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Walker Street, West End

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Splendid Georgian main-door apartment in Edinburgh's West End

Centrally located two-bedroom apartment (sleeps 1–4) on a splendid Georgian Street in the West End, just a few minutes' walk from Princes Street and the shops and sights of the city centre and Old Town. This apartment is very close to the tram stop for Edinburgh airport. This is a peaceful location in the heart of Edinburgh's spectacular West End architecture.

Key Features

  • 4 star rating4 Star
  • Sleeps up to 4Sleeps up to 4
  • Free Wi-fiFree Wi-fi
  • Ground and first floor (no lift)Ground and first floor (no lift)
  • Gas central heatingGas central heating
  • TVTV
  • HairdryerHairdryer
  • IronIron
  • Shops within 100 metresShops within 100 metres
  • Linen/towels providedLinen/towels provided
  • Non-smokingNon-smoking
  • Children welcomeChildren welcome
  • Cot/Highchair on requestCot/Highchair on request
  • No pets allowedNo pets allowed
  • DishwasherDishwasher
  • Washing machineWashing machine

More features

  • FridgeFridge
  • FreezerFreezer
  • King bedKing bed
  • ShowerShower
  • MicrowaveMicrowave

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The living rooom has a large leather sofa and leather easy chairs

The living rooom has a large leather sofa and leather easy chairs

 

About the property

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  • sleeps one to four: two double bedroms
  • bedroom 1 with en-suite bathroom
  • bedroom 2 with en-suite shower
  • bedroom 2 is on a mezzanine floor with extra break-out area with L-shaped sofa
  • beautiful West End architecture
  • centrally located street
  • very close to a range of independent shops on and around William Street
  • short walk to Princes Street
  • spacious accommodation
  • quiet yet central location
  • Secondary letting licence EH-70636-P pending
  • EPC rating D68

This holiday home is a spacious and comfortable two-bedroom apartment on ground floor of an architecturally significant building. The street is one of the grandest streets in the West End. The apartment is within easy walking distance of the major tourist attractions, festival venues, shops, nightlife and transport connections. The tram stop for Edinburgh Airport is a short walk away at the West End/Princes Street tram stop.

The living room is dual aspect including a bay window with a large leather sofa and leather easy chairs. There's a dining table in the living room which converts into a pool table. The kitchen is well provided with crockery, cutlery, glasses and kitchenware. Bedroom one has a king-size double bed with en-suite bathroom (bathtub with shower over). On the mezzanine level -- reached by a short staircase to a break-out area with L-shaped sofa -- is bedroom two, which also has a king-size double bed and an en-suite shower room. The main bathroom has a bathtub (with a shower attachment available). The apartment has gas central heating and the price of electricity and local taxes is included. For the comfort of future guests, the apartment is non-smoking and pets are not allowed.

The apartment is on the ground floor with a few steps from the street to reach the main door. For bedroom two there's a short flight of stairs.

The local area

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Haymarket railway station has excellent connections for day trips to Glasgow, Stirling Castle, and the coast for walks, etc. Haymarket tram stop gives direct access to Edinburgh Airport, and also to the East End and onwards by bus to Leith and other parts of the city

Haymarket railway station has excellent connections for day trips to Glasgow, Stirling Castle, and the coast for walks, etc. Haymarket tram stop gives direct access to Edinburgh Airport, and also to the East End and onwards by bus to Leith and other parts of the city

Walker Street is situated in Edinburgh's leafy West End. The West End has an array of small independent shops, and Princes Street, the New Town and the Old Town are all just a short walk away. It is well placed for the main galleries and museums and is a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Haymarket railway station and tram stop. It’s a short and pleasant walk to the Royal Mile and the Castle via Princes Street Gardens, Lothian Road and the Grassmarket, or the Mound.

Haymarket station is a few minutes' walk away and it has excellent connections for day trips to Glasgow, Stirling Castle, and the coast for walks, etc. Haymarket tram stop gives direct access to Edinburgh Airport, and also to the East End and onwards by bus to Leith and other parts of the city.

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a short walk or bus ride away and houses the outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art. You can also walk to the Gallery of Modern Art via the Water of Leith walkway. The Water of Leith is Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset. Flowing for 24 miles from its source in the Pentland Hills, the river winds its way through the heart of the city to its outflow in Leith. The river can be explored on foot or bike along the Water of Leith Walkway and it is accessed from the end of Magdala Crescent (one street from Coates Gardens) or from Belford Bridge. For those who enjoy "the rural in the city", it's a very pleasant walk through to Dean Village and to Stockbridge and then up into the New Town.

