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Elderfields Guest House

23 Spring Gardens | Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8HU, Scotland
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Elderfields Guest House
Ranked #96 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Salzburg
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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Another late review for this truly excellent b&b, for which I apologize to Maureen, its most gracious host. When I had to change my travel plans after a car accident, I ended up stranded in Edinburgh for a weekend in September 2011 and quickly had to find accommodation. I expected it to be quiet, clean, friendly and within walking distance... More

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Canberra, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

We were delighted to meet Maureen, and even now about 3 weeks later we still remember the warmth and friendliness of Maureen. This was one of the best in our month of BnBs and hotels. It was a relief to find that breakfast was NOT cooked (how much black pudding can one eat day after day) but fully continental...great choices... More

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Bank, Hungary
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011
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Maureen's B&B is the best one I have ever stayed in. The house was clean and spacious. The garden looks charming. Although the railway passes at the end of the garden, this is no bother at all since the noise is very little. Our room came with an en-suite bathroom which was small but sufficient. Nicely decorated, and it had... More

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Twin Cities, MN
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011
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I am so late in posting this review, so my apologies to Maureen. We loved it. The location was in a quiet residential area but near enough to Holyrood and the Royal Mile one could walk it. There is a bus line near by and an excellent Chinese restaurant (I'm sorry I don't recall the name). There was also a... More

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Victoria
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

Great value. Bathrooms recently remodeled with modern fittings. Very nice bathrobes provided. House kept in immaculate condition. Living room/common area was very nice. Breakfast served with a beautiful mix of Bach and Handel in the backround. Fast wireless internet. Inn keeper is as dear and fastidious a person as one can hope to find. Located within a five minute walk... More

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Hampshire
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
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Having had poor experiences with Edinburgh B&Bs previously, we looked for somewhere convenient (we were visiting family) with car parking. Elderfields was close to our family's flat, near Holyrood park, and all the reviews said it was clean - a very important consideration! First impressions could give cause for concern as the hallway is rather cold, dark and old-fashioned. However... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011
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Thank you very much for your kindness, Maureen. The room we had was big enough for us and really clean and also in the morning we woke up, we saw one squirrel in the garden! The breakfast we had was very nice, too. we could spend calm and lovely time in great atmosphere. When I arrived at this B&B, it... More

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England
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2010
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My friend and I really enjoyed staying at this guest house. The room was clean and cosy and the owner very friendly and helpful. Some people here on Tripadvisor have written the breakfast is basic, however we actually found it very refreshing with a healthy breakfast with lots of fruit as well as cereal, toast etc.

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Athens, Georgia
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2010
1
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Elderfields is conveniently located to the Royal Mile. The prices are very good and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Some rooms are smaller than others, but all are just fine for a stay in the city. The guest house is Victorian and very well kept in the period. The breakfast was the biggest let down. Cold pancakes, small portions... More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2010
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person found this review helpful

a nice B&B very close to the beautiful Holyrood park and 5-10 minutes walk to the start of the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace. The room was nice and clean. Nothing special but everything was there, the owner friendly and the price reasonable (64 Pound for 2 people). the breakfast was basic, but good.

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23 Spring Gardens | Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8HU, Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$61 - 74

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