Stayed for 3 nights in July. Every consideration given e.g. being able to drop off luggage prior to checking in and also to leave after checking out. Really great location for easy access into the city. Very peaceful and quiet and superb rest on the ultimate bed! Great attention to detail and all information for tourists readily available.

We stayed at Gerald's Place when we were in Edinburgh to see Leonard Cohen. We were there for only one night, and how we regretted it as soon as we arrived at the B&B.

Gerald greeted us at the door, and was immediately and from that point onwards utterly charming. Bubbling over with local knowledge and advice, Gerald was also a master of being available but not inescapable.

In terms of the B&B itself, it's pretty much flawless. Wonderfully quiet, impeccably clean, and in a handy location. It's a 5-minute walk to the main shopping street (Princes Street), and from there, galleries, museums, and the unavoidable castle are all within easy walking distance. But, at the end of the day, you're not stuck in the noisy centre - just a few minutes' walk away, and in beautiful, quiet surroundings.

Our room was spotless, with one of the most comfortable mattresses I've ever slept on, a mini-fridge, a fantastic shower and, although we didn't need it, a satellite television. And, most charmingly of all, Gerald also gave us the wonderful choice of a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates, even though we were only staying for one night. Given Gerald's (excellent) recommendation of a nearby BYOB restaurant, we opted for the wine, and were not disappointed.

The second part of the B&B (the breakfast bit) was sheer perfection. Grilled, for the most part, fresh, varied, and sourced from local vendors, the various elements were all equally delicious, and set us up perfectly for a day's sight-seeing and, ultimately, Leonard Cohen.

I simply cannot recommend this B&B, and its charming owner, enough. Just don't make the same mistake as us - stay for more than one night - stay as long as you possibly can...!

Andrew Goodson

Gerald provided excellent hospitality, a most comfortable room in a warm and welcoming house which was very tastefully appointed and in a convenient location, and we were fortified by splendid breakfasts. Thoroughly recommended.

My wife & I spent 3 nights as guests of Gerald's Place though we didn't have the pleasure of making his acquaintance as he was away on leave.
The location is excellent, walking distance to old & new town Edinburgh. (Edinburgh seemed to be a construction site whilst we were there & some bus travel amendments were poorly gazzetted resulting in lengthy delays to sight seeing.)
The accommodation was very comfortable, especially the beds. Breakfast smoked salmon was the best we experienced in the UK. Art work adorning the walls was numerous and very wide ranging; a mini art gallery worth perusing.
The provision of a guest's laptop was a great boon to we Aussies keeping in touch with our side of the world.
Would we recommend this B&B to others; Yes, we most certainly would.
John & Sally, South Australia