17 Circus Lane
Edinburgh
Scotland

Contemporary self-catering rental in Georgian Edinburgh

This is a chance to stay in an inspired Richard Murphy Architects designed house built of stone, wood, glass, slate, lead and steel with an exciting light and modern interior, sympathetically blending in with the beautiful surrounding 18th and 19th century classical Georgian architecture of 'New Town' Edinburgh.

Once inside the discrete front door (beside the garage door to the left of the middle of the picture, above) the house reveals itself in a series of changing levels, light wells and unexpected spaces. The cosy bedrooms are downstairs, and expansive living rooms up, culminating in a large roof-terrace on top.

With the cafés, bars, restaurants and shops of Stockbridge (including artisan cheese shop Mellis) just round the corner, and a pleasant walk to Princes Street, this is the perfect place to stay in Edinburgh, especially as owners Mike and Susan Gordon live right next door so are on hand to welcome you and make sure everything is alright.

Above left and right;
Upstairs the double-height living area goes up a half level to the kitchen and dining area. You can just see the kitchen level behind the palms in the middle.
Plasma screen Sky TV, DVD player and iPod dock. B&B Italia furniture.
Right;
Limestone floor. View through the kitchen to the dining area.
Below;
Behind the polished granite top and sink is a plate glass wall and behind that, the stairs leading up to the roof terrace. On the right on the oak computer desk is a Phillipe Starck Arà lamp from 1988.
Below right;
Another view of the kitchen. Bombo stool.

Right;
Dining area and table. Through the french windows is a balcony which catches the afternoon and evening sun.

Wireless broadband (for your laptop) throughout.

Arrival pack includes breakfast goodies, beer, wine and soft drinks.

Bedroom accommodation:

Above left and right;
The master bedroom with shower-room en suite (door behind the bed in the photograph). Slate, mirror, cherry wood and Starck fittings.

Right, and below left and right;
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and wc. Two further bedrooms with single beds, or pull-out beds for doubles.

All the rooms have Egyptian cotton Frette linen, Arran Aromatic and L'Occitane toiletries.

There's a further wc downstairs off the hall, and a Laundry with washer, dryer, ironing board and iron.

Sleeping up to 6:

Prices from £150 to £395 per night depending on season and occupancy.
2-night minimum stay.

Prices include gas central heating, electricity, towels and linen.

No smoking and no pets please.

Right;
The house has one of the very few roof terraces in Edinburgh's New Town. With uninterrupted south-facing exposure and beautiful views across the roof-tops to St Stephens' church clock tower, it's the perfect place to enjoy a long lunch, BBQ or evening glass of wine.

(This photo was in fact taken on the Gordon's roof terrace next door, which is a mirror image of number 17's.)

Please contact:
Mike and Susan Gordon
email: mike@oneroyalcircus.com
1 Royal Circus
Edinburgh EH3 6TL
Scotland, UK
Tel: 0131 625 6669
House mobile: 07771 930 816
Mike Gordon's mobile: 07836 702 029
or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 131 625 6669
House mobile: 44 7771 930 816
Mike Gordon's mobile: 44 7836 702 029

Please tell Mike and Susan you found 17 Circus Lane through About Scotland!

Memphis (George Sowden) clock and iPod dock on the sand-garden coffee table in the living area.