Really Not Recommended Despite the pictures on the website, this is not a mansion, this is a small part of a converted house. My room was surprisingly small and cold for the price and felt damp. The room access was via very steep narrow stairs and carrying luggage up and down them is probably quite dangerous. The shower and taps had no water pressure, reading reviews and speaking to another guest, Jim is lying about it being to do with the roadworks outside as these works are simply laying fibre optic cable and nowhere near the water pipes. The two hosts are clearly only interested in the money, neither of them should be working in hospitality when their only interests are themselves; Jim cannot stop talking about himself and Olga cannot stop taking pictures of herself, both are vain in the extreme. The whole place has an overwhelming musty smell, similar to a care home that adheres to your clothes for a couple of days as a sad reminder of an...
Read moreWe had an amazing three-day stay with the incredible hosts, Olga and James! 🤍 From the moment we arrived, their warm hospitality made us feel right at home. Every morning, we were treated to a flawless breakfast that was a feast for the senses-Olga's impeccable taste truly shined through her beautifully set tables. But the highlight? We joyfully rang in the New Year together, belting out Scotland's beloved 'Auld Lang Syne' -what a magical experience! Our room was spotless and comfortable, with no heating hiccups to disrupt our stay. If you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere packeo with delightful moments, I wholeheartedly recommend this...
Read morePros: Very welcoming hosts! Thank you Jimmy and Olga! St. Jimmy took us on a 45 minute private, informative, and free tour of Edinburgh!!! It was wonderful and very much appreciated. The room was big with nice views of flowers/garden. Breakfast was very good. Would stay again for sure! Highly recommended!
Con: Only downfall/negative was the bathroom or as the Scots say "toilet" is not ensuite (in the room) so we had to walk (or run) out into the hall a little to go next door to the bathroom. But it is private in that we were the only ones using it. And it was a very nice, modern,...
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