Name: Scot Townhouse
Address: 26 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PS, United Kingdom, 26 Craigmillar Park, Lothian, EH16 5PS, UK
Rating: 9.5

Scot Townhouse

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Historic Setting: Scot Townhouse in Edinburgh offers a recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. The property features private bathrooms, parquet floors, and inner courtyard views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, hairdryers, free toiletries, TVs, electric kettles, and wardrobes. Additional amenities include bathrobes, slippers, and carpeted floors. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a continental buffet breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 1.3 mi from Arthurs Seat and 1.4 mi from the University of Edinburgh, Scot Townhouse is near attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 11 mi away. Activities: The surrounding area offers kayaking and canoeing opportunities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Isle of Papa Westray 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
Isle of Muck (not en-suite) 1 full bed
Isle of Uist 1 queen bed
Isle of Fidra 1 full bed
Isles of Treshnish 1 queen bed
Isle of Iona 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

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Laura

United States

“Jonathan was the perfect host. I had some serious flight delays, and he greeted me at the door when I finally arrived with a smile, breakfast, and the welcome I needed. Every morning he and I talked books and reading. He had excellent suggestions...”

Drmgeorge

United States

“This guest house is a true gem. The owner, Jonathan, is such a great host, full of helpful information about the city and a delight to chat with. The room was quite comfortable. We really liked the location of the townhouse- it is out of the...”

Martin

United States

“Jonathan was an excellent host and very responsive! I would definitely be back”

Shawn

United States

“The owner, Jonathan, is the key factor for making the Scot Townhouse excellent. He is kind, helpful, gives suggestions, very friendly, and personable. He serves a good continental breakfast. I stayed in the Isle of Muck room and had my own private...”

Haley

United States

“The vibes were immaculate. Everything was geared for comfort as well as style, and the location was super convenient”

Gary

United States

“My room was in a meticulously maintained old house.?The house is tastefully decorated and very clean. There is a small shopping mall a few minutes walking from the house. Several bus lines stop 1 minute from the front gate.”

Evangelos

Greece

“Jonathan was an exceptional host. The location was great.”

Sandra

Germany

“Jonathan is very nice and friendly. He is helpful and very polite. The house is beautiful and nicely decorated. Very convenient to take the bus or I also walked 20-30 minutes to old town from the house.”

Haley

United States

“Jonathan was an exceptional host! Scot Townhouse is simply beautiful. The rooms are exceptional. Jonathan went above and beyond to accommodate my dietary needs to be able to partake in the complimentary breakfast offered for guests. He gave us...”

Claudia

United States

“Absolutely loved staying here! Jonathan was very helpful and attentive. We arrived a bit early and while our room wasn't ready he took care of our luggage and took it to the room while we explored the city. He was communicative and let us know as...”

Managed by Jonathan Burgoyne

Company review score: 9.9Based on 143 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

My husband and I ran an award winning bed and breakfast in York, The Bishop & The Bison. We have moved to Edinburgh and are excited to bring to you The Scot Townhouse. We endeavour to ensure all our guests have a wonderful stay and enjoy their surroundings, we are always happy to provide tips and ideas on what to do in this wonderful city, please just ask. The guesthouse in conveniently located on several bus routes which will take you to all the main attractions in the city and back again.

Property info

The Scot Townhouse is a grand Victorian property located in the beautiful conservation area of Newington situated on the South Side of Edinburgh within walking distance of the city centre. The property has been lovingly and tastefully restored to its mid 1880s grandeur, and offers a luxurious stay for all guests. All rooms have wifi, internet smart tv, complimentary toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities. We do not have onsite parking but there is free local street parking available, please contact us for details if you are driving to Edinburgh.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French,Japanese,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Scot Townhouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages 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.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Debit card Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: C, EH-67739-F