"I loved my stay at the Brae. It was the perfect place to get over jet lag as I embarked on a one-month vacation of the U.K. It’s a couple of miles outside of town, and the bus to downtown stops right in front of the house, which was perfect. Very comfortable for sleeping. Having a bath tub to soak in after a day full of walking was heaven. Graeme was an extremely welcoming and informative host. Definitely recommend t
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"The staff at the Abbey are excellent, by far the best part about the stay. Very friendly with each encounter and extremely accommodating. We had several bags with us, and they made our check-in and check-out much easier by going out of their way to support.
The room itself is satisfactory; it is about what you pay for. Nothing too extraordinary, but more than sufficient for what we needed it for. Although the bathroom wasn’t terribly well maintained, and the shower didn’t drain very well....
"My friend and I stayed here for three nights (Friday to Monday), paying €180 per night over the weekend and €70 for the final night. Given the rates, the quality was completely unacceptable.
Key issues during our stay:
* Cleanliness & Hygiene: The room was dirty and unsanitary. There was a visible iron burn mark on an already filthy carpet, and the bed linen had stains.
* Bathroom & Plumbing: Virtually no water pressure in the shower and frequent lack of cold water, leaving us with no choice...
"The property was unfortunately not as advertised and the photos felt very misleading. While the bedding, kitchen and bathroom were clean, overall the place felt quite tired and in need of an upgrade. The walls, carpets and couches all needed a proper clean and there were no base covers on the bed. Which are usually a norm in most homes, so expected in a letting.
There were also several maintenance issues including a broken stair rail and a shower that only worked as a handheld attachment....
"This was a great spot to stay on our first visit to Edinburgh. Right off the Royal Mile, walking distance (we like to walk a lot, so our distance may not be your distance…) to the Castle and about 1.5 mile trek to Arthur’s Seat (amazing view). Great restaurants and pubs all around you. Oh, and the lattes at the bar? Top notch.
The room and the experience were really fun. Records and a guitar in the room was a nice touch for me. If you like beer, stop now and go ahead and book. The staff and...
"Stayed 2 nights in Sept 2026. Excellent location just down from busy Royal Mile area. Walkable everywhere. Quiet. Clean and modern like a mini apartment. Had everything that would be needed."