Brief property details
Maximum occupancy : 6 persons
3 rooms with ensuite & shared facilities
Non Smoking
Accessible by public transport
Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport within 25 minutes
Free off-street parking

B&B Net Ref No. EIL001
B&B just outside Edinburgh, Scotland

There is an excellent frequent bus service taking just 25 minutes to Edinburgh city centre from this bed and breakfast.

Eildon B&B

The B&B is Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star rated. This rating is based on overall standards of amenity, housekeeping and hospitality.


The B&B is a beautifully restored East Lothian Georgian townhouse built in 1802 and retaining much character. It is grade 2 listed for historic interest. Eve, your hostess, personally welcomes you to her home and makes every effort to ensure that you enjoy your holiday in the area with a combination of warm Scottish hospitality information and advice.

The Breakfast room
The Breakfast room


Eve, your hostess, with her dogs


Location

Musselburgh is an historic town 5 miles east of Edinburgh City Centre which is about 20 - 25 minutes away by bus or around 15 minutes by car. There is a good selection of local restaurants within easy walking distance. Musselburgh also has a famous nine hole golf course (arguably the oldest in Scotland) and a racetrack where flat racing, steeplechase and trotting races are held on a regular basis. There is also a fine harbour.

The B&B is located away from the town centre on a secondary road we are also well situated for drives to the superb beaches and countryside of East Lothian and the Historic Homes and Abbeys of the Border country. Conveniently located for Edinburgh City bypass for roads North, South and the Airports of both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Nearby is a modern swimming pool with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and other sporting facilities. There are 17 golf courses in the area, cinema, bowling and a theatre. Golf, fishing, horse-riding and karting can be arranged. There is ample parking and secure bicycle storage is available.

It is just a short stroll to the picturesque village of Inveresk, one of the oldest villages in Scotland and the site of an extensive Roman settlement. There are lovely walks along the river Esk through Lewisvale Park and to the beach and harbour.


The Accommodation

The sitting room
The Sitting Room

The B&B is furnished to a very high standard with antique furniture and original paintings. Every effort is made to provide for your comfort. All rooms have colour television, radio and hairdryers as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Assistance with laundry and ironing if required.

The Master Ensuite room- This room has both double and single beds which makes the room more versatile for guests needs. The spacious ensuite bathroom has a quadrant shower. It is fully tiled and finished in a neo-classical style.

The Master ensuite room
The Twin Room

The two other rooms are the blue room, a pretty twin bedded room with a sofa and writing desk and the garden room, a double bedroom, with sofa, overlooking the herbaceous borders and lawn. Both these rooms share a luxurious bathroom with its elegant mosaic tiling.


 

Tariffs (depending on season) - per person per night

Double ensuite from £27.50
Triple ensuite from £27.50
Double (shared bathroom) from £22.50
Twin (shared bathroom) from £22.50
Single (shared bathroom) from £40.00

Prices include a full cooked 'Scottish' breakfast or a substantial 'continental' breakfast if preferred. All local taxes included where applicable. Please note that a supplement of £10.00 may apply for single occupancy of a double room and at Christmas and New Year.

In line with the hosts environmental policy and in order to reduce impact on the environment due to washing, drying of bedding etc, there is a minimum 2 night stay is at this home.



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Please note this home is awaiting our inspection visit but has a 3 Star rating by the Scottish Tourist Board


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