A sunny, top-floor one-bedroom apartment on Mardale Crescent, a quiet tree-lined street in Merchiston, one of Edinburgh's most sought-after residential areas. It sleeps two, with a sofa bed for flexibility. The cafés, delis and restaurants of Bruntsfield and Morningside, the green space of Bruntsfield Links and the Union Canal at Polwarth are all within walking distance, and frequent buses run into the city centre.
**A bright, south-facing apartment**
The sitting room has a large bay window facing south, with views over the rooftops to the Pentland Hills. Comfortable seating is arranged around an Art Deco-style fireplace, and there's a TV and free wifi. A table and chair in the bay window make a pleasant spot to work or study. The double bedroom shares the same sunny aspect and has a large built-in cupboard with plenty of hanging and drawer space.
**Dining room and kitchen**
At the back of the apartment, a good-sized dining room seats four and looks over the communal gardens. It also has a sofa bed, which can be made up on request. The kitchen off the dining room has an oven and hob, a microwave and a washing machine, with the fridge freezer in a large walk-in cupboard. There's plenty of crockery, cutlery and cookware if you'd like to cook at home.
**Bathroom**
A stylish bathroom with a large walk-in shower.
**Ideal for couples and visiting parents**
Mardale Crescent is a peaceful base for couples who'd rather stay among locals than in the tourist centre. It also suits parents visiting students: Edinburgh Napier University's Merchiston campus is a short walk away, and the University of Edinburgh is a short bus ride. For graduations, move-in weekends and longer stays, the desk in the bay window and the washing machine make it easy to settle in.
**Good to know**
The apartment is on the top floor, up three flights of stairs, with no lift. It may not suit guests with limited mobility.
If you'd like the sofa bed made up, please let us know before you arrive.
This is a quiet residential street, so please keep noise to a minimum between 10pm and 8am.
Pets aren't allowed.
Sleeping Arrangements
Sleeps 2.
**Bedroom**
Double bed.
**Dining room**
Sofa bed, made up on request. Please let us know in advance if you'd like to use it.
A travel cot and high chair are available on request.
Exterior
The apartment is on the top floor of a traditional tenement on Mardale Crescent, a quiet, leafy street in Merchiston, between Bruntsfield, Morningside and Polwarth. The front rooms face south over the rooftops towards the Pentland Hills, and the dining room at the back looks over the communal gardens.
Local Area
Merchiston is a leafy residential area just south-west of the city centre, with some of Edinburgh's best neighbourhood cafés and shops close by:
**On the doorstep**
Edinburgh Napier University's Merchiston campus, Harrison Park and the Union Canal towpath at Polwarth.
**A short walk**
The independent shops, cafés and restaurants of Bruntsfield and Morningside, Bruntsfield Links and the King's Theatre.
**A short bus or taxi ride**
The Meadows, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Princes Street, Haymarket station and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Murrayfield Stadium is also close by, handy for Six Nations matches and summer concerts.
Getting there
Edinburgh Airport: 8.2 miles
Accessibility
The apartment is on the top floor, up three flights of stairs, with no lift. It may not suit guests with limited mobility.
Registration and Compliance
Registration or Licence Ref: EH-69886-R
EPC: D