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Drumfin: Traveller Reviews

35 Orchard Rd. S, Edinburgh EH4 3JA, Scotland
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Drumfin
Ranked #165 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Virginia, USA
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Drumfin was friendly and comfy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2007
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A friend and I stayed at Drumfin the first three nights we were in Scotland, after flying into Edinburgh Airport. Rosemary was a wonderful hostess. We had a bit of confusion (our fault, not Rosemary's) the day we arrived--gave the taxi driver the wrong address and then were stranded there after he drove away. Passersby let us use their phone to call Rosemary to tell her of our plight, since we were already late from when she had been expecting us, and our intention to walk with our suitcases the several blocks to Drumfin--and instead, she drove over immediately and picked us up there. Drumfin is an easy commute to the Royal Mile on the 41 bus, and Rosemary explained all about how to do that, and even loaned us change for the bus that first day when we had nothing but large bills from the ATM. Breakfasts were wonderful, Ginty the dog was friendly, and the room was fine (we had a twin, and it was on the first floor). We paid 35pounds each for the ensuite room (the bathroom was exceptionally large), and Rosemary even gave us that same price for the final night we stayed there two weeks later, in August, before our flight home. This was during the height of Edinburgh Festival season, when the standard price was higher, so that was a very nice thing to do. We enjoyed visiting at breakfast each morning with the other guests and met folks from the US (like us) as well as New Zealand and England. All spoke highly of Drumfin. Seeing Rosemary again at the end of our two week driving vacation was like returning home. I hope to stay with her again on a future trip to Scotland.

  • Liked — A very comfy B&B in a residential neighborhood. Easy access to attractions by bus.
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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syracuse
2 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“never again”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2006
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Dumfins is a small home in a residential neighborhood. Unless you like dogs and very small rooms this is the place for you...if you can find it. The directions provided by the owner are almost incomprehensible. We had to stop and ask a local police officer and even he was not sure what was meant by her directions. But he at least got us in the general location.
The house is small, and the dog "GINTEA" met us at the door. The name, we are told is a combination of the owners two favorite things in life. Our room was up a very narrow set of stairs and the small room was a dormer- meaning the ceiling was slanted and we kept hiting our heads on the ceiling. (we are 5'8") The bathroom was so small that when you combed your hair in front of the mirror, you were standing in the doorway. The shower water pressure was nil. In fact, I turned the shower wand upside down and the water could only manage about 1" in heighth.
The owner stated that during the busy summer months she would not accept travel vouchers as the travel voucher companies would only pay a discounted rate. SO she simply tells unsuspecting caller she is full!

  • Liked — location
  • Disliked — everything else
  • Tips/Secrets — avoid it
  • Stayed October 2006, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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35 Orchard Rd. S, Edinburgh EH4 3JA, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 57 AUD - 134 AUD

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