A comfortable modern apartment, wrap around balcony, minutes walk from Portobello’s 2 mile long sandy beach, its cafes and bars. Ideal for exploring historic Edinburgh city centre - 25 mins by public transport to Princes Street/Edinburgh Castle/Palace of Holyroodhouse. Stunning East Lothian and world championship golf courses and beaches are short drive.
The space
Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen. Main bedroom with ensuite shower room. Private, quiet. Both bedrooms open on to deck. Third floor with lift. Located in a modern development, south facing sunny balcony/deck 50ftx40ftx50ft with dining table and BBQ. There is a communal roof garden for all residents with sea views across to Fife and my private balcony has views of Arthur's Sea (extinct volcano) and also sea views to East Lothian.
Guest access
Third floor, stairs, and lift.
Notes
Excellent public transport to Edinburgh city centre, 25 mins, regular buses stop outside apartment. Taxi or driving is 15 mins to centre. Small garage available, may be possible to leave my car for use. Minutes away from city bypass/motorway network if travelling elsewhere in Scotland, ie St Andrews, Highlands, Glasgow.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
City
Beach
Water
Culture
Cycling
Good public transport
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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AvailableSimultaneous Only
Neighbourhood
Portobello is Edinburgh's seaside - long safe sandy beach, lovely bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, independent book shop, coastal walks, parks, v safe for children. Large shopping centre with multiplex cinema, High St stores and food outlets is 10 min drive. Small public sports centre with swimming pool is 3 min walk.
Getting to my home
Easily accessbile from Edinburgh Airport by tram and/or bus or taxi. Also 25 mins by bus (15 by taxi) from Waverley (rail) Station. Edinburgh has one of the best and cheapest public transport systems in the UK, able to travel anywhere in the city.
Nearest airport
Edinburgh International Airport 19 miles
Getting around
Shops are literally across the road and buses stop outside the door. Edinburgh has one of the best and cheapest public transport networks - I never use the car for going into city centre, there is no need and parking is expensive. For late night people, there is a superb all-night bus service.
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Stephen
Sixty something Scottish journalist and public relations consultant, living in Edinburgh. Italophile, have visited most regions of Italy but always looking for more! Likely to be travelling alone, with a friend, or member of family. I work remotely so flexible on dates and happy to consider long stays. Newbie to PLU.
Looking for anywhere in Italy April-Sept 2025, prefer minimum of 1 week but might do long weekends, open to much longer stays.
"Looking for 2025 dates, preferably simultaneous but open to suggestions. Remote worker so flexible."
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