Sheens House

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Historic Setting: Sheens House in Edinburgh is housed in a recently renovated historic building. The property offers a terrace and free WiFi, providing guests with a relaxing and connected stay. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and garden or city views. Additional amenities include a work desk, TV, and parquet floors, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Edinburgh Airport, Sheens House is a short walk from the University of Edinburgh (12 minutes) and Edinburgh Waverley station (1.8 km). Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Castle (2.1 km) and the National Museum of Scotland (1.4 km). Local Activities: Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, or canoeing in the surrounding area, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
Bedroom 1
3 single beds
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robin
    India India
    “A really amazing place! Had a very comfortable stay. The room has a very beautiful modern but Victorian aesthetic. The place was clean, they give complimentary sparkling water. It's a short enough distance to some of the main areas of Edinburgh.”
  • Christina
    Singapore Singapore
    “Beautifully decorated room. Comfy beds and very clean shower/bath with good water pressure. We liked that this was situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood but was close enough to eateries and attractions (just a stroll across the meadows to...”
  • Valentina
    Italy Italy
    “John has been very helpful. He prepared a booklet/guide with a lot of detailed information about where to eat and the transports. The housekeeper even found an item that we forgot in the room. The room was very clean.”
  • Roberta
    Denmark Denmark
    “The room was very clean and had all the basic services. There was a fridge and a microwave, so we could prepare small food for bringing during the day. We found a folder with all information and recommendations for our holiday in Edinburgh, very...”
  • Klaudia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Lovely place – clean, spacious, and stylishly decorated. The location is excellent, with everything within easy reach: great restaurants and cafés nearby, and the city centre just a 20-minute walk away. Check-in and check-out were quick and easy,...”
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Easy check in and check out. Very well organised accommodation, which was clean and had all we needed.”
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was excellent. Beds were comfortable. Shower was nice. It had everything we needed.”
  • Bernadien
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A home from home, this place was cosy and plenty of space in our room, beds were very comfy. Staff extremely accommodating and helpful. Would definitely stay here again if we returned to edinburgh”
  • Vallari
    India India
    “Beautiful room and very comfy beds! Great to stay with friends!”
  • Sehee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location - just off the meadows. Very detailed instructions. Parking was surprisingly easy.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by John

Company review score: 9.4Based on 321 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I enjoy meeting people from across the world and am looking forward to being able to provide you with a quiet, enjoyable stay in Edinburgh with its wonderful architecture and numerous sites of historical interest.

Property information

For more information about us, go to our website. Just type in Sheens House and scroll down until you find our digital presence. Sheens House is a mid-Victorian Edinburgh terraced house. We are centrally located in Marchmont. It will take you about 15 minutes to walk to the High Street (the main tourist site) and 20 minutes to get to the Castle Esplanade. We have three "units": a deluxe triple with three single beds, a deluxe double with a double bed and an additional single bed and a family suite, with two rooms, each of which has three single beds. All the units have an ensuite shower or bath room. More information is available on the website. This includes making a booking, recommendations for restaurants and cafés, "things to do" and a series of itineraries that will ensure that you able to see the main attractions in Edinburgh for a short visit.

Neighbourhood information

Sciennes (pronounced Sheens) is a quiet, upmarket residential district just off the Meadows. The area has numerous cafés, two local pubs, a supermarket that is open late and three high quality restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The cafes are able to offer a whole range of different types of breakfast from eggs Benedict to porridge, continental to full Scottish.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 10:00 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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 08:00:00.