Indulge yourself in a bit of luxury, be it for a short break, a romantic weekend or longer.  Our extremely well appointed accommodation has everything to offer.  We welcome bookings for 2 nights only as well as longer reservations.

This luxurious 5 star self-catering Penthouse, which was completed at the end of 2002, is situated in a highly desirable central location, only a 10 minute walk to Princes Street.  The flat comfortably sleeps 2 to 8 individuals and is ideal short-term accommodation.  Suitable for families, the penthouse is also fitted out to be child friendly.  The apartment has private parking and, unlike most modern flats, is extremely spacious.  The modern designer furniture used throughout compliments the light and airy style of the apartment, ensuring a stunning overall affect. Has private parking yet right in centre of Edinburgh.

No stag or hen parties.

Built on the original site of The Royal Botanical Gardens, the Penthouse is situated in a location ideally placed for all ages, with most of the tourist attractions being within walking distance. There are numerous cafes, restaurants, bars and other attractions expected in such a central location.  These include the Playhouse Theatre (which is only a 5 minute walk from the flat) and the new multi-screen cinema situated next door to the Theatre.

Kitchen

One of the unique features of the kitchen is the glass wall, leading onto the balcony, which, in turn, has rooftop views of Edinburgh.  The glass wall creates a particularly pleasant atmosphere when eating in the kitchen.

The Penthouse has a large, (3.8m by 3.8m), fully equipped modern eating kitchen.  The flooring is Amtico white marble with a black granite Charles Rennie Mackintosh border.  The kitchen has built-in Bosch stainless steel appliances including double electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.  A microwave is also included, as are various other small electric appliances.

All the Le Creuset pots and pans, crystal glass, china crockery and cutlery necessary to produce a meal for in excess of 8 people, have been included.

Lounge/Dining Room 
The spacious lounge/dining room (6m by 4.4m) has two of the walls predominantly made of glass – see the appropriate picture.

The furnishing includes a Danish designer dining table (seats 10), with 8 hi-backed leather and brushed steel dining chairs.  They also include an Italian double sofa bed, a 3 seater  sofa and a footstool all made in aniline leather.  

Also included are Cable television, VCR, DVD with a library of almost 100 movies, hi-fi, coffee table and appropriate lighting.  A mobile/cellular phone is also provided for guests' use.
 
Double/Twin Bedrooms - 3 
A)  Large double bedroom (4.3m by 4.1m) - Swiss designer double bed and matching furniture, en-suite facility, including double shower.  A TV/DVD player is provided in the room.  The en-suite has an Amtico inlaid wooden floor.

B)   Large twin bedded room (4.2m by 3.4m) – Brushed-steel beds, with matching furniture.  The single beds can be joined together to form one super-king bed complete with linen.
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C)   Second twin bedded room  (3.7m by 2.8m) – with luxurious cherry-oak furniture and 2 divan beds.
 
Additionally:  There is a designer luxury leather double sofa-bed, situated in the lounge. 
 
Bathroom

Stunning bathroom with black wall tiles contrasting with the white bathroom suite. These in turn are complemented by the Amtico black granite and grey marble floor tiles.

The suite includes an overhead shower plus a hand held showerhead at tap level.
 
 
Hall

The airy hall has unusual dome shaped roof features allowing the hall to be illuminated by natural light via the use of mirrors.

Here are a few comments from our guests:

My wife and daughter and I met several members of our family from the states for Christmas at the Penthouse. We have been away from each other a very long time and this place was magic for us. We could not imagine a better place to stay and enjoy our very special time together. The attention to the small things and making us feel so welcome and comfortable made it hard to leave !!
Kudos to Eddie and Doreen, you won't find better people!
Paul & Mary Hayes.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
 
 
"We have found our home away from home in Edinburgh.  We have visited Edinburgh many times. The city is always great but I wish we had known about this fabulous flat before.  This is where we will stay from now on when visiting beautiful Scotland".
Dr K Orn Gudmunsson, Reykjavik, Iceland.
 
