This very central B&B exceeded all our expectations during our recent stay there. We wanted to meet some locals and opted for b&b instead of hotels and found this wonderful place which allows you to share a family home right in the city centre of Edinburgh. John & Felicitas plus their children could not have been more helpful with everything from carrying our luggage to the sumptious and spacious room to giving us every day tips on what to do and where to go. We got a real feel of Edinburgh which is a fantastic city with oodles of culture.
Breakfast is shared with the family and simply delicious. Felicitas bakes her own bread and makes all the jams and we feasted so thoroughly that we often did not need lunch ! Whenever we came in in the afternoon we were offered tea or coffee and the same after our dinner excursions.
If you want to join the locals on your holidays, this is a must-visit B&B, don't forget to ask John all the historic questions you have - he will most likely have the answer !

Great Location and Great Bed, after that i only have negative things to say. On arrival we were offered tea which was great, unfortunatly the family felt they had to join us and we wanted to catch up with our friends one in a nearby B/B who had walked over to say hello our other friend had come over from Europe.
It felt rude to have a conversation without including the whole (and there are a lot ) family. I felt they needed our attention in order to tell us their life history and introduce us to their children. Delightful as they may have been, we needed to discuss the evening ahead. Our room was too full of personnal items and the bathroom had the family washing hanging up to dry, no full length mirrow, poor light, and no Hot water, no tea or coffee making facilities. Breakfast was very dissapointing no cooked breakfast was offered, no selection of cereals, we shared our teapot with the family, the croissants arrived as we had finished.
One of the daughters was upset and crying about her homework the eldest son marched of to school in a huff. we need more peace on a night away and a little less familarity.

A few freinds visited Edinburgh and were lucky enough with this find in a charming B&B. It is "just down the hill" from the Castle in New Town (which is still quite old by US standards). The proprieters have wonderful stories about their family and the escapades of former owner Robert Lewis Stevenson. We were treated as family by this large family of 8. Made for a delightful weekend.

I have just returned to South Africa after 3 wonderful nights at 17 Heriot Row, Robert Louis Stevenson House, Edinburgh. The owners, the Macfie family, could not have been more welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate us, and made travelling with a toddler an absolute breeze. Our every need was catered for. This beautiful historical family home is in an excellent location in New Town, walking distance to most of the Edinburgh sights. Big thanks to the Macfie family for the personal touch!