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    Highfield Guest House

    266 reviews
    #23 of 403 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
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    83 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh EH9 3AE, Scotland
    011 44 131 510 3837
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    All reviews arthur's seat city centre mayfield road friendly hosts breakfast was delicious bus routes comfortable bed full scottish breakfast b bs wonderful stay stay there again visit edinburgh breakfast room stayed for two nights couple of nights min walk guesthouse
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    Reviewed 8 October 2018
    Exceeding expectations

    Highfield is a wonderful guest house. Classic decor but all modern cons, spotlessly clean. Very comfy and quiet. Not in the city centre but easy to access, and the guest house is walking distance from shops, pubs, and a few minutes walk to the base...More

    Date of stay: October 2018
    Thank Cholle B
    Response from 24022613, Owner at Highfield Guest HouseResponded 20 October 2018

    Thank you for your kind and positive comments. We appreciate all feedback and especially like to hear when our guests have enjoyed their stay with us. Best wishes

    Reviewed 22 August 2018 via mobile
    A fabulous place......

    Gordon warmly welcomed us when we arrive in this fabulous place, giving us a lot of useful information and suggestions about the city. Kate prepared us an excellent breakfast. The room was perfectly cleaned, beds were really comfortable and the room was so beautiful with...More

    Date of stay: August 2018
    Thank Chiara M
    Response from 24022613, Manager at Highfield Guest HouseResponded 25 August 2018

    Hi Chiara Thank you for such a lovely warm review. It was our pleasure to meet you and your lovely family and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. I hope you enjoy the remainder of your holiday in Scotland. Best wishes Kate

    Reviewed 18 August 2018 via mobile
    Superb

    We stayed for our first visit to Edinburgh. The place was immaculate and the breakfasts were fantastic with lots of choice and good service. The host was really friendly and supplied us with lots of information for getting around. We were greeted with a lovely...More

    Date of stay: August 2018
    Thank clareb607
    Response from 24022613, Owner at Highfield Guest HouseResponded 21 August 2018

    Hi Clare Thank you for taking time to post your fabulous review. We appreciate all feedback especially when it is so positive. I am very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

    Reviewed 30 April 2018 via mobile
    Superb

    Spotlessly clean with very good quality furnishings. Hosts made us feel very welcome. Great choice for breakfast. Not too far to walk into City Centre. Plenty of buses for those less energetic. Will stay again.

    Date of stay: April 2018
    Thank hilaryj70
    Response from 24022613, Owner at Highfield Guest HouseResponded 3 May 2018

    Delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for taking time to post your review. Hopefully we will meet again in the future.

    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    Very nice stay

    The owners are wonderfully friendly and helpful. They gave very thorough directions how to get there using public transport. The place is home-like, warm and welcoming, with good breakfast, nice quiet location but close to public transport to different parts of the city. I had...More

    Date of stay: March 2018
    Thank KaiVa
    Response from 24022613, Owner at Highfield Guest HouseResponded 30 March 2018

    Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again one day. Best wishes

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    Maggie and Gordon welcome you to their elegant Victorian guest house situated in the Newington district of Edinburgh, close to the beautiful, historic city centre. The four star Highfield Guest …More House offers true Scottish hospitality so whether you are here on holiday or on a business trip you will find Highfield's friendly, informal ambience very relaxing and our attention to detail will ensure a comfortable, relaxing and memorable stay. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
    Breakfast Available
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pool
    Restaurant
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    5
    Price range
    US$94 - US$230 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Highfield Guest House Hotel Edinburgh
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    Highfield Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
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    United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    5
    Price range
    US$94 - US$230 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Highfield Guest House Hotel Edinburgh
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    Highfield Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
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    United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
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    theclarksandco
    19 May 2016|
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    Hi Thank you for choosing the Highfield for your stay in Edinburgh. Please access Google maps and input the following postcodes to provide a map from the airport to the guest house - PA3 2SW to EH9 3AE. Please let me know... More
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    28 March 2015|
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    Response from 24,022,613 | Property representative |
    Hello I am sorry we do not accept pets in the guest house. The rate for a family room with en-suite shower facilities and full Scottish breakfast is £150 per night, Please let me know if I can be of any further... More
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    "Only stayed in room 1,quiet room really nice."
    jamescraib97
    27 Nov 2017
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    "Your get a view of the street in the single-bedroom and the family bedroom."
    jburkill21
    19 Apr 2017
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    "we were on the garden , and it was very quiet. It's a very romantic place"
    titouty
    25 Oct 2016
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    "Room 1 was lovely :)"
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    13 Dec 2015
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