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Violet Bank House


167 Lanark Road West, Edinburgh EH14 5NZ , Scotland

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5 of 5 stars
California
4 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Violet Bank House in Edinburgh is truly a 5 star accommodation! The hosts were lovely people and the food was divine. Reta made our stay very memorable and they were so accommodating. I enjoyed the WiFi in our room and the lovely view of the beautiful gardens. This was the first stay in our 25 day trip and many... more

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5 of 5 stars
Scotland
20 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

This B&B is well placed for visiting Edinburgh with direct links by frequent bus service into the centre. The service was excellent with very helpful advice. Breakfast was good and rooms of a high standard. more

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3 of 5 stars
California
16 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Lovely house, wonderful hosts, beautiful gardens, delicious food. 40 minute bus ride into town, which would be fine if you were staying in the quiet suburbs, but please note this house in right on a busy commercial thoroughfare with nonstop heavy traffic noise around the clock. more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle
23 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed in Scotland and England for 3 weeks and this was by far the best B&B we stayed in. Reta and John were perfect hosts and made some great recommendations as we headed off to the Isle of Skye. Our room was great, very clean, spacious, and a very comfortable bed. I also have to rave about their breakfasts... more

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3 of 5 stars
Germany
21 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

Very friendly hosts, excellent breakfast. Our rooms were spacious and very nice, but it was a bit noisy because of the busy road. We had access to 2 lounges, both very lovely decorated. But what was absolutely not acceptable was mould in the shower. more

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Reta7166, Owner

I'd like to put a sense of perspective on the cleanliness score of 2 out of 5 please. The rooms were immaculate, drinking glasses and mirrors gleaming, not a speck of dust anywhere. 100% egyptian cotton bed linen crisply ironed. The small "mould" area in the shower is now freshly painted and regrouted. We just had to wait a few...

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5 of 5 stars
cork ireland
27 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

warm friendly and helpful hosts. Very relaxing after a busy day sight seeing. good food and pubs within 15 mins walk on bus route. breakfasts lovely and fresh fruit so tasty. more

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5 of 5 stars
preston
30 Dec 2008 | Trip type: Couples

A truly brilliant B and B with a great welcome and superb "looking after" by both hosts. Rooms are just perfect, and far superior to any B and B we have stayed in. Breakfasts to die for, with almost everything home cooked and locally sourced. Great parking off road and simple bus journey from just across the road into edinburgh;... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ayrshire
14 Nov 2008

One of the very best bed and breakfast establishments I have ever stayed in. The hosts made us feel most welcome - a home from home more

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5 of 5 stars
Stuttgart
29 Oct 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at Violet Bank House for three nights and it was like being at home right from the beginning. Reta and John offered us a warm welcome, they have a beautiful house where you would like to live yourself, our room was cosy and offered everything you need and more and the breakfast was great ( better than we... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sweden
27 Oct 2008

Just got back from Edinburgh and John and Retas hospitality. If you are looking for the best place to stay during your visit in this magnificent town just pick up the phone or go in by the net and book a couple of nights at Violet Bank house. You will find a briljant landlord and landlady willing to help you... more

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Violet Bank House Address

167 Lanark Road West, Edinburgh EH14 5NZ , Scotland
Edinburgh B&Bs / Inns Violet Bank House
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