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    Violet Bank House

    86 reviews
    #116 of 401 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
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    167 Lanark Road West, Edinburgh EH14 5NZ, Scotland
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    5.0
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    With five stars "It's the difference which makes the difference." Beds you won't want to leave, powerful showers, fluffy robes and towels. Breakfast on smoked haddock topped with tomato and melting cheddar, hot pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. Our garden overlooks the Water of Leith, Pentland hills farmland and woodlands. Free Parking, Wi-Fi, DVD, TV and radio. 10 minutes to the airport. Heriot-Watt University - one mile. Finalists in "Friendliest Landlady "award - 2007-8.
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    Home from home, comfortable and spacious apartment
    We were welcomed by Reta, who showed us around, told us about the apartment and helped us with our queries about the city and the bus service. The apartment is warm and comfortable and feels like home. Two large bedrooms with comfortable beds were welcome after a days…
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    Date of stay: March 2017
    Long weekend for phonics gig
    Excellent couldnt fault anything owner john welcomed us and explained everything bring your ipod etc as sound system is built in to apartment everything immaculate def be back!! Good value close to town 12 o clock checkin/out coffee sugar milk provided for a start excellent…
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    Date of stay: July 2016
    A truly wonderful experience
    This review is a very long overdue one. It is better late than never right. We discovered Violet Bank House when searching for a B&B to stay in Edinburgh. Upon our arrival we were greeted by the friendly Reta and John. Our first impression was one of warmth and comfort. Our room…
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    Date of stay: November 2015
    Wonderful.
    Myself and my partner spent two wonderful nights here while visiting the local sights.The owners,Reta and John, greeted us like friends and couldn't do more to make our visit better.From helping us with local knowledge to cooking us the perfect breakfast.We will definitely be…
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    Date of stay: February 2016
    Fabulous and memorable 6 night stay
    We have just had a fabulous 6 night stay at the Violet Bank House. There aren’t enough stars in the Trip Advisor review system to give it justice here – we would award it 10 if that was possible! From the initial booking, to the very warm and friendly welcome and throughout our…
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    Date of stay: November 2015
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    "All of the rooms are very elegant and spacious."
    "No bad rooms in this house"
    "1st floor rooms have great view to rear, but all 3 rooms are wonderful"
    "all rooms are great"
    "My bedroom at the rear of the house was very quiet and peaceful with everything I needed, where I needed it."
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