 
"Fantastic apartment with superb facilities. It was absolutely excellent. It was ideal for families - certainly much more suitable than a hotel.  Our one year old boy, being on his feet, really enjoyed the freedom he had to roam around and investigate. Particularly well suited to families. Your help & advice was greatly appreciated & made the weekend."  The McCullough family, N.Ireland.
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"We all loved Edinburgh ... but the best part of Edinburgh would have to be the accommodation.  It was perfect.  The owner was very helpful with plans for our holiday, not just our stay in the Penthouse."  Lara Riley, New South Wales, Australia.
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"The accommodation exceeded all expectations, they were everything the website said and more.  We were blown away.  Everything was perfect.  The flat was beautiful, the area is wonderful and the owners were extremely delightful and helpful."  Andrea and Michael Morrow, Florida, USA.
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"What a find.  A taste of luxury in Edinburgh. We loved it & would love to come back."  Chris, Christine, Adam, Amina - Glyndebourne Opera.
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"Fantastic apartment.  The accommodation had everything we needed and was a pleasure to spend time there.  The service well exceeded expectations"  Tina and Terry Pentecost, New Zealand.
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"Our second visit this year. As enjoyable as the first."  Shaw family,Skelton.
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"I couldn't possibly return to Edinburgh without staying in The Penthouse.  Will most definitely be returning."  Heena Patel, Edgware.
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"Fantastic location, on all the bus routes, close to many restaurants.  The Penthouse is very comfortable and well equipped. It is surprisingly large and the children played happily.  A lovely place for a city break and we do not hesitate to recommend it to other families."  Miranda Cox, Preston.
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"We found the location to be ideal, being only 10 mins walking distance from Princes St, and many of Edinburgh's best restaurants.  The flat is superbly furnished and fitted to a very high standard, with such style and flair.  The owners have gone to great lengths to make the flat welcoming and very comfortable."  Jenny Brown, Glasgow.
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"You've arranged a living space that allowed us to glide effortlessly into our stay in Edinburgh.  From the spotlessly clean apartment with all the comforts of home to the well thought out aesthetics of the interior.  ... an 11 out of 10.  Extraordinarily fine accommodation"   Mrs Penny Fovall, Maryland, USA.
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"Fantastic apartment. Outstanding furnishings and equipment and such a great location. Quiet but very very central. All the kitchen equipment you could need is provided but, with dozens of great bars and restaurants 10 minutes walk away, who wants to cook. Art galleries, theatres and cinema all within easy walking distance.  Pure Heaven."  Mrs Linda Shaw, Cleveland.
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"We had a lovely week in Edinburgh in this beautiful apartment.  We have stayed in lots of rented holiday accommodation but this has been the best ever.  All the finishing touches are there and the location is perfect."  Inman family, Bolton
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"We found the apartment was impeccably prepared with contemporary furnishings and decoration ( just the way we like it).  It's a great space with freedom to move around (unlike hotels) and to entertain our friends from Edinburgh for a change.  We will definitely book again."  Iain Hill, Staffordshire.
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"A great penthouse with very modern gadgets.  Very comfortable like our own home.  We will definitely contact you should my family come to Edinburgh again."  Datuk Abdullah Kuntom, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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"Very impressed with the standard of the accommodation...in an ideal location for getting out and exploring Edinburgh."  Mr D. Sheils, Waterford, Ireland.
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"We found the place to be a delightful, well appointed penthouse with an abundance of natural light."  Martin Walsh, Seoul, South Korea.
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"We had a splendid week in Edinburgh.  The apartment superbly fitted out and your advice on where to eat out very helpful." Richard Hamilton, Bradford.
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"It has to be experienced to be believed.  It is a jewel in the crown that is Edinburgh"  Cathy Carey, Liverpool
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" I can only repeat how much we enjoyed our Edinburgh holiday, much to my delight... staying in your penthouse was the icing on the cake.  Indeed the only grumble one of our party had was that the flat was so comfortable and pleasant that it was difficult to tear ourselves away...much the best I have ever rented."  E.L.Shepherd, Dorset.
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"Shocked and surprised by the standard of the accommodation  .... extra special, something very luxurious at a 4 star
price."  H Rafferty, Waterloo