The Dunstane Houses Shortlist*
Edinburgh, Scotland
Good Hotel Guide Review
Heathery tones and tweedy fabrics bring a breath of fresh Orkney air to this family-owned hotel, in a peaceful area just beyond the city centre. It occupies two recently refurbished Victorian villas – Dunstane House, and Hampton House, opposite. From ‘cosy wee singles and doubles’ to luxurious, high-ceilinged suites, bedrooms are kitted out in heritage style and supplied with pampering Scottish products and home-made shortbread. In Ba’ Bar, find monochrome photographs and a wide selection of rare and vintage craft spirits; in the clubby lounge, velvet armchairs and sofas. A short menu of unfussy modern Scottish dishes is available all day. Buses to the centre and the airport stop right outside. This hotel is a member of Pride of Britain.
Hotel details
Address
4 West Coates and 5 Hampton Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 5JQ
Scotland
Telephone
0131 337 6169
Bedrooms
35, 18 are in Hampton House, opposite.
Open
all year.
Facilities
lounge/bar, conservatory, residents’ lounge and breakfast room in Hampton House, in-room TV (Freeview), wedding facilities, garden, parking.
Background music
in bar, lounge.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
Allowed in some bedrooms, also at breakfast, dinner or drinks in the conservatory. £30 a night. Only one dog per room, and they must not be left alone.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single £145–£295, double £174–£650. Prix fixe menu £30 (3 courses), £38 (4 courses). 2-night min. stay preferred Sat in peak season.
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