Beautiful room in the Dell!

Enjoy the beauty of historic Colinton Village and Dell. This beautiful house is in a unique and amazing space, with its beautiful river walks and wildlife yet minutes from the lovely village -visit Robert Louis Stevenson statue and trail. This gorgeous, spacious twin/double room has been recently painted, has brand new beds and is an ideal place to relax and recharge. A real haven! THE HOUSE & VILLAGE Our Victorian stone built villa is set in the peaceful village of Colinton, right on the doorstep of a beautiful Dell. It has a private garden overlooking the Dell.(see pictures!). Free parking is available.The house has many traditional features including original cornices and fireplaces and is a lovely lived-in home. IN-HOUSE WELL BEING You can book in-house relaxation therapies as part of your stay. Holistic Massage, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy, KCR, Transformational Breathing(r) Contact Anne-Marie to create the perfect relaxation and revitalization retreat for you! WiFi Tea/Coffee Shampoo Hairdryer Garden Parking We are on hand to meet and greet wherever possible and to share local information and recommendations. Staying in Colinton on your break gives you the best of both worlds - all that Edinburgh has to offer close by, but in a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle! The airport is just 15 mins drive away, and we are a gateway to sea , mountains and beautiful countryside. IN THE VILLAGE Colinton is a historic village on the edge of Edinburgh with much to offer. There are two friendly pubs, The Spylaw , recently renovated, dog friendly Gastro-pub, which serves pub food and The Colinton Inn that has, soup and occasional live music. There is an award winning restaurant, Dantes a lovely Italian . Osteria has recently opened and is another wonderful authentic Italian restaurant. A wonderful cafe, Java moments with the Best coffee and cheese scones in Edinburgh! We have Olive and Post ,Post office and Deli with wonderful local produce, cards, gifts.There is a great take away -Pizza Connections ( also offers fish and chips/Samosa etc) . These and the local shops are just a few minutes walk away. We have a Co-Op, chemist, dentist , hairdressers and doctors. There is a beautiful historic church and graveyard in the village and it is a wonderfully friendly community. BEAUTIFUL WALKS The Dell is a place of great beauty, perfect for walks along the water of Leith where you can regularly spot Herons, Kingfishers and Deer. Great for dog walking and cycling. If you are keen walkers, the Pentland Hills are just 20 minutes away and the coast is just half an hour away. There is a park for children and a beautiful green area - Spylaw Park -5 mins away AMENITIES There is a sports centre with Gym and indoor/outdoor tennis courts about 10 minutes drive away. Thistle Padel tennis club is five minutes away - two covered outdoor courts . A cinema/bowling complex is a short drive way. If you don't want to go into town, there is a good variety of shops, cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants nearby. TRANSPORT Our villa is only 15/20 minute drive to the Airport. Edinburgh has an excellent Airport bus service. It only takes 25/30 min to get into town by bus and there is a very regular bus service (every 10-15 minutes on the 10, 16, 45 Bus services). Night buses for late owls are available. This the perfect base for visiting Edinburgh any time of year. We have Scotland's largest mural being created , the old train tunnel( due to be completed 2010 spring) just five minutes from our door step - it is amazing! EDINBURGH FESTIVAL & HOGMANAY The Edinburgh Festival in August is a world acclaimed festival. In addition, the Christmas and Hogmanay festivals are key attractions (Top artists from all over the World will be performing - go online for details). This year at the Christmas Festival, the acclaimed circus 'Limbo' and a new look 'Edinburgh Eye' (Big Wheel) are highlights. Edinburgh is amazing to visit any time of year and booking early is always recommended