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Welcome
to Ben Craig Guest House Edinburgh.
Ben Craig Guest House provides you with the best of Bed and Breakfast
Edinburgh, in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh.
In this Edinburgh accommodation we deliver only the highest standards and warmest welcome to all of our customers, making them feel at home in our Victorian building which is fully fitted with original period décor and quality soft furnishings.
Ben Craig House Accommodation
Rooms:
Ben Craig Guest House has a range of room types, from single and double
or twin rooms, to triple and family rooms.
All rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished in a complimentary fashion to a very high standard. En-suite facilities in all rooms add to the visitor's comfort and enjoyment, as does the full central heating.
Colour TV is a fixture within each room though with so much to see and
do in Scotland's Capital, “couch potatoes” are rarely seen.
A radio/alarm, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities are all
there for our guests' further convenience.
Cots and additional beds are available for small family groups.
Please note: Children aged less than 3 stay free
Group bookings are always welcome.
Facilities:
· Parking & Transportation
Free secure parking spaces at the front and rear of Ben Craig are a real
bonus in a major city, while there is also additional free on-street parking
on the adjoining side street.
· Concierge services
A laundry service is available if required, as is the use of an ironing
board and of course, iron.
· Communication
For those who can't fully relax when away from home, internet access is
available so that emails can be checked and the world won't end while
you enjoy your stay in Edinburgh. Access to our fax machine and the use
of a payphone is available for your added convenience. A minimal fee may
apply to some of the above services.
· Breakfast
The most important meal of the day! A choice of fruit juices, fruit segments,
cereal, porridge followed by eggs any way you want them (fried, scrambled,
poached or boiled). A variety of cheeses, breads and muffins are there
to set you up for the day. Tea or Coffee, and of course toast is served
up with pleasure. A special menu would be provided on request for your
dietary requirements.
· Relax
Whether you want to relax or enjoy breakfast in our conservatory, Ben
Craig has ample space for you, including our patio and rear garden.
· Wi-Fi Connection
For your convenience we provide you with a superb Wi-Fi connection free
of change.
There is so much to enjoy in the city, from the vast number of famous sights to the great shopping district, or one of Edinburgh's many shows or performances available during the Edinburgh International Festival, which runs through August and September.
Bencraig Edinburgh bed and breakfast's convenient position in the south side of the city means that you are within reasonable walking distance of many of Edinburgh's top tourist attractions, including the historic Old Town, the Scottish Parliament Buildings, Holyrood Palace, various galleries and Edinburgh Castle.
Bencraig bed and breakfast Edinburgh also offers you secure car parking at the front and rear of the house, free on street parking, and the easy option of public transport, allowing you to leave your car and enjoy a stress free day in the capital. You will also benefit from the extensive variety of restaurants, shops and bars situated nearby
Directions to find us.
From South M6/A74
From the A74 take the A702 through Biggar, which will bring you on to
the A720 City Bypass. 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. Quarter
a mile further on you will see Ben Craig House on the right.
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. After 2.5 miles (4 km) bear left onto Craigmillar Park. Quarter
a mile further on you will see Ben Craig House on the right.
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 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, and 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 Craigmillar
Park outside the Ben Craig House. Bus journeys should take around 10 minutes.
Email Ben Craig House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
