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Written by Rachael
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Tuesday, 07 May 2013 09:29 |
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We love the Edinburgh festival; it’s one of our favourite times of year but we particularly love the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks!
This specular display marks the end of the International festival for another year. It is set to a classical concert in Princes Street Gardens and it’s a pretty special way to wrap up the summer!
Tickets are now available for both the concert and Princes Street Gardens and of course we have beautiful properties available for stays that weekend.
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Written by Rachael
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Tuesday, 07 May 2013 09:15 |
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We are delighted to introduce the newest member of The Edinburgh Address family, Kirsty.
Kirsty grew up in Northumberland before moving to Perthshire in 2002. She went to University of Stirling and graduated in 2012 with a degree in Business Studies and Tourism Management. After University she worked in a whisky distillery leading guided tours and occasionally, sampling the wears!
She has been lucky enough to travel throughout Europe but still thinks Edinburgh is pretty special.
She loves discovering hidden gems and venturing off the beaten path, The Mussell Inn on Rose Street is a current favourite.
Kirsty has just recently moved to the city and can’t wait to be living here full time during the festival!
Please wish her the best of luck and say hello if you speak to her on the phone! |
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Written by Rachael
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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 14:51 |
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Happy May Day everyone!
This May we’re running a month long deal.
Book any apartment between now and the 31st of May 2013 for 2 nights or more and we’ll give you a special discount code that will get you 25% off your next stay with us!
T&C’s
Stays must be taken by Dec 2013, excludes 1-31 Aug, 23-31 Dec.
Not valid with any other discounts or promotions.
Bookings must be completed over the phone.
We reserve the right to vet any group bookings.
No stag or hen parties.
One member of the booking party must be over 25yrs. Strictly non smoking. |
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Written by Rachael
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Monday, 15 April 2013 13:50 |
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The first thing I did when I stepped out my house this morning was to turn my face up to the sky – Rain!
Not heavy drenching rain but a misting drizzle, the kind that weaves a crown of shimmering diamonds in your hair and makes you feel like you’re living in a cloud. I suspect this was not the reaction most people had, certainly on my walk to work there were countless umbrellas and bodies huddled deep into jackets. Not me though. Despite living and working in Edinburgh and the preconceptions of Scottish weather, I can’t actually remember the last time it rained. It’s been so cold over the past few months that any precipitation that has fallen has been snow. This morning, with my face wet I realised, I’ve missed it.
It’s not that I don’t love the snow - I do - I’m a child at Christmas when it snows and it’s certainly not that I don’t love sunny warmth. I gaze wistfully at friend’s tropical holiday photos but, I also love the Scottish rain.
While at university I spend a year studying at a university in New Mexico. It was some of the best times of my life and I’ll remember the people I meet and the experiences I had forever. One of my residing memories however was that it was hot, hot and dry, hot and dry and desert. There are parts of New Mexico that are incredibly beautiful but it was so sun-baked and bleached it felt a bit alien to me (perhaps that’s why Aliens tried to land in Roswell?!) I promise at one point I saw an actual tumbleweed!
Descending through the clouds and coming in to land at Edinburgh Airport after my year away I was beyond excited to see my family, friends and homeland but I did think for a second “typical Scottish welcome – rain.” I’d been so used to blue skies and warmth, leaving the US in shorts and t-shirt I wasn’t really prepared for a Scottish August. I stepped off the plane.
It was cool and drizzly and I wept.
It felt like home.
For the next few weeks I couldn’t get over how green everything was; the scenery felt so lush and vital - I kept touching leaves and grass to make sure it was real - the air was so fresh and clean; breathing deeply didn’t dry out my throat or scorch my lungs. A short time later I travelled to the North West of Scotland and rejoiced in spending hours tramping across heather, bog myrtle and bog cotton, fishing in lochs, paddling in fast running streams and sinking up to my knees in deliciously peaty squishy saturated land.
Just after a rain storm can be the most beautiful time to see Scotland’s scenery. When it rains the mountains come alive with thousands of tiny waterfalls that squirm through rocks and drop over cliffs like falling stars.
But the cloud and the rain-shrouded mountains can also look foreboding and severe. The Scottish mountains can be unyielding and relentless at the best of times but they are ruthless in the rain. Scotland is old and her history is violent and bloody. It seems to lend itself to misty mornings and wet shadowy nights, rather than sunny afternoons. In that type of atmosphere it’s easy to imagine fierce clashes on their slippery faces.
We’re lucky in so many respects in this country but our fresh, pure water is one of our crowning glories. We seldom if ever have hosepipe bans like our Southern neighbours and – thank God – there is always enough for everyone to drink as well as plenty to spare. The rain is an integral part of Scotland and I think her people. We complain about the rain but without it this country wouldn’t be what it is today, verdant and fertile and beautiful - I think we should be grateful for it as well.
