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South Edinburgh
There are lots of guest houses in the South Edinburgh suburbs of Tollcross, Morningside,
Marchmont and Newington, especially on and around Minto St and Mayfield Gardens
(the continuation of North Bridge and Nicolson St) in Newington. This is the main traffic
artery from the south and a main bus route into the city centre.
B&B
Southside Guest House££
(
0131-668 4422;
www.southsideguesthouse.co.uk
; 8 Newington Rd; s/d £70/90; )
Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guest-
house category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its eight stylish rooms ooze
interior design, standing out from other Newington B&Bs through the clever use of bold
colours and modern furniture.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Prestonfield House Hotel£££
(
0131-668 3346;
www.prestonfield.com
; Priestfield Rd; r/ste from £221/274; )
If
the blonde wood, brown leather and brushed steel of modern boutique hotels leave you
cold, then this is the place for you. A 17th-century mansion set in 8 hectares of parkland
(complete with peacocks and Highland cattle), Prestonfield House is draped in damask,
packed with antiques and decorated in red, black and gold - look out for original
tapestries, 17th-century embossed-leather panels, and £500-a-roll hand-painted wallpaper.
The hotel's rooms are supplied with all mod cons, including Bose sound systems, DVD
players and plasma-screen TVs. The hotel is southeast of the city centre, east of Dalkeith
Rd.
45 Gilmour Rd££
(
0131-667 3536;
www.edinburghbedbreakfast.com
; 45 Gilmour Rd; s/d £70/140)
A
peaceful setting, large garden and friendly owners contribute to the appeal of this Victori-
an terraced house, which overlooks the local bowling green. The decor is a blend of 19th-
and 20th-century influences, with bold Victorian reds, pine floors and period fireplace in
the lounge, a rocking horse and art- nouveau lamp in the hallway, and a 1930s vibe in the
three spacious bedrooms. Located 1 mile southeast of the city centre.
B&B
Aonach Mor Guest House££
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