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Facilities within the Property

Two guest lounges:
One has a small library of interesting books, games, tourist information, magazines and a "take one, leave one" library of novels in different languages. We also have a small collection of DVD films for guest use. You can relax here in front of the Dutch tile fireplace in a comfortable armchair or write your journal or postcards. The second one is larger, has an open fire and large comfortable sofa, an antique break-top table and Georgian bureau. It also has a larger screen TV. You can share these lounges with us, other guests or be alone to contemplate the next day's activities. We have Internet access for all guests.

We can reserve tables at restaurants, book taxis and bus tours. Bandage up a sprained ankle, order flowers and champagne, sew on a button listen to your stories. For the more energetic we can loan you our bikes and give you good advice on city and country walks. Garden and car park. We have parking for up to six cars. Our garden is large, terraced and faces south running down to the water of Leith which flows and meandres through Edinburgh to Leith and the Firth of Forth. There are several seating areas, and the garden is stocked with shrubs, herbaceous borders, woodland and wildflower areas. It is a cottage garden planting style and has structure and colour throughout the seasons.

Our dining room has one large antique mahogany dining table and chairs and Victorian mahogany sideboard. There are limited edition large prints on the walls, down-lit by picture lights. Our table is set with Villeroy and Boch French garden china, silver cutlery, and starched fine linen cloths and napkins. Our guests enjoy a house-party atmosphere, and we enjoy the gathering of nations round our table. For your breakfast, we use fresh local produce whenever possible, grow our own herbs, veg and soft fruits and there is a different dish of the day, most days of the week.

A choice from our menu might be a mix your own muesli with nuts, seeds and raisins, variety of fruit salads, home-made preserves, Scottish smoked haddock with a mild curry and lime sauce or poached egg, smoked salmon with scrambled eggs served in a warmed croissant. Fresh made coffee and selection of teas as well as fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice. Of course there is always the usual full Scottish breakfast, Aga baked for healthier eating and if there is a favourite you'd like, you just have to ask.

Property Facilities Summary:
Afternoon Tea	CD Library
Coal-Effect Gas Fire	DVD Library
Internet Connection	Internet Point
Internet Wireless	Luggage Storage
Private Parking	Silver Cutlery
Wake Up Service

Nearby Facilities

Rosslyn Chapel: This Chapel was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair. It is about six miles south of Edinburgh. it is also mentioned in the Davinci Code. By car we are close to it.
Edinburgh castle: This is the most famous Scottish castles with a complex history. In addition to guided tours provided by the castle stewards, there is an audio guide tour available in six languages. The audio tour takes the visitor on a tour around the castle, explains its architecture, and tells its dramatic history.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Scotland's stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh castle. Featuring the ever popular massed pipes and drums from around the world.
The Palace of Holyrood House: the official residence in Scotland of "Her Majesty The Queen", stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history. Royal Botanic gardens: known locally as the 'Botanics' and established way back in 1670, Scotland's Premier garden is one of the UK's favourite attractions welcoming over 660,000 visitors each year. The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, the Dean Gallery, the National Gallery of Scotland are other interesting spots to visit. Why not to discover Edinburgh during the period of the Festival, in August: there are so many events, that you can become crazy!