Ardgowan Guest House

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

About this property

Offering free WiFi, Ardgowan Guest House is located in Edinburgh, within 1.4 mi of University of Edinburgh. Built in 19th century, the property is within 1.5 mi of Edinburgh Festival Theater and 1.9 mi of Royal Mile. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 1.9 mi away. Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a kettle, tea, coffee, milk and sugar. Edinburgh Castle is 2 mi from Ardgowan, while Omni Center is 2.1 mi from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 8.1 mi away. NO MOTORCYCLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Heating

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Michelle
United States United States
“Great little room with a private shower and kettle. Nice place for a night. Host was very communicative and let us have a late check-in.”
Nandini
United States United States
“Maureen was super helpful and helped us to store our luggage after we checked out.”
Hisham
Malaysia Malaysia
“Maureen was a very nice host. It's not too far from Edinburgh. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood”
Jim
United States United States
“The room with one queen bed and one single bed was very clean with private bath facilities. We were able to store our luggage in a secure location until we were ready to leave. We mainly used Uber drivers to get around the city due to our...”
Tess
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful little gem. Clean, great decor, warm and friendly host. Bus stops right outside to take you into the city centre (takes about 20 mins). Would definitely recommend and return.”
Andres
Colombia Colombia
“Beautiful place, from the entrance to the rooms everything is well perservered. Spacius room and high ceilings. Clean and comfortable.”
Amber
United States United States
“The space is beautiful and in a great location. Easy access to public transportation. Maureen was a very kind host, so helpful and readily available.”
Jenna
United States United States
“The atmosphere of the room was so pleasant! I loved waking up to that beautiful ceiling and cheery yellow color. Instructions were clear and accommodations were perfect. We were very happy with our stay.”
Ana
Spain Spain
“The room was clean and comfortable. Lovely bathroom. Easy location with bus access to the old town. Hosts were super responsive and accommodating.”
Bobbie
United States United States
“The property was old but I loved the architecture.”

Managed by Maureen

Company review score: 9.3Based on 719 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

Ardgowan Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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