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Charming West End flat: perfect location

4 people
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
52 m2
WIFI
Furnished
2 319 
/ stay
incl. utilities and internet
StayProtection
Stay Benefits

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Flat for rent - Единбург

Our bright, homely two-bedroomed flat is situated in a quiet pocket of Edinburgh’s West End. A 5-minute walk from Haymarket Station and 15 minutes’ walk from Princes Street - it’s ideally located for exploring the city and escaping to further afield.

Our characterful Victorian-era home aims to soothe the soul no matter how long you stay. Spacious double rooms with considered shared living spaces. We hope you love it here as much as we do.

Our Flat

Situated on a quiet street a stones' throw from Haymarket, this bright, homely two bedroomed flat is situated on the third floor. The living room has a bright bay window, large corner sofa, decorative fireplace, dining table and benches, and an alcove for books. You can also peruse recipes in cookbooks stored under our coffee table.

The well-appointed kitchen includes a convection oven, brand new ceramic hob, new washing machine, and fridge (1 year old). A food processor, hand blender and pasta maker are also available. We're foodies and our kitchen shows it!

There is plenty of cupboard and fridge space for all food shopping within the kitchen. The kitchen fridge contains a small ice box, which we supplement with a small freezer in the hallway cupboard for storing larger items and prepared meals.

The flat has a bathroom with a combined toilet and bath/shower. Being on the top floor the flat is nice and cozy, but all rooms can be centrally heated. Also available is high-speed broadband with WiFi. Two of us usually work from home here and very rarely have any internet issues.

The primary bedroom comprises a double bed, sizeable wardrobe and chest of drawers, bedside table and Georgian desk with ergonomic chair suitable for WFH. There’s also an ‘Edinburgh Press’ cupboard filled with a huge selection of books spanning genres and interests should you like to read during your stay.

The second bedroom has original wooden flooring with a double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. It also boasts a modern sit/stand desk and ergonomic chair for your ideal, personalised work from home set up. It also doubles up as a more creative studio-type workspace for arty types.

The hallway has original wooden flooring and a laundry pulley. If you have a ‘good drying day’ whilst here - there is also a washing line outside in the communal back garden. Just beware of Scotland's 'four seasons in one day' climate!

Our Neighbourhood

The flat is superbly situated in the West End of Edinburgh and is a 5-minute walk from Haymarket Station and 15 minutes walk from Princes Street. A 15 minute walk also takes you to the Water of Leith - a river walkway that runs through Edinburgh from south to north, surrounded by forest and green spaces. We like to walk there daily to stay healthy! Haymarket/Dalry is no more than 20-25 minutes walk from the majority of other central Edinburgh neighbourhoods, which allows for good variety in walks for breaking up WFH days.

The immediate surrounding area of Haymarket/Dalry has a wide variety of restaurants, including very good Pizzeria and Japanese restaurants at the end of our street. If you would prefer to cook at home the flat has a well-equipped kitchen and there is a large Co-Op supermarket around the corner and two Sainsbury's supermarkets within a 10-minute walk. If you’re arriving later in the evening - or need to pick up a workday lunch or weekend picnic before jumping on the train, tram or bus - the M&S in Haymarket Station is convenient to pick up lunch items, simple meals, ingredients and snacks.

There are two well-stocked wine and beer shops within a 5-minute walk and the Fountain Park entertainment complex is also 5 minutes' walk away which includes a Nuffield Gym, Cineworld, bowling alley and several restaurants.

We use the very reasonably priced Edinburgh Leisure fitness centre at the other end of our street which has a no-frills, but friendly small gym (but being a 1 min walk from the flat means you never miss leg day…), with a sauna and Victorian swimming pool.

Also, 5 minutes walk away is a bus station where the bus numbers 2, 3, 4, 25, 33, 44 stop. (Of note the Number 33 will take you to the hospital if (unfortunately!) required.)

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Welcome package

You'll find a welcome package with Scottish treats and our own Edinburgh/Scotland guide with our personal favourites and recommendations to live like a local during your stay.

