Just straddling the border of Broughton and Leith, this home is perfectly located between two neighbourhoods full of trendy restaurants, traditional pubs, and plenty of independent shops. A twenty-minute walk from the heart of the old city, Edinburgh Castle, the architecture of this area is distinctly New Town. In this striking row of Georgian buildings, a mint-green door stands out from the dark stonework, beckoning you inside. The theme is pure luxury and opulence. Thick, regal red curtains, ornate plaster cornicing, and a wood-burning stove bring warmth into the vast lounge. A trio of original sash windows usher natural light into the bright dining space, where you can sip wine until the private chef arrives – courtesy of your host. Traditional elements meet modern charm in this gorgeous home, which echoes the local area quite well. This part of Edinburgh city centre’s east end is a lively area of bars, clubs, a thriving LGBTQ+ scene, comedy, and theatre for exciting nights out. Equally, you could spend peaceful days by the shore at Leith, a fifteen-minute bus ride away, or take a nine-minute walk to see exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery.

Home truths:
*This home has its own private, main door entrance on street level
*As one of the double bedrooms has an ensuite, the other four guests will share one bathroom
*Coffee connoisseurs will be pleased to hear that the Nespresso machine comes with an Aeroccino
*Your host can help with restaurant and activity recommendations for free, but for a fee, they can also organise private tours, airport pickup, fridge fills, a private chef, and more
*While no parking is available on the street, you can pay to park nearby, or make use of excellent transport links (such as the tram stop six minutes away)
*The home lacks basic essentials, so you might want to bring your own. For longer stays you will have to buy additional laundry detergent and coffee