When I walk out the office this evening I’ll turn my face up to the sky and feel the rain. |
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Written by Rachael
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Monday, 15 April 2013 11:37 |
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It finally feels like Spring! Erin and I are sitting in the office with the window wide open and wishing it was just a tad warmer so we could have lunch outside.
It’s not quite there yet but we do want to celebrate so we have a MASSIVE Deal of the Day for you.
From now until the 1st of May ALL the following apartments will have a huge 25% off their regular price!
One Bed
New Town Chic @ Northumberland Street
New Town Boutique @ Northumberland Street
Two Beds
The Causewayside Apartment @ The Southside
The Stylish City Break @ Gayfield Square
Marchmont Main Door @ Spottiswoode Road
Sunny Haven @ The Meadows
Three Beds
Apartment Castle Terrace @ 9A
Five Beds
Lakeside House @ Old Church Lane
Don’t say we’re not good to you! |
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Written by Rachael
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Monday, 08 April 2013 14:42 |
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Every year the Royal Highland Show is held just outside Edinburgh. This year it is being held on the 20 – 23 June.
Thousands of people travel from all over the UK and abroad to sample the food, drink and cultural of Scotland. Primarily a chance to buy and sell livestock ‘The Show’ has now evolved into a festival, with games, entertainment and music.
It a really great way to spend a family weekend, find out more about The Show here and check out some great photos below!
We have some apartments available for these dates but hurry, they're going fast..!
Our two brand new apartments
Sunny Haven @ The Meadows
New Town Boutique @ Northumberland Street
As well as some old favourites
The Causewayside Apartment @ The Southside
The West End Retreat @ Lynedoch Place
Marchmont Main Door @ Spottiswoode Road
And of course our stunning Rocpool Apartments,
Rocpool Apartment @ Grosvenor Crescent 1 A
Rocpool Apartment @ Grosvenor Crescent 2
Rocpool Mews @ Atholl Crescent |
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Written by Rachael
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Monday, 08 April 2013 13:27 |
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Our gorgeous Sunny Haven @ The Meadows is here and ready for bookings!
To celebrate the launch of the beautiful brand new apartment we’re giving guests who stay in Sunny Haven 10% off their booking from now until June 1st!
Just hearing the name makes us smile this classic Marchmont apartment a wonderful homily and lots and lots of natural light!
This beautifully sunny haven has a large kitchen and spacious living room. Newly renovated and decorated with great thought to give a welcoming and homely feel. Sleeps 4 and provides excellent accommodation for leisure or business.
Upon opening the front door you are greeted by a large well lit hallway, complete with mantel piece doubling as a shelf. Coat hooks, hardwood floors, quirky doorstops, a large mirror and stained glass over the front and bathroom doors add to the lovely homely feel.
The large living room has plenty of places to sit and relax and guests can take advantage of the stacked bookshelf and board game collection. A large bay window offers a wonderful view and a gas fire to keep you cosy at night. Both bedrooms have full sized wardrobes as well dresser drawers and bedside tables. The master bedroom has a large window and ornamental fire place and the second bedroom has a pull out desk that looks out over the garden.
When entering the kitchen you would be forgiving for thinking you’d stepped in to a large sun filled farmhouse kitchen – it’s beautiful! It has all modern appliances as well as a sofa and a TV. There is a comfy window seat and the windows offering plenty of light - even in the winter months.
The personal touches as well as the large space make this a perfect apartment for families or groups who want to enjoy all Edinburgh has to offer!
Just minutes’ walk from the Meadows and a short walk or bus ride to Edinburgh University, the Royal Mile and city centre - this apartment is ideally located to take advantage of Edinburgh’s main attractions as well as the fantastic local amenities such as restaurants, delis, cafes and bars.
To claim your 10% celebratoy discount simply proceed with your booking as normal by following the yellow ‘book now’ button here, and then put in the promotional code SUNNY13 when prompted to apply the 10% discount.
We think you’ll love this heavenly apartment as much as we do!
*Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional codes or deals. |
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Written by Rachael
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Monday, 08 April 2013 11:11 |
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Here at the Edinburgh Address we love to treat our guests so we’re introducing something new...
The Deal of the Day!
Every so often we’ll be letting you know about brand new deals only available through The Edinburgh Address website.
Today’s Deal of the Day is our stunning 5* Castle Terrace @ 9A Apartment. Recently featured in "Wish you were here" 9a Castle Terrace is an appointed 5 Star Visit Scotland Graded apartment set on the first floor within a graceful and elegant late Georgian Edinburgh Townhouse.
