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bustling cosmopolitan city, Edinburgh is one of the few international
capitals where the historical seamlessly joins with the contemporary.
Heritage and modernity go hand-in-hand and there really is something for everyone.
With an overwhelming selection of traditional city centre five-star hotels that sit alongside identikit boutique hotels, choosing somewhere to stay in Edinburgh can be a daunting prospect for holiday makers and business travellers alike.
For those looking for accommodation which truly represents this beautiful and unique city with a real home-from-home feel, you can enjoy a taste of real Edinburgh life at Merchiston Residence.
The Merchiston Residence Accommodation
A grand Victorian property of eight luxury apartments set in the cosmopolitan district of Merchiston, visitors are now offered an unrivalled home from home experience.
The sumptuous interiors at Merchiston Residence are contemporary and bespoke, exuding sophisticated elegance. Merchiston Residence is a minute’s walk from the fashionable area of Bruntsfield which is home to designer boutique shopping and a myriad of independent eateries, and is a leisurely 15 minute stroll or five minute taxi ride into the city centre and the surrounding landmarks.
STUDIO:
The open-plan boutique apartment offers peaceful views of the quiet leafy
Merchiston streets courtesy of an elevated ground floor which benefits
from extra privacy and height above street level.
The unique apartment sleeps two in a raised bed at the top of a small
set of stairs and boasts grand sash and case windows that allow natural
light to flood in.
Luxurious and elegant, this apartment offers state of the art amenities
combined with fine period features.
Facilities
· Bespoke walnut panelling throughout
· Egyptian cotton sheets
· Sleek, fully tiled bathroom with spacious walk-in shower
· Well-appointed integrated kitchen with Siemens washer dryer,
dishwasher, oven and hob
· 37 inch LCD TV, DVD player with DVDs
· iPod docking station
· free WiFi
· Iron and ironing board
· Hairdryer
All rooms are non-smoking.
ONE BED APARTMENTS:
The apartments are truly intimate and offer a quiet oasis escape in our
bustling Capital city.
Apartments have been designed with carefully considered living areas to
maximise space, while attention to detail in the interior design creates
a luxurious feel.
The open plan boutique apartments boast designated and secluded living,
sleeping and eating areas and offer luxurious sofa beds for extra accommodation.
Facilities
· Bespoke walnut panelling throughout
· Egyptian cotton sheets
· Sleek, fully tiled bathroom with spacious walk-in shower
· Well-appointed integrated kitchen with Siemens washer dryer,
dishwasher, oven and hob
· 37 inch LCD TV, DVD player with DVDs
· iPod docking station
· free WiFi
· Iron and ironing board
· Hairdryer
All rooms are non-smoking.
TWO BED APARTMENTS:
The grand windows allow natural light to flood in to the apartments which
are located on the elevated ground floor and first floor.
The apartments benefit from leafy and private views above street level.
Ideal for families and entertaining, the open-plan boutique apartment
sleeps four courtesy of a bespoke raised floor which houses a second double
bed. A dining table set in front of the window allows for an atmospheric
dining setting with prime views.
Facilities
· Bespoke walnut panelling throughout
· Egyptian cotton sheets
· Sleek, fully tiled bathroom with spacious walk-in shower
· Well-appointed integrated kitchen with Siemens washer dryer,
dishwasher, oven and hob
· 37 inch LCD TV, DVD player with DVDs
· iPod docking station
· free WiFi
· Iron and ironing board
· Hairdryer
All rooms are non-smoking.
AREA:
Situated in the heart of Merchiston and close to the fashionable area
of Bruntsfield, Merchiston Avenue embodies a luxurious private residence
nestled discreetly in one of the private broad tree-lined avenues housing
Victorian townhouses, Georgian mansions and Edwardian villas set within
large gardens.
An extensive range of fashion boutiques, food speciality stores, independent restaurants and bars, spas, galleries and imposing churches steeped in colourful history create a bustling village atmosphere and a culture of diversity. The leafy Bruntsfield Links and the neighbouring Meadows provide 35 acres of scenic parkland popular with locals, with a 400 year golfing history and short-hole course as well as tennis courts, a bowling green and children’s playgrounds.
Famous as Edinburgh’s literary quarter or the more irreverent ‘writer’s block’, Merchiston is presently home to literary giants such as Alexander McCall Smith, JK Rowling and Ian Rankin. Historically it is also the home of many of history’s most impressive writers, inventors, academics and scholars, including John Napier and Robert Louis Stevenson.
PHILOSOPHY:
Our Philosophy at Merchiston Avenue is to provide you with an unrivalled
alternative to the traditional hotel offering. We aim to provide guests
with an luxurious home from home experience, and our welcoming state-of-the-art
boutique fully furnished serviced apartments offer elegant glamour and
a relaxed retreat.
The latest in-room technology comes as standard, including wireless high-speed
internet access (Wi-Fi), wall-mounted flat screen colour TV and iPod base
station, while the bespoke finishes in walnu CORPORATE
We understand that the novelty of working away from home and living out
of a suitcase quickly fades, and all you want is to feel at home.
