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23
Mayfield boutique Guest House awaits you in Edinburgh.
Whatever the reason for your visit to Edinburgh, we are sure you will
find our Edinburgh guest house offers the best in Scottish hospitality,
with comfortable accommodation in an accessible area of Edinburgh.
23 Mayfield was built in 1868 during the reign of Queen Victoria and is typical of the traditional architecture of its period.
23 Mayfield Accommodation
Our Bedrooms:
We endeavor to make our rooms as comfortable as possible.
All rooms have solid mahogany furniture hand carved, are of good size,
pocket sprung mattress with high quality linen bedsheets and bathrobes,
equipped with central heating, ensuite bathrooms, large LCD TVs, coffee
table and chairs, writing desk, radio/alarms, Seakelp toiletries, hair
driers and hospitality trays which contains fresh coffee and cafetière
and a selection of teas with Borders biscuits. Also available for guests
is an Xbox. Our family room also has a Nintendo Wii.
For overseas visitors the term twin means two single beds, and this type of room is suitable for 2 people. A double room means one standard size double bed, again suitable for 2 people. A single person occupying a double/twin room will incur a surcharge. The family rooms have 1 double bed (king-size) and 1 – 3 single beds, suitable for up to a total of 5 people.
Also available our Jacobean 4-poster bed all hand carved solid mahogany
furniture with ensuite, Bose-wave cd radio alarm clock with classical
cd collection Egyptian cotton linen and bathrobes.
Your own set of keys will ensure access at all times.
All rooms have:
* Writing Desk
* Free Wireless Internet Access
* Tea/Coffee making facilities
* Ironing Facilities
* En Suite
* Hair Dryer
* Lcd freeview TV
All business guests will be upgraded to Double Bedded room where possible.
Prices include:
* VAT
* Scottish Breakfast
* Early Continental available for the early departure
* Drawing Room
* Free secure Car Parking
* Free Wi-Fi Access
* Free Internet available in the Drawing Room
The above business accommodation rate is valid from Sunday through to Friday and based on Single occupancy.
All rooms are uniquely decorated with handcrafted solid mahogany furniture according to the theme of the room.
Business:
Coming to Edinburgh on Business
23 Mayfield Edinburgh is ideally located for business travelers, and well
equipped
23 Mayfield has a Drawing Room in which you can relax and unwind on our Chesterfield furniture, have a game of chess on a Georgian chess board and have a laugh with our hand made oversized Connect Four and a selection of books, cds and a laptop all for guest use.
We hope you enjoy your stay at 23 Mayfield and your visit to Edinburgh. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable. Your hosts are Ross and Kathleen Birnie and family.
Club Room:
23 Mayfield is a family run Victorian detached guest house situated one
mile from Edinburgh City Centre. Within the 19th century exterior you
will find quality cornicing and many more original features. The accommodation
has all you need for a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Relax with a good book or daily newspaper by the fire in our elegant
club room. Plan your tour around Edinburgh or your evening out in the
comfortable surroundings.
We have a selection of fiction novels along with many guide books and
things to do in and around Edinburgh.
The club room also has a guest computer and lots of information on Edinburgh, Scotland and Britain. Relax on Chesterfield seating, have a game of chess on a Georgian chess board and have a laugh with our hand made oversized Connect Four and much more. The club room has ambient lighting and many choices of Classical, Jazz and Pop for your control on our Bose music system.
About 23 Mayfield Edinburgh Guest House:
23 Mayfield is a family run Victorian detached guest house situated one
mile from Edinburgh City Centre. Within the 19th century exterior you
will find quality cornicing and many more original features. The accommodation
has all you need for a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
23 Mayfield situated on the main bus route into Edinburgh city centre.
The guest house offers easy access to many places of interest such as
Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament and Princes
Street, which are all within a one mile radius.
Whatever the reason for your visit to Edinburgh, we are sure you will
find our guest house offers the best in Scottish hospitality, with comfortable
accommodation in a quiet yet accessible area of Edinburgh.
23 Mayfield is recommended by celebrated travel writer Rick Steves in his latest publication 'Europe Through the Back Door'. 23 Mayfield has also been added to the Let's Go guide's list of recommended Edinburgh guest houses. The Guest House has now been added to the famous 'Le Guide Du Routard' as recommended accommodation in Edinburgh.
Things to do:
Edinburgh Activities:
Edinburgh is rightly regarded as one of the finest cities in the World.
And no wonder, with its fascinating history, unique heritage, ancient
buildings, dramatic scenery, countless attractions, lively nightlife,
first-rate shopping, not to mention the famous Scottish hospitality of
its friendly population.
The city of Edinburgh is often voted by its residents as' the best place to live in Britain'. Dramatic contours, long surviving buildings, breathtaking views, green hills, wide water and a manageable sized city centre have encouraged a truly cosmopolitan population that has produced a diverse cultural identity. The city is a thrilling place!
23 Mayfield is near the foot of Salisbury Crags, which are a dramatic feature of Arthurs Seat. The Guest House offers easy access to most places of interest in Edinburgh such as Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament and Princes Street, which are all within a one mile radius.
We are also within easy reach of Edinburgh University , Pollock halls, Kings Buildings, Royal Observatory, Little France Hospital, Peffermill playing fields, the Royal Infirmary and the Scottish Parliament.
