Lauderville Guest House

Excellent place to stay. Very reasonably priced. Secure parking. Great breakfast. Close to town. Very nice rooms with spotless bathroom. Very friendly owner who couldn’t do enough for us - even made us coffees for our long drive home. Communication excellent and was made to feel very welcome.

Beautiful room, the bed was outstanding and I had one of the best sleeps in a long time! Quiet road filled with cosy homes, with Christmas trees all decorated and glowing. The four poster room was incredible. Simon was a very friendly and approachable host who made us feel welcome while giving guests total privacy. The french toast and berries was delicious and a good strong pot of coffee got us ready for a picturesque 30 minute walk to the centre. Edinburgh is just stunning and the Lauderville was the perfect place for us to stay. Will be returning! Amazing value for money. Beautiful.

Five stars from me. Very friendly and obliging host (Simon), very clean room, a "good feeling" to the place. It's a 30-minute walk to Old Town, but there are frequent buses on Mayfield Gardens/Newington Road about 5 minutes away. Customer service is excellent. Simon very helpful, and cares about the guest house and his guests. My single room was not large, but there was fully room enough. Same for the bathroom. Shower was a decent size, with good water flow, and good hot water. There was some noise from the road, but the window and curtains together are quite effective in cutting it down, and Mayfield Road does not have a lot of traffic compared to Newington/Mayfield Gardens. I am a light sleeper, so I used ear plugs several nights - but even without them, I was not bothered. Good breakfast, with basic continental fare, and a light selection of hot items (scrambled eggs with salmon; omelettes; French toast), to be ordered the night before. Breakfast from 08:00 to 09:00. No food to be eaten in the rooms - which works fine for me. I don't want other people's crumbs or odors in my room. The Old Bell and the Brass Monkey, both congenial pubs, are probably the best eating options nearby. A small point, which doesn't affect my 'stars' rating, is that the internet service, while usually pretty good, was not working one night (when I woke up in the middle of the night b/c of jet lag). Minor annoyance.

I can highly recommend the Lauderville Guest House in Edinburgh. It's about a 30-minute walk to City Centre, but there is a bus about a 5 minute walk from guest house. Customer service is phenomenal. Simon was ready to please and make your stay enjoyable and relaxing. The shower was powerful and enough hot water. My single room was tight but enough room to turn around without bumping into things. Same for bathroom. Shower was a decent size and I can get in and out no problem. There was noise from the road, but nothing that kept me awake at all hours of the night. Breakfast was good. Minimum continental fare, but a small selection of hot food like scrambled eggs and French toast. Just have to order it the day prior. It's cooked to serve. Breakfast served only from 0800 to 0900, but there was no rush for guests to eat and leave. No takeout allowed in rooms was surprising. However, from the cleanliness of the room and the on-housekeeping service, that's understandable. Two small things to address: #1: Wi-Fi in my room was very spotty. Nothing major, but did cause a bit of a gripe when I had to send a business report. #2: I would've like to have a small luggage rack or small suitcase stand to put my suitcase on. Not a major issue, just a small thing so I don't have use the chair or place my suitcase on the bed. My single room was tight, so I can understand not having one, but something to consider if a small stand can be placed in the room.

I can highly recommend the Lauderville Guest House in Edinburgh. It's about a 30 minute walk to City Centre, but there is a bus about a 5 minute walk from guest house. Customer service is phenomenal. Simon was ready to please and make your stay enjoyable and relaxing. The shower was powerful and enough hot water. My single room was tight but enough room to turn around without bumping into things. Same for bathroom. Shower was a decent size and I can get in and out no problem. There was noise from the road, but nothing that kept me awake at all hours of the night. Breakfast was good. Minimum continental fare, but a small selection of hot food like scrambled eggs and French toast. Just have to order it the day prior. It's cooked to serve. Breakfast served only from 0800 to 0900, but there was no rush for guests to eat and leave. No takeout allowed in rooms was surprising. However, from the cleanliness of the room and the on-housekeeping service, that's understandable. Two small things to address: #1: Wi-Fi in my room was very spotty. Nothing major, but did cause a bit of a gripe when I had to send a business report. #2: I would've like to have a small luggage rack or small suitcase stand to put my suitcase on. Not a major issue, just a small thing so I don't have use the chair or place my suitcase on the bed. My single room was tight, so I can understand not having one, but something to consider if a small stand can be placed in the room.

I have stayed here several times, and I keep coming back. The house is lovely; the rooms are tastefully decorated and have all the amenities you may need. I book the cozy single room, with en-suite. The shower is the best ever! The hosts are friendly and helpful. There are many options for breakfast, served by the affable host Simon. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood, with a deli and a coffee shop right up the street. There are frequent buses to the city center. If you prefer to walk, it is about a 30 minute walk to the center of town. If you require a quiet day in, there is a lounge room for reading and a garden for relaxing.