Arden House is a small B&B in Musselburgh on the coast to the east of Edinburgh. It is approximately 30 mins drive to Edinburgh and 30 mins drive to North Berwick. We offer comfortable rooms and include a continental breakfast, served in a basket, delivered to your room each morning. Please note that we no longer have a dining room for cooked breakfasts. This year we have 3 B&B rooms to offer: - A large double/twin/family room ensuite sleeping up to 5 - A twin en-suite - A double room with a shared bathroom and sofa bed sleeping up to 3 There is room for an extra bed or cot in both the double rooms and room for a cot in the twin en-suite. Please call us for these options after booking.' The rooms feature free WiFi, a TV, and a hospitality tray with tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms overlook the golf course and racecourse. Guests can enjoy a full and varied continental breakfast. This includes cereals, fresh fruit, breads, pastries, cold meat and cheeses, coffee, tea, fruit juice and yoghurts. Arden House is situated opposite Musselburgh Old Links Golfcourse and Racecourse. The beautiful Inveresk Lodge Garden is 1 mile from the property. Free on-street parking is possible beside the house. The property is 1 mile to the nearest train station with direct trains into Edinburgh City taking just 10 minutes. 'A regular bus service to Edinburgh City Centre stops directly outside the house and the journey to Princes St takes 40 mins.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Musselburgh
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location could not be more perfect, very close to town centre and 5 mins walk from the racecourse which is where we visited. We were made to feel so welcome by the hostess and her dog Scout (ask about the tights if you stay here as you will...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Breakfast especially the bacon rolls. Local information available and the bus stop is right outside the Guest house
  • Brown
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great value for money breakfast outstanding . brilliant place to stay for the racing.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Please note: We no longer have a dining room for breakfasts as mentioned in many reviews.. Continental picnic basket breakfasts are delivered to your room. Arden House is a lovely Victorian property situated opposite Musselburgh Old Links Golf Course, the oldest (continuously played) golf course in the world and Musselburgh Race Course.
It is a family run Bed and Breakfast which we have been running for 7 years. Our emphasis is on making guests feel comfortable and at home
Musselburgh is set within the East Lothian district which has many golf courses, beaches, rural walks, bird sanctuary, museums and is on the door step of Edinburgh. With a direct bus route outside you will be in Edinburgh in 40 mins. The local rail station is 5 mins drive with plenty parking and a 12 minute ride into the centre of Edinburgh or an hour to North Berwick. There are many good restaurants within walking distance. offering local, Italian, Indian, Thai and Nepalese cuisine.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Arden House - rooms with continental breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Arden House - rooms with continental breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£30 per stay
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Arden House - rooms with continental breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: D