Edinburgh Apartements - Self Catering and Serviced - Lodging & Hotel Guides
Accommodation - other related articles in this section > Hotels > Guest Houses > Apartments > Sheraton Hotel > Balmoral Hotel > Carlton Hotel > Holiday InnOne of the best ways to experience a city is by actually living there, if even for a short while. If you're on holiday, why not mimic the experience by eschewing hotels for a short let flat? Edinburgh boasts a wide range of apartments that suit every need, even the pickiest weekend breaker can find exactly what he or she is looking for.
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Many Edinburgh self catering apartments are located in historical old buildings; trade in a characterless hotel for a beautiful stone Gothic, Georgian or Victorian preservation. These holiday apartments often afford prime location for less money than a hotel while still allowing you to take in all the sights, sounds and (if you prefer to dine out) tastes that Edinburgh has to offer.
One can safely assume that most holiday apartments deemed 'self catering' offer basic amenities such as refrigerator, cooker and cupboards. Depending on the tariff, rating and level of quality, the apartment may also offer a freezer, dishwasher, hairdryer, microwave, iron, telephone, television and/or washing machine. Be sure to inquire about the availability of bedding and whether or not you must bring your own linens.
Letting a self catering apartment in Edinburgh typically means adhering to guidelines that cover reservations and cancellations as well as impose restrictions regarding pets. Be sure to check with the respective letting company as to what their policies are. If you find an apartment that you simply cannot bear to leave, some companies may offer to extend your letting agreement to a multi-month short term lease.
Scotland's National Tourist Board approves and lists a number of Edinburgh self catering apartments on their Web site at www.visitscotland.com. According to the Tourist Board, 'all establishments have been inspected under the Visit Scotland Quality Assurance Scheme so you can be certain of the very best facilities where, of course, a warm welcome and true Scottish hospitality come as standard.'
The Scottish Tourist Board recommends the following self catering apartments:
The four star Fountain Court Apartments offers one and two bedroom apartments in Edinburgh's West End. Rates from £65 to £120 per night. Call 0131 622 6677 for more information.
Castle Apartments (not yet rated) are located off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town and offer double, triple and 'deluxe' apartments from £76 to £375 per night. Telephone Castle Apartments at 0131 220 2262 or visit www.castleapartments.co.uk to book.
The five star Knight Residence, located in the city centre, offers luxury one and two bedroom apartments from £95 to £235 per night. Call 0131 622 8120 or visit www.theknightresidence.co.uk for more information.
Edinburgh Central Apartments offers flats that house anywhere from one to eight people; prices range from £40 to £200 per night. Please call 0131 622 7840 or visit them online at www.edinburgh-central-apartments.co.uk
Edinburgh - Weekend Breaks
