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Other places to stay in and around Edinburgh
Edinburgh
is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it is a welcoming place
where visitors spend as much time as possible soaking up the atmosphere
and enjoying many sights.
The 18th century town planners divided the town neatly into the primarily
neo-classical New Town and the Old Town with its narrow winding streets.
The Castle, perched on top of its precipitous hill above the city gives
Edinburgh its unmistakable skyline.
Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, our aim is to help you enjoy your stay in a comfortable, quality, relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
You can rest assured that the Ardleigh Guest House offers you real quality, comfort and value for money.
Ardleigh Guest House Accommodation
We have seven rooms; all with private facilities, and the whole guesthouse has been recently refurbished to a high standard for the benefit of our guest.
The bedrooms offer firm comfortable beds with fresh white Irish linen sheets, colour TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones, comfortable chairs and towels laundered daily.
We also have a large family room that can comfortably sleep up to a family of five and has a spectacular view of the city's skyline. We also keep a stock of various sundry items such as shaving equipment, toothpaste, deodorants and shoe polish.
With this exceptionally friendly atmosphere, guests can enjoy a filling continental or full cooked hearty Scottish Breakfast before embarking on a days visit or sightseeing trip.
The bright, attractive bedrooms each have the following:
· Full Central Heating
· Full Double Glazing
· Colour Television
· Constant Hot Water
· Hospitality Tray
· Radio Alarm Clocks
· Ironing Facilities
· Hairdryer
· Traditional Scottish Breakfast
· Vegetarian Breakfast available
· The Ardleigh is a No Smoking guest house
If you are looking for Hogmany accommodation or require wedding parties
catered for then visit our special offers section to find out more.
The Ardleigh Guest House, built circa 1900, is a Victorian Stone Built
terraced villa, still retaining many fine feature, and commands a panoramic
view of the city skyline that includes, Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill and
Edinburgh Castle.
Many visitors come to Edinburgh to experience the arts. A most impressive
collection can be found at the Scottish National Gallery Of Modern
Art.
A short taxi journey will take you to Edinburgh's main theatres; the Usher
Hall, Kings Theatre, The Festival Theatre and of course The Playhouse,
which features many great musicals.
For our business guests, there is the Edinburgh International Conference
Centre.
This modern facility has fast become a very important and major conference
venue, as companies choose to work and play in one of Europe's most attractive
City's.
Many of the major financial institutional Head Offices are located in
the centre of town and are again easily accessible from the Ardleigh whether
they are city centre or at the South Gyle on the City Bypass.
Getting to the Ardleigh Guest House:
Whether arriving by train, bus, plane or car, The Ardleigh Guest House
is easily accessible. With free on-street parking, all day access and
being placed on the main bus routes in and out of town, The Ardleigh Guest
House is ideal for exploring Edinburgh at your leisure. Accessible by
rail road & by air you will find it quick and easy to reach your destination.
Getting about:
The Ardleigh Guest House is conveniently located within reach of all major
transport systems. Taxis and trains are close by at Haymarket Station,
with Waverley main station just off Princes Street, by the Walter Scott
monument. Edinburgh's airport is situated to the west of the city and
is only 15 minutes away. A comprehensive network of bus routes will help
you explore the city, while Murrayfield, famed for rugby, is nearby.
Close by there is the Historic Port of Leith, it is the final resting
place of the decommissioned Royal yacht Britannia, it has been restored
to its former glory and is now open to the public, (£6.50) entrance,
it gives you an incite of how the Royal Family travelled in style.
Close by is Newhaven Harbour with its Fisherman's Museum, it is full of
interesting photographs and relics of days gone by.
The Peacock Inn is a restaurant in Newhaven that has a big menu, big helpings
and at a reasonable price, it is well worth a visit.
Within walking distance, there is The Royal Botanical Gardens,
they have many flowers and exotic plants from all corners of the world.
As well as Edinburgh's main attractions, the hotel is close to a thriving
local community with famous pubs and well known restaurants where a host
of different cuisine's, English, French, Italian, Eastern, will satisfy
every taste!
There are many things to see and do in the Old Town. There are 24 existing
Visitor Attractions; a further two educational and visitor attractions
are being planned. The Dynamic Earth, The Museum of Scotland, The Science
Centre and The Festival Centre. Many visitors enjoy walking around this
historic core exploring the many closes that thread their way through
the Town.
From a leisure prospective, there is Murrayfield International
Rugby Stadium, the home of Scottish Rugby. In addition every
year between the 1st of August & the 6th of September Edinburgh hosts
The Edinburgh International Festival, International Film Festival, The
Fringe and the Jazz Festival.Many visitors come from all around the world
to take part or to watch the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a spectacle
really worth seeing, it seems to get better each year, culminating on
the final night (around the 5/6th of September) in a massive & unforgettable
fireworks display.
All venues are once again only a few minutes walk or drive from the Ardleigh.
As a visitor to our beautiful City, you will find accommodation at the
Ardleigh which will suit your every need, and which is conveniently located
for both business and pleasure.
Whether you arrive by train or by airport bus from Edinburgh's international
airport, which can drop you off nearby, you will be staying close to all
those events or places that you have come to see.
Directions:
· By Air From Edinburgh International Airport situated west of
City. The Ardleigh Guest House is only 10 miles from the Airport. Approximate
transfer time 30 minutes. Buses run every 15 minutes into the city.
· Bus/Train Station From the City Centre. Approximate transfer
time 10 minutes in Taxi (approx. £7.00) or Bus (£1.00).
Email Ardleigh Guest House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
