42 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 2BR, United Kingdom
#27 of 174 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 August 2024
Sigrid
DenmarkFabulous breakfast and the kindest host. Bus stops very near and you are close to Arthur's seat. Would stay there again :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Michail
GreeceThe room quite small, but i was aware of it! Very well organised though!
The room was so clean, you thought that nobody had stayed in before! The mattress was very comfortable!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Faith
United KingdomNothing to dislike :)
We had a wonderful stay at Sherwood Guest House when staying in Edinburgh to see Taylor Swift. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable, breakfast was wonderful and Vivienne was so friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our whole stay. Location was also great for getting into the centre. I’d definitely stay here again :)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Kimberly
United StatesOur room was quite small, but that’s ok as you are out most of the time. Windows are left open for air, but there is a lot of street noise and traffic.
Very clean, wonderfully comfortable bed. Vivienne was wonderful and had many great recommendations for dining, etc. Breakfast was amazing, with fresh tea and coffee, meats, cheeses, breads, fruits, juices, and more.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Gurleen
IndiaAll good
Vivienne’s hospitality was perfect - her friendly guidance to see the city ; a personalized cooperation ; serving a delicios breakfast in a cheery, sunny breakfast room. The room was well equipped , aesthetically decorated and very clean. The location was central and easily accessible by public transport. No wonder she’s always full!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Garford
United KingdomNothing. Everything was perfect!!
Vivienne made the house feel like a home, very easy to get to, nearby a bus stop so it made it very easy to enter the city centre
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
John
United KingdomThe location was fantastic and the property itself was so beautiful. The breakfast was also amazing.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Cole
United KingdomNothing to fault.
Lovely welcoming host and beautifully presented property. Felt like I was stopping in someone's home 😀
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Gina
United StatesWe had a quad room that slept four of us. Bathroom extremely small for four! We took shifts to use the bathroom.
Breakfast was very good! Location was a bit far from city centre.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Emily
United KingdomClean, comfortable, delicious breakfast, and Vivienne was very friendly and welcoming
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Bernadette
AustriaWe really enjoyed our stay at Sherwood Guest House. Vivienne was a superb host, she ensured we had an exceptional experience, providing us with lots of useful knowledge about the city/restaurants/things to see and do as well as lovely chats whenever we saw her. Breakfast was beautifully arranged and left nothing to be desired. We are looking forward to our next stay at Sherwood.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Lynn
CanadaThe room was small, but very comfortable.
Close to tourist attractions. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Ffion
United KingdomThe property was amazing! Very cute snd clean. The bedroom was lovely, perfect for a couple. The breakfast room was amazing, everything you could need. It is very accessible to get in and out of the town centre. Vivienne the host was amazing, really helpful and kind.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Melanie
SwitzerlandHost very welcoming and there was a folder in the room with useful information about things to do and see as well as getting around the city.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Geneviève
CanadaHonestly there’s nothing to report here. Our room was a little small, but we expected it from the description and we managed well with 4 pieces of luggage.
Couldn’t hope for a better place to stay to begin our trip in Scotland. Vivienne is a great host and made sure our room was ready for our arrival after an overnight flight. The guesthouse is spotless and the breakfast has lots of healthy options. And above all, the location is amazing, and walking distance from old town and most of the sights, and very well serviced by public transit.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Ingrida
United KingdomWe liked the room but we have few suggestions 😊. The room didn't have a table and we struggled a bit when we were making our hot drinks in the morning, I understand room isn't big but a foldable table would be good option. And also we would suggest to put an adjustable shower head,the rain shower is great but if you want to refresh yourself without making your hair wet it's a little struggle.
The room was cosy and clean, very comfortable bed. Vivienne was a wonderful host and her guest book was brilliant, lots of useful information, I even called her book a little Wikipedia 😊.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
John
United StatesVivian, the owner was extremely helpful with recommendations. Location right on Bus route. Public transportation was great. My wife and I felt at home and Vivian was great.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Ian
AustraliaVivienne looked after our every need
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Brian
United StatesOur room was small for two large Americans but I fully admit I could have booked a larger room but chose the one we were in by its price.
Vivian the owner was fantastic. She greeted us the first day to give us the lay of the land. She arranged a taxi for us and called the service several times when the taxi was late. The location cannot be beat. Just a few blocks from restaurants, shops and pubs and 20 minutes from Old Town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Rajesh
United Arab EmiratesRoom size was small for us as couple...
Excellent Breakfast compared to Chain hotels we stayed recently...Cozy settings...personalized care by the Propritress Mz Viviene...Spread was good & felt sumptuous..
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Michael
United StatesBreakfast had great variety, and fresh, healthy choices. It was the best we had been offered in our 10 day Scotland stay. Hostess served hot beverages immediately. She was so considerate to provide a healthy ‘take away’ breakfast for early departure.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Anthony
United KingdomA warning sign above the tap for the very hot water is probably advisable.
The proprietor, Vivienne, was extremely welcoming and friendly. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Well situated for the City centre, the property was easy to find. The breakfast was plentiful with good variety and we loved the relaxing background music.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Debra
United StatesBeautiful house, comfortable room, excellent breakfast, lovely host
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Jerry
Finlandsmall rooms but we only slept in them so it really doesnt matter that much.
Breakfast was good, Vivienne super friendly and the room was cleaned at your absence. Vivienne also provided the room with a binder that had everything you need to know to move around town and what to see. Location is good meaning buses come and go every 5 minutes and its a 10 minute ride to Royal Mile. Definitely next time we come around Edinburgh we are gonna be booking a room from lovely Vivienne.
Stayed in June 2023
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