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Ben Cruachan Guest House

17 McDonald Road, Edinburgh EH7 4LX , Scotland
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Ranked #11 of 423 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 245 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Princes street(9)
  • Very comfortable(9)
  • Royal mile(7)
  • Delicious breakfasts(5)
  • Warm welcome(4)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Double room(3)
  • Lovely B B(3)
  • First class(3)
  • High quality(3)
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Chris M
Wiltshire uk
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Just got back from a visit to murryfield for the rugby,You cant ask for anything more when it comes to Ben cruachan guest house, It has it all. tastefully decorated comfortable rooms, great breakfast, We were made to feel welcome from the minute we arrived ,with a tray of tea and home made cake, we will certainly be returning again.... More

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deila w
cornwall uk
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

The breakfast was fantastic well cooked & presented it will keep you going most of the day. The rooms are spotlessly clean, the whole house is furnished to a very high standard, this is reflected throughout. The owners were extremely friendly, providing an excellent service during our stay, we found it to be very good value. an easy walk to... More

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David J
Peterborough, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

My wife and I found this delightful little guest house with the help of Edinburgh Tourist Centre. The patron made us very welcome showing us to a comfortable, beautifully furnished ground floor room with ideal en suite facilities. The breakfasts were superb! A wide chioce on offer from fressh fruit, yoghurt and meusli to porage with whisky and cream followed... More

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samy b
Burnley, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was booked as a treat for my wifes birthday, we were not disapointed. our room was immaculate with lots of luxuries included, We were welcomed to Ben cruachan by carole. A lovely bottle of wine was waiting for us in our room,so unexpected, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast wonderful selection to choose from. this guest house is perfect as... More

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joanmdurham
Durham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Just had to tell you about bencruachan. this is our 3rd time staying has to be the best in town for value, comfort, luxury, and the most wonderful breakfast, my friend is vegetarian and carole the owner prepares her the best cooked breakfast ever. different every day, ii love it all . we come to edinburgh to shop to we... More

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joe d
Jersey, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

fantastic guest house, cant rate this highly enough, everything is quality in every way from the room to the breakfast i never write reviews,just had to about this b&b we could not belive the extras in our room every thing you needed, wonderful decor,state of the art shower room.we use b&bs all the time, this has the edge thanks joe... More

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sharon r
hampshire uk
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

my wife and i stayed here after reading the great reviews on tripadvisor and we can honestly say this was a wonderful b&b,a little gem in the city.you cant ask for more, good accommadation, the highlight was the excellent breakfast, far to much to eat,and of very good quality, particulary appreciated free internet also caroles help in pointing us in... More

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A M
London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Our first time in Edinburgh, we stayed at the Ben Cruachan bed and breakfast (five adults and two children) for three nights in the run up to New Years. The rooms were lovely, well decorated and spacious with nice, modern bathrooms. The two rear rooms on the ground floor have a great view of the gardens. The room at the... More

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megan c
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

My husband and i stayed with carole for 3 nights in this excellent b&b. The quality and standard of our accommodation was excellent, very comfortable beds beautiful white linen, delicious breakfast, the fruit platter was amazing, everything was so well presented. We had a fantastic stay , my husband was on business in Queen Street I had lots of time... More

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sameden67
Dublin, Ireland
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

great location 10 mins to princes street amazing value coulden,t ask for more. we arrived at bencruachan late evening having just left our son at his halls carole made us so welcome and invited our son to join us for breakfast, no charge, we have been back & forward to edinburgh 3 times per year for the last 2 years... More

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