This detached stone-built Victorian house offers charming and comfortable accommodation in a convenient location with good access to the city centre, as well as free private parking for 6 cars.
Well-located for visiting all of Edinburgh’s attractions, including Arthur's Seat and the Palace of Holyrood, the guest house is nevertheless peaceful, quiet and relaxing, overlooking parkland with the waters of the Firth of Forth flowing in distance. Edinburgh's excellent public bus service offers quick, easy and convenient access to all parts of the city, and there is a direct bus to the city centre from the bus stop right outside the house.
There are 5 fully equipped en-suite bedrooms and one double bedroom which has a spacious private bathroom. All of the rooms were fully refurbished and thoroughly modernised in June 2006, and each comfortable room is decorated and furnished to a high standard.
Hotel information
Children are very welcome in this family-friendly home and cots are available on request.
There is a 9-hole golf course across the road and there are four 18-hole golf courses nearby and the Aynetree Guest House is happy to help guests arrange convenient tee times.
Room information
The guest house offers a range of rooms suitable for everyone’s needs, from an single room to a deluxe family room. All of the rooms are furnished and decorated to the highest standard, ensuring a comfortable stay. Please see individual room details for a complete list of the facilities on offer.
Some bedrooms enjoy views across to the extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat; whilst others look out over to the Firth of Forth and Fife in the background. All of the rooms are serviced daily. Guests have their own front door keys and room keys, enabling them to come and go as they please. 2 of the rooms (a double room and a single room) are located on the ground floor. The remaining 4 bedrooms are located on the first floor.
With just 6 rooms, guests can always be certain of personal attention and attentive, individual service.
Food & beverage
A full traditional Scottish breakfast is included in the quoted room rates. Whatever you have planned, the generous and tasty cooked breakfast is a great way to start your day. A vegetarian option is also available and guests can also choose a full continental breakfast. Those with special dietary needs can be accommodated by prior request. Please contact the Aynetree Guest House in advance in order to inform them of your requirements, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.
The dining room has a real coal fire, which is used on chilly mornings.
The Aynetree Guest House can also provide packed lunches at a nominal additional cost.
Area information
The guest house is an attractive, detached stone-built Victorian house, situated on the east side of the city centre, on the main A1 road. Situated on a main bus route, with a bus stop right outside the house, the Aynetree Guest House offers easy, convenient and inexpensive access to all of the city’s major attractions.
Known as The Athens of the North, Edinburgh boasts many sights, attractions and events, all year round. The city features many impressive examples of both modern and classical architecture, as well as dramatic scenery. Edinburgh also regularly plays host to many cultural events and spectacles, as well as holding international sports events. The city is renowned for its great nightlife and extensive choice of restaurants.
Travel information
By Air:
The is approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Edinburgh Airport. Take the Airline Bus (number 100) to the city centre (Waverley Bridge). Walk up to Princes Street and take a number 44 bus (not a number 26 bus). The number 44 but is operated by either Lothian Region Transport or First Bus and you can catch it from just outside Marks and Spencer (opposite the tall monument in the gardens). Ask to be let off at Bailie Place (Portobello Park). Aynetree Guest House is on the other side of the road.
By Car (from Edinburgh Airport):
- Follow the A8 towards the city centre and then take the city bypass (A720).
- Follow the A720 the whole way round to the A1 exit (Old Craighall), which is signposted towards the city centre.
- Follow the A1, until you see the Big W store on the right-hand side.
- At the set of traffic lights, take a left turn, following the signs towards the city centre.
- The Aynetree Guest House is located half a mile further on, on the left-hand side (opposite Portobello Park).
By Car (from the south/east):
- Follow the A1 until you see the Big W store on the right-hand side.
- At the set of traffic lights, take a left turn, following the signs towards the city centre.
- The Aynetree Guest House is located half a mile further on, on the left-hand side (opposite Portobello Park).
By Car (from the north/west):
- Follow the M8 motorway and then take the A720 (south and east - not north and west) to the A1 exit (Old Craighall Junction), signposted for the city centre.
- Follow the A1, until you see the Big W store on the right-hand side.
- At the set of traffic lights, take a left turn, following the signs towards the city centre.
- The Aynetree Guest House is located half a mile further on, on the left-hand side (opposite Portobello Park).
By Car (from the city centre):
- Head for Waterloo Place and then over to Abbeyhill.
- Drive past Meadowbank Stadium.
- Then turn right onto Willowbrae Road, which changes into Milton Road West and then becomes Milton Road.
- Omni Furniture is on the left-hand side, just before a set of traffic lights. Aynetree Guest House is 200 metres past these traffic lights, opposite Portobello Park.
By Train:
From Edinburgh’s Waverley train station, go to Princes Street and take a number 44 bus (not a number 26 bus). The number 44 but is operated by either Lothian Region Transport or First Bus and you can catch it from just outside Marks and Spencer (opposite the tall monument in the gardens). Ask to be let off at Bailie Place (Portobello Park). Aynetree Guest House is on the other side of the road.
Important information
Please note that bookings made with American Express cards are not accepted.
Rooms: 6 - Aynetree Guest House
Rate: ~ 55 GBP
Hotel information
General:
Parking (fee required) Garden Non-Smoking Rooms Continental Breakfast Family Rooms Free Parking Safety Deposit Box Heating All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking
Services:
Internet Services Fax/Photocopying Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, the first night will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire Aynetree Guest House and is free of charge.
Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The Aynetree Guest House reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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Parking (fee required)