We chose to stay at 23 Mayfield after spending many hours reviewing accomodations on TripAdvisor. It was a great decision.

My husband, our adult son, and myself spent three nights here in July, 2008. We were met warmly by Ross and shown to our room (#5). We shared the room and were expecting to be crowded, but there was plenty of space for the three of us. Our room faced the very busy street, but there was little traffic noise at night when the drapes were closed. The en-suite bathroom was very luxuious with thick towels (and washcloths), rainfall shower and Bolten Brown soaps and lotions. There was a flat screen TV, and a clock radio with I-pod dock. There is also wireless internet and a laptop computer available for use in the lounge. This made it very handy for checking e-mail.

The breakfast was outstanding. There are many different cooked options to choose from in addition to toast, cereals, fruit juices and tea and coffee.

There is off-street parking available. It was very convienent to catch the bus which stops just steps away from 23 Mayfield. Ross was very helpful answering questions about where to go and how to get there. We enjoyed dinner at a couple of the restaurants suggested by Ross.

My only regret is that the guest house is so far away from Kentucky!

My wife and two of our friends stayed two nights at 23 Mayfield and it was definitely one of the highlights of our visit to Edinburgh. This beautifully restored home is a 4-Star B&B and it definitely lived up to its rating!

Our rooms, priced at 69 Pounds per night, were very large and nicely furnished. Everything, from the super plush towels and washcloths, to the large comfortable beds, to the en suite bathroom facilities, to the flat-screen tv in our room was top-rate!

The breakfasts were to die for. Young Ross Birnie, who owns the house with his wife Kathleen, was in the kitchen doing the cooking. We had a wide range of choices including a traditional Scottish Breakfast, with black pudding, haggis, potatoes, bacon, sausage, eggs, tomatoes with thyme, orange juice, apple juice, porridge and tea or coffee. The next day we enjoyed a Belgian waffle and haddock topped with a poached egg. Everything was superb and beautifully presented.

23 Mayfield is conveniently located in Mayfield Gardens, with a bus stop right out front that takes you to the heart of Edinbugh in minutes.

We would recommend this B&B to anyone seeking a good place to stay in Edinburgh.

Cullen and Gwen Ferguson and Marvin and Marilyn Armstrong