Mitchells is an elegant Category A-listed 18th Century Georgian townhouse. Set in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town it is the perfect venue as your holiday home from home.
The House:
Restored in 2013, the house offers a relaxed luxury self catering vacation experience in surroundings where the original period features are complimented by a gentle palette of colours and offset by striking pieces of bespoke furniture.
With private and secure main door access and set over three floors the house is finished to a high specification comprising four bedrooms (two with ensuite), formal drawing room, family sitting room, large open plan kitchen dining space, shower room and main hall & stair case with dedicated study space.
Set on the first floor the large kitchen is fully equipped and contains integrated appliances including dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. The room finished with limestone floors and solid Iroko timber work surfaces has an island unit breakfast bar and open plan dining space sitting eight guests (a high chair is provided) and is therefore the perfect setting for relaxed dining and lasting holiday memories.
Two reception rooms offer generous living accommodation with the larger drawing room on ground floor fitted with solid oak flooring and feature stove. Located on the first floor near the kitchen the informal family sitting / TV room offers a cosy informal space complete with gas fire, books, board games and Wii games console.
There are two master suites located on the second floor, each containing super king size beds, dedicated dressing areas and ensuite bathrooms with limestone floors and underfloor heating. A single room is located on first floor and a spacious double bedroom with king-size bed is located on the ground floor entrance level. All bedrooms are fitted with privacy roller blinds, black out blinds or curtains and spare blankets and throws should you need them.
We understand that no two guests are the same and we are happy to offer flexibility in the sleeping arrangements. One of the master bedrooms can be set to provide either a double or twin arrangement. The single bedroom located on first floor can be arranged to suit an adult or child on request. A cot can also be provided for our younger guests.
Features:
Features include the latest in-room technology as standard throughout the house with wi-fi broadband internet, blue tooth i-pod docks, multiple digital tv's. Laundry facilities include washing machine, tumble dryer and clothes airer in the cupboard located in the ground floor shower room. There is gas central heating throughout the house with a feature stove and a gas fire in the reception rooms. For those that like a little pampering luxury Scottish toiletries are provided in all bath / shower rooms, dedicated dressing areas within the master bedrooms and hair dryers to all three double bedrooms.
City Location
All that Edinburgh has to offer is located at your doorstep. There is on street car parking (pay and display) located outside the property. If arriving by car Young street is a one way street accessed from Charlotte Square. The airport bus stop is only a few minutes away on foot, as are the nearest taxi ranks. The Waverley and Haymarket train stations and the Bus Station at St Andrews Square are all within a ten to fifteen minute walk.
Why not stay with us at Mitchells to enjoy a taste of Edinburgh Life which reflects the beguiling beauty and uniqueness of Scotland's Capital city.
Located in the city centre, Mitchells is within easy reach of all main public transport networks within Edinburgh. Waverley and Haymarket train stations and the bus station at St Andrews Square are all within a 10 - 15 minute walk.
Transport
The Airport bus link stops are only a few minutes walk away on Princes Street. Taxi ranks are located close by on Queensferry Street and George Street and black city taxis are available to be hailed on the street when their light is display as on.
If arriving by car, Young street is part of a one way system to traffic and is accessed from the West via Charlotte Square. The proposed tram system within Edinburgh currently means that traffic is rerouted on a temporary basis, we recommend you check travel arrangements prior to arriving.
