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Luxury 4* Floating Four Sisters Boatel in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, SCT
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    7 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens
    11 min walk
  • Princes Street
    12 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    32 min drive

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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.

Luxury 4* Floating Four Sisters Boatel in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre

The Four Sisters Boatel is a unique experience for the discerning traveller that the kids will also enjoy. A first for Scotland, The Four Sisters is located in the very heart of Edinburgh city centre, tucked away in the peaceful Lochrin Basin on The Union Canal alongside some of Edinburgh’s top restaurants and bars. The Four Sisters Boatel is 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. A massive 60 feet by 11 feet and 6 feet 4 inch in headroom, she can sleep up to 6 adults and 2 children under 10 years comfortably. The Four Sisters Boatel has been awarded by Visit Scotland a 4 star luxury classification and grading.

Located in the very heart of Edinburgh City Centre and a first for Scotland, The Four Sisters Boatel is within walking distance of the delights Edinburgh has to offer whether you’re a culture vulture, shopaholic or disco diva. The Four Sisters Boatel is the ideal base for your stay.

The accommodation comprises of 2 stylish double cabins, a set of children's bunk beds recessed, a double sofa bed in the spacious lounge with breakfast bar and seating for 8. There is also a modern fully equipped galley kitchen with all mod cons.
During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Enjoy features like breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Grassmarket
As a guest of this houseboat, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Edinburgh houseboat is smoke free.

Property manager

Skipper Natalie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed on deck area

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: one small domestic pet welcome free of charge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: kids bunk be, toys and games

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Luxury 4* Floating Four Sisters Boatel in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once in a lifetime
Loved the unique botel. Very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location.
Really great place, super location. Natalie was tremendous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short city break with family.
Really enjoyed our weekend on the boatel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Yvonne W.

Average
Noisy x toilet and shower terrible x if you only want a 2min shower you are ok x and under 6ft xyou are ok too x ps don’t bring.your average sainsbury toiletries x has to.be eco friendly x x WiFi off before you checked out etc x x cobwebs in bathrooms and bed cover stained x very disappointed and disheartened spent more than the the average for my stay x were staying at best western but have a dog and thought would be better no way x cleaning needs to be checked x x def veryvery average x thanks x Sykes better x x
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018