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36 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AL, Scotland
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Abbotsford Guest House
Ranked #227 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Darien, Connecticut
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Nice bed and breakfast for what you pay for.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

My boyfriend and I spent two nights there and the owner was friendly when we walked in. After looking about the room we saw that the shower door was broken so we had to have her fix that. And she did. The bed wasnt very comfortable but after two days of travel we didnt care. The bathroom and the bedroom were clean, but the shower is so small, but I guess that cant be helped in a bed and breakfast, and shower pressure was pretty good. The breakfast was nice, but it didn't change. You get the same breakfast every morning. Its located in an ok place. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk into the heart of Edinburgh where all the sightseeing is. But I wanted to put this was my boyfriend left his bag of toiletries there and we called to see if she could mail it to us when we were in Bath and she did and paid for it. Which was very nice of her!

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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York, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Spotless and welcoming”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The room and bathroom was very clean and the bed so comfortable. Small bathroom with very powerful shower. Good hot cooked breakfast and choice of cereals. Over all a lovely brief stay.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
1 review
“nothing special”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

quite a good position, but except for this, all the rest is really nothing special.
tiny room, very standard breakfast, wireless not working, and a very bad smell everywhere (I kept my window open all the time). the owner was not particularly friendly either. basically I think it's way too expensive for what it offers.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Lovely, clean and a perfect location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

This is a lovely clean guest house. Its about 4 bus stops out of Edinburgh. Free off street car parking. The rooms aren't huge but they are bright, lovely linen. Great breakfast and Pauola is a terrific host. Nothing is too much trouble.
there are 2 great restuarants. La Favorita and Tailends just down the street. Also there is a Laundry just around the corner which is great for the traveller!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
“Made welcome pity about location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2010

Paola made us very welcome. Guest house is clean and tidy. Rooms are small and everything creaks, floor boards, doors, cupboards, etc. It is a good 15/20 minute walk to the heart of Edinburgh through not a nice area. My car wing mirror was vandelished in the street out side the guest house. Nice enough accomodation poor location

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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36 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AL, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR4,033 - 16,691

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