Internet speed for your remote work or entertainment

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276 Mbps

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105 Mbps

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Equipment
Basic furniture
Sofabed
Sofa
Chair
Dining table
Coffee table
Desk
Wardrobe
Dresser
Walk-in closet
Cabinet
Mirror
Laundry essentials & Linen supplies
Fully prepared beds
Washing machine
Towels
Dryer machine
Iron
Ironing board
Clothes drying rack
Cleaning options
Sponge for dishes
Broom
Mop
Bucket
Dishwashing liquid
Cleaning cloth
All-purpose cleaner
Vacuum cleaner
Robotic vacuum cleaner
Regular cleaning service (included in rent)
Kitchen essentials
Utilities for eating
Utilities for cooking
Glasses
Mugs
Freezer
Fridge
Microwave oven
Oven
Dish washer
Electric kettle
Toaster
Blender
Coffee maker
Electronic devices
Air conditioning
Mobile air conditioning
Apple TV
Chromecast
TV
Beamer/projector
Hairdryer
Water heater (boiler)
Slow cooker
Hotplate
Gas cooker
Wine cooler
Ice maker
Playstation
Xbox
Nintendo
Other gaming console
Robotic lawn mover
Lawn mover
Printer
Scanner
Building matters
Balcony
Terrace
Central heating
Electric heating
Something for the kids
Baby crib
Bed for children
High chair
Electronic babysitter
Breath monitor
Stroller
Toilet seat
Potty
Baby bath
Changing table
Stool
Toys
Playground (outdoor)
Security features
Security lock
Security enter door
Smoke detector
CO detector
Vault
Standard door lock
Mosquito net
Window insect screens
First-aid kit
Subscriptions (included in price)
Cable TV
Netflix
HBO MAX
Amazon Prime
Apple TV+
Disney+
Hulu
YouTube TV
Spotify
Breakfast
Something little bit extra
Fireplace
Billiard
Barbecue
Swimming pool
Wooden barrel hot tub
Jetted whirlpool hot tub (jacuzzi)
Sauna
Garage
Bikes
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Elevator
Shower grab bar
Shower seat
Shower chair
Stair lift
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Rooms and equipment
Shower icon
Bedroom
13 m2
Not walk-through
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Bedroom 2
9 m2
Not walk-through
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Living room
Kitchen icon
Kitchen
Rental conditions
Rent per stay
2 319 
Deposit
0 
Utilities and internet
Included in the rent
Service fee
348 
Rental length
Minimal rent length
30 days
Maximal rent length
180 days
Available from
22.12.2024
Rules
Smoking forbidden
Pets forbidden
Parties not allowed
Move-in and move-out times
Move-in time
16:00
Move-out time
11:00
StayProtection for Tenants

Every time you rent through Flatio, you're automatically covered by our StayProtection package.

  • Move-in Guarantee
    ensuring you'll always have a place to stay, even if everything doesn't go as planned
  • Balanced visa-friendly lease agreement
    providing equal rights and adding great flexibility to your stay
  • Deposit-free policy
    eliminating the financial burden of hefty upfront deposits
  • 100% money protection
    which guarantees your transactions are always secure and free from scams
  • 7 days a week support
    that is here for you throughout your whole rental experience
Stay Benefits*

By booking this property, you'll also enjoy extended protection in the form of Stay Benefits - a unique offering backed by AXA! Here's what such packaging includes:

  • Liability insurance
    covering you in case you accidentally cause any damages
  • Assistance services
    for any potential issues during your stay, such as disruptions in internet service, utility faults (electricity, gas, heating), blocked-up door, or household appliance malfunctions
Cancelation policy
Friendly (7-days)
You can cancel the reservation for free within 7 days before moving. Read more detailed cancelation policy.
Final prices. You don't pay any hidden fees on Flatio. All utilities and Wi-Fi are already included in the rent.
Cancel for free. There is a Friendly (7-days) cancelation policy for this offer. Read the cancelation policy
Move-in Guarantee. We'll cover a back-up accommodation up to 7 days if the property is not alright. Read more
Verified lease agreement. Read the lease online and comfortably from your home. Read the contract
Availability of the listing
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About landlord
Katy M.
On Flatio since August 2024
Message response time: 1h
Approval rate: -
Booking response time: -
Hey! I'm Katy. I’m 39, originally from the Isle of Lewis (Google it! It’s beautiful!) but have settled in Edinburgh for the last 8 years. After working towards a PhD in Chemistry I moved into designing and managing interactive educational museums and from there found myself in EdTech.

