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Garlands Guest House

48 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AL, Scotland
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Garlands Guest House
Ranked #73 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Bill personifies the good side of "Fawlty Towers". A charming host who does not shirk from a bit of banter. The guest house is well located,the rooms well equipped (shower a bit noisy but part of the fun), public transport a minute away, and the breakfast satisfying. Although not a porridge eater, it looked good.

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Germantown, Maryland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Bill was a great host! We had to leave early one day and he offered to set some food out for us and then he even get up early to prepare breakfast for us ! The house was a bit out of the center of town but a lovely walk there and back, no problem. There is a excellent Thai... More

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Carrick on Shannon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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Was not my first choice for a B&B in Edinburgh but nonetheless very good, owner Bill is friendly & service is very good. Total freedom to come & go when it suits; kept our luggage after our check-out till our flight time; rooms spacious & comfortable & great selection of quality breakfast fare. convenient to city centre & excellent bus... More

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San Francisco
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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This was my first ever B+B experience and even though I'm not sure if I will choose these types of accommodations again, the host Bill, could likely make a convert out of anyone. Our room, on the top floor, was comfortable, clean and a good value. The location was close enough to all major attractions including the Royal Mile, the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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.We stayed at Garlands in mid September for three nights prior to a driving holiday and another on our return and can say without a doubt this was the best B&B we have stayed at.The B&B was spacious and charming but the best feature was Bill,s easy going friendly manner.His subtle humour at breakfast set a happy relaxed feel for... More

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calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
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We stayed at the Garlands in early August with our three teenaged children. Bill was a very warm, friendly host and was great with our kids. The breakfast was excellent, the best we had at B&B's in the UK. He makes especially good porridge! It was an easy, short trip downtown on the bus. We highly recommend the Garlands.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

The welcome was warm, the room very clean and very comfortable, and the breakfast fantastic. Bill the host was enthusiastic and full of local knowledge. I have stayed in Edinburgh many times but this was the best - look no further!

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Oxon Hill, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

Bill who is the on-site manager of Garlan's is simultaneoulsy a warm and engaging host; he made us feel very much at home. Add to this that Garland's is a very tastefully and warmly furnished house with a lot of period accents. Accomodations were excellent, breakfast was superb and the service was great.

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Toronto
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

My partner and I had a great stay At Garland's Guest House. Located on Pilrig Street, which seems to be B&B central in Edinburgh, it was easy to find, very clean, comfortable, and within walking distance of the tourist destinations. Sometimes I feel a bit odd staying at a B&B since it is a stranger's home, but Bill was quite... More

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Williamstown, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

We can't say enough good to say about our stay here. From booking to check out to friendliness and helpful to great location. Everything was excellent. AND the food was awsome.

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48 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AL, Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$103 - 268

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