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4* Luxury floating wide beam houseboat moored in Edinburgh city center.

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh (Tollcross), this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Grassmarket and Princes Street. .This houseboat is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cameo Picturehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loudons Fountainbridge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cave - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sofia’s Lebanese Street Food - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4* Luxury floating wide beam houseboat moored in Edinburgh city center.

Part of a collection of 3 boats - The Wee Sisters Boatel is a unique experience for the discerning traveler that the kids will also enjoy. The Wee Sisters is located in the very heart of Edinburgh city center, tucked away in the peaceful Lochrin Basin on The Union Canal. Located in the very heart of Edinburgh City Centre and a first for Scotland, The Wee Sisters Boatel is within walking distance of the delights Edinburgh has to offer only 10 - 15 minutes to the Grassmarket, The Royal Mile and The West End. The Wee Sisters Boatel is the ideal base for your stay.
The Wee Sisters Boatel is a purpose built, permanently moored static wide beam houseboat so don’t worry if you haven’t got your sea legs, there are no currents or tides, sea / canal sickness is not an issue. She is 60 feet by 11 feet with 6 feet 10 inch in headroom, she can sleep up to 6 adults. The Wee Sisters Boatel has been awarded a 4 star luxury classification and grading.

Luxury accommodation for up to 6 adults on board a private wide beam canal boat, fitted out to a stylish, high tech, modern standard. The accommodation comprises of a spacious Captains Cabin with double bed and double doors leading to the bow deck. The perfect spot to enjoy breakfast al fresco from. There is also a double walk through cabin room as well as spacious shower room, modern fitted kitchen and open plan lounge area with double sofa-bed. On board you will also have access to a private mooring and two outdoor deck areas perfect for relaxing. All guests also have access to on land facilities that include clothes washing facilities (at an extra cost) as well as shower and toilet facilities.

Although we try to make our boats as close to being like you are in an on land property there are some things that work slightly different to usual. As we live so close with nature we try to take care of our environment and cause as little impact as possible to the local ecosystem and therefore we are also an eco friendly business. You will find our water and waste systems work in a slightly different way as well as our heating and power sources. This will not impact your stay but is worth baring in mind that there may be an extra switch or button to press!

Space on board is limited and at maximum capacity the boat may feel a little cramped. We therefore recommend bringing soft foldable luggage.

We do not provide any parking but can recommend local parking facilities nearby.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike storage.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation