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Description

Location

The boat hotel is tucked away in Edinburgh city centre's Lochrin Basin and accessed via Lower Gilmore Place at Tollcross, making it a superb base for exploring the delights Edinburgh has to offer. The tourist centre is within about 500 m. Edinburgh Airport is situated at a distance of approximately 13 km.

Facilities

The hotel has 3 rooms, including 2 double rooms. English-speaking staff are happy to assist and advise. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms

Individually adjustable heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace is included as standard. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A minibar is provided. Additional features include a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. There is also a washing machine, an ironing set and a tumble dryer. A television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system, a plug adapter, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, crazy golf, golf and fishing. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy windsurfing, canoeing and diving. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including table tennis, billiards, darts, bowling, squash and aerobics. A wellness area with massage treatments is available at the hotel. Guests can enjoy a range of leisure facilities and activities, including an entertainment programme and live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. A continental breakfast and lunch offer culinary delights every day. The hotel also offers picnics.

Features

Aerobics Beauty Salon Billiard Darts Laundry ($) Massage Mini Market Parking Sun Terrace Pets Allowed Picnic Area Wi-Fi Bowling Fishing Lounge Non-Smoking Rooms Golf Course ($) Smoke Alarm Squash Courts ($) Garden Area 24 Hour Security Family Rooms Non-Smoking Area Smoking Area Luggage Room Internet BabySitting ($) Tennis Court ($) Terrace Windsurf ($) Heating Diving ($) Table Tennis Barber Shop Express Check-In / Check-Out Mini Golf ($) Body Wrap Street Side Parking Conference / Banquet Meeting Facilities ($) Chess / Board Games On-Site ATM / Cash Machine BBQ Facilities ($) Cycling Canoeing ($) Grocery Deliveries ($) Private Check-In / Check-Out Wi-Fi in all Areas Breakfast in the Room Packed Lunches Bingo ($) Body Treatments All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware are sanitized CCTV Outside Property Cashless payment available Contactless check-In / check-out Cooking Class ($) Facial Treatments Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kit Available Food can be delivered to guest accommodation Foot Bath Fruits Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays Ability to opt-out of accommodation cleaning service Hair Styling Hair Treatments Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas Invoices Key Access Linens, towels and laundry is washed in accordance with local authority guidelines Live Music / Performance Live Sport Events (Broadcast) Make Up Service Manicure Massage Chair Pedicure Outdoor Furniture Pet Basket Pet Bowls Physical distancing rules Process in place to check health of guests Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper are removed SPA / Wellness Packages Staff follows all safety protocols as directed by local authorities Tour / Class About Local Culture ($) Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus Waxing Service Wine / Champagne ($) Face masks for guests available Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaningView more

Description

The boat hotel is tucked away in Edinburgh city centre's Lochrin Basin and accessed via Lower Gilmore Place at Tollcross, making it a superb base for exploring the delights Edinburgh has to offer. The tourist centre is within about 500 m. Edinburgh Airport is situated at a distance of approximately 13 km.The luxurious boat hotel is berthed in the heart of Edinburgh, just minutes from Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. It is a permanently moored wide-beamed barge measuring 17 m by 3 m, sleeping up to 4 adults and two children comfortably. It offers excellent self-catering holiday accommodation. It was built in 2010 and offers 3 rooms. Guests may hire bicycles on site.The boat hotel offers two double cabins with a plasma TV with free satellite/cable channels and DVDs as well as a recess with bunk beds and a lounge with a bed-settee and plasma TV. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower and hairdryer, while further standard in-room amenities include a double bed, a radio with a hi-fi, Internet access, an ironing set, individually regulated heating and a terrace. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, cooker, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.Sun loungers have been laid out for use.From Edinburgh Airport, take the A8 through Corstophine to Haymarket Terrace and follow signs for the city centre. Continue onto Shandwick Place and make a right turn onto Lothian Road. Continue on Lothian road, following signs for the A702. At the top of Lothian Road/Earl Grey Street there is a junction with 3 forks, take the right-hand lane onto Home Street (A702). Once on Home Street, take the right-hand lane and turn right onto Gilmore Place (the King's Theatre will be on the left). Drive on for about 100 metres and Gilmore Place Church will be seen on the left. Take the right-hand turn onto Lower Gilmore Place immediately opposite.

Features

Bike Rental