Walker Street is only a few minutes' walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). It's also a great location to enjoy the city's cultural life: along Lothian Road are Lyceum Theatre, Usher Hall, Traverse Theatre and Filmhouse (home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival). The King’s Theatre and Cameo Cinema are also nearby. Many of these venues serve the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe.

In the other direction is the New Town. The New Town was laid out in the early eighteenth century and encompasses the geometric streets between Great King Street to the north and Princes Street to the south and Broughton Street to the east and Charlotte Square to the west; it is a complete contrast to the medieval irregularity of the Old Town. The New Town is mainly residential but there are lots of independent shops, galleries, bars and restaurants to discover, especially around Dundas Street, Thistle Street and Broughton Street. Charming William Street is well known for its specialist shops and popular pubs. You can walk to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, which houses the outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, from the beginning of the twentieth century and post-war, including Matisse, Picasso, Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Lucian Freud, Antony Gormley, Gilbert & George, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. The other National Galleries are also in the city centre; these galleries are the Scottish National Gallery, which holds the national collection of fine art from the early Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century, including masterpieces from Raphael, El Greco, Velázquez, Rubens, Van Gogh, Monet, Cézanne, Degas and Gauguin, and the National Portrait Gallery, which tells the story of Scotland and her people through a wealth of imagery including portraits of famous historical figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots, Prince Charles Edward Stuart and Robert Burns, through to more recent pioneers in science, sport and the arts.

Princes Street has mostly high-street brand names, whereas George Street and Multrees Walk (across St Andrew Square from George Street) offer a more upmarket retail experience. St John’s churchyard, at the junction of Lothian Road and Princes Street, is home to the annual Festival West End Craft, Art and Design Fair.

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Getting there

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The apartment is about a 5-minute walk from the tram stop "West End / Princes Street" (which runs directly from/to Edinburgh Airport) and a 20-minute walk from the main railway station (Waverley Station). We will send you detailed directions before your arrival.

For those arriving by car, there is metered parking on Walker Street and surrounding streets, though the maximum parking period is 2 hours. Parking on meters and single-yellow lines is free from 6.30pm to 7.30am; please check on-street signage for exact times of parking restrictions; parking is forbidden at all times on double-yellow lines.

Edinburgh has an efficient public transport system run by Transport for Edinburgh. Trams and buses run throughout the city from early morning till midnight, after which there is a reduced night service. Lothian Regional Transport's information office is on Waverley Bridge.

