Castle’s Reach

Situated in an elegant 1850s building in Edinburgh's theatre district, this beautiful home is a rarity indeed. It boasts Edinburgh Castle views from the entrance and a private outdoor space, complete with a gas fireplace and sofas. It's the perfect place for pre-theatre drinks or a wee dram at the end of the night. You may even be lucky enough to see one of the fireworks displays light up the sky around the castle.

Inside, it's been freshly renovated by one of Scotland's leading interior designers. A lot of attention to detail has been lavished on this home. We adore the custom wallpaper, designer accessories, plush velvet seating and drapes, as well as the contemporary artworks by Scottish and New York artists. All in all, this creates a sumptuous, five-star boutique suite feel. There’s even a secret extra outdoor room furnished with tartan throws and puffin cushions – the ideal spot for reading a book.

The location is as impressive as this apartment. It's a three-minute stroll to both Princes Street and the Lyceum Theatre, while Usher Hall, which has hosted concerts and events since 1914, is a mere one-minute saunter. No trip to the city would be complete without visiting Edinburgh Castle – it's around ten minutes on foot.

Home truths:
*This is a lower ground floor home with steps down to the private entrance
*Guest three would be on a large custom-made full-size bed off the living room, with privacy drapes
*This home is unable to host any children under the age of twelve – please let your host know if you intend to bring a child
*There's an American-style dripper coffee machine as well as an espresso machine
*There's high-speed wifi and Apple TV
*There's portable air conditioning and heating (Dyson hot and cool fans)
*There's a washer dryer here
*This home has a fantastic location in central Edinburgh and while the windows are double glazed, you may hear some street noise
*Edinburgh Airport is twenty-one minutes away by car
*There's a taxi rank two minutes away