The Canter & Gallop @ Hill Square

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Two exclusive, neighbouring apartments sleeping 22 in Edinburgh’s historic centre.

Welcome to The Canter & Gallop, a rare and premium accommodation offering in the very heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Bringing together two of our finest neighbouring properties - The Gait and The Fetlock - this combined listing offers an unrivalled city-centre retreat for large groups of up to 22 guests.

**Please note:** This listing comprises two separate apartments located next to each other. Each apartment is arranged across two levels, with accommodation on the ground and lower ground floors. The apartments are booked together as one property, offering additional space and capacity for larger groups.

While both apartments are completely self-contained and private, their close proximity on the same peaceful, historic square means multigenerational families, corporate groups and larger parties can stay right next door to one another while still enjoying their own private space.

Blending unique period character, elegant high ceilings, and contemporary comfort, both properties offer an incredibly high standard of living. Guests can socialise and dine together seamlessly, then retreat to their own private apartment at night. Perfectly situated, you are just a short walk from Edinburgh’s world-class museums, the vibrant University district, Edinburgh Castle, and the leafy Meadows. As an added luxury, guests also benefit from nearby access to premium fitness and hotel dining facilities.

Please note: To maintain the serene environment of the square, this collection is not suitable for stag, hen, or young single-sex parties.

Apartment 1:
Ground floor:
1 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link) with Double Sofa Bed (additional charge for use of sofa bed calculated upon booking)
1 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link)
1 Queen Double
There is also a WC with sink on the ground floor.

Lower ground floor:
1 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link)
1 Queen Double
2 Shower-rooms

Apartment 2:
Ground floor:
1 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link)

Lower ground floor:
1 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link) with en suite
2 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link)

Up to two children can be accommodated on roll-out beds in apartment 2.

Cots can be provided for infants and stair gates are available for added safety.

Total Capacity: Sleeps up to 22 guests across 9 bedrooms (spanning ground and lower ground floors across both properties). There are 4 bathrooms / shower rooms and an additional 2 WCs.

Apartment 1: The Gait (Sleeps 10)
Ground Floor: Features a grand main door entrance, soaring ceilings, and a bright, stylish living area alongside a fully equipped kitchen and dining space. There is a large super-king bedroom on this level and a WC.

Lower Ground Floor: Reached via a set of internal stairs, this level houses three of the four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms (including one en-suite).

Bedrooms: 4 spacious bedrooms featuring flexible zip and link configurations, allowing the choice of super king or twin beds in each room, plus 2 high-quality roll-out beds ideal for children.

Apartment 2: The Fetlock (Sleeps 12)
Ground Floor: Offers an elegant lounge designed for seamless group socialising, alongside a versatile super king bedroom featuring an optional double sofa bed. There is another super king or twin room, a queen room, and a WC on this level.

Lower Ground Floor: Houses a spacious, open-plan kitchen and dining area meticulously fully equipped for large group catering and entertaining, alongside a queen room and a further versatile super king or twin room.

Bedrooms: 5 beautifully styled bedrooms and a double sofa bed in the primary bedroom.

The Canter & Gallop is beautifully situated on a charming, peaceful historic Georgian square in Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre. Both properties boast classic Scottish period facades with private main-door street access.

Though tucked away in a tranquil pocket of the Old Town, the exterior location places you mere minutes from Edinburgh’s cultural heartbeat. The central Fringe Festival hubs of George Square and Bristo Square are just a 5-minute walk away, while iconic historic landmarks, fine dining, and boutique shopping are right on your doorstep. Private parking options are available nearby, making this an effortlessly accessible city base.

The Canter & Gallop is located in central Edinburgh, within walking distance of many of the city’s top attractions. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, and Princes Street are all nearby, making it an ideal base for visitors wanting to explore the city on foot.

The apartment sits close to the University of Edinburgh and the Southside area, known for its cafés, restaurants and local shops. With excellent transport links and key landmarks just minutes away, this is a convenient location for both short breaks and longer stays in Edinburgh.

Limited Mobility Access

Apartment 1:
There are steps up to the front door from the street level. Once in the property, there are steep stairs down to the lower ground floor level, where 2 of the 5 bedrooms, the kitchen and both of the full shower-rooms, are situated. This property is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Apartment 2:
There are 4 steps up to the front door from the street level. Once in the property, there are steep stairs down to the lower ground floor level, where 3 of the 4 bedrooms, and both of the full bathrooms, are situated. This property is not suitable for those with limited mobility.