This gorgeous apartment is free this weekend (12th to the 14th of April) so not only are we giving you 15% of the calendar price but, as this is our featured Deal of the Day apartment, we’re going to knock a massive £183 off on top of that!
That means the price of the stay in this truly special 3 bed, 3 bath apartment is only £498.95!
Still need convincing? Check out the photos below:
The fabulous interior is design led with a relaxing yet inspiring green theme. The furnishings are sumptuous and bespoke and the bathrooms and kitchen slick and modern; the perfect fusion of contemporary design with period features. Experience this unique designer interior for yourself!
It boasts 3 bedrooms (the huge master bedroom has a King bed and the other bedrooms can either have superkings or 2 singles). Two of the bedrooms are en-suite and there is a third bathroom. Large living room and spacious kitchen with dining table for 6.
The apartment is situated in the most enviable position; just 5 minutes’ walk from Princes Street and with breath-taking views of the castle. It truly is the ideal Edinburgh accommodation for an indulgent break, entertaining corporate clients or the business traveller.
To book securely online please follow this link and click on the yellow ‘Book Now’ button.
*Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional codes or deals. |
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Written by Rachael
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Monday, 25 March 2013 15:40 |
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Due to a last minute cancelation our beautiful Marchmont Main Door @ Spottiswoode Road is available for Easter and we’re knocking £100 off the calendar price!
Celebrate Easter in Style - book our Marchmont Main Door apartment from the 30th of March until the 2nd of April and get a huge £100 off the calander price!
Classic Edinburgh Charm; this delightful ground floor main door apartment has traditional features typical of its Marchmont location. The pretty front garden provides a charming welcome to the apartment. Also features a super communal back green plus its own drying area.
Positioned close to The Meadows and Edinburgh University and around a 20 minute walk to the Royal Mile or short bus ride it is in a super location from which to explore Edinburgh as it has excellent local amenities including cafes, bars, restaurants and deli’s whilst being in easy reach of the city centre. |
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Written by Rachael
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Friday, 22 March 2013 12:26 |
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We’re really looking forward to the summer, it feels like it has been winter forever but at the same time we are very sad. Come the summer we are going to lose one of our amazing team members Erin!
Erin has been with us since August 2011 but her visa is coming to an end and she is going back to Vancouver. We are going to miss her so much.
It's not all bad though, Erin's departure means that there is a spot opening up within our team and we’re so excited to welcome a new person to The Edinburgh Address family.
Do you know someone that would be interested in working with us in a guest relations role, would you?
Wanna be on our team?
About us:
We are a high-end Holiday Letting and Short Term property Management Agency with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional customer service. We manage exclusive Edinburgh properties and deliver a service to property owners and accommodation for our guests that is second to none.
The Role:
General Office and Guest Relations Administrator
If you have a passion for good customer service and are fired up by the chance to play a key role in delivering results that assist in the continuing success of a small business striving for big things, we want to hear from you.
If only the best will do and you have a ‘go the extra mile’ attitude, this is the opportunity to join Team Edinburgh Address.
This opportunity will give the right candidate the chance to work in a varied and interesting role, working closely with a small team and the company Directors. It may interest recent graduates looking to gain experience and skills working within a small business.
How to apply:
Adopt an Intern are handling the recruitment of the right person for this position. Please submit a CV and brief covering letter through the Adopt an Intern online application form on their website.
We hope to hear from you soon,
The Edinburgh Address |
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Written by Rachael
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Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:13 |
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Our Rocpool Apartments are really something special.
Created from a historic Edinburgh townhouse in the heart of the West End, just minutes from the Castle, Princes Street and New Town, they combine all the original features of the townhouse with the latest technology, design and appliances.
They are ideal for anyone looking for stunning accommodation in Scotland's capital city! These apartments are perfect for those travelling on business with colleagues, or for leisure with family.
Don't just take it from us; we want to give you the opportunity to experience the pure luxury for yourself! Take advantage of our fantastic April deal for these exquisite apartments…
Book any of our Rocpool Apartments: Grosvenor Cresent 1A, Grosvenor Cresent 2 or Rocpool Mews @ Atholl Cresent for a stay of 3 nights and get one night free!
That’s 3 nights at any of these lavish properties for the price of 2!
For more details about our special offers. |
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Written by Rachael
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Friday, 15 March 2013 10:59 |
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9 Spottiswoode Road
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Written by Rachael
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 14:56 |
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To celebrate the start of Spring we’re offering all our guests a 10% discount for all stays in April.
Just enter the promo code APRIL13 when booking to apply your discount!
*Excludes the Rocpool Apartments.
