When can I check in and check out of The Four Sisters Boatel?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Four Sisters Boatel?

From £336 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Four Sisters Boatel

From £336 For 1 night, 4 adults

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Outdoor dining area (added by manager 04 may 2020)

Champagne on deck (added by manager 04 may 2020)

Stays on a luxury self-contained canal boat in Edinburgh city centre
A 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile area
Kitchen, wifi, shower room and two canopied outdoor decking areas

Fancy a cosy canalside stay for your escapade to Edinburgh? Cast your eyes on The Four Sisters Boatel, a wide-beam canal barge permanently moored in the capital of Scotland’s city centre, where you can settle right there on the water… A fab four-star self-catering option in the Lochrin Basin, this floating space also has a few things you wouldn’t usually get in accommodations on land, including room for up to six adults and two children (under 10 years old) and a full-size galley kitchen with modern facilities. There’s also a shower room containing an electric toilet – plus free posh toiletries – and two canopied decking areas at either end of the barge for evenings watching sunsets on the water in a serene section of the city centre. But while the area’s quiet, the boatel is still close to the sights: it’s in the Fountainbridge neighbourhood, a short walk from independent shops and restaurants, and just a 15-minute wander from Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile. Ready to snooze? Get back on board after touring the old town – sleeping arrangements include a couple of double cabins, kids’ bunk beds and a double sofa bed in the lounge.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Please note that the boat can accommodate up to 6 adults only. The bunk beds are suitable for children up to 10 years old. Car parking is available locally for free on the street from 5.30pm on Friday until 8.30am on Monday. Secure underground parking is available locally at the cost of £15 per 24 hours.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Boatel 2 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring

8 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 3.7m width x 18.3m length (12.0ft width x 60.0ft length) Calculated area: 66.9m² (720.0ft²)

8 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Dimensions

3.7m width x 18.3m length (12.0ft width x 60.0ft length) Calculated area: 66.9m² (720.0ft²)

4 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Living room 1 x Bunk bed, 1 x Double sofa/futon

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 5 included, 5 max.

Cot 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Duvets and pillows 8 included, 8 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

High chair 1 included, 1 max.

Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

TV 3 included, 3 max.

Dining table and chairs

Gas and electricity included

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Cars not allowed

Extras

Breakfast (max unlimited)		£30 (£30) per night
Cooking pack (max unlimited)		£50 (£50) per night
Lunch hamper (max unlimited)		£50 (£50) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £336 (£336) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Four Sisters Boatel

Lochrin Basin

Union Canal

Edinburgh

Lothian

Scotland

EH3 9NY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.94262°N
-3.20811°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.1 mi Bus Station

6.3 mi Jarnac Court

Rail

0.5 mi Haymarket Rail Station

1 mi Edinburgh Rail Station

1.8 mi Slateford Rail Station

Ferry

2.8 mi Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing

7 mi Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing

7.7 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing

Airport

6 mi Edinburgh Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Edinburgh is your oyster during a stay at this boatel. It’s close to city centre sights like the castle (a 15-minute walk), home to the country’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, as well as the handsome old buildings on the four connecting streets that make up The Royal Mile. If your legs still need stretching after huffing up the hills in this neighbourhood, amble to Arthur’s Seat (50 minutes) for views across Edinburgh, then come back down via Holyrood, Scotland’s parliament (half an hour’s walk), to check out the exterior of this contemporary building. Have a gander at the inside during a guided tour and, when parliament is in session, watch the political goings-on from the public gallery. For other types of visual entertainment, spend evenings at one of the theatres or comedy clubs in the city – Edinburgh’s known for its thriving arts scene – then follow up with a couple of nightcaps in bars around the Grassmarket (15 minutes). Finish your day by heading home to sleep soundly as the gentle sway of the boat lulls you to sleep…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Portobello (West)	3.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Poor
Portobello (Central)	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands)	8.1 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Burntisland	8.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Aberdour (Silversands)	8.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Royal Scottish Academy 0.1 mi

Edinburgh Castle 0.5 mi

The Scotch Whisky Experience 0.7 mi

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 0.7 mi

The National Gallery Complex 0.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Edinburgh - New Town - Water of Leith - Botanic Garden 0.8 mi

Edinburgh: the Two-Hour Tour 1 mi

Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 1.6 mi

Blackford and Braid Hills 1.6 mi

INCHMICKERY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/08/1960) 5.4 mi

Local events

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
East Calder, Lothian 0.5 mi
Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Edinburgh, Lothian 0.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Boat instead.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £200.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Additional terms

Please note that the boat can accommodate up to 6 adults only.

The bunk beds are suitable for children up to 10 years old.

Car parking is available locally for free on the street from 5.30pm on Friday until 8.30am on Monday. Secure underground parking is available locally at the cost of £15 per 24 hours.

Payment terms

Does The Four Sisters Boatel have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Four Sisters Boatel dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Four Sisters Boatel? Edinburgh is your oyster during a stay at this boatel. It’s close to city centre sights like the castle (a 15-minute walk), home to the country’s crown jewels and the Stone of … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Four Sisters Boatel?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Four Sisters Boatel? From £336 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.