Sandilands House

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Sandilands House in Edinburgh offers adults-only accommodation with private check-in and check-out services. Each room features a private bathroom, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Modern Facilities: Guests can enjoy a terrace, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include a minibar, work desk, and soundproofing. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and more are served. Prime Location: Located 8 km from Edinburgh Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Edinburgh Castle (2.5 km) and Edinburgh International Conference Centre (2 km). Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Vincent
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good value for money, the location is very good and there is a bus stop that leads to centre of town just across the street. The host was very friendly and worried about every single detail. Would definitely recommend!”
Yulia
Russia Russia
“Thank you very much! It was a wonderful trip! It was like I came to visit my Scottish friends. Very cozy house! I felt like a heroine from an English novel. Wonderful hosts! Friendly, with a good sense of humor.”
K
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Every detail seems carefully considered to ensure a comfortable stay. The hospitality provided is exceptional and goes above and beyond.”
Mandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful property and what made it even more special was knowing it was their family home once. The location was brilliant, 15 to 20 mins from Edinburgh airport and 5 min in a taxi into the city. Also, the bus stop is directly opposite the...”
Brendan
Ireland Ireland
“location was perfect was people coming with a car because yuo didnt have to negotiate city centre traffic yet it was still with in 30 mins walk or a quick spin in a taxi. Room was comfortable and clean and the area was quiet so we slept well....”
Vincent
Australia Australia
“The location is great for Edinburgh city centre attractions”
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“John was a great host, very welcoming and made us feel right at home. A top notch B&B, in a great location and very reasonably priced at peak festival time. Woukd highly recommend for a long wknd in Edinburgh!”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely proprietor who went out of his way to he helpful as we were unfamiliar with Edinburgh. He’d even bothered to write the bus numbers on the map in the local visitors’ guide. When I asked if he’d given me his own copy I realised he’d...”
Marko
Finland Finland
“Place was great and John an excellent host. Only 10 mins bus / Uber to town and 20 mins to airport. Very quiet place.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent. There was absolutely everything you could possibly want to eat. John was an excellent host and a very interesting conversationalist.”

Hosted by John Sandilands

9.5
Host review score
John Sandilands
Sandilands House is just 5 mins from the West End of Princes Street which is the gateway to all Edinburgh City Attractions eg. Princes Street with shopping on one side and gardens opposite, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, Scottish Parliament, National Art Gallery, Dynamic Earth,The Real Mary King Close, The Edinburgh Dungeon, City of The Dead Graveyard, The Georgian House, Scotch Whisky Experience, The Scottish Museum, and a vast choice of Bars and Restaurants to suit all tastes, and much more. In our locality nearby is the gallery of Modern Art, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Entrance to Cycle Paths, Craighall Shopping Malls, Stockbridge Sunday Food Market, Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Comely Bank bars and Restaurants. Located on the A90 we are ideally located for Edinburgh Airport and entry to the North and West of Scotland. We offer assistance for Guided and Private car journeys to the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, St Andrews etc. Also to any other notable places of interest eg South Queensferry, .The Forth Rail Bridge, The East Fife Coastal Villages, The Falkirk Wheel, Roslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle and William Wallace Monument, The Kelpies, etc etc.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.