King's Stables, Grassmarket

This property is a bright one-bedroom mews house on two floors in a peaceful central location beside the famous Grassmarket, and within easy walking distance of the major tourist attractions, festival venues, shops, nightlife and transport connections.

With windows to the front and back, the spacious living room is full of light and has a stunning view of Edinburgh Castle. There is a comfortable dining area. The three-seater sofa converts in to a double sofabed, and a comfortable armchair, attractive rugs, a DVD (no TV) and a selection of books and DVDs complete the home comforts. The front door opens on to a sunny shared courtyard. There are about two dozen steps in several small flights from the gated entrance at West Port to reach the front door of the King's Stables house.

A spiral staircase from the dining area leads down to the bedroom and shower-room. The double bedroom is fully carpeted and attractively furnished. The shower-room has a standard-size power shower (no bathtub), wash-hand basin and toilet.

The modern kitchen is well provided with crockery, cutlery, glasses and kitchenware, as well as a washing machine (there is a clothes horse for drying clothes), fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave.

The house has full central heating; the price of electricity and local taxes is included.