Barony House
20 Mayfield Gardens Book Direct, Edinburgh EH9 2BZ Scotland
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BOOK DIRECTLY with Barony House. A luxury, 5-Star upscale B&B and Guest House. Barony House boasts comfortable common lounges and Plenty of FREE PARKING all around! Barony House retains its traditional appearance whilst combining modern, luxury conveniences. Experience period features and elegant high ceiling rooms combined with bespoke designs by the owner, a resident artist and descendant of The Arts and Crafts era pioneer, John Ruskin. Location is excellent, being halfway between the 2 major Castles in Edinburgh. Craigmillar Castle is only a mile South and Edinburgh Castle, a mile North. Catch a passing bus or use their VIP, High priority Taxi Butler service. The famous Arthur's Seat, the number 1 attraction in Edinburgh, is a 19 minute walk away, the oldest pub in Scotland (est 1360) is a stones throw away. A 5-Star breakfast is offered each morning and your hosts are full of great ideas to make the most of your visit. Always make contact directly: booknow @ baronyhouse . co . uk
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Hiking
Tennis court offsite
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Special diet menus
Board games / puzzles
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Flatscreen TV
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Grade: 72 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
3Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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20 Mayfield Gardens Book Direct, Edinburgh EH9 2BZ Scotland
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Where do we start? Absolutely sensational from start to finish. We were welcomed so warmly by Paul and were astonished by how beautiful the interior of the building was. Our room was gorgeous, very comfortable, supremely clean and lots of lovely extra touches. Breakfast cooked by Susan each morning was perfect and we loved the pre-ordering by app. There is nothing to criticise at all about Barony House or its proud owners who have done a fabulous job of creating a truly boutique experience in an excellent location. If we could give Barony House 6 stars, we would. Highly recommended to everyone.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Me and my sister (both young adults) visited Edinburgh for the first time and stayed at Barony House. What a great idea that was! Could not have asked for a better stay. We felt warmly welcomed as soon as we stepped through its doors. Paul gave us an in-depth background on the rich history of the house and also pointed out the work that his talented wife Susan who had put in decorating and designing the house. We were then led to our rooms which had information spread out on the bed including a map and recommendations for things to see/eat. There was even a bottle of complementary sherry which we very much enjoyed! The rooms were clean and the beds were cozy! Breakfast could be made to preorder the night before using a nifty online form! The breakfast was cooked fresh every morning by Susan. My sister had the Aussie pancakes which she said were delicious (best pancakes she’s ever had!!) the veggie breakfast was also very tasty and fresh homemade bread was a nice touch. The location is ideal as it is a 30 minute walk from the town or an 8 minute taxi ride. Overall we had an amazing stay, made great friends and will definitely return as there is still so much left to see that we could not fit in our two days in Edinburgh!! Thanks again to Paul, Susan and family, we are grateful for your hospitality ❤️✨…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from B H, Other at Barony House
Responded 13 Dec 2022
Hey ladies, Thank you for sharing. :) It is always nice to see family travelling together and sharing quality time. We are delighted you had such a nice stay and glad you enjoyed our recommendations. See you next time and thank you for Booking Direct on our own website. xo Paul, Susan and family
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Top class B&B with brilliant hosts who can’t do enough for you. Breakfast is too die for. Location is perfect, out of Town but not too far with a Bus every 5 minutes. The house is beautifully decorated and well maintained. We had a fantastic break in Edinburgh and will definitely be back…but only when there is availability at Barony House!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Yes book somewhere else leaving plenty of availability for us to go back
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Response from B H, Other at Barony House
Responded 13 Dec 2022
Hiya Tim, Many thanks for your support and for Booking Direct on our own Website - see you next time! We will always make room for you both. xo Paul, Susan and family
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What a wonderful place! We stayed for 2 nights in December. The owners could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. They gave wonderful recommendations of what to do around town and were super attentive during our stay. The breakfast is to die for, get the pancakes, I tried to get the recipe but it’s a trade secret. Rooms are spacious, decorated to a high standard which the couple have done themselves and very clean. Will definitely be back and couldn’t recommend enough.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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What a little gem we found. The Barony House was a fabulous choice, we would highly recommend to stay here. Spotlessly clean. The breakfast was so delicious, very plentiful - thank you Susan. We stayed in the Room 4, The Ruskin Room, beautifully decorated and bed was so so comfy. Thank You Susan & Paul for making our short break in Edinburgh memorable 🏴
