The West Bow, Old Town

Offering free WiFi and city views, The West Bow, Old Town is an accommodation set in the heart of Edinburgh, just 350 yards from Royal Mile and 450 yards from The Real Mary King's Close. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this apartment is 0.7 miles from University of Edinburgh and 0.9 miles from Edinburgh Playhouse.

The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 6.8 miles from The West Bow, Old Town.

Information about the host

Company information

WHO ARE WE | We are family run property agency in central Edinburgh, specialising in short term holiday lets. Jason Redman is a Chartered Surveyor and Kathryn Lorimer a Chartered Accountant, so we both bring a high level of professionalism to our work. We have been involved in holiday lettings management since 2001 and now handle some 20 properties in central Edinburgh. For visiting guests to Edinburgh, we are passionate about providing guests with a first class experience and as you would expect we are friendly, reliable and professional with all our interactions. We love our guests, and nothing makes us happier than happy guests! We are continually working to ensure that we deliver the best possible service for our guests. Please see our website The Festival Partnership in Edinburgh to find out a little more about us!

Property information

THE APARTMENT | A lovely contemporary apartment (refurbished June 2018) in Edinburgh's historic and vibrant Old Town area, situated on the historic West Bow and with fabulous city views on to the Grassmarket area. The accommodation comprises a comfortable living room, dining area (table seats 6), a well equipped kitchen area (dishwasher and microwave included), bathroom with bath / shower and 2 lovely bedrooms | BEDROOM 1 - Twin beds | BEDROOM 2 - Double bed | EXTRA SINGLE BED - an extra pull out bed can be provided at 8 GBP per night (mattress width: 85 cm and length: 175 cm). This extra pull-out bed is perfect for a child / small adult, please just specify '5 persons' when booking (and tick the box requesting 'extra bed' so we know to provide this for you). In summary, this is a fantastic city pad, ideal for couples, families or friends. Smart TV and Wi-fi are also provided.

Neighbourhood information

NEIGHBOURHOOD Location, location, location! This 2 bed apartment is fantastic for couples, families and friends (up to 5 persons). Ideally situated on the beautiful West Bow / Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town, it's the perfect base for exploring Edinburgh's rich history with Edinburgh Castle and The National Museum of Scotland just 3-5 mins walk away. When you're tired of walking, there are plenty of restaurants (from fine dining to fabulous Bistros), a bustling cafe scene and many Scottish pubs for you beer lovers and whisky connoisseurs. Only 25 mins in a taxi from Edinburgh airport or 5 mins drive from the Waverley Train station.

Languages spoken

English