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30 Milton Road East, Edinburgh EH15 2NJ, Scotland
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Aaran Lodge Guest House
Ranked #173 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Highly Recommended”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2010

This was our third stay at the Aaran Lodge in as many years, as we are regular visitors to the Fringe Festival. The rooms are spotless and very comfortable. Teresa is very welcoming. We also like the location - the regular buses into Edinburgh stop virtually outside the guest house which means that we can forget about our car until we leave. Since discovering Aaran Lodge we wouldn't think of staying anywhere else!

  • Stayed August 2010, 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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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Ideal location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2010

A bit out of the city but on main bus route (15-20 mins to city centre). Even going around by car was easy. Clean and comfy. Near a beach very suitable for a quiet walk. Owner was really really helpful.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Reality does not match the hype.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2010

The owners of this guest house have clearly spent a lot of money on furniture and furnishings. However, the chairs were so stacked with cushions that there was no space to sit down. Beds too came with both a duvet and a heavy quilted cover which had to be removed before sleeping - even in Edinburgh, it was a warm summer's night. The impression was of clutter - albeit expensive clutter. Breakfast was certainly billed as a treat in store, but sadly the reality was quite different. Sausages were cheap and pappy and the fried egg rubbery. Scrambled "egg" was dubious - was it made from real eggs or reconstituted?

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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“Neat and clean but with a sour feeling”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2010
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Stayed for two nights and we were impressed with the looks of the place. Very clean and nicely decorated. The room was large and comfortable even with two kids. However, the attitude and reception from the owner takes the edge of the above mentioned. The first thing we are told when we arrive is that the price we've been given does not include a cooked breakfast and the she will charge a £5 extra per person for it. Not a big deal, but irritating since it's not mentioned anywhere on their website and she didn't mention it when I booked either. There was also a feeling that we were in the way, a nuisance to her. Not a great feeling to get and we haven't felt that way anywhere else.
So all in all we feel that it was good but not a place we will be returning to.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Llanelli, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“absolutely outstanding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010

this accommodation far out shone the hotel next door....highly recommended

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled on business
    • 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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30 Milton Road East, Edinburgh EH15 2NJ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR5,657

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