The Young Chevalier

The Young Chevalier: Edinburgh and the Lothians

Harking back to the Georgian era, when Edinburgh’s leafy New Town was, well, new, this apartment is filled with antiques and curios. It sits on a grand cul-de-sac, a five-minute walk from Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh. The surrounding streets are home to fine-dining restaurants and the buzzing bar hubs of Rose Street and George Street are just a four-minute walk. Inside, this apartment is simply stunning. High ceilings corniced like icing and huge sash windows set the tone of grandeur and each vintage piece has been carefully selected to give an Art Deco feel. Quirks like the gramophone and typewriter in the living room and hand-painted fireguards in the bedrooms are what really make this place feel special. The vintage-style kitchen may have been designed around the original Shefco pantry, but it has all the mod-cons of the 21st century. Mix up a whisky cocktail at the mid-century bar table, stick a record on the gramophone and unwind with a view of the Calton Hill fireworks from that magnificent lounge.

Home truths:
*This home is on the second floor of a traditional New Town building so there is no lift and you'll have to climb four flights of stairs
*If you are booking for a special occasion, let the host know and they may be able to personalise your stay
*The bathtub is Japanese-style, about 10cm deeper than a standard tub so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*If there are 4 or fewer guests and you wish to use the sofa bed there is an additional £30 charge to cover the extra linen
*The host asks that shoes be removed and left in the entrance hall
*There is no parking with this apartment, but Waverly station is a five-minute walk and there is paid, public parking nearby