Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh City Centre

United Kingdom - Midlothian - Edinburgh

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,view of the street
View of the street
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,view of street from apartment
View of street from apartment
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,our apartment building
Our apartment building
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,view of garden from kitchen window
View of garden from kitchen window
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,The Meadows - 10 minute walk
The Meadows - 10 minute walk
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,The Meadows - 10 minute walk
The Meadows - 10 minute walk
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Bruntsfield Links - 5 minute walk
Bruntsfield Links - 5 minute walk
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Blackford Hill - view towards the city
Blackford Hill - view towards the city
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Bruntsfield - 10 minute walk
Bruntsfield - 10 minute walk
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Black Ivy - our local eatery
Black Ivy - our local eatery
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Warrander Swimming Baths - across the street
Warrander Swimming Baths - across the street
  • Sleeping capacity7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is not possible

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Our home is a recently refurbished four-bedroom family apartment located on the second floor of a traditional Edinburgh apartment building.

Situated in a quiet residential street in Marchmont it is just a pleasant short stroll through the picturesque Meadows Park to reach Edinburgh’s historic Old Town with Edinburgh Castle, National Museum, farmer's market and Art Galleries. A Victorian swimming baths with gym is located right across the street and there are also a variety of shops and cafes on the doorstep. The vibrant and cosmopolitan area of Bruntsfield with lots of independent shops, cafes and restaurants is also only a 10 minute walk away.

The apartment comprises three spacious double bedrooms and a single bedroom. There is a large south facing living room with bay window to the front overlooking the cobbled street. The spacious contemporary kitchen with breakfast bar and dining space overlooks the mature garden to the rear. The kitchen is fully equipped with all mod cons including ovens, dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer and Nespresso coffee machine etc. The bathroom, decorated in a Victorian style has a shower over the compact bath.

The laundry facilities of washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & ironing board are located in the kitchen and associated stores. We have central heating throughout with cast iron radiators in all rooms. We do not have air conditioning as it is not needed in Scotland! The traditional sash and case windows open in all rooms to provide natural ventilation.

Wi-Fi and streaming services are available.

There is a large communal garden to the rear which has a picnic table, swings, slide and a trampoline. On street car parking is available to the front of the apartment, although we can get visitor parking permits if needed.

Type

Apartment/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Equipped for Children
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Baby Equipment
  • Electronics Docking Station

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Piano
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Urban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Marchmont is a quiet and affluent mainly residential area of the city located about a mile South of Edinburgh's Old Town with the Edinburgh Castle, Museum of Scotland, National Art Galleries etc. There are many independant shops, cafes and resturants in Marchmont itself and in the neighbouring cosmopolitan and vibrant areas of Bruntsfield and Morningside which are just a 10 minute walk away.

Warrander Baths, a Victorian swimming pool complex with fitness gym, is situated just across the street from the apartment. The Meadows is one of the largest green spaces in the city and along with grassy parkland provides tennis courts and a large childrens playground. Bruntsfield Links is one of the oldest know locations for playing golf and offers green space for relaxing, a kids playground and golf can be played for free on the short course.

Blackford Hill which houses The Royal Obersvatory is about a 15minute walk south of the apartment and offers an escape from the city with lots of nature trails, walks, picnic spots and great views over the city.

Our apartment is well served by the city bus network with buses to Princes Street available just round the corner and further bus stops serving Princes Street and Leith for the Royal Yacht Britannia available about a 10 minute walk away in Bruntsfield.

Outdoor Activities

  • Cultural Events
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Public Swimming Pool

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • Park / Playground

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station
  • Tram

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

There are lots of attractions near by - all that Edinburgh has to offer is on the door step!

Bruntsfield Links andThe Meadows with kids play park and tennis courts are just minutes walk from the apartment. Bruntsfield and Morningside are like villages in the city and have a wealth of independant shops and eateries. The National Museum of Scotland, The Elephant House where JK Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter and Edinburgh Castle are an easy walk away.

Some of our local favourites are included below.

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

we would be greatful if our home could be let clean and tidy for when we get back

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is not possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
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