The three-star Cruachan Guest House offers B&B rooms in a Victorian-era villa. The University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh International Conference Centre are nearby. Single, double and family rooms are available, each one offering gas central heating, TVs, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms are en-suite although some offer access to a shared bathroom. Hair dryers and irons/boards are available on request. Amenities at the Cruachan Guest House include a resident’s lounge with a TV, a pay phone and private parking (by arrangement). Breakfast is included in the rate. Guests can enjoy a freshly cooked Scottish breakfast as well as speciality items such as local kippers and homemade tattie scones. The B&B lies within one mile of Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National Gallery and shopping along Princes Street. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Holyrood Park, home of Arthur’s Seat, are within two miles.
Although several guests weren't too impressed by the beds, the general consensus among reviews of this property is that the rooms and clean and warm. As a B&B, you shouldn't really expect there to be too many amenities but these rooms do offer a comfortable stay. Guests mention that the Wi-Fi is excellent.
Most guests are appreciative of the warm welcome offered at the Cruachan Guest House. Guests comment that they were offered tips about the local area. Plus, a couple of guests who overslept enjoyed a late breakfast despite the service officially finishing at 10 am.
Previous guests are complimentary about the breakfast, commenting favourably on everything from the standard of the food to the comfortable conservatory in which the meal is served. A satisfying start to the day is seemingly on the cards here.
Although there is little to suggest that you won't find this property clean and comfortable, a few guests describe it as tired looking. A lick of paint might improve matters although this shouldn't affect your overall enjoyment.
Guests have mixed opinions about whether this B&B is quiet. It's certainly set back enough from the city centre to allows some guests to leave their window open, but others mention traffic noise. It probably depends on whether you are a light sleeper.
Sharing a bathroom is not for everyone and one guest did find that another made a mess and did not clear up. However, this was during the middle of the night and the facilities are otherwise found to be clean. Book early to secure an en-suite room, especially during popular events such as the Fringe Festival.
No, Cruachan Guest House doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Cruachan Guest House doesn’t allow pets.
No, Cruachan Guest House doesn’t provide parking.
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Cruachan Guest House is located in 53 Gilmore Place, EH3 9NT, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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