Edinbrugh

Old Jun 11th, 2017, 08:20 AM
  #61  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
. . . In fact I think it is unfair of the owner to offer it before the construction is finished. And he has given you an out in that the deposit is refundable.

BUT -- no, it is not a dangerous area.
janisj is online now  
Old Jun 11th, 2017, 08:24 AM
  #62  
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Janisj, I realized I was confused! When I said both flats were around the same distance, I was referring to the other link I had posted - of the Greatbase flat. I do not know the exact location of the Homeaway flat.

I agree that the Homeaway flat seems superior in every way! I contacted the owner yesterday and am just waiting to hear back...

Thanks!
excited_confused is offline  
Old Jun 11th, 2017, 08:53 AM
  #63  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
I don't know the 'exact' location either. But it says near the Playhouse and it mentions a pub 400 meters away - and I do know where both of those are so can figure pretty close to where it is located.

But I'd ask for its post code to be very sure.
janisj is online now  
Old Jun 11th, 2017, 03:15 PM
  #64  
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,652
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 1 Post
We were in Edinburgh last week and I Believe stayed very near where this apt is located. I base this on the comments and info provided as to where it's located. We were on Hart St which is very near the Playhouse and Joseph Pearce. There are some inexpensive, ethnic restaurants nearby and on Broughton many restaurants of all kinds. It was an easy, though uphill walk to Princes St. Leith St was a mess with construction and you could only walk on one side of it. It didn't cause a problem just noisy. Took maybe 10 minutes from where we were to Princes St.
yestravel is offline  
Old Jun 12th, 2017, 04:30 AM
  #65  
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Well, I already got a refund on the Easter Rd apt and the Homeaway apt owner just emailed me back saying that there was a mistake in their calender and the night of the 9th is not available! So now I have the option of booking the Homeaway apartment for 3 nights and staying in a hotel for the 4th or finding something else which seems challenging!
Any other recommendations for places that may be available from July 6th to the 10th? Or for any agencies I can check with?
excited_confused is offline  
Old Jun 12th, 2017, 06:36 AM
  #66  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
I'd jump on the homeaway flat since things are going fast and then book one of the Travelodges or Premier Inns. If the flat can't, the hotel will hold your luggage after you check out of the apartment so you won't lose much if any sightseeing time.

Not a perfect solution but not terrible.
janisj is online now  
Old Jun 12th, 2017, 07:08 AM
  #67  
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,652
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 1 Post
I agree with Janis, grab the apt and book one night in a hotel. You are close to your travel dates and when we were in Edinburgh last week, it was packed.
yestravel is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2017, 07:52 AM
  #68  
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just an update, I got an email from the Homeaway flat owner saying that the flat IS available on our last night, since his next guests are not arriving until the 10th, so we are all confirmed for 4 nights there. Fortunately I had not booked a hotel yet!
The address is
Rocke-feller Apartment, 10 Hopetoun Street Edinburgh, EH7 4ND, a little farther than your location yestravel.

Would welcome any restaurant or other recommendations in the area.

Check out is at 10am so we will have to store our bags at the bus or train station, until we leave for the airport in the evening.
Not sure which is the closest bus stop near the apt for when we get there from the airport but have asked the owner..

Thanks everyone for all their help with picking this one over Easter Road!
excited_confused is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2017, 11:42 AM
  #69  
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,652
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 1 Post
Glad it worked out for you! If you walk over to Broughton ST which I mentioned there are a bunch of nice restaurants. One place we ate that was good and recommended here was at Le Bleu Escargot. did you check with your apt to see if they can hold your luggage or have suggestions of where you might store it?

We really enjoyed the short time we were in Edinburgh and hope to get back. Definitely make it out to the Highlands -- its beautiful. Have a great trip!
yestravel is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 08:11 AM
  #70  
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks yestravel!
I did check with the apt and since they have someone coming in that day I don't think that will be a possibility, they said check out HAD to be by 10am, no exceptions! They are letting us check-in early though so that is good.
I did book the Highlands Tour with Heart of Scotland since Rabbies was not available. Edinburgh forecast says showers almost everyday, did you get a lot of rain when you were there? Or (wishful thinking) did it just shower for a bit everyday!
excited_confused is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 08:42 AM
  #71  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
>>Edinburgh forecast says showers almost everyday
janisj is online now  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 08:59 AM
  #72  
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,652
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 1 Post
Ugh, the weather! Not the highlight of Scotland. We were 2 weeks in Scotland and had lots of drizzle and rain and some sun. Only in Edinburgh for 2 nights. First day it was ok, second day, crazy weather. Poured early am, then cleared up for several hours, then the sky opened and poured again for an hour or longer. Then sort of cleared up. Ok in the evening. Day we left it was pouring and it rained the entire train trip to London. Just prepare for rain and enjoy the sunshine when you have it. Who knows you could have nice days. I would say we never had rain all day and evening. And when the sun comes out it sparkles. Even in spite of the weather we plan to go back.
yestravel is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 09:04 AM
  #73  
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,652
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 1 Post
Btw-we found the weather apps we had surprisingly accurate within 3-4 days. Even the ones that showed when the rain would start. Two weeks out proved not so accurate often showing rain and then it actually didn't rain. We had fun checking!
yestravel is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 09:37 AM
  #74  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
>>Two weeks out proved not so accurate
janisj is online now  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 10:01 AM
  #75  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
janisj is online now  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 05:52 PM
  #76  
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
, I'll take the last one janisj!
When I said everyday, I meant that I have been checking the current forecast on a daily basis; hoping that by the time we get there it clears up.
excited_confused is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2017, 06:51 PM
  #77  
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,652
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 1 Post
I do that too-try to get an idea of the weather realizing forecasts far out aren't horribly reliable anywhere.
yestravel is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KHG
Europe
7
Jul 19th, 2018 05:17 PM
mikster
Europe
10
Feb 24th, 2008 07:33 PM
hsv
Europe
7
Aug 8th, 2005 09:44 AM
krpp75
Europe
16
Sep 19th, 2003 10:37 AM
Lesli
Europe
9
Aug 16th, 2002 10:57 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -