10/10 Excellent
Joanne P., England
3 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment
Central Edinburgh- The Writers Pad- drawing on the towns literary heritage
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 664 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Edinburgh, SCT
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre11 min walk
- Royal Mile18 min walk
- Edinburgh Castle4 min drive
- Edinburgh (EDI)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Central Edinburgh- The Writers Pad- drawing on the towns literary heritage
The Writers Pad has been designed around Edinburgh's rich literary heritage. This New Town property has many a nod and a wink to the writers that have graced the city. This garden apartment offers a great place to stay close to the town centre and many local attractions and has undergone an extensive renovation in early 2014.
The apartment itself contains two double bedrooms, a comfortable lounge/ dining area, bathroom with shower and a well equipped kitchen. There is a comfortable double bed in one bedroom while the other contains zip and link beds which make the sleeping arrangements a bit more versatile. In addition there is a sofa bed with a pocket sprung mattress in the lounge.
The flat is a 10 minute walk from some of Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks including The Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle and St Andrews Square. The main shopping areas of Edinburgh are all within easy walking distance.
Closer to the property there is the busy areas around Broughton Street and the top of Leith Walk with many great delicatessens and restaurants to tempt you after a day in town. The bars nearby the property offer a fantastic choice from the more traditional Edinburgh pub to some of the more modern bars.
The property offers a great place to explore the city from while at the same time provides interest and comfort. Freeview TV, Blu-Ray DVD player, DAB radio and bluetooth speakers all add to the comfort of your stay. There is a collection of books with links to Edinburgh as well as a small DVD collection.
There is parking available via pay meters on the street. These cost £2/hr between 8.30- 5.30 Mon to Fri. Parking out with these hours is free. If you're staying during the week and you plan to bring a car please let us know as there is a few suggestions we may be able to offer.
The apartment itself contains two double bedrooms, a comfortable lounge/ dining area, bathroom with shower and a well equipped kitchen. There is a comfortable double bed in one bedroom while the other contains zip and link beds which make the sleeping arrangements a bit more versatile. In addition there is a sofa bed with a pocket sprung mattress in the lounge.
The flat is a 10 minute walk from some of Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks including The Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle and St Andrews Square. The main shopping areas of Edinburgh are all within easy walking distance.
Closer to the property there is the busy areas around Broughton Street and the top of Leith Walk with many great delicatessens and restaurants to tempt you after a day in town. The bars nearby the property offer a fantastic choice from the more traditional Edinburgh pub to some of the more modern bars.
The property offers a great place to explore the city from while at the same time provides interest and comfort. Freeview TV, Blu-Ray DVD player, DAB radio and bluetooth speakers all add to the comfort of your stay. There is a collection of books with links to Edinburgh as well as a small DVD collection.
There is parking available via pay meters on the street. These cost £2/hr between 8.30- 5.30 Mon to Fri. Parking out with these hours is free. If you're staying during the week and you plan to bring a car please let us know as there is a few suggestions we may be able to offer.
Property manager
Russell Ogg
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Edinburgh
Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
Edinburgh, SCT
What's nearby
- George Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Di Giorgio Caffe & Bar - 6 min walk
- Barony Bar - 6 min walk
- Cumberland Bar - 3 min walk
- Coffee Angel - 7 min walk
- The Broughton - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia M., Texas USA
5 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Cynthia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
david p., Baltimore, Maryland, USA
2 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Edinburgh
david p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tom B.
31 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short weekend stay
Tom B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Ross B.
12 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is spectacular
Ross B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Elisabeth L.
3 July 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt a little like a local
Elisabeth L.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W., UK
22 Apr 2019
Great location and a cosy flat
Andrew W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Hannah McKerchar
11 Dec 2018
Lovely property in a great location!
Hannah McKerchar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Stacey U., Miami, FL
11 July 2018
Quiet and comfortable apartment
Stacey U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Aoife C.
29 June 2018
Wonderful Hosts
Aoife C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Chuck G.
1 June 2018
Comfy Apartment, Centrally Located
Chuck G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew J.
6 Dec 2017
Great break in a beautiful city.
Andrew J.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Margaret F.
29 Nov 2017
Spacious, well equipped apartment in quiet location.
Margaret F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Liz A.
