Email Barony House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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Welcome
to Barony House, formerly trading at 23 Mayfield Gardens, is a lovely
Victorian terraced villa, retaining its traditional appearance with some
wonderful original cornice work and elegant high ceiling rooms.
It is located on a main bus route and easily allows guests to access the city in 10 minutes.
Leo and Susie have been looking after guests in Edinburgh for more than 20 years and their warm welcome excellent service and delicious home cooked breakfast bring people back again and again from all over the world.
Barony House Accommodation
Barony House can comfortably accommodate up to 14 people at any one time and we regularly greet single guests on business, couples and families on holiday and whole parties in Edinburgh for weddings and functions, kilts and all!
Rooms:
· We have a range of accommodation to suit your needs.
· All rooms are en-suite.
· Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a complimentary tipple in every
room.
· All rooms have a desk, colour Freeview TV, hair drier and central
heating.
· Daily room service.
· There are single and double beds to choose from.
· Travel cots.
· Direct dial telephones in all rooms
· All rooms are non smoking.
Facilities
· On site parking (only by reservation). Free on street parking
all around.
· Laundry service (seasonal).
· Route planning and tourist information.
· Free Wi-Fi and a PC for guest use.
· High chair.
Breakfast:
There is no better start to the day that sitting in our elegant Victorian
dining room and sampling our delicious breakfast choice.
Begin with a steaming bowl of porridge made in the traditional scottish
manner or a variety of fresh fruits or juices.
There are always freshly baked croissants,rolls muffins and bagels available,
also a variety of cereals yogurts cheeses and cold meats.
Then after this taster throw yourself into the serious matter of choosing
from our hot food buffet. Succulent sausages, crispy bacon, hash browns,
beans, mushrooms and tomatoes then add some tasty haggis and black pudding.
We will also cook you fresh organic eggs anyway you want them.
Wash all this down with either freshly brewed coffee or tea (decafinated
or herbal available on request).
You still might have room for a slice of wholemeal toast with butter
or preserves.
Nobody ever leaves our dining room hungry!
Major Attractions:
There are many excellent visitor attractions to experience during your
stay in Edinburgh.
What’s Nearby?
The world famous Edinburgh Castle , the fabulous Royal Botanic Garden
, our award winning Zoo or the exciting Dynamic Earth . Take a stroll
through the Historic Old Town and visit one of the many famous restaurants
after a night at the Theatre.
Or prepare to immerse yourself in the dark, murky and potentially haunted
world of Mary Kings Close.
The Palace of Holyrood is well worth a visit and you shouldn't miss a
chance to see the old Royal Yacht Britannia .
Edinburgh is alive with Museums and Art Galleries that will take your
breath away.
Edinburgh is also home to the Edinburgh Royal Observatory on Blackford
Hill
Edinburgh Festival
Edinburgh hosts the largest international arts Festival in the world during
August incorporating the Fringe Festival and Film Festival.
The Military Tattoo is held on the atmospheric Castle esplanade and is
a once in a lifetime experience.
Christmas Wonderland and Hogmanay
Nowhere in the world is more exciting than Edinburgh at Christmas and New Year. The Hogmanay celebrations in Princes Street are now legendary and with the out door Ice Rink, Ferris Wheel and International Gift Fair in Princes Street Gardens, it is the place to be.
Directions:
From South M6/A74
From the A74 take the A702 at ABINGTON Services through BIGGAR which will
bring you on to the A720 City Bypass. Go round both roundabouts and join
the Bypass where signposted "Edinburgh South & East". Leave
the Bypass at the first junction marked "Straiton Junction",
join the A701 and follow the signs for City Centre. After 2.5 miles (4
km) bear left onto Craigmillar Park. Half a mile further on you will see
"Barony House" on the left.
From South M1
Take the A68 from Scotch Corner, through Jedburgh and Dalkeith. After
Dalkeith the road will merge with the A7 where you follow the City Centre
signs. When nearing the City Centre you will approach a large roundabout
under a rail bridge. Take the 2nd exit ("City Centre A701" "Newington")
and then turn right onto Craigmillar Park. Half a mile further on you
will see "Barony House" on the left.
ALTERNATIVELY: Take the A1 round the coastal route and
join the A720 City Bypass as you approach the city. Leave the Bypass at
the first junction (Sheriffhall Roundabout) and join the A7 signposted
Edinburgh where it merges with the A68. Then as above.
From Glasgow
The M8 Motorway now terminates at a roundabout known as the "Edinburgh
Interchange". On the roundabout take the third exit signposted "Edinburgh
South & East" and join the A720 City Bypass. Continue on the
bypass until Straiton junction, leave the bypass and join the A701 as
for M6 traffic.
From North M90
Follow signs for City Centre, Princes Street, Berwick Upon Tweed A1 &
East which will take you along Queen Street. Go right at the roundabout
("All other routes") and up Leith Street, keeping John Lewis
on your right. Go straight on at the the traffic lights and left on to
North Bridge, keeping the New Balmoral Hotel on your right. Continue straight
on until the road becomes Minto Street then Mayfield Gardens. We are number
20, on the right.
ALTERNATIVELY: follow the signs for City Bypass and
proceed as for Glasgow arrivals. (This route, although slightly longer,
avoids all city confusion).
From Edinburgh Airport
Follow the A8 trunk road to the "Edinburgh Interchange". Follow
signs for A720 Berwick and South then continue as above (from Glasgow).
By Rail
Exit from Waverley Station by road entrance turning right up on to Princes
Street. Cross over to the shops side for buses numbered 3, 31, 69 or 80
travelling East. Bus will immediately turn right on to North Bridge. Travel
along the main route until shops finish and Hotels/Guest Houses commence.
Exit on Mayfield Gardens and we are over the road. Bus journeys should
take around 10 minutes.
Email Barony House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
