywhere stop within a block of the apartment making it very convenient to get around town or easily Glasgow. Great grocery chain downstairs, surrounded by great variety of restaurants. Double pained windows shut out most of the noise
5.0
Only thing that was hard was the flat was on the fourth floor with
No elevators
5.0
Great stay in a perfect location. Only issue is stairs. Having said that it must be stated that virtually every rental apartment we have stayed in all over Europe has a flight or 2 of stairs! This apartment still deserves 5 stars!
5.0
Close to everything walking to the Castle, lots of pubs and a grocery just by.
5.0
Great flat in brilliant city centre location which made walking around Edinburgh very easy. Plus lots of great transport connections. The only room for improvement would be to add some sofa beds to give parties of 4 unrelated/non-coupled adults wishing to stay in the flat the flexibility of having a separate bed each as there are only two beds (although large) in the two bedrooms meaning this rental is best suited for 4 people who would be happy to share the two beds in each room.
4.0
My wife and a friend of ours spent four nights in this spacious flat on the west side of Edinburgh Castle, about a half mile walk away (with quite a climb in elevation).
There was no "meet and greet" service provided, and the property uses another service besides Vrbo for most contact and other matters.
There are about 50 stairs from the street level to the living area, with no lift/elevator.
Beware that "self-catering" means there is no soap, detergent, shampoo, paper towels, etc.
Closest parking is just below the castle, about £40 per day. This section of Shandwick Place does not allow private cars, only buses and taxis.
The Sainsbury's store right next door is very nice and well stocked.
Although the flat is on a major street, it was very quiet.
We truly enjoyed Edinburgh and would definitely consider this place for a return visit.
5.0
The apartment was just what we needed. As described, it is spacious and well-appointed. It is very well situated close to the heart of Edinburgh's New Town but also with easy access to the castle and the Royal Mile. There is a tram stop only a short walk away making it handy for those arriving in the city from the airport. The apartment is just above a Sainsbury's store so that made self-catering very straightforward. The facilities were just what we needed. There is plenty of space in which to unwind. The bedrooms are a good size and the beds were very comfortable. The communication with the property manager was first rate, prompt responses to questions and small matters quickly resolved.
We are sure you will enjoy your stay at this wonderful apartment. We certainly hope to return.
5.0
Lovely flat with all the amenities in a great location close to all attractions. We used it as a base for The Fringe and had a great time.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Edinburgh?
The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $164 per night. This rental is $625 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.
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