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Just home from the most wonderful stay at Barony House! Cannot fault this fantastic hotel, the most welcoming place to stay with fabulous hosts. If you’re a lover of Christmas (like we are!) then it’s a must to stay in Nov/Dec 🎄 Stunning decor with unique feature pieces. Breakfast was a stand out for us - beautifully presented and tasted amazing! Both Paul and Susan could not do anymore to help us. Thank you so much, we’ve already recommended to family and friends and can’t wait to return ❤️
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from B H, Other at Barony House
Responded 1 Dec 2022
Hey, hey, Many thanks for your support! We look forward to seeing you next visit and thank you for Booking Direct through our own website. See you again xo Paul, Susan and family
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We stayed for 2 nights at Barony House and we had the best time ever. We received a very warm welcome from Paul and Susan at Breakfast. We managed to park the car easily and it was a 30 minute walk to Princes St, buses were very frequent so easy to catch into Edinburgh. The house is decorated beautifully by Susan and the garden room we had was warm, spacious and had a modern en-suite shower room with plenty of tea & coffee options, with good size mugs for a proper cuppa! there is also an honesty bar in the snug upstairs. Paul recommended an Indian restaurant called Pataka, literally 5 mins walk round the corner, the food was excellent and discount too! The breakfast was fabulous, freshly baked Bread and pastries together with berries and yoghurt, a full Scottish breakfast, pancakes, omelettes, porridge the choice is amazing, all freshly prepared by Susan We arrived as visitors, left feeling as extended family, we will return the next time we visit Edinburgh. Thank you both for your generous and warm hospitality xx…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Teresa S wrote a review Nov 2022
Paul is the best host. Susan’s artistic touches are amazing. We stayed in the Baroness room. The room is beautiful and the bed is so comfy. Nothing is too much trouble for this couple and the attention to detail is excellent. Breakfast is made using fresh and homemade ingredients, this is one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. We will definitely be back. Teresa and Andy x ( from the Lake District) xx
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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From booking to arriving everything has been professional and fantastic I booked this for a surprise birthday weekend I asked Paul to arrange a birthday balloon surprise which given there is a helium shortage at the moment he went above expectations and nailed it. The hospitality I can not fault in any way this was fantastic very knowledgeable of the area and culture held great conversations. The venue if I could give extra stars I would it was fabulous tastefully decorated throughout, Susan’s hand made wall pieces and decorative taste is amazing. Breakfast was amazing everything made from scratch with a great selection. We have now booked again for February and March 23 and can’t wait to return. Thanks for having us!!!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from B H, Other at Barony House
Responded 16 Nov 2022
Hey, hey guys! Many thanks for your support and for sharing. Yes, we have your new bookings Directly with us for next year and we really look forward to catching up again in February 2023. Until then, keep well and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! xo Paul, Susan and family
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Wonder, enthusiastic host, Paul! Follow his itinerary and you can’t go wrong. The house was beautiful with all the personal touches and exquisite taste by Susan. Her cooked breakfasts were amazing. I’m now a big fan of Australian pancakes. The dining room was beautiful and had a fire going in the fireplace during breakfast. This was by far the best B and B we’ve stayed in and a great way to end our trip.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$170 - US$270 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomScotlandEdinburgh
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barony House
Which popular attractions are close to Barony House?
Nearby attractions include John Leslie Pub (0.4 km), Polo Lounge Bar (0.4 km), and Clambers Soft Play (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Barony House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Barony House?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and a view of a nearby landmark.
What food & drink options are available at Barony House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Barony House?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Barony House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Wee Greek Kitchen, Leslies Bar, and Kwok Restaurant.
Are there any historical sites close to Barony House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.3 km), The Real Mary King's Close (2.3 km), and Edinburgh Vaults (2.2 km).