The Artisan's Dwelling

The Artisan's Dwelling offers self-catering accommodation in Edinburgh, just 1.6 miles from Edinburgh Castle and 1 miles (20 minutes' walk) from Princes Street. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and a regular bus service is available nearby.

There is one large bedroom with a king-size bed, a living room with dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, a shower room and a small garden.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 1 miles from The Artisan's Dwelling, while EICC is 1.1 miles from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

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The Artisans Dwelling is situated in central Edinburgh's so called 'Stockbridge Colonies'. About 20 minutes walk from the city centre. There is a frequent bus service from near by. The 'Colonies' are a series of eleven quaint, cottage style 19th century cobbled parallel streets that run off Glenogle Road. The properties there were built especially for the craftsmen and artisans who built a great many of the wonderful homes in the surrounding areas. They comprise of ground floor single bedroom properties, (like this one) with good sized bedrooms and living rooms - all with their own small garden area at the front, and also 'double upper' properties above the lower flats. These upper floor properties are reached by lovely exterior steps. The whole effect is quite magical. Everyone looks after the gardens so well, and each are so different. Being in a conservation area, the original architectural characteristics are well preserved, creating an extraordinary oasis - a real country cottage feel to this highly desirable residential area. The streets are also very quiet, as there is very little traffic. There are no parking facilities so the place is not suitable for guests with cars.

I have lived in Edinburgh for over thirty years and believe that it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I particularly like the architecture, for example the classic beauty of the Georgian New Town area. I also enjoy Art, Music, and beautiful places in both town and country. I hope that by making my apartment available as self catering holiday accommodation, that guests will be able to have a wonderful experience and fond memories, either new or rekindled, of this amazing and beautiful city. I particularly enjoy meeting guests from all over the world, and welcoming them to Edinburgh and the accommodation that I make available here.

The property is in Stockbridge which is a sought after and thriving neighbourhood of central Edinburgh only 1 mile from Princes Street via Frederick Street. The neighbourhood has a lovely village atmosphere with many interesting shops, bars, restaurants and a thriving Sunday market. There are lovely walks along the river (The Water Of Leith) nearby which threads its way through Edinburgh. The wonderful Botanical Gardens and Inverleith Park are only 5 minutes walk away. There is a swim centre (The Glenogle Swim Centre) with gym almost right on the doorstep, at the of the street. The property is exceptionally quiet and peaceful as there is no through traffic in the street. The walk into town or into surrounding streets reveals the world renowned Georgian splendour of Edinburgh's fine urban architecture. There are many interesting shops nearby, and also an abundance of cafes and restaurants.