The ethos of each apartment is just this - a luxurious home from home
feel, allowing guests the freedom to feel comfortable and settled in their
own private space during their stay, while retaining the quality of five
star hotel standards.
Attention to detail in the interior design of the apartments includes well-appointed integrated granite kitchens with Siemens appliances and washer dryers providing a tempting alternative to the myriad of eateries, coffee shops and dry cleaners nearby.
Carefully considered living areas allow an evening of relaxation after a long day or the ideal base for impromptu meetings, courtesy of all the latest communications technology and free WiFi. Egyptian cotton sheets on the bespoke beds aid a restful night’s sleep, and the sleek bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiles. Most importantly, the whole experience is cost-effective and competitively priced too.
FAMILY:
Family time is quality time at the Merchiston Residence serviced apartments,
and holidays with your loved ones should be stress-free and effortless.
Whether it’s a short break or a two week holiday, our apartments
create a luxurious feel.
Although there are a myriad of informal family-friendly eateries on your
doorstep all within walking distance, the integrated designer kitchen
with Siemens appliances and washer dryer, offer easy at-home dining and
laundry with nearby Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Food and Tesco Express
providing every grocery need.
Carefully considered living areas offer evenings of relaxation with all the latest communications technology and free WiFi, and then there are the sleek bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiles and spacious walk-in showers. The whole experience is cost-effective and competitively priced too.
LOCAL GUIDE:
From leafy streets and broad tree-lined avenues to specialist shops and
bustling restaurants, Merchiston and the neighbouring area of Bruntsfield
are Edinburgh’s most exclusive addresses and home to a range of
media personalities and celebrities.
The focal point is the four imposing churches on opposite corners that create the historic Holy Corner which leads on to the fashionable neighbourhoods of Merchiston, Bruntsfield, Morningside and Church Hill – all within walking distance.
The abundance of local eateries, bars, specialist shops and boutiques will suit all tastes and the family-run Dominion cinema and King’s Theatre provide local entertainment in a bustling village atmosphere.
Bruntsfield Links and the adjoining Meadows provide 35 acres of scenic
parkland popular with locals, with a 400 year golfing history and short-hole
course as well as tennis courts, a bowling green and children’s
playgrounds.
Edinburgh’s city centre is a mere ten minute journey away or a leisurely
stroll, with the famed landmarks all easily reachable by bus, car or on
foot.
THINGS TO DO IN EDINBURGH:
A UNESCO world heritage site and hailed as the UK’s favourite city
for the ninth year running by The Guardian’s Travel Awards, Edinburgh
is an iconic city.
Also, with a record number of Edinburgh restaurants now boasting Michelin stars, Scotland’s capital is officially the most culinary-decorated city in the UK after London with five Michelin star restaurants in the Capital. Old cobbled streets and medieval buildings sit alongside exclusive names such as Louis Vuitton, Harvey Nichols and Jenners.
The capital’s skyline is dominated by the sprawling Edinburgh Castle, perched on top of 437ft of basalt rock, with the Palace of Holyroodhouse just one mile away down the historic Royal Mile. Furthermore, less than half an hour away from Edinburgh lies the coast and its white sandy beaches, the countryside of east west and Midlothian, the Pentland Hills and country parks like Beecraigs and Linlithgow.
Main Attractions:
· Edinburgh Castle
· Palace of Holyroodhouse
· Edinburgh Zoo
· Dynamic Earth
· Edinburgh Dungeon
· Museum of Childhood
· Royal Yacht Britannia
· Greyfriars Bobby
· Arthur’s Seat
· Royal Mile
· Museum of Edinburgh
· ScotchWhiskey Experience
HISTORY OF MERCHISTON RESIDENCE:
Blonde sandstone quarried locally from the old Burgh Muir epitomises the
19th century architecture of Merchiston. The Victorian townhouses and
mansions of Merchiston Avenue and Merchiston Place were constructed during
the 1860s, and this private residence was built by architect George Anderson
circa 1879-1888 and is a stunning example of the architecture in this
historic city.
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
By Air
Direct flights to Edinburgh are available from British Airways, British
Midland, Easyjet, RyanAir, Jet2, KLM, Continental and Flybe, Air France,
Loganair, SAS and Norwegian. Private charters are also available. For
more information visit BAA Edinburgh
By Train
Edinburgh’s two train stations are Waverley and Haymarket. The largest
station, Waverley, is located off Princes Street and is a ten minute taxi
journey to Merchiston Avenue. Haymarket is west of the city centre, and
is also a ten minute taxi journey.
By Car
Drive to the A702/Biggar Road, and head north into the city. Follow the
road for around three miles into the city which will take you through
Buckstone Terrace, Comiston Road and Morningside Road. Turn left at Merchiston
Place – at this junction you should see churches on every corner,
known as Holy Corner. On Merchiston Place, take the first right onto Merchiston
Avenue.
Email The Merchiston Residence enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