Arthur's Seat is a dormant volcano located within Holyrood Park which
dominates the city and also is the highest of a series of peaks which
take the form of a crouched lion (it is also sometimes referred to as
Lion's Head).
Also within the park is the Palace of Holyrood House which is the Edinburgh
residence of the British Queen (though we believe she would rather stay
at 23 Mayfield)!
Salisbury Crags, which form part of Arthur's seat, are virtually on our
doorstep and give great views of the historic old town of Edinburgh.
Personalised Tours:
A Warm Welcome to Old Edinburgh – Iain Stewart will meet you at
23 Mayfield for a coffee or tea and then take you by foot/public transport
for your own personal, private, walking tour, into the heart of the Old
Town.
This tour will introduce you to the old city as it is today giving an
overview and orientation of the main sights including the Royal Mile,
Edinburgh Castle, Gladstone’s Land, the Writer’s Museum (Lady
Stair’s House) St. Giles Cathedral, Parliament Hall, John Knox’s
House, the Trinity Kirk, the Canongate graveyard, the Scottish Parliament,
and Holyrood Palace and Abbey, as well as opening your imagination to
the medieval city with its’ throngs of people, its’ characters,
over-crowded buildings and closes (narrow alleys).
A Warm Welcome to New Edinburgh – a stand alone or a continuation of the first tour, this tour introduces the grandeur and splendour of 18th century Edinburgh including Calton Hill, Princes Street, Princes Street Gardens, the National Galleries at the Mound, George Street, and Charlotte Square, and includes an overview of the city in the ‘Enlightenment’ and ‘Romantic’ periods, periods that saw such illustrious residents as Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Can be finished off with a drink at Rebus’ Oxford Bar or the Café Royal.
A Custom Tour of Edinburgh and Beyond – Have you
specific interests in Edinburgh or want to go further a-field? Want to
compress the Old and the New Town into one tour? Iain can build a tour
for you, from hours to days (or weeks), in Edinburgh and/or throughout
the country. For transport, when needed, Iain uses an eight seater VW
Transporter with air-conditioning and a full range of complimentary music.
Iain has delivered great tours of Scotland (and England) since 2003; recent
clients have included Pernod Ricard and Pixar. He has a degree in History
(UC Berkeley 1990) and a masters with distinction in Scottish Folklore
(University of Aberdeen 2007).
Iain can also arrange car hire and accommodation for your own self-drive
tour of Scotland. Contact Iain for details or visit Iain’s website
at www.serenityscotland.co.uk . A 10% discount on itinerary planning is
available for 23 Mayfield guests taking a self-drive tour.
All tours are private (i.e. for you) and are subject to my availability.
Booking in advance is advisable.
Romance:
And Edinburgh excels at romance. There is a constant, inexplicable air
of romance within this ancient city that entices visitors to return to
this beautiful place time and again.
Edinburgh is most definitely one of the most romantic cities in the world.
And 23 Mayfield enjoys being positioned in this wonderful location, yet provides its own little secret world of romance, being tucked away in tranquil Newington, just off the beaten track so that you can enjoy peaceful privacy, but only minutes walk from Edinburgh’s capital city attractions.
The prefect destination not just for great romantic breaks and escapes, but Scottish honeymoon s here in Edinburgh the Capital City. We warmly welcome couples honeymooning in Scotland, to 23 Mayfield.
Romantic breaks:
Why not treat the one you love to one of our fabulous romantic breaks.
We present to you delightful accommodation with the typical charm, romantic
lure and solitude that is associated with small high quality guest houses
in Scotland.
Combine the highest standards of hospitality and service at 23 Mayfield with the world-class romantic setting which is Edinburgh. And 23 Mayfield - where you can duck out of the hurly-burly a bit, collect your wits and indulge yourself. Whisk a loved one away for a romantic night, short break or weekend getaway here at 23 Mayfield in Edinburgh.
Where better to forget the pressures of your daily life and focus on each other. Have as quiet or as active a time as you please – the choices are almost limitless. Where you can be together - and yourselves.
Combine your love of the outdoors, a great city, and each other over a few days here. Fall in love again with Scotland - a land for all seasons with a place in all hearts. And the photographs will be as spectacular as the memories.
About Edinburgh:
Edinburgh is rightly regarded as one of the finest cities in the World.
And no wonder, with its fascinating history, unique heritage, ancient
buildings, dramatic scenery, countless attractions, lively nightlife,
first-rate shopping, not to mention the famous Scottish hospitality of
its friendly population.
The city of Edinburgh is often voted by its residents as' the best place to live in Britain'. Dramatic contours, long surviving buildings, breathtaking views, green hills, wide water and a manageable sized city centre have encouraged a truly cosmopolitan population that has produced a diverse cultural identity. The city is a thrilling place!
Culminating in August's festival it offers year-round, sophisticated
entertainment in hundreds of small performance venues. Edinburgh castle,
King Arthur's seat and a labyrinth of tunnels and dungeons provide similar
excitement for history buffs whilst those simply looking for a place to
shop in fine style will not be disappointed either.
One of the trendiest part of town is Leith. There are many restaurants,
bars and now the Ocean Terminal where you can see the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Email 23 Mayfield enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
