We stayed earlier in the year and were able to book again for the Jazz festival and the Tattoo this time we got the smaller room(celestial decor) and a BRILLIANT shower every thing in the room is there for you all you need is toothbrush and clothes breakfast was very generous and takes you through to Dinner and always different muffins /pastries each morning the other guests were cellebrating a Birthday and Isobel put Bubbly in their room a nice touch! We were very well looked after by Jas and Isobel and always on hand to give advice or directions without being intrusive. The Jazz Mardi Gras was brilliant and it was a lovely sunny afternoon and the Tattoo is a must see spectacular so many people but it runs like clockwork a definate must for next year We will definately be back the location is perfect the buses cheap and plentiful and a lovely district and most of all the best hosts Hats of to Jas and Isobel.

This was a really great palce to stay, Isobel and Jas were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and had everything we needed in there and it was close enough to town that we walked wherever we needed to go. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is heading to Edinburgh

Blacket Garden Flat is on a leafy street about a 30 minute walk from the Royal Mile -- however, there are a million different buses that run right up there in 10 minutes, and they are easy and cheap.

Isobel was very welcoming, and the room was lovely -- filled with snacks, magazines, books, and one of the most comfortable beds ever. Additionally, since we didn't leave until later on our departure day, Isobel let us leave our luggage behind, and we let ourselves back in later to retrieve the bags. That made our second day very enjoyable.

It was also nice to see a beautiful, green part of Edinburgh that's still so central. If I were to stay in Edinburgh for a few days, this would be a wonderful location.

The only thing we didn't like was that there are large windchimes positioned right over the front door, so that you have to hit them with the door when you come in late at night. This way, they know when you come home. I understand completely because this is their home, but we felt a bit like we were intruding, when we came home late. (Or that maybe my Mum might come out and yell at me.) I might just be paranoid!

Please note: they do not accept credit cards.

Relaxed and relaxing. Lovely quiet spot. Perfect base for exploring the city if you can spare some cash and are not phobic about walking.