**Only one Discount can be applied at the time. |
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Written by Rachael
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Tuesday, 19 February 2013 15:45 |
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“Hot cross buns,
Hot cross buns,
One a penny,
Two a penny,
Hot cross buns. “
Coming to Edinburgh this Easter? Book one of our apartments listed below for a minimum of two nights over Easter Sunday (31st March) and we’ll provide Hot Cross Buns and Mini Eggs for your very own Easter celebration!
New Town Chic @ Northumberland Street
The Old School House @ Dean Village
The West End Retreat @ Lynedoch Place
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Written by Rachael
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Tuesday, 19 February 2013 12:09 |
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We are now offering one night stays in our beautiful newly added apartments!
Spoil yourself and your family in Rocpool Apartment @ Grosvenor Crescent 1A, Rocpool Apartment @ Grosvenor Crescent 2 or Rocpool Mews @ Atholl Crescent.
Created from a historic Edinburgh townhouse in the heart of the West End, just seconds from the Castle, Prince's Street and New Town. All the original features have been restored or renewed, and combined with the latest technology, design and appliances making these apartments the perfect place to spend the night. Don’t just take our word for it though check out these photos…
Of course you don't have to stay just one night - after seeing these apartments we think you'll want to stay much longer!
For information on these, or any of our beautiful apartments visit us here. |
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Written by Rachael
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Friday, 01 February 2013 13:29 |
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Thinking about a mini break in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is always a busy city but if you come mid-week you are much more likely to avoid the queues and can spend more time soaking up the sights.
Did you know if you book to stay in one of our properties Monday to Friday it can be 10 to 15% cheaper? Plus we often run midweek specials and if you stay with us for 3 nights or more we discount further!
As a special treat in February and March we’ll discount your stay even further!
Book almost any of our apartments for 4 nights (Monday to Friday morning) and we’ll give you the 4th night free! That’s 4 nights in one of our luxury Edinburgh apartments for the price of 3!
For more information contact us here or check out our special offers page! |
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Written by Rachael
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Wednesday, 30 January 2013 11:57 |
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We are so excited that The Lion King is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse this year.
It’s a show that I’ve heard amazing things about and have never got the chance to see. I’m so glad that the production is coming to Edinburgh.
We are very lucky to have an amazing property just minutes’ walk away from the Playhouse.
Our guests have described The Stylish City Break @ Gayfield Square as "A perfect Apartment for a city break in Edinburgh" and we could not agree more!
From architectural features such as the large skylight, curved door and living room wall to the light and airy white fitted kitchen; the apartment will not fail to delight. Inspired design touches include the solid wood cupboards in the bathrooms and living room which blend seamlessly into the rooms and the designer hand blown glass lighting. Adding splashes of colour and glamour throughout the apartment the Adrian Sankay Glass designs are truly beautiful and leave you in no doubt this is a unique and exceptional apartment.
All rooms lead off the spacious main hall way; there is a large living room with single sofabed, piano and shuttered windows. A master ensuite (with shower) King bedroom, a second bedroom with zip and links, a bathroom (with bath and shower over bath) and large dining kitchen. Pleasant cityscape views from the windows combine Edinburgh architecture and leafy trees.
The location is truly perfect for those who want a city centre break; only minutes’ walk from not only the Playhouse theatre but Princes street and super local bars, delis and boutiques of Broughton Street and the legendary Valvona and Crolla on Elm Row.
Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to do listen to this. |
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Written by Rachael
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Wednesday, 30 January 2013 10:38 |
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We’re so pleased to announce that The Edinburgh Address now sells Gift Vouchers.
Planning a birthday trip? Celebrating a special anniversary? Treating a friend or maybe just yourself? These are the perfect gift!
Gift vouchers start at £10 and can be any domination upwards. They can be used towards the price of apartments or any of our available Extras.
To celebrate the launch of this voucher we’ll offering you a special deal. Buy any domination of voucher from now until the end of February and we’ll add an extra £10 to your amount.
For more information or to buy a gift voucher give us a call on 0131 629 8347 or email us.
T&Cs Only one voucher can be applied per booking.
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Written by Rachael
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Friday, 25 January 2013 16:55 |
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This is Rachael doing the "Address to a Haggis" for a Burns Night she hosted a few years ago in Canada while on a ski season.
We love Burn’s night; we love the tradition and the poems, the songs, the music and the food.
It seems futile to try to write about the bard when what describes him and his work best are his own words.
So what I suggest is to pour a wee nip of Whisky and enjoy these songs.
My love is like a Red, Red Rose
The Lea Rig
Ae Fond Kiss
A Man's a Man for a' That
*Warning* If you’re from Scotland but are out of the country you might get a bit misty eyed!
For more information about Robert Burns and Burns Night this is a great site.
We'd love to know how you are celebrating Burns night, tweet and facebook us your stories and pictures, we'd be thrilled to see them! |
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