Email Caravel Guest House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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The
Caravel Guest House is the ideal location for your stay in Edinburgh.
The Caravel is set in the beautiful architectural area of Edinburgh's classical New Town, this charming Georgian house is situated in the very heart of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city.
With bus and transit available within convenient walking distance and
Prince's Street within close proximity, the Caravel House is an ideal
accommodation from which to explore the city.
Caravel Guest House Accommodation
Bedrooms & Facilities:
All of our elegantly furnished bedrooms have newly refurbished private
facilities, together with colour television, trouser press, tea/coffee
facilities and hairdryers. We also have en-suite family rooms which include
cots and high chairs on request.
The Caravel House is home to 11 elegant well-appointed bedrooms,
including a mixture of single, double, twin and family rooms all en suite.
Guests can check in at anytime on the day of arrival and the checkout
time is mid morning on the departure date.
Our Family Rooms Can hold between 5 or 6 people comfortably. These rooms also include their own private bathroom and shower. Tremendous saving for a large family or group of friends.
Late checkout is available and you should arrange this with reception staff as soon as possible. Guests can relax in our lounge and enjoy a varied selection of refreshments. We also provide a wake-up call service to all our guests and this can be arranged through our reception staff.
Parking is available at a daily charge, however, due to limited spaces parking is allocated on a first come, first served basis and is subject to availability.
We also now offer various other services such as, Room Service, Overnight Shoe Polishing Service, Newspapers, Laundry Service, Fruit Baskets and Flowers etc.
The majority of our En-Suite Bathrooms have been full refurbished to a very high standard. All En-Suite Shower Units, Toilets and Wash Hand Basins have been completely replaced and new splash proof walls have been installed in all bathrooms.
Furthermore all refurbished En-Suite Facilities have been re-floored with new modern tiles.
We look forward to welcoming you to our newly refurbished property and we would love to have the opportunity to deliver to you the best service in the industry.
Breakfast Room:
The Caravel House kitchen offers guests a choice of a Continental and
full Scottish breakfast, prepared with fresh ingredients and premiere
quality products.
Our Continental Breakfast self service buffet consists of a wide variety
of cerials to choose from, also fresh fruit, fruit juices and yoghurts
as well as brown or white toast and your choice of tea or coffee.
Our Full Scottish cooked breakfast consists of free range eggs cooked
to your liking, fried tomato, fried button mushrooms, beef sausage and
baked beans. Like our continental breakfast, you also have the option
of brown or white toast as well as your choice of tea or coffee.
The breakfast room looks out onto the caravel garden which is a pleasant
and peaceful setting while enjoying your breakfast.
Special Occasions:
The Caravel Guest House are pleased to be able to offer its guests this
special service. We can provide the following items on request:
· Fruit Basket
· Flowers
· Chocolates
· Celebratory Cakes
These items are priced individually and depend on your specific requirements.
Should you wish to avail of this service, please notify us as soon as
possible and preferably at the time of booking.
Internet
A "Wi-Fi" compatible or "wireless Internet access system"
is installed throughout the House so that a guest from any guest room,
conference room, dining area and lounge can access the Internet at speeds
30 times faster than dialup.
Guests can connect to this network with their own wireless card (802.11b,
Wi-Fi). Access is quick and easy. For guests without a laptop a public
internet station will shortly be made available in one of our public areas.
Enjoy a hearty buffet style breakfast in the intimate breakfast room
overlooking the garden area. It is the perfect start to your day in the
very busy and historic city.
There is so much to do for all when you stay at the Caravel House. From
sports to shopping, arts to history, Edinburgh will leave a place in your
heart that will last a lifetime of memories.
Relax in the evening in the grandeur of the lounge in a peaceful ambience.
WiFi internet connection is available free upon request for those guests
that wish to stay connected during their stay.
Book your Edinburgh getaway at the Caravel House to experience superb
service and warm friendly hospitality which awaits you in this historic
Georgian house. See for yourself why so many come back time and again
to this enchanting home in an enchanting city.
As Europe’s festival capital, Edinburgh has an action-packed calendar
of festivals and events to keep visitors entertained all year round. From
world-class theatre and comedy to lively ceilidhs and street theatre,
there is always something going on.
Things to do:
Golf:
Play golf in Edinburgh
· Public courses These golf courses are owned by the City of Edinburgh.
