Glenalmond House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

This Victorian guest house is 1.5 mi from Edinburgh city center, with easy access by bus. It has guaranteed free parking for each room, free Wi-Fi and traditionally decorated luxury rooms. Glenalmond House is a 4-star bed and breakfast in the quiet area of Newington. The Royal Mile, Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station are less than 2 mi away. There are buses every few minutes. The Victorian house mixes traditional charm and original features with modern luxuries. The rooms with attached bathroom have flat-screen TVs, showers and luxury toiletries. Some have four-poster beds. The extensive breakfast menu includes Scottish pancakes, waffles , traditional cooked Scottish breakfasts and vegetarian alternatives. Guests can enjoy golfing in the local area and the property offers discounts all year round.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Deborah
Canada Canada
“Beautiful property inside and out. Comfortable and inviting.”
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a first-rate, classic B & B which is well-deserving of its 4 star rating! The owners Jimmy and Fiona's attention to every detail is phenomenal. They could run training courses in hospitality to show others how to do it this well.”
Fran
Canada Canada
“Beautiful guest house we were greeted by Jimmy who was so friendly and helpful. Food was great every morning. Jimmy and Fionna we very nice people.”
Susan
United States United States
“Beautiful place, comfortable room, amazing breakfast options. Jimmy and Fiona were great hosts. Close bus stop that takes you downtown in ten minutes. We would definitely stay here again. .”
Klingopoulos
Greece Greece
“Fantastic place to stay, with a unique vibe and great hospitality! Host Fiona was really nice and helpful and the cook was friendly and prepared a lovely traditional breakfast! Also location really convenient for access to the center by bus,...”
Christina
United States United States
“Jimmy and Fiona are exceptional hosts. They are caring and are clearly passionate about what they do. The breakfast is the best we have had on the trip.”
Mary
Canada Canada
“First off, the hosts were genuinely warm and welcoming, and immediately sought to make me, as their guest, feel comfortable and at home. After a quick orientation, I was taken to my room. Reading the info binder within, I thought I had never read...”
Gabriella
United States United States
“We really liked staying in Glenalmond; it was very roomy after all the comparatively cramped rooms we'd had leading up to our stay, and we appreciated the modern look and feel in the bathrooms while still having a beautiful bedroom with period...”
Matthew
Germany Germany
“We loved our stay. The room was clean, quiet and had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, the breakfast (which one orders from a menu in advance, saving a lot of waste) was great, and the owners were always friendly and helpful. I...”
Samantha
Greece Greece
“The staff were so kind, always checking on us and making sure we had everything we need. It was a beautiful and pleasant stay. I hope to be back some day. The breakfast was super fresh and made to order! The room was spacious and very clean. I...”

Area info

Amenities of Glenalmond House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating

House rules

Glenalmond House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property do no accept children under 5, including babies.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Glenalmond House in advance. Please note guests arriving after 18:00 might have to self check in.

There is a parking space available for each room.

Please note pets cannot be accommodated at the property. This includes assistance dogs.

Please inform Glenalmond House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 101002080113

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