Abbeyhill Crescent, Edinburgh  EH8 8DZ (Sleeps 3)

This beautifully presented city centre apartment sits opposite the Queens Residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the foot of the Royal Mile, and only a few metres from Scotlands new and controversial Parliament Building. It lies on the ground floor surrounded by shared gardens, and is therefore easily accessible. The setting could not be more central but it is set back from the road so suffers no excessive noise – even when Her Majesty fires the cannons. Almost impossibly, for its location, you have your own parking. A mere 1 minute walk places you at the heart of 1200 years of Scottish History (most of it gory). A few more minutes will take you to all the commercial, cultural and social centres. The University and Waverley Railway Station are nearby, and the apartment is actually situated on the route taken by all the major City Bus Tours.

The flat lies in a quiet Crescent just off the Royal Mile which is the ancient route between Castle and Royal Palace. There are views of the Scottish Parliament building and of the breathtaking and infamous Salisbury Crags on Arthurs Seat (that’s Edinburgh’s own designer city-mountain, just 5 minutes walk away).

The flat is presented in the most elegant but understated fashion…..a beautiful, new, fully fitted and equipped kitchen, tiled bathroom with power shower, bright living room, comfortably furnished and equipped with multi channel TV, DVD and mobile Broadband. A large comfortable and beautifully furnished double bedroom, with tasteful linen, towels and plenty of storage space await your arrival.