Comments from some of our guests

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  • “This is a dramatic property: big living rooms, bold furnishings, a very well-equipped kitchen, two big bedrooms and three baths. It is located in a good neighborhood with many other large town houses. Plenty of cafes and shopping just a short walk away. Martin, the property manager, is very responsive, very flexible, friendly, and communicates clearly. For example, we had need to make alternate arrangements for our arrival and Martin made sure everything worked out. We enjoyed staying here.”
    JG & co, Brooklyn, NY, USA American flag
  • “Martin could not have been a better host! His communication was very timely. His apartment was lovely and very posh. We had a heat wave while there and he made sure we had fans for the evening. I would recommend this property to anyone traveling to Edinburgh. We will stay here again!!”
    KM & co, Louisiana, USA American flag
  • “We stayed in this apartment during a recent trip to Edinburgh and highly recommend this place. The location is fantastic and an easy walk to Edinburgh central. There where four of us staying in the apartment and there was plenty of room and we had everything we needed. If we are ever back in Edinburgh again will definitely stay here again.”
    TR, Perth, Australia Australian flag
  • “I can't stress enough how amazing this apartment is, the photos don't do it justice, I was in awe from the moment we opened the front door. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent in the apartment and the beds are the most heavenly I have ever slept on! You have everything on your doorstep. Martin was a great host, very helpful and answered any queries promptly. I can't wait to stay again!”
    ZH, Lea, Herefordshire, UK UK flag
  • “Super tolle Wohnung! Sehr gross und mit viel Charme eingerichtet. Die Betten sind auch sehr bequem. Die Lage ist perfekt: Nahe der Altstadt und mit hervorragender Anbindung an den Flughafen. (Fünf Minuten zu Laufen bis zum Tram, das direkt an den Flughafen fährt). Wir würden jederzeit wieder hier übernachten und können diese wunderschöne Wohnung wärmstens empfehlen.”
    YS, Switzerland Swiss flag
  • “Lovely 19th Century apartment in the West End. Central location with good transport links.”
    EP, Sydney, Australia Australian flag
  • “This flat us beautiful, spacious, and secure. Perfect Edinburgh location. The whole experience was fantastic!”
    LW, Farmington, UT, USA American flag
  • “Amazing apartment, centrally located. Provides everything you need.”
    FM & family, Inverurie, Scotland Scottish flag
  • “We already miss this spacious and comfortable home. Felt so homey with the Texas pillows since we’re from Houston. It’s much bigger in person than in pictures, and check-in was super easy. Had everything the three of us needed. Felt like a safe neighborhood even at night. I picked it since I needed to attend an event at the International Conference Center, which is only a 12-15 minute walk. Actually, we walked everywhere and when we got too tired we rode the taxi or used Uber, which were very affordable. Comfy king size beds, sofas, chairs, tons of books, well equipped kitchen and my friend loved that Netflix was available. Wi-Fi works best in the kitchen, foyer, and living room. The property isn’t brand new but well maintained, clean, charming and spacious… may not be suitable for handicap due to stairs and bathtubs. Communication with Martin is excellent and we had no problems the entire week. Wish we were still there!”
    AW & MW, Cypress, TX, USA American flag
  • “Spacious and beautifully furnished apartement.”
    SP, Hamburg, Germany German flag
  • “Royaal appartement op een A locatie, van alle gemakken voorzien.”
    EJ, Doetinchem, Netherlands Dutch flag
  • “Great apartment in a fantastic location. The area is clean and feels very safe. Hope to return!”
    IB, Parkland, Florida, USA American flag
  • “Martin’s service, courtesy, consideration and promptness in communication has been the best I’ve had! Check-in personnel was also an absolute gem in AND out! This place was over the top – and we couldn’t have had a better stay – thank you!”
    LK & family, Victoria, BC, Canada Canadian flag
  • “Spacious and beautiful place to have as a home base while exploring Edinburgh. In fact, the place is so nice, some nights we debated going out at all! It was great for just the two of us, but could easily accommodate four. Safe and quiet neighborhood, but not too far from the action. Absolutely perfect. Also, great communication throughout booking, check-in, and check-out – thanks Martin. Highly recommend on all fronts.”
    GP, Jersey City, NJ, USA American flag
  • “Thank you. Everything was perfect. Lovely apartment, very confortable and very good location. Cool!!! Martin is a perfect host. Every time available to attend to our queries, and very friendly.”
    IR & co, Bilao, Spain Spanish flag
  • “We had a great stay in this Apartment! the Location is perfect, Just a five Minute Walk from princess street and the flat itself is beautiful and very very spacious! We were also able to drop our luggage pretty early and come back later ... Would Love to come back!”
    RS & co, Berlin, Germany German flag
  • “Loved our stay in Edinburgh. Our rental was just as described, great location and accommodations ... Thanks again for your all your help. Would certainly recommend your services and Scotland as a wonderful place to visit!”
    ES & co, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA American flag
  • “Edinburgh Escape: Found an absolute gem in Walker Street, via Vacation Rentals Scotland ... Fantastic place to stay, a home from home. Wondeful comfortable beds. Doubles & 3 bathrooms. Amazing lounge & dining area, fully functional kitchen though we didn't do any clothes washing. Everything you needed for a great base. Easy access to anywhere, the Tram just at the end of the road plus easily accessed buses. Super variety of very good local bars eateries, restaurants ... Overall we had the most fantastic Edinburgh escape at a very wonderful appartment, great value for money better priced than via other Rental sites. Definitely recommend this as a place to stay and would love to go back.”
    KG & co, Bristol, England English flag
  • “Second stay and was just as good as first time round. Can't beat it for size, location and value for money. Excellent!”
    AM, Scotland Scottish flag
  • “Great location. Lots of space. Wow.”
    FD & co, San Rafael, CA, USA American flag
