I use to look for hidden gems in Trip Advisor - places that are not mainstream yet but still provide great service. Penny Airey is one of these fantastic places that nobody knows a lot about. All the reviews were fantastic and so is mine. The rooms are huge, spacious but nice, cosy and warm. We have the front door... More

I just don't understand why there are so little reviews on this piece of gem and I am determined to spread the news about this lovely place because this place deserves all the praises that I am going to shower upon it! We stayed here for 4 nights during the Military Tattoo and were so happy with the welcome and... More

Firstly, the location. It's about a 10-minute leisurely stroll from Edinburgh Waverley station (15 if you're short and hauling huge trolley bags and bag-packs; 1.2 if you're an Olympic sprinter). Some would argue there are closer B&Bs; the fact that Penny Airey isn't located smack-dab in the bustling town centre was exactly why I liked it so much. The Royal Mile... More

We planned to stay here for three nights at the start of September 2012. I always spend ages searching for the ideal place to stay, so I was really happy that there was a room free on the nights of our planed stay. However about six weeks before our holiday Penny wrote to me and told me that she had... More

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay with Penny and Richard from July 9-15th and highly recommend this beautiful B&B. The location is great – only a 10 minute walk from Waverly train station, and a 20 minute walk from all the sites we wanted to see including Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace, Royal Botanical Gardens – and the... More

Penny and Richard are great hosts. The location is walking distance to all the city sites. The rooms and breakfasts were great. Richard is very knowable about Scotland. He gave us excellent advice for places to go and see.

Well-located B&B in the New Town, less than ten minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. My room was quiet, very comfortable and characterfully decorated, with a view onto a pretty garden. The free Wifi and the shower both worked fine (both v. important on a business trip!). Richard and Penny were very friendly and keen to ensure that I had... More

this was as big a part of our experience in scotland as much as any glen, loch , mountain, or scotch ! hats off to richard and penny!

This bed and breakfast facility is centrally located in Edinburgh, as it is only about 30 to 45 minutes' walking time (maximum) from any of the major sites. It is impeccably clean, and the hosts were simply wonderful. The room was of a very good size, and could amply accomodate our family group of 4. Breakfast was extremely good, and... More