Barony House Shortlist*
Edinburgh, Scotland
Good Hotel Guide Review
The romantic ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement colour this restored Victorian terraced house, which is enthusiastically run as a B&B by Brisbane natives Susan and Paul Johnson. The hostess, an artist and a descendant of John Ruskin, has painted decorative friezes in the elegant, high-ceilinged bedrooms; William Morris fabrics adorn eye-catching oversized headboards. Down stone steps, a separate entrance leads to two rooms (one with a private garden) that share a lounge and a kitchen. Served on linen-dressed tables, breakfast includes home-baked bread and Aussie pikelets. The hosts have a wealth of local information; buses and taxis easily connect the conservation neighbourhood to the city centre.
Hotel details
Address
20 Mayfield Gardens
Edinburgh
EH9 2BZ
Scotland
Telephone
0131 662 9938
Bedrooms
7. 2 in ‘Servants’ Quarters’ with shared lounge and kitchen.
Open
all year except 1 week over Christmas; open for Hogmanay.
Facilities
honesty bar, dining room, in-room TV (Freeview).
Background music
classical in public rooms.
Children
not under 10.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £119–£200. 3-night stays preferred in summer.
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.