Unique HouseBoat Centre Edinburgh:381
Fancy staying somewhere different on your trip to Edinburgh? If you like canal or waterfront apartments, try Edinburgh's first and only 2 bedroom houseboatel. It has additional children's bunk beds and is located on a beautiful canal in Edinburgh's city centre. Although it's on the water's edge, it is only a 2 minutes walk from the Edinburgh Filmhouse, Conference Centre and a 12 minute walk to Princes Street. A 15 minute stroll brings you to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh's majestic Castle. The village atmosphere of the West End is just around the corner with all its boutique shops and cafes. Close by are plenty of restaurant and cafes such as the Cargo restaurant literally directly opposite the house boat. There are no water tides or currents and as the boat is static you will not feel any movement.
The entire boatel has central heating ensuring you are nice and cosy even in the coldest of Scottish weather. Measuring a massive 60 feet, she is a wide beam houseboat with 6'4" of headroom for your sole use. She has 2 beautifully dressed double cabins (bedrooms) with plasma DVD TV, free view, wireless headphones, hairdryers, strengtheners & electric blankets. There is a recessed area to the stern of the houseboat with child sized bunk beds measuring 2'6" x 5'4". A double sofa bed is located in the lounge area for larger groups. She is moored in a WIFI hotspot. A 36"plasma TV with free view, DVD, HIFI, IPod docking, reclining electric massage chair , extensive CD , DVD & book library, honesty bar and much more for your relaxation. The exceptionally well equipped black gloss galley kitchen caters for 8 passengers. The shower room has a small shower, WHB with normal flush, WC & heated towel rail.There are brand new private wet room facilities on site to which you will be issued a key on your arrival.
The following items are free of charge :
- Eco friendly toiletries towels & fluffy bathrobes
- A barbeque for our long hot summers!
- There are 2 folding bicycles, 2 fishing rods, Iron & board, clothes dryer, 2 sun loungers, foot spa, 2 child sized buoyancy aids, 2 waterproof coats and cagoules that may be borrowed
- Eco-friendly cleaning materials and a selection of hot drinks
Price
| Nightly | |
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| 1 Person: | £ 150 |
| 2 People: | £ 150 |
| 3 People: | £ 150 |
| 4 People: | £ 150 |
| 5 People: | £ 150 |
| 6 People: | £ 150 |
| 7 People: | £ 150 |
| 8 People: | £ 150 |
| Special Child Price: | £ 0 |
| Weekly | 4.76% discount |
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| Monthly | £ 4000 |
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24th - 27th Feb, extra 33.334% premium 1st - 31st Aug, extra 40% premium 22nd Dec 12 - 3rd Jan 13, extra 33.334% premium |
sleeps max 8 (up to 2 children)
Key Information
- 2 bedrooms apartment (2 double beds, 2 single bunk beds)
- Check in after 14:00
- Check out before 11:00
- Owner requires CREDIT CARD details in advance
- Coin operated laundry facilities
- Baby cot available
- Basic kitchen utensils and salt n pepper, toaster, kettle
- Iron, towels and linen included in price
- Smoking outside on deck only
- Champagne, flowers, chocolates and outside catering can be arranged for your arrival on request.
- Secure parking can be arranged locally at a very reasonable £8 per 24 hrs alternatively on street metered parking is available locally and free of charge between 6.30 pm till 8 am and from 6.30pm Friday till 8am Monday
- A full or half day cruise on the canal (weather permitting) with 2 fully qualified skippers. This should be requested in advance.
Main Features
- Internet Wi-Fi / WLAN
- 2 Bedrooms
- Monthly Rental Possible
- Families Welcome
- Balcony
- TV
- DVD player
- Ground or first floor
- Pet friendly
- Boutique Accommodation
- Great for Groups