Sherwood Guest House
42 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 2BR Scotland
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The Sherwood is a 6 bedroomed 4 star rated bed and breakfast Guest House located in a lovely cosy Georgian townhouse. It is located on the south side of Edinburgh in the Newington area of the city, a popular area for guesthouses due to its easy access to everything Edinburgh has to offer visitors coupled with great places to eat, drink and shop. At The Sherwood we want you to have all the things you need when you are away from home, so our rooms have free Wi-Fi, an en-suite bathroom or private bathroom, television with Freeview channels, fridge, microwave, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board and a kettle as well as a welcome tray with a selection of teas, coffees, bottled water and snacks. We offer a much enjoyed extensive continental breakfast and also happily cater for guests with food intolerances. For sightseeing, The Sherwood is within easy walking distance of Edinburgh’s historic old town inc
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42 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 2BR Scotland
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Lovely stay at The Sherwood. We were visiting the Fringe for 3 days and the location was perfect. We walked into the city centre - about 20/30 mins, also caught the bus - straight outside and very frequent. Small but comfortable room, lovely breakfast. Beautiful, traditional Edinburgh house. Vivienne immediately made you feel “at home” and supplied a wealth of information. Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My mother and I LOVED our stay at Sherwood Guest House. Vivienne was the perfect host: unobtrusive and kind but helpful with recs and tips when we asked for them. Our room was tidy and had enough space for the two of us, and the breakfast provided us just what we needed to fuel a day of adventuring around Edinburgh. The neighborhood is a great launching point to easily walk or bus into the City Centre. We appreciated the charm of the neighborhood restaurants and shops.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 15 Aug 2023
Thank you so very much Amy for your very kind words. Truly appreciated. It was lovely to meet both you and your mum during your much awaited trip to Edinburgh and hope you enjoyed the remainder of your stay in Scotland. See you again soon I hope. Vivienne
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We have just had a most pleasant stay at Sherwood Guest House. The initial warm welcome from Vivienne and her continuing exuberant demeanour, the excellent and more than adequate breakfast and the spotlessness of the property make this guest house deserving of more than a 5 out of 5 rating. An added bonus was the excellent compendium provided which contained a vast amount of pertinent information and if you needed anything further Vivienne was only too pleased to assist. Thank you Vivienne for making our stay in your wonderful city that much better.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Vivienne Pritchett, Owner at Sherwood Guest House
Responded 15 Aug 2023
Thank you very much William and Paul for your extremely kind and thoughtful words. I truly appreciate every word. It was an immense pleasure to meet you both and I thoroughly enjoyed our 'banter' Haste Ye Back!! Vivienne
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We were a group of 9 with a mix of family and friends. We loved our stay here! The building was beautiful, breakfast was great and Vivienne was so nice and accommodating. She really has thought of everything in the rooms, from hairdryers, toiletries even water stocked in our fridge. It’s a little bit of a walk from the main attractions but one day we took an Uber and walked back. Lots of great restaurants around too. It was nice to be out of the hustle and bustle of the city center. I would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Vivienne Pritchett, Owner at Sherwood Guest House
Responded 30 May 2023
Thank you Megan for your extremely kind words. They are very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you all during your visit to Edinburgh and hope to welcome you again soon. Vivienne
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Sherwood Guest House hits all the high points. 5 stars across the board. The guest house is beautifully decorated Great location. Lovely rooms that are very comfortable and bright. Nice amenities. Very good buffet for breakfast. Close to restaurants and cafe. Hostess is very welcoming and helpful
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 23 Apr 2023
Thank you so very much for this fantastic review. it is absolutely appreciated! Vivienne
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My fiancé and I spent 3 nights at the Sherwood and it was fantastic! Vivianne is a super friendly and welcoming person. Rooms were super clean and comfy! The continental breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend staying here!! She gave so much information and recommendations on what to explore in the city of Edinburgh, we didn’t have enough time to do them all, but the ones we did do were great! If we get the chance to go back to Edinburgh , we will definitely stay there again if she has space!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Vivienne Pritchett, Owner at Sherwood Guest House
Responded 29 Nov 2022
Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and kind words. Very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you both during your visit to Edinburgh. I do hope you make it back to Scotland and we have the opportunity to meet again. Vivienne
