19 Windsor Street
Edinburgh
Scotland

Windsor Street, a quiet classical Georgian terrace in the heart of Edinburgh, was designed in 1822 by William Playfair, one of Scotland's greatest architects who excelled in bringing to Scottish Georgian architecture a sense of Classical Greece.

The house was bought by Deborah Galbraith and her family in l997 to provide a spacious, elegant family home. With only three previous owners since the house was built it had remained unchanged, in many respects, over the passing decades.

The lower ground floor has been converted to provide self catering rental accommodation for 4 people. Modernisation and decoration is contemporary, stylish, warm and comfortable while keeping the atmosphere of old Edinburgh. This is a wonderful opportunity to stay in a period Edinburgh home which is within walking distance of the major attractions of this great city.

Free lock-up parking is available in the private garage (with lighting) in the cobbled mews behind 19 Windsor Street apartment.

Extracts from the Visitors' Book:
"The flat is beautiful - it's all in the detail." England.
"A lovely oasis in the city." USA.
"We have stayed in many self catering apartments but yours is a class apart." Canada.
"A delightful Georgian flat furnished in a most tasteful and artistic style." Romania.
"We found the perfect place for our dream vacation in Scotland." Germany.
"After three trips to Edinburgh we can say without a doubt that this was the best accommodation in every respect." Australia.
"Once again a superb stay - we so love it here." England.

The flat is self contained from the upper three floors of the house and is accessed by steps from Windsor Street. There is a pretty flagstoned patio area to the front with plants and garden bench.

Morning sun streams into the living room (right) where a dining table is placed by the shuttered window which looks out onto a pretty walled garden.
Colour television, video, CD player, radio and tape machine are all available.
The floor is polished original Caithness flagstones.
There is a fully sprung sofa-bed offering flexibility to guests and sleeping for two.
The kitchen (left) is accessed from the sitting room and is well equipped with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.

The bedroom (left and right) has shutters at the windows, a polished wood floor and antique brass beds which can be prepared as twins or one luxuriously large king sized bed with crisp cotton bed linen.

The bathroom (right) is wonderfully spacious with an open fireplace, deep metal bath with an overhead shower, WC and a handsome wash basin.

The floor is Caithness flagstones with warm rugs.

A generous supply of towels is provided - and bubble bath and revitalising bath crystals.

Just off the bathroom is the wash-house (right) with deep handsome washing sinks and old 'copper' giving a insight into the work of the household staff on washday in the early 1800's. Today, for guest's use, there is an automatic washing and drying machine.

Prices from £70 for one night, with a minimum stay of 2 nights.

"We are continually delighted by the warm appreciation of all our guests who visit Windsor Street from all over the world. We aim to offer the highest standards of accommodation and hospitality." - Deborah Galbraith.