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Family home in the heart of Edinburgh’s festival scene

Apartment • Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom

    5 Guests   
    3 Bedrooms   
    2 Bathrooms   
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  

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Listed  April 2025
Views  912

General Overview

We live on the first floor of a Victorian tenement flat near The Meadows, in Edinburgh. Our flat is within walking distance of Edinburgh’s city centre and main attractions, right next to a greengrocer and just a street away from a supermarket. There are also plenty of restaurants, a gluten-free bakery, cosy cafés for brunch, and friendly local pubs nearby. Walking from Waverly takes 20 minutes and you can get to our door using tram+bus from the Airport in 50 mins..

The Space

Our home has two double bedrooms, a children’s bedroom (with too many Legos), a spacious living room, a well-equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms with showers (one also has a bath). One of the double bedrooms, is our guest room and study, and includes a large TV. The flat has new double-glazed windows for peace and quiet, and a recently fitted boiler keeps it warm and cosy. We have two adult bikes, a bike for a 4-year-old, and a balance bike. We also have a travel cot, if needed.

Guest Access

We are on a first floor, so, unfortunately, the property is not ideal for people with mobility issues. The main door is locked and there is a communal space at the bottom of the stairs to park buggies and bikes.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Toys
Toys
Bikes
Bikes

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Family
    Foodie
    City
    Culture
    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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Neighbourhood

Our neighbourhood is a lively, family-friendly place just south of Edinburgh’s city centre. It’s right next to The Meadows, close to the University of Edinburgh and the Futures Institute, and an easy walk to many Fringe Festival venues. Two fantastic playgrounds are a short walk away, and so is the National History Museum and Greyfriars Bobby statue. The area has great local shops, supermarkets, cosy cafés, and friendly pubs, all set among beautiful Victorian tenements. It’s the perfect base for exploring the city and enjoying Edinburgh’s green spaces and cultural life.

Getting to my home

Getting to our home is easy! From Edinburgh Airport, you can take the Airlink 100 bus or tram to the city centre (around 30 minutes), then a short taxi ride or a 20–25 minute bus journey will bring you to our flat. If you’re arriving by train at Waverley Station, it’s even simpler — we’re just a 10-minute taxi ride or about 20 minutes by bus or on foot, passing through The Meadows for a lovely city stroll.

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Airport

Getting Around

Shops are just a stone’s throw from our home! There’s two local greengrocers right next door for fresh produce, and a supermarket just one street away for all your essentials. You’ll also find plenty of small independent shops, cafés, and bakeries within a few minutes’ walk. No need for a car — everything you need for day-to-day living is just a short, easy stroll from the front door.

Map of Approximate Location

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Feedback

  • We had such a wonderful week in Azul’s beautiful home, which is in a great location in Edinburgh. From the very start, communication with Azul was easy—she’s so attentive, thoughtful and kind. Before our arrival, we even had a video call where she shared all the important details, which made us feel very welcome and well prepared. The house itself is spacious, spotless, and really cozy with everything we could possibly need. We especially loved all the plants and enjoyed looking after them during our stay. Azul prepared her home with great care and attention, so we felt very comfortable from the moment we walked in. It was the perfect base for exploring the city. A big thank you to Azul, Stuart, and Otis for making our stay in Edinburgh so special. It’s only a shame we didn’t get the chance to meet in person, but we truly hope they’ll visit us in Split one day—they would be most welcome! We can’t recommend an exchange with this lovely family highly enough! Thank you one more time!
    Home Feedback: Julija stayed with Azul 4 months ago
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