Guest House Ben Craig House - Edinburgh

3 Craigmillar Park - Newington - EH16 5PG Edinburgh

Double room from (Tax included)
£ 75

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Average guest rating:

7.7

7.7 ( 10 Hotel Reviews )
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 8.18.1
  • 8.28.2
  • 8.58.5
  • 8.28.2
  • 7.07.0
Gian Enrico has stayed here and says:

 ‹‹ The only problem is that noone was there when we got the b&b late in the night (as advised before by phone), but in 10 minutes the manager arrived and gave...››

02 Apr 2007 read hotel reviews
HOTEL OVERVIEW
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The Ben Craig House Edinburgh is a charming guest house dating back to the Victorian era, full of many original period features, furniture, soft furnishings and elegant fabrics, all combining tastefully to ensure guests a pleasant stay.

Whether your stay in Edinburgh is for business or pleasure, Ben Craig is conveniently located in the southside within reasonable walking distance of the city's historic Old Town, the Museum of Scotland, the New Scottish Parliament Buildings, numerous galleries and many, many more places of interest.
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LOCATION
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City Area:Meadows - Marchmont
Guest House Ben Craig House - City Area:Meadows - Marchmont
Position of the zone in the city
Guest House Ben Craig House - City Area:Meadows - Marchmont
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The city centre is around 20 minutes away on foot and 10 minutes by car, while the airport is 30 minutes by car. All the main tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament, etc., are all well within 1 km radius of the hotel.
 
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GUEST ROOMS
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All rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard. En-suite bathrooms in all rooms add to the visitors' comfort and enjoyment, as do the full central heating, colour TV, radio/alarm, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Cots and additional beds are available for small family groups.

  • Colour TV
  • Cot available upon request
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board available on request
  • Radio
  • Wireless Internet connection
  • Writing desk
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    BREAKFAST
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    breakfast room
    For the most important meal of the day, there is a choice of fruit juices and segments, cereal, porridge, eggs any way you like them (fried, scrambled, poached or boiled) and a variety of cheeses, breads and muffins. Tea or coffee and of course toast are also available.

    Breakfast is served from 8.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the conservatory breakfast room. A special menu can be provided on request for any dietary requirements.
    HOTEL FACILITIES
  • Credit card accepted
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Luggage room
  • Newspapers
  • Tourist information
  • Free parking
  • Internet/Email services
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    HOTEL REVIEWS
    Average rating: Guest House Ben Craig House Edinburgh - Venere.com 9.4
    Guest type: Young couple
    stayed in Apr 2008
    Very nice and spacious bedroom, I definetely will recomend it to anyone who wants to visit Edimburgh. Fantastic breakfast and helpful staff.
    Guest name: PF, United Kingdom
    Average rating: Guest House Ben Craig House Edinburgh - Venere.com 8.4
    Guest type: Young couple
    stayed in Mar 2007
    The only problem is that noone was there when we got the b&b late in the night (as advised before by phone), but in 10 minutes the manager arrived and gave us the room. Apart of this incident the room was very nice and clean and the service as well. Good breakfast. Quite far from the centre (30 minutes walking).
    Guest name: Gian Enrico Rossi, Italy
    Average rating: Guest House Ben Craig House Edinburgh - Venere.com 4.8
    Guest type: Mature couple
    stayed in Jun 2006
    Laundry service and internet were not available, despite being advertised. Free parking was limited to three vehicles, but parking might be found on side street. The location is quite good - walking to downtown is not practical because of the distance, but bus service is good.
    Guest name: Ian Rankine, Canada
    Average rating: Guest House Ben Craig House Edinburgh - Venere.com 8.7
    Guest type: Group of friends
    stayed in Jul 2005
    One of the most spacious B&Bs I have ever stayed in UK. Very clean and tidy. Host voluntarily bought us ample takeaway for breakfast because we had to leave early for a day tour. East reach by bus. Will stay here again if I ever visit Edinburgh.
    Guest name: CC, Hong Kong
    HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL
    By car
    From the South (M6/A74):
    From the A74 motorway take the A702 through Biggar, which will bring you on to the A720 City Bypass. Join the bypass where signposted Edinburgh South & East. Leave the bypass at the first junction marked Straiton Junction, join the A701 and follow the signs for City Centre. After 4 km turn left onto Craigmillar Park. A quarter of a mile further on you will see the hotel on the right.
    From the South (M1):
    Take the A68 motorway from Scotch Corner, through Jedburgh and Dalkeith. After Dalkeith the road will merge with the A7 where you follow the City Centre signs. After 4 km turn left onto Craigmillar Park. A quarter of a mile further on you will see the hotel on the right.
    From Glasgow:
    The M8 motorway terminates at a roundabout known as the Edinburgh Interchange. On the roundabout take the third exit signposted Edinburgh South & East and join the A720 City Bypass. Continue on the bypass until Straiton junction, leave the bypass and join the A701 as for M6 traffic.
    From the North (M90):
    Follow signs for City Centre, Prince's Street, and Berwick Upon Tweed A1 & East that will take you along Queen Street. Go right at the roundabout (All other routes), keeping John Lewis shop on your right. Go straight on at the traffic lights and left on to North Bridge, keeping the New Balmoral Hotel on your right. Continue straight on until the road becomes Craigmillar Park. Alternatively: follow the signs for City Bypass and proceed as for Glasgow arrivals. (This route, although slightly longer, avoids city traffic).
    From Edinburgh Airport:
    Follow the A8 trunk road to the Edinburgh Interchange. Follow signs for A720 Berwick and South, then continue as above (from Glasgow).

    By train
    Exit from Waverley Station and turn right up on to Prince's Street. Cross over to the shops side for buses numbered 3, 31, and 69 or 80 travelling east. The bus will immediately turn right onto North Bridge. Travel along the main route until shops finish and Hotels/Guest Houses commence. Get off at5 Craigmillar Park outside the hotel. Bus journeys should take around 10 minutes.
     
    TRANSPORT SERVICES
  • Free parking
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    The hotel has free secure parking spaces at the front and rear of the property, which is a real bonus in a major city. There is also additional free on-street parking on the adjoining side street.
    GUEST HOUSE
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    ROOMS
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    family room
    HOTEL FACILITIES
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    garden
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    breakfast room
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    breakfast room
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    breakfast room
    The garden areas to the front, side and rear of the property are well-groomed and very pleasant and of course are child friendly, which is a great benefit to family groups.

    Leading out from the rear conservatory breakfast room is a raised patio area, which is pleasant in both summer and winter.
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    HOTEL POLICIES
    METHODS OF PAYMENT
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    CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
    Check-in:
    the rooms are available at anytime after 2 p.m.
    Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.

    INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
    Parking is included in the price.
    Breakfast is included in the price.
     
    CANCELLATION POLICY
    In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than 15 days notice prior to the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to 100% of the total booking value will be charged.
    You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 15 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.