A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4. | Apartment in Edinburgh

9.8 (21 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
West End Apartment | A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location. Sleeps 4.

2 Bedroom Apartment in West End, Edinburgh

With its sweeping staircase and stunning cupula, a grand entrance welcomes you to The Shandwick Residence. This fabulous duplex two-bedroom apartment is perfectly located in the heart of the city's West End, just seconds from Princes Street and all of Edinburgh’s main sightseeing attractions. You couldn’t be better placed to enjoy everything this capital city has to offer. You’ll be spoilt for choice with an abundance of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars right on your doorstep. The world-famous Edinburgh Castle, and the tranquil Princes Street Gardens are a short walk away.
Occupying space over two floors, this tastefully designed apartment offers a spacious open-plan living area with double full-length windows overlooking Shandwick Place. The bright and airy lounge has two large, comfy sofas and features a stately dining table and chairs that seat four guests. You’ll find everything on hand to cook up a treat in the modern kitchen and the integrated appliances includes a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven/hob, microwave, and washer/dryer. Entertainment needs are well catered for too, with a smart TV and complimentary WiFi.
When you’ve had your fill of exploring the closes and cobbled streets, you can be assured of a good night’s sleep as both elegantly decorated bedrooms overlook the quieter, rear of the property. The master bedroom features a king-size bed and has its own contemporary en-suite shower room. The second bedroom has a double bed and plentiful storage. A slick family bathroom with bath and handheld shower finishes off this wonderful home from home.
Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties.
A meet and greet service is provided, whereby you will be met at the property to be provided with keys and to be shown the property. Please arrange your arrival with the property manager.
Entry to the apartment is from 16:00 onwards; however, please note that arrivals after 19:00 may incur a late arrival fee of £30 for unsociable hours, arrivals after 10 pm will incur a fee of £50, and arrivals after midnight, a fee of £60. If you are arriving earlier than 16:00 on your day of arrival, it is always worth contacting the property manager as they will always endeavour to give you access as soon as possible.
The latest departure time is 11:00, however, a guaranteed later departure (up to 20:00) can be arranged for a fee of 50% of the daily rate for that day but please note this is subject to no existing booking arriving that day already.
A £200 refundable damage/security deposit is due 7 days before arrival, and refunded after departure.
All properties are strictly non-smoking, and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.
Please arrange your arrival with the property manager at least 24 hours before arrival.
Check in is from 4pm, and check out is before 11am.
Please note: property on the first floor with no lift and therefore is not suitable for the elderly or those with limited mobility. There are around 40 steps to reach the apartment, and 30 further steps once inside the apartment.
Layout
Stunning ground floor entrance with sweeping staircase taking you to the first-floor level where all the accommodation sits. The central hallway leads directly into an open-plan living room/dining area. Next door is the family bathroom. Both bedrooms are at the end of the hallway.
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1 - double room with king-size bed.
Bedroom 2 - double room with double bed.
Exterior
Grand facade in Edinburgh tenement.
Local Area
...Within a few minutes, you can walk along Edinburgh's famous Princes Street with its spectacular castle views, beautiful gardens, and many shops. Alternatively, you can walk along George Street with its designer shops during the day (including Harvey Nichols Department Store) and at night its wide variety of stylish bars and restaurants.
On your doorstep, there is a Sainsbury's local supermarket that is open daily from 6am until 11pm and a Boots chemist. Haymarket Train Station is within 10 minutes walk, and Waverley Train Station is within 20 minutes walk. The apartment has many bus stops nearby giving easy access around the city.
Getting there
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Waverley train station: 1.8 miles
Haymarket train station: 0.5 miles
Edinburgh airport: 8 miles
Edinburgh bus station: 1 mile
Accessibility
Please note: property on the first floor with no lift and therefore is not suitable for the elderly or those with limited mobility. There are around 40 steps to reach the apartment, and 30 further steps once inside the apartment.
Registration and Compliance
Registration or Licence Ref: EH-72124-F

A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location Sleeps 4 is located in West End. A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location Sleeps 4 provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Apartment features Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

A spacious open plan apartment, in an unbeatable city-centre location Sleeps 4 has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the West End has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in West End, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1087 sq ft (101 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Jack T.
Sep 29, 2025 11:17:37 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A really enjoyable stay. Everything we needed and very conveniently located.
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