Highly rated by guests who stayed at West End Townhouse
amazing views
beautifully restored
quality ingredients
comfortable beds
large rooms
"Fantastic host, beautiful restored Georgian home, the best breakfast you could imagine."
Costanza from United States
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"Our room was huge, very clean and gorgeous!"
Sally from United Kingdom
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"The room is enormous, with a very comfortable bed, excellent shower, and amazing views across to Stockbridge and Leith."
Rhiannon from United Kingdom
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"The location is excellent and the house has a lot of charm."
Anne from Belgium
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Historic Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh's New Town, 9 minutes from Edinburgh Castle
Location
The West End Townhouse sits in Edinburgh's New Town, a 9-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and within 1 km of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The property earns a guest score of 9.9 for accessibility, with Edinburgh Waverley station 1.7 km away and Edinburgh Airport 8 km from the doorstep. Nearby attractions include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and The Real Mary's King Close, all reachable on foot without city center noise.
Rooms
Each room offers a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area with sofa, and parquet floors. Rooms are equipped with a fridge, coffee machine, kettle, and flat-screen TV, plus a wardrobe for storage. Deluxe King and Superior King rooms provide views over city streets and landscapes, with some overlooking the Water of Leith walkway.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the kitchen overlooking the green valley of Stockbridge, with made-to-order eggs and salmon available. Guests can choose from fresh fruit, quality cheeses, cold meats, pastries, and Carole's homemade jam. Special dietary restrictions are accommodated, and on early departure days a packed breakfast is provided.
Guest Amenities
The property has a shared lounge with 24-hour access for guests to unwind or socialize. Private check-in and check-out are offered, and luggage storage is available after checkout. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are possible in the surrounding area.
Host & History
Host Carole (or Ruth) provides personalized service, with guests noting the warm welcome and local recommendations. The building is a restored Georgian townhouse from the 1700s, with original architectural features preserved. The property has non-smoking rooms throughout and smoke alarms for safety.
Highlights
Location: 9-min walk to Edinburgh Castle, 1 km from EICC
Rooms: Deluxe King and Superior King with city views