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21 India Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HE, Scotland
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Ranked #178 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Hampshire
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“This is a real gem of a place in the heart of Edinburgh's new town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2010
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I have recently returned from spending two nights here with my husband and mother. What a brilliant place to stay! Zandra was so welcoming to us alland made us feel at home. The beautiful rooms contain collections of Scottish artefacts from Zandra's family and fit perfectly into her lovely reception rooms. The breakfast was delicious and the bedrooms very comfortable.We wanted to stay somewhere Scottish and this was perfect and totally surpassed our expectations. The garage for the car was a bonus as well. Despite being very central the street was very quiet so we had a peaceful stay. I would recommend this to anyone.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled with family
    • 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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Cumbria
2 reviews
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“This was a superb B&B; We will stay there again.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2010

Zandra Macpheson is a lovely lady, she made us feel very welcome. We stayed in the lairds room which, although in an Edinburgh town house, could have been in a castle in the north of Scotland. Excellent breakfast. Perfect central location.
Rob Grant,

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“A great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2010

Would have to agree with all the positive comments here. Sadly, I lost on the toss of a coin and ended up in the patio room, while my friend stayed in the Lairds! If you don't like this place you should stop traveling and stay at home. An ideal place to explore a magnificent city. Will definitely stay again

  • Stayed March 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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London
1 review
“Fantastic georgian house filled with family heirlooms: huge breakfasts and superb host.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2009

If you want to stay in a beautiful georgian home in a good location then look no further. It's a ten minute walk from Princes Street. The Laird's room with four poster bed more than lived up to my expectations. It is a fascinating house filled with wonderful portraits and antiques. The lavish breakfast is served in an atmospheric dining room and the two labradors were adoring and adorable whilst we enjoyed our relaxing surroundings. The ensuite roll top bath was in a room larger than most living rooms. We were made to feel so at home and I will definitely return. It is surprising how quiet it is at night considering this is a town location. I've never slept better!

  • Stayed December 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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scotland
1 review
“A wonderful experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2009

Le creme de la creme. I stayed for 10 days in the twin room which has its own entrance which gave me the freedom to come and go as I pleased. The ancestral heritage is in full splendour and is a feast to the eye. Zandra is attentive, considerate and charming with a wealth of local knowledge can guide you to the best restaurants. Her breakfasts are simply divine so allow plenty of time to enjoy the experience soaking up the clan history in her elegant dining room. A rare treat.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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