The Four Sisters Boatel
View prices & book- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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
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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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.94262°N
-3.20811°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portobello (West) | 5.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Poor |
Portobello (Central) | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) | 13 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Burntisland | 13 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Aberdour (Silversands) | 13.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Royal Scottish Academy 0.2 km
Edinburgh Castle 0.9 km
The Scotch Whisky Experience 1.1 km
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 1.1 km
The National Gallery Complex 1.3 km
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 1.3 km
Edinburgh: the Two-Hour Tour 1.5 km
Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 2.6 km
Blackford and Braid Hills 2.6 km
INCHMICKERY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/08/1960) 8.7 km
Local events
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)
East Calder, Scotland 0.9 km
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)
Edinburgh, Scotland 1 km
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.
Nearest sites
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- Is The Four Sisters Boatel dog friendly? Yes View all features
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On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Four Sisters Boatel? From R7,910.15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.