I’m currently a Program Director working in tech-enabled experience design. That sounds very dry - the reality is I manage incredibly talented people (immersive tech developers, UX/UI designers, 3D artists) in developing cutting edge tech that redefines the way we experience life. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Simulations, Game Design - I've led some fun projects!

I've worked remotely for 5 years so have experience of working from home - and elsewhere! - and understand how important it is to be able to feel at home (and well set up for remote work) in a mid-term rental. I've worked from this home for 2 years, and at times have spent 1 month+ working in/from places like Denmark, Indonesia, Australia, UAE, rural Scotland and can't wait to explore more - slowly. We've also set up our flat to enable the two of us working well around each other from here so rest assured - the WFH set up (and WiFi) is highly optimised!

I share my home with my partner Aaron - we've been together for 6.5 years! He's 35 and has lived in Edinburgh for six years. He also works remotely - currently for a medical AI startup and also consults on various healthcare tech projects in his ‘spare’ time! He travels a lot for work now, and I go with him when the destination is new/fun! A former NHS hospital medic, for a long time Aaron couldn't prioritise travel (his vacation dates were decided by his rota!) so now I've infected him with the travel bug! We recently both travelled to the south of France for a couple of weeks for vacation and work - and having used AirBnB - we hoped to try Flatio ourselves as it seems better suited to our needs!

We love Edinburgh and Scotland more widely and love to help people fall in love with it too! If there's anything that you require don't hesitate to ask.
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Where you will live
Street view
Parking - paid
< 1 minute
Public transport
2 minutes
Public transport - evening
2 minutes
Grocery store
2 minutes
Main station
4 minutes
Bar
4 minutes
Restaurant
1 minute
Post office
1 minute
Hospital
25 minutes
Pharmacy
2 minutes
Frequently asked questions for this offer
How far is it to the nearest public transport stop?
Public transport is 2 minutes on foot, night public transport is 2 minutes on foot. Also see the availability of other nearby services.
How far is the main station?
The main station is 4 minutes away (using public transport). Also see the availability of other nearby services.
What is the minimum lease length?
The minimum lease length is 1 month. See other conditions of rental.
What is the maximum lease length?
The maximum lease length is set to 6 months. See other conditions of rental.
5 reasons why to choose this offer on Flatio
No more personal visits, no more stress or disappointment! You deal with the whole renting process immediately.
You get Flatio support for the whole duration of your rent.
The whole contract is available for you before reservation.
The payment is completely safe. You can pay by card.
Compared to real estate agencies you'll save on average 400 EUR.
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What happens after I make a reservation?

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What is the standard furnishing of flats?
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What is a medium-term rent?
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If a virtual tour isn't available for the accommodation you've chosen, you can contact the landlord and ask them if they're willing to give you a personal tour of the rental unit.

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If the conditions for the withdrawal are met and the landlord can't fix the issue immediately, you have the option to withdraw from the lease agreement with a full refund. We'll also actively help you find an alternative accommodation and remain by your side until everything is fully resolved.

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How can I cancel my reservation?

How you can cancel a reservation varies depending on what stage the reservation is in.

Is your reservation request still waiting for landlord approval? Then you can simply cancel it directly from your My Housing web app!

However, suppose the owner has already approved your reservation request, and you are no longer interested in it. In that case, you can still cancel the reservation before you sign the lease agreement. Just consider that you should do this only in essential cases. Because when the landlord accepts your reservation, their property is stopped being advertised, and they can lose the chance to rent their property to someone else.

Do you have an approved reservation and also a valid agreement? In order to cancel your reservation, contact Flatio customer support well in advance of your contract beginning (the specific time and amount of refund depends on the type of cancelation policy).

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