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Short Breaks

Weekend breaks in Edinburgh – January

13 January 2012

January in Edinburgh is a month of long nights and short days, so if you’re thinking about a visit to Edinburgh for a weekend break, then you’ll probably be looking for activities to keep you cosy and out of the cold. Over the many years we’ve been offering self-catering accommodation in Edinburgh (since 2001), we [...]

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Weekend breaks in Edinburgh – Edinburgh Farmers’ Market

16 October 2011

Some of our guests come to Edinburgh to have a break from everyday routine, and like to eat out while they’re here.  Others arrive keen to find out more about the wonderful Scottish produce on offer here, and are delighted to find that if they’re here on a Saturday morning they can head to the [...]

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Things to do in Edinburgh – August Bank Holiday weekend

14 August 2011

Taking a city break in Edinburgh for the August Bank Holiday weekend means that you’ll have plenty of activities to choose from, with our top attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Royal Mile. But if you’d like to try a host of different activities, we’ve put together a little list [...]

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Last Minute availability – Edinburgh city centre with parking and wi-fi

1 April 2011
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Granturismo Project visiting Edinburgh in January 2011

17 December 2010

I’m excited to see that the Granturismo Project being undertaken by Lara Dunston and Terry Carter will culminate in the two globe-trotting travel writers spending two weeks in Edinburgh in January 2011. They’ve chosen a great property in Edinburgh’s historic New Town to base their stay. Over the course of the last year, it’s been [...]

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Let the train take the strain – holiday at Craigwell Cottage

9 December 2010

If you live in London, York, Leeds, Newcastle or Durham (or within easy reach of the East Coast rail line) and would like a short break between 5 January and 17 February 2010, then East Coast Trains have just released a great special offer with hundreds of thousands of seats at only £8 one way. [...]

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St Andrew’s Day 2010 – a winter wish

1 December 2010

It’s still snowing outside as I write this post, but it’s been a lovely day with the schools closed because of the severe weather. However buses were running, so we got out and about and made a little video for you to wish you a Happy St Andrews Day and to say hello from Scotland [...]

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Last Minute Availability in Edinburgh City Centre Cottage – with Parking

6 October 2009

We have some special offers at the moment at Craigwell Cottage – you can see full details on our Last Minute offers page.  A short break from 15 – 19 October 2009 is available at a reduced price of only £400 for 5 nights in central Edinburgh – a surprising little cottage in the centre [...]

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Edinburgh: Last Minute October Short Breaks

29 September 2009

Available now at www.2edinburgh.co.uk short breaks at Craigwell Cottage – 2 night short breaks offered from now until 19 October 2009 at our special rate of only £250 for accommodation sleeping up to 4 people (one double, one twin). Contact the owner, Susan McNaughton of Sandcastle Holidays to book: email.

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Christmas is Coming

10 November 2008
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