  • “The flat is just great, much bigger than how it shows in the photos, really nicely decorated and perfectly equipped. Two large bedrooms with king plus size beds. Three bathrooms, one enormous living room and another smaller one on the mezzanine. Great kitchen and kitchen appliances. Located in a quite but central part of town. Highly recommended. Probably the best B&B I have stayed – and I have tried quite a few.”
    RD & co, London, UK UK flag
  • “Beautiful well-furnished apartment for city breaks: Very happy with the condition of the apartment, the vast hallway and living room are very grand and well laid out with TV & sofa, well-proportioned desk and snooker/dining table. The kitchen is well-equipped and big, and the bedrooms are comfortable, each with ensuite, as well as another bathroom on the ground floor. The location is excellent for the tram and walking into town, as well as local bars and restaurants and supermarkets. Also a short walk from the beautiful Water of Leith and Dean Village. Highly recommend for the wow factor, I'd love to stay again.”
    CH & co, London, UK UK flag
  • “Perfect location ... Martin is great at communication ... apartment has everything: almost too comfy!!! Fantastic time for brother and sister to see family ... perfect location.”
    CA & co, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England English flag
  • “It is a lovely and large flat. While it's in a quieter part of town in the West End, it's just a short walk to a ton of great restaurants and everything in Old Town. Would stay there again in a heartbeat! Great communication as well. Thank you for accommodating us on such short notice. Our stay was fantastic thanks to your flat!”
    LL & co, Sunnyvale, CA, USA American flag
  • “Great apartment with plenty of space, located right in the heart of the West End, just a moments walk from great bars, restaurants and shops and only a few minutes from the main sites and convenient for trams / buses too. Despite all the above, it’s very peaceful at night. The apartment was clean and well equipped. Nice touches include a decent coffee maker (as others have noted) and TV with plenty of channels if you’re so inclined. Would happily stay again.”
    AM & co, West Bridgford, UK UK flag
  • “This apartment in the perfect location for visiting Edinburgh and is a really lovely base. Easy access to all the major attractions, good walks and great food (thank you Ciao Roma and The Witchery). The apartment has everything you need & is extremely comfortable. There is limited parking outside for unloading (use the Ringo app) & we then left the car at Newcraighall Station for the week at a huge cost of £3.50! Train to Waverley cost £2.90. Couldn't fault anything and communication through Martin was excellent.”
    MK & family, Nottingham, England English flag
  • “This apartment really has the wow factor: high ceilings, elegant touches and everything you need for a relaxing break. The location is perfect and although you are close to all the attractions the road is very quiet. The apartment was clean and very well stocked, beds are really comfy and the space is perfect. Thank you we had a great weekend and would definitely recommend.”
    SB & co, Royston, England English flag
  • “Fantastic place to stay in a great location: Absolutely loved staying in this flat. It is huge! Location in the West End is ideal for exploring Edinburgh. Bars and shops within 5 minutes walk. Beds are super comfortable. Living room is huge with a dining table that converts to a small snooker table. Kitchen has everything you need with an especially excellent coffee machine. Lots of channels on the TV. Would definitely stay again and cannot recommend highly enough for a visit to Edinburgh. So much better than staying in an expensive and small hotel room.”
    NG, South Shields, England English flag
  • “Absolutely amazing place to stay, slap bang in the middle of the West End of Edinburgh. Super comfy beds. Loved the pool table and the high spec kitchen. The coffee machine was a particular highlight. Great channels on the TV. The whole place was much bigger than I expected. I would stay again in a heartbeat and would definitely recommend.”
    AM, Scotland Scottish flag
  • “This was by far the most beautiful [apartment] I have ever stayed in. It is even bigger than the photos suggest. Both bedrooms are ensuite, and there is a third bathroom downstairs. The host responds very quickly to questions and we received the keys well in time before we travelled. The beds are large and very comfortable, and this [apartment] is in a quiet street but in walking distance of all the main attractions. The tram to the airport is only a few minutes walk. And the host even organized perfect weather for us. I did not want to leave!”
    MH & co, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Dutch flag
  • “This location is absolutely amazing! Great value. Great amenities. West End value at its finest. We would gladly recommend to anyone who asks us where to stay in Edinburgh ... Martin was great at communication, which we greatly appreciated since we are international travellers. We will definitely use this [apartment] again.”
    SW & co, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada American flag
  • “Loved it! This place is fantastic: extremely spacious and beautiful. It is so much larger than most European flats: I was blown away by all the space! The pictures make it look big, but it’s even larger than it appears. It has 3 bathrooms, as the bedroom on the mezzanine has an en-suite with a shower. There are also 2 other bathrooms on the main floor. The kitchen is great, the beds are comfortable, and the communication is outstanding. I used the washing machine and it worked very well. I will definitely recommend this flat to others. The location was within very easy walking distance of Princes Street, only 2 blocks from the tram to the airport, and about a 15-20 minute walk to the Royal Mile (and we weren’t walking fast, but ambling to take in the scenery). It’s a great value, and feels like your own home in Edinburgh!”
    KM & co, Omaha, NE, USA American flag
  • “We had a fantastic weekend and the apartment is incredible. It was such a surprise and treat to walk through the doors and be wowed by the apartment. It is so well set up, everything we could have needed and more and with lovely touches. We had a great weekend in Edinburgh made all the better by how beautiful the apartment is, thank you!”
    Saffron Walden, Essex, England English flag
  • “Aamazing house, perfect location, highly recommended!!!”
    LN, Ioannina, Greece Greek flag

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