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46C Blacket Place, Edinburgh EH9 1RJ, Scotland
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Blacket Garden Flat
Ranked #41 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 199 Reviews
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Arlington, Virginia
2 reviews
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“It was like staying at Grandma's house!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

We were delighted with our experience staying at the Blacket Garden Flat. Isobel and James are a wonderful couple who made us feel at home, engaging without being intrusive. We stayed in what is considered the smaller of the two rooms, but it was very large. Certainly much larger than most hotel rooms. The room featured a coffee/tea service, little snacks to tide us through the day, and written information about the bus service. And the breakfast was terrific! The house is located in a very nice, walkable neighborhood, close to the bus route and several good places to eat. The afternoon we arrived, we asked Isobel for restaurant suggestions. She directed us to a nice pub where we ate twice while we were there. The last night, we walked further and found another good pub. The people in Edinburgh are very friendly. There are many other B&Bs in the neighborhood, but we liked the quiet neighborhood and the personal attention at Blacket Garden Flat. When you go to Edinburgh, you must stay there!

Room Tip: We preferred the smaller room, so I'm sure you will be delighted with either.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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“The best hotel/domicile experience I've ever had”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
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Isobel and Jas are the nicest, most sincerely interested hosts I've ever had experience with. The room is magnificent, spacious, with a couch, a desk, and a comfortable large bed. We stayed in the king room for 6 days at the beginning of October. Breakfast is included and delicious. I could not get enough of the smoked salmon from Scotland and this was included in one of the numerous options given at breakfast. She accommodated our schedule and changed breakfast times to earlier because we had to leave, she suggested pubs and places of interest all around, including outside of Edinburgh proper, and she even gave us a complementary pass for 2 to get into Camera Obscura and saved us 18 pounds. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Her hospitality made Edinburgh more enjoyable than it would've been had we stayed anywhere else. And, this was the most inexpensive option for stays in Edinburgh during this game, at 80 pounds a night. We will definitely stay here ever single time we come back if we have the opportunity. I wouldn't dream staying anywhere else. My wife even gave them each hugs on our last day. They almost felt like family.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Nyiregyhaza, Hungary
2 reviews
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“The best host I've ever met!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

It felt like I would be at home. Isobel was kind and lovely, helped a lot. We really liked the beautiful garden, the room was so pretty, comfortable, fully equipped (with little snacks, drinks and fruits as well), and the house was stylish. The breakfast was awsome, I must recommend the Scottish breakfast!
We have spent 2 nights in the guesthouse, it was so quiet, and calm to sleep there.

Thank you again, and next time we visit Edinburgh it is sure, that we will choose Blacket Garden Flat again!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“The Best of the Best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

I spent 5 nights at Isobel and Jimmy's lovely B&B, and it was one of my best decisions yet. The level of service and warmth is unmatched and hands down if you're ever in Edinburgh, this is the place to stay. The room I stayed in was huge, and comfortable. I had everything I needed, with lots of extras.

Isobel makes a lovely breakfast every morning, and unlike other B&B I have been to, there is about 4-5 items you can choose from on the menu, not just the traditional full scottish or continental.

The B&B is a 20-25mins walk to the Royal Mile or you can just take the bus and you're there in 5mins. Holyrood Park is an easy 15mins walk away. The next time I am in Edinburgh I hope to snag one of those rooms.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kobe,Japan
1 review
“We loved the familiar host,nice garden and tasteful breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

Mis Isobel was very kind for us so we could have comfortable 5-day stay during the Scotland trip this summer. First of all I have to say about the perfectly nice morning meals, it was very nice to start up every day's going. And the accomodation was pretty good. I was very attracted to see the beautiful garden though it was small but was well managed much.
I've travelled five times in Uk before and this is the first time to Scotland. I was completely overwhelmed by the natural beauty of Scotland. I 'll be back to Sctland again and I'd like to to enjoy the gorgeous scenery using the Blacket Garden Flat as a base camp.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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46C Blacket Place, Edinburgh EH9 1RJ, Scotland
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