With oodles of character, this home has plenty of bright, vibrant colours, patterns and textures to stimulate the senses. Large windows illuminate the rich blue walls, and the potted palms dotted around give this place a homely feel. We love the plush gold sofa – take a seat and plan your day with a cup of tea. After whipping up a full Scottish breakfast in the modern kitchen, head out to explore this enchanting city. Broughton Street (an eight-minute walk) has some of your hosts' favourite hangouts – it's a haven for independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. It's the same walking distance to the Edinburgh Playhouse, while Calton Hill is just over a ten-minute stroll. For art lovers, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a fifteen-minute saunter. A little further afield, you'll find the Royal Mile, around twenty minutes on foot. Edinburgh Castle is a few more minutes or an eleven-minute drive. Or, if shopping is more your bag, Princes Street is under twenty minutes away. Home truths: *The master ensuite has a handheld shower *A travel cot is available upon request *The second bedroom has two bunk beds and a standard-sized single bed, so it's ideal for children *If you organise a delivery of shopping in advance, then your hosts can be there to receive it and have it all unpacked and put away for your arrival *Edinburgh Airport is 7 miles away *There's free and secure parking here