6 Nov 2017
Lovely apartment, enjoyed fab w/e
Liz A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Jennifer H.
19 Oct 2017
Spacious, light,comfortable
Jennifer H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Andre Sebastien P.
25 Sept 2017
Plaisant appartement dans la ville nouvelle d'Edinburgh
Andre Sebastien P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
3 Sept 2017
Home away from home...
Kathy W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Normand L.
24 Aug 2017
Nice appartment with good location
Normand L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Claudie L.
20 July 2017
appart très bien situé et proprio très sympa
Claudie L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Matthew L., Minneapolis, MN
9 July 2017
The Heart of New Town
Matthew L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Barbara K., Chicago
23 June 2017
5 day stay in Edinburgh
Barbara K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Russ K., St. Louis, MO
20 June 2017
Just perfect!
Russ K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Joan C.
4 June 2017
Very very nice
Joan C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Hazel R.
3 June 2017
ideal for a short break
Hazel R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Margrit L.
27 May 2017
Angenehme, ruhige Wohnlage/ sehr zentrumsnah/vorne etwas dunkel, hinten jedoch ein reizender Garten!
Margrit L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
About the host
Hosted by Russell Ogg
Born and raised in Edinburgh I live within walking distance of the property listed here. I have a few business interests but undoubtedly the one that is most fun is the holiday lettings we offer. This is our second flat and having learnt a few lessons on the way I hope we can offer our guests an excellent experience in the time they spend in Edinburgh.
Why they chose this property
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, provides a wonderful and interesting place to stay and explore. The property here provides an ideal base to do this from- 10 minutes to the Old Town, Stockbridge, Leith and set in the New Town- it provides an excellent place to find experience the city.
It is a town of contrasts, maybe best illustrated by the slightly chaotic nature of the Old Town, around the castle and High Street versus the comparative order of the New Town with it's Georgian architecture and grid like street layout.
Edinburgh is world renowned for it's Festival and Fringe - making the month of August colourful and vibrant. It is also the first city to be a UNESCO city of Literature - and this is what the property here draws on. The property is based in a street that was used as the basis for the novels by Alexander McCall Smith. There are several nods to Edinburgh writers of the past and a small collection of Edinburgh novels available to acquaint, or reacquaint, yourself with.
Edinburgh is well served by transport links but is also a City that is easy to walk around in. It provides a safe environment and while by no means flat it is well served with coffee houses, deli's, restaurants and bars if you need a break in proceedings. Again the flat here provides a good range of amenities close on hand.
The areas close by such as East Lothain and Fife are very attractive parts of the Scotland and both of these are a golfers paradise while at the same time providing stunning countryside and picturesque coastal areas. Both are accessible by car or train and with a station only 1km or so away this makes this quite straightforward.
The property is one we take a deal of pride in and we hope this shows in the standard of decor and accommodation we can provide.
It is a town of contrasts, maybe best illustrated by the slightly chaotic nature of the Old Town, around the castle and High Street versus the comparative order of the New Town with it's Georgian architecture and grid like street layout.
Edinburgh is world renowned for it's Festival and Fringe - making the month of August colourful and vibrant. It is also the first city to be a UNESCO city of Literature - and this is what the property here draws on. The property is based in a street that was used as the basis for the novels by Alexander McCall Smith. There are several nods to Edinburgh writers of the past and a small collection of Edinburgh novels available to acquaint, or reacquaint, yourself with.
Edinburgh is well served by transport links but is also a City that is easy to walk around in. It provides a safe environment and while by no means flat it is well served with coffee houses, deli's, restaurants and bars if you need a break in proceedings. Again the flat here provides a good range of amenities close on hand.
The areas close by such as East Lothain and Fife are very attractive parts of the Scotland and both of these are a golfers paradise while at the same time providing stunning countryside and picturesque coastal areas. Both are accessible by car or train and with a station only 1km or so away this makes this quite straightforward.
The property is one we take a deal of pride in and we hope this shows in the standard of decor and accommodation we can provide.
What makes this property unique
The property is situated in a wonderfully quiet area of the central part of Edinburgh. This makes it ideal for those that want access to the town yet may be a lighter sleeper. The back bedroom indeed backs on to a garden with no traffic on it at all- not necessarily the norm in central Edinburgh.
Languages:
English
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