They include Braid Hills, Craigentinny, Carrick Knowe, Portobello, Silverknowes,
and Princes (9 hole).
· Turnhouse Golf Course The 18 hole parkland golf course.
· Mortonhall Golf Course The 1892 course is the oldest active course
in Edinburgh. Golf courses near Edinburgh· St Andrews Many links
to choose from an hour or so away in Fife.
· North Berwick Golf Course Traditional, duney course along the
shores of the Firth of Forth. Scottish Golf governing bodies
· Scottish Golf Union News, events and info from the world of Scottish
Amateur Golf.
· The Royal and Ancient The R&A is the golf's world rules and
development body and organiser of The Open Championship, based in the
"home of golf" St Andrews.
· The Ladies Golf Union Founded in 1893, the governing body for
ladies' amateur golf in Great Britain and Ireland. Tee off with these
sites
· Edinburgh Golf Breaks Edinburgh hotels offer special golf packages.
· Edinburgh Car Hire Rent a car online.
· British Golf Museum History and exhibits in St Andrews.
· Scottish Course Wildlife Group How environmental issues play
out on the golf course in Scotland.
Galleries:
· Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road, EH4 3DS
· Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, EH4 3DR
· National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, EH2 2EL
· Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, EH2 1JD
· The Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market St, EH1 1DF
Shopping:
If you like shopping Edinburgh is the place to be! Queen Street is five
minutes from Princes Street as well as George Street, both of which offer
the ultimate shopping experience for our guests.
Princes Street is one of the world's most famous shopping streets with
a variety of popular department stores as well as smaller retail properties
and tourist shops. We strongly recommend that you visit Jenners now owned
by House of Fraser, its the "Harrods" of Edinburgh.
Places of Interest:
Our team has extensive knowledge of the local area and its attractions
and so it is our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for
you in introducing you to some of the main tourist attractions in and
around Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Playhouse:
Spacious venue at top of Leith Walk for big gigs and West End Musicals
and Operas. Reckoned to have very good acoustics.
Reserved seating and theatre bars.
Omni Centre:
Edinburgh families and night time diners as well as theatre goers looking
for pre or post show meals can enjoy some of the best the city has to
offer at the world class Omni leisure and entertainment centre which houses
the 12 screen Vue Cinema, Witherspoons Restaurant, China China Restaurant
as well as a multitude of others. The Centre is adjacent to the Edinburgh
Playhouse.
Royal Botanic Gardens:
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was founded in the 17th century as
a ‘Physic Garden’, growing medicinal plants. This first Garden
was in St Anne’s Yard, part of the Holyrood Palace grounds, and
occupied an area the size of a tennis court. It now extends to four sites
– Edinburgh, Benmore (near Dunoon in Argyll), Logan (near Stranraer
in Galloway), and Dawyck (near Peebles in the Borders), and is the second
richest collection of plant species in the world.
Edinburgh Castle:
Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh like no other castle
in Scotland and Edinburgh Castle is unequalled in the whole of the British
Isles.
Edinburgh Castle is the site of the world famous annual Edinburgh Military
Tattoo. Over one thousand years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh
rock which is actually an extinct volcano and it is easy to see why over
a million visitors a year visit Edinburgh Castle.
Holyrood Palace:
Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
is The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of
the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closely associated with
Scotland's turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here
between 1561 and 1567. Successive kings and queens have made the Palace
of Holyroodhouse the premier royal residence in Scotland. Today, the Palace
is the setting for State ceremonies and official entertaining.
Outdoor Activities:
Around Edinburgh there's enough choice to satisfy every taste.The city
has everything you'd expect of a great capital with world-class facilities
providing for almost every kind of sport.
And the choice is fantastic in the countryside where you can find everything
from off-road racing to clay pigeon shooting, or if you like a more peaceful
life you can enjoy the beautiful Pentland Hills. Select from the links
below to find out more.
Walks - Edinburgh is the UK's most compact city, making
it easy to get around on foot - it also means that the spectacular scenery
of the Lothian countryside is close at hand.
Game Fishing - Luxury fly fishing events and days and
vacations in Scotland - for Salmon, Trout, Pike and Sea Trout.
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena - Life is for bouldering,
tackling the Aerial Assault, abseiling and playing in Scrambles.
Alba Outdoors - Customised outdoor experiences throughout
Scotland
Email Caravel Guest House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
