If, like us, you're a Harry Potter fan who hasn't yet received their invitation to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, this Airbnb in Edinburgh could be for you.
The listing, aptly named 'Magical Harry Potter-Inspired Flat near Edinburgh Castle', is perfect for anyone hoping to channel their inner Hermione or practice a potion making spell. The house sleeps four guests and features one bedroom, one bathroom and one bathroom.
The description reads:
"Be under the spell of a charming apartment, where the decor is inspired by a well-known young wizard. The panelled walls, the four-poster bed, the antique books, and the chandelier all have a Hogwarts vibe. There's even a secret cupboard to find.
"JK Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books just round the corner, and the apartment is on West Bow, which Diagon Alley was based on. The Grassmarket neighbourhood is also a very vibrant area, and it's close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile too."
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The apartment itself has wallpaper covered in antique style frames, a wooden four-poster bed and antique books lining the walls, as well as a stag's head on the wall, a boujie chandelier and even a Hogwarts-style trunk as a coffee table.
Unsurprisingly, fans who have stayed in the Airbnb were more than complementary. "Michael’s Harry Potter inspired apartment was lovely. The apt is centrally located near stunning Victoria Street - great food and shopping (and not to mention Harry Potter oriented activities) nearby. Check in and communication was all smooth- would recommend!"
Someone else added, "This apartment was everything I wanted and more! The location was so perfect and right in the heart of it all. The place was charming, clean, and a Harry Potter fan’s dream. I will definitely be back!"
While the Airbnb is near to fully booked until mid-July, it's the perfect place for an Autumn weekend away from £115 a night. Any takers?
Dusty Baxter-Wright is an award-winning journalist and the Entertainment and Lifestyle Director at Cosmopolitan, having previously worked at Sugarscape. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work covering pop culture, careers, interiors and travel, and oversees the site’s Entertainment and Lifestyle strategy across print, digital and video. As a journalist for the best part of a decade, she has interviewed everyone from Louis Theroux and Channing Tatum to Margot Robbie and Ncuti Gatwa, while she has also spoken on Times Radio and BBC Radio. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram here.
