Ardgowan Guest House

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

About this property

Offering free WiFi, Ardgowan Guest House is situated in Edinburgh, within 2.3 km of University of Edinburgh. Built in 19th century, the property is within 2.4 km of Edinburgh Festival Theatre and 3 km of Royal Mile. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 3.1 km away. Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a kettle, tea, coffee, milk and sugar. Edinburgh Castle is 3.2 km from Ardgowan, while Omni Centre is 3.4 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 13 km away. NO MOTORCYCLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Heating

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Eric
Canada Canada
“Cozy, big room that sleeps 4 and had a small lounging area.”
Jennifer
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful building in what seemed like very nice, safe area. Very close to bus stop. Beds were extremely comfortable; loved that all three of us could be in the one room without the need to share a bed. Perfect for an impromptu 48 hours in...”
Giovanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful building with lovely features. Our 4 bed room was spacious. The radiator worked well, we stayed during Storm Amy so needed that! The toilet flushed brilliantly, the shower was powerful and hot.”
Juho-otto
Finland Finland
“Great location, shopping mall right next to the house which was wonderful.”
Clara
Italy Italy
“Mrs.Maureen very kind and helpful. Room very clean. Close to bus stop and supermarket”
Maresbb
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We talked to Maureen on out last night & she was very kind to offer us another room for our luggage before we left. She was very keen to ask if we had everything. The rooms were supplied with plenty of tea & coffee and we also had use of plates &...”
Poppy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and comfortable Easy to park Easy to find Good shower”
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful host, easy check in, clean room, comfortable beds. Will definitely look to book here when next travelling to Edinburgh.”
Clara
Italy Italy
“Room very clean and comfortable. Good position close to bus stop and supermarket. Mrs. Maureen very kind and helpful.”
Dorman
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very easy check in at time to suit us. The room was quiet, comfortable and spotless.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Maureen

Company review score: 9.3Based on 726 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Born and bred in Edinburgh, I have run the guest house in my family home for over 20 years. I love to welcome guests to my home and city!

Property information

Clean, comfortable and cosy rooms within a semi-detached Victorian Villa, situated in the Edinburgh city centre area of Newington. Located on major bus route, with busses every 5 mins (approx) heading to the beating heart of the city.

Neighbourhood information

Warm and welcoming community based with local amenities close at hand. Directly opposite the house is a large shopping centre which has various eateries (Greggs cafe, Sainsbury’s Cafe, Costa Coffee, McDonalds) aswell as supermarkets and a pharmacy.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ardgowan Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests must provide and estimated time of arrival within the available check-in time of 12:00 and 18:00. Without providing an estimated time the property will not be able to arrange for staff to be present as the desk is not manned at all times between 12:00 and 18:00. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests arriving before 13:00 or after 18:00 (outside of permitted check in time) must provide a special request through Booking.com.

A same day arrival booking estimated time of arrival must be provided with a minimum of 2 hours in advance of arrival.

NO MOTORCYCLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ardgowan Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.