Mid Steil, Glenlockhart

Impressive and bright, two-bedroom, first-floor flat in a historic conversion close to Morningside. Free parking.

A bright, two-bedroom, first-floor apartment, set in an architecturally significant building within a quiet development in Glenlockhart, in the south-western quarter of Edinburgh close to Morningside. The apartment has elegant period features such as high ceilings and ornate cornicework. There is on-street parking, and a regular bus service to Edinburgh city centre.

⇒ About the property
⇒ The local area
⇒ Getting there
⇒ Guest comments

Key Features

4 Star
Sleeps up to 4
Free Wi-fi
First floor (no lift)
Gas central heating
Freeview
Hairdryer
Iron
On-street nearby
Shops within 1km
Linen/towels provided
Non-smoking
Children welcome
Cot/Highchair on request
No pets allowed
Dishwasher
Washing machine

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Fridge
Freezer
Shower
Microwave

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The living room has an L-shaped sofa and three large windows that maximize the light coming in to the room

About the property

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sleeps one to four; two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room
living room with dining area, separate kitchen
family bathroom plus en-suite shower room
on-street parking
city centre 30-40 minutes by frequent bus service

This spacious conversion of a historic building offers generous living space with high ceilings, lots of light and traditional architectural features. There is an entrance hall, airy and spacious living room with dining area, elegant kitchen, two double bedrooms (one with an en-suite shower room), and luxurious family bathroom. There is on-street parking, and the proximity of regular bus services means that this property is suitable for guests arriving by public transport or by car.

The living room has three large windows that maximize the light coming in to the room and the outlook from it. The dining table and chairs are placed attractively in the corner between two of the windows. The kitchen is nicely appointed and well equipped with crockery, cutlery, glasses and kitchenware, as well as a washing machine, fridge-freezer, cooker, dishwasher and microwave.

The house has gas central heating and double glazing. The price of gas, electricity and local taxes is included. For the comfort of future guests, the house is non-smoking and pets are not allowed.

The local area

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Just across the road is the Merchants Golf Club, which is open to visitors subject to the availability of tee times

Mid Steil is located in a pretty residential area called the Steils, situated in Glenlockhart on the fringes of the popular area of Morningside.

Just across the road is the Merchants Golf Club, which is open to visitors subject to the availability of tee times and which occupies part of Craiglockhart Hill, one of the seven hills on which Edinburgh, like Rome, is built: the hill offers lovely walks and spectacular views north over the city to the Firth of Forth and the Kingdom of Fife and south to the Pentland Hills and beyond. More recreation is on offer at The Meadows, on the wat in to the city centre. The Meadows were originally under water: the Burgh Loch, which was drained in 1740, was one of Edinburgh’s main water supplies. The area is now one of the city’s biggest green spaces, ideal for jogging, walking and other sports. There are public tennis courts, a children’s playpark and Bruntsfield Links Golf Course, one of the oldest courses in the world, where you can have a round of pitch-and-putt.

This house is an ideal base from which to explore the city. You can leave your car in the private parking space and hop on one of the many buses in to town, which in half an hour take you to the heart of the city. We recommend that you buy day tickets (buy one on your first bus of the day) so that you can take as many buses and trams as you like over the course of the day (there's also a special day ticket to include the airport).

Mid Steil lies to the south of Morningside and Bruntsfield, both well known for their village atmosphere. There is a great variety of independent and specialist shops in the area, and a visit to Morningside Road or Bruntsfield Place will let you discover them for yourself. There are many cafés, restaurants and bars to choose from (click here for some suggestions). The Canny Man’s at 237 Morningside Road, with its Victorian interior crammed with curios and antiques, is one of the best-known pubs in Edinburgh. On the way to town you’ll pass Holy Corner, so called because of the churches that stand on each corner of the junction, the famous Luca's gelateria and chocolatier and the Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre (which offers drop-in classes).

Mid Steil is a great location to enjoy the city's cultural life: on the way in to Princes Street, you pass the King’s Theatre, Cameo Cinema, Filmhouse (home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival), Lyceum Theatre, Usher Hall and Traverse Theatre; the Church Hill Theatre (a former church building) has productions by local amateur theatre companies throughout the year and is a Fringe venue during the Edinburgh Festivals. On Newbattle Terrace in Morningside is the Dominion Cinema, a small independent cinema with allegedly the comfiest seats in the country in its Gold Class lounge. Many of these venues serve the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe.

Getting there

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The house is about 40 minutes by frequent bus service from both the Airport Express Bus Terminus and the main railway station (Waverley Station). We will send you detailed directions before your arrival.

For those arriving by car, there is on-street parking available.

Edinburgh has an efficient public transport system run by Transport for Edinburgh, and there are frequent buses from bus stop that are just a few minutes' walk from the apartment. Buses run throughout the city from early morning till midnight, after which there is a reduced night service. Lothian Regional Transport's information office is on Waverley Bridge, just opposite the Airport Express Bus Terminus.

Comments from some of our guests

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“The flat is clean tidy and stylish, located perfectly for the purpose of our trip to Edinburgh, our second stay there and will definitely stay again.”
JD London,England & JJ Shetland,Scotland
“La casa es tal y como se ve en las fotos amplia y limpia. La parada del autobus cerca de la casa para ir al centro de edimburgo. Una estancia fantástica en edimburgo y el dueño de la casa muy amable.”
AG & co, Spain
“Many thanks for letting us stay in your lovely apartment. We enjoyed our time in Edinburgh and would certainly come back again.”
DG & family, Brussels, Belgium
“What an excellent stay in your beautiful apartment. Sad to be leaving and would definitely stay again.”
PS, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
“We've had a nice stay in the apartment. We enjoyed the Festivals, the Royal Mile, the Royal Oak, the whisky, the sun and (of course!) the rain!”
VP & family, Barcelona, Catalonia
“Your Home was my castle. Danke für das Gefühl, wie zu hause zu sein. Wahrhaftig eine schöne Wohnung mit guter Anbindung.”
S, A & K, Germany
“Nice area, really friendly host. High-speed wifi. Home away home!”
CA & co, Chalkida, Greece

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