Sometimes you spot a grand-looking, historic building and think the interior could never live up to the impressive facade. That couldn’t be further from the truth for this apartment in Edinburgh’s New Town. The Georgian frontage and original features – think marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and hardwood floors – have been tastefully augmented with rich carpets, and antique and handmade furniture. It’s no wonder this place won a Hilden Style Award. You’ll find modern comforts in the sleek, white kitchen, though the solid wood table and crystal whisky decanter add a bit of old-world charm. This light-flooded city pad is a fantastic base for your Edinburgh stay and if you can peel yourself away from the grand Chesterfield sofas, you’re a ten-minute stroll from George Street, twenty from Edinburgh Castle and just over fifteen from the Royal Mile.

Home truths:
*Guests three and four would sleep on the pull-down bed in the living room
*This is a self-check-in home with a lockbox
*There’s a Tesco Express a three-minute walk around the corner should you need to pick up provisions
*While this home is on the ground floor, there are a couple of steps to reach the entrance of the building
*Your host can provide a travel cot and additional bed linen for the sofa bed upon request