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Elderfields Guest House: Traveller Reviews

23 Spring Gardens | Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8HU, Scotland
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Elderfields Guest House
Ranked #95 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Hampshire
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Convenient and clean, but cold!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
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Having had poor experiences with Edinburgh B&Bs previously, we looked for somewhere convenient (we were visiting family) with car parking. Elderfields was close to our family's flat, near Holyrood park, and all the reviews said it was clean - a very important consideration!

First impressions could give cause for concern as the hallway is rather cold, dark and old-fashioned. However Maureen is most welcoming, and the rooms are clean and comfortable with views (from ours) of the pleasant garden. The electric shower in our room was disappointing, if you're used to a more powerful one, but it was adequate. All rooms are provided with tea and coffee making facilities.

Breakfast would not be to everyone's taste, but is healthy - lots of fruit, and a good selection of breads, yogurts and cereals. We asked for porridge on our second morning, but 'full Scottish' is not an option.

Maureen does not take credit or debit cards, but also doesn't ask for a deposit - apart from a £5 deposit for the room keys!

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“What a lovely stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Thank you very much for your kindness, Maureen.
The room we had was big enough for us and really clean and also in the morning we woke up, we saw one squirrel in the garden! The breakfast we had was very nice, too. we could spend calm and lovely time in great atmosphere.
When I arrived at this B&B, it was already late. It must have been around 11pm, but Maureen had warmly welcomed us with all her heart and every time we asked for some information about Edinburgh during this stay, she gave us very useful information.
To meet nice people makes the journey very special. That was it!
I hope we can see each other again soon! Take care.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice and relaxing place to stay close to Edinburgh City Centre”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2010
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My friend and I really enjoyed staying at this guest house. The room was clean and cosy and the owner very friendly and helpful. Some people here on Tripadvisor have written the breakfast is basic, however we actually found it very refreshing with a healthy breakfast with lots of fruit as well as cereal, toast etc.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
“Period Guest House in good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Elderfields is conveniently located to the Royal Mile. The prices are very good and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Some rooms are smaller than others, but all are just fine for a stay in the city. The guest house is Victorian and very well kept in the period. The breakfast was the biggest let down. Cold pancakes, small portions of fruit, yogurt, cheese, meat and toast were served every morning. Although I have no problem eating these things for breakfast, the quality of the breakfast served was not good. Also, the owner requests payments to be made in cash.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Hanoi, Vietnam
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“nice location, nice rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2010
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person found this review helpful

a nice B&B very close to the beautiful Holyrood park and 5-10 minutes walk to the start of the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace. The room was nice and clean. Nothing special but everything was there, the owner friendly and the price reasonable (64 Pound for 2 people). the breakfast was basic, but good.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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23 Spring Gardens | Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8HU, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 49 AUD - 60 AUD

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