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This is s lovely guest house homely, you receive on arrival a great warm welcome givne by Vivienne who has a wonderful persona, so welcoming, friendly , accomodating. Each room has a great information guide of all things to see visit, as well as great selection of places to eat, Vivienne will also help with ideas and suggestions of places and gives clear directions to get there. Comfortable room compact with shower great supply of tea/coffee and biscuits. Lovely breakfast , good choices and selection from cereal yoogurts and friut to meats, cheeses and pastries. Great bus service which has quite a selection of buses servicing the Sherwood. Would recommend when getting into the city, to book a city tour gives you great insight to locations of places to visit and as tickets for 24 hour you can get on and off as you choose. Loved the Sherwood will visit again…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: Although on a busy road was very quiet
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Responded 24 Sept 2022
Thank you so very much Kim for your very kind words. Very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you both during your visit to Edinburgh and hope to see you both again in the future. Vivienne
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We are an Spanish couple hosted in this wonderful little hotel in August during 5 nights. We got the last room, the unique with private bathroom outside the room, but a comfortable room, with some details like microwave, a little freeze, tea and coffee, biscuits. Vivienne is a fantastic hostess that helps you in anything you need in order to be happy during your staying. In your room you have a hotel and tourist guide in which you can find useful information for visiting the city and some near location. The hotel is very clean and silent, comfortable bed. The breakfast is not very varied, but appropriate and enough having in mind there are only 6 rooms. Vivienne prepare personally toasted for you on demand. The hotel is 20-25 minutes walking to the Royal Mile and the most important places to visit are around it, anycase ther are some buses to get in the stop just 30 metres from the Hotel. In summary, this is an ideal Hotel for your visit to Edinburgh.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: Evitad la habitación con baño fuera, esto no es muy cómodo cuando viajas.
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Response from Vivienne Pritchett, Owner at Sherwood Guest House
Responded 7 Sept 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such kind words. I truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Vivienne
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We have just arrived back from spending 3 nights at the Sherwood. Great little place to stay either 40-45 minute walk into the City or you can easily catch one of the many buses that go past. There is a bus stop virtually outside the Guest house. Vivienne is a lovely landlady. Very friendly and helpful. The room was tiny but had a great en-suite. Spotlessly clean and the bed was made every day which we didn't expect. Breakfast was continental but that suits me. Not a massive fan of a fry up. Good selection of croissants, pastries, fruit, yogurt etc. On a very busy road but the traffic wasn't a problem at all at night, even with the window open. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Vivienne Pritchett, Owner at Sherwood Guest House
Responded 27 Jun 2022
Thank you Debra for your lovely and kind words which I truly appreciate. It was a pleasure to meet you both and hope you enjoyed the remainder of your trip. Vivienne
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Back in Edinburgh for the first time since February 2020 and, of course it meant coming back to the Sherwood! It was, as it always is, amazing. I love staying here and it feels a bit like home to me, as does Edinburgh. Of course, the Sherwood wouldn't be half as good without Vivienne, who is the heart and soul of the place. I have always received great advice and tips on places to go and see. I can warmly recommend the Sherwood to anybody traveling to Edinburgh, the location is great - so many good restaurants nearby to choose from and it is quieter than being in the town centre. I will be back ...
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: I like rooms out the back, but all the rooms are lovely.
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Response from Vivienne Pritchett, Owner at Sherwood Guest House
Responded 27 Jun 2022
Thank you very much for such kind words and for taking the time to write a review. It is very much appreciated and hope it wont be too long until you are back again. Vivienne
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US$145 - US$325 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Sherwood Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Combat Challenge (0.3 miles), St Anthony's Chapel (0.3 miles), and John Leslie Pub (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Sherwood Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Sherwood Guest House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Sherwood Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Voujon, Pataka, and Ristorante Isola.
Are there any historical sites close to Sherwood Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Real Mary King's Close (1.1 miles), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.2 miles), and Gladstone's Land (1.1 miles).