Friendly cosy central double room

Homestay in Polwarth - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About the Homestay

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Its a homely friendly space in a great location.This is a lovely room very central where you can walk to the city center in minutes.Numerous buses close by can take you to other parts of the city too and is in a walking distance from haymarket station. Make no mistake that when you come here you are stepping into my home full of (personal) character and this is not your usual neutrally decorated minimalist rental with no personal touch. This is my home fully decorated living space and you are treated as my guests in a way. I would say that "it is more in the bohemian side" quoting one of my beautiful guests some time ago. So if you are looking for just a stereotypical simple place to crash after a long day out and not any cultural personal exchange then probably my home will not be to your licking so it would be better to find something else more appropriate. If you, though, are one of those world travelers that cherish personal human cultural exchange of the place you visit as well as sightseeing, then you reached your destination; this place is for you. Please note that apart from the deposit paid to Homestay we require the rest of the booking paid directly to us as (bank Transfer, Paypal is ok) security after you book which is to guarantee the room is yours. This is no refundable if you decide to cancel in less than 10 days before scheduled arrival time. If you cancel 10 days or more before the schedule arrival time we withhold the right to refund you only half of that payment (excluding the deposit you paid directly through Homestay). This is a double room that has a double bed and a bedside table, a desk and a wardrobe available to you. This is relaxing chill out space. Bed linen and towels provided.
Wifi is available throughout and storage heating. There is a bathtub and shower. Please note that during the busy periods from 11/08 to the 05/09 and 23/12- 03/01 minimum stay is two days and price per night might differ slightly from the display as Homestay doesn't have the facility to display different prices in different periods yet.Thank you

House Facilities
  • Laundry
  • Internet Access

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 310 nights

Check-in date must be before 28 Jun 2024

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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guest room
From £26 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a double room that has a double bed and a bedside table, a desk and a wardrobe available to you. This is relaxing chill out space. Bed linen and towels provided. very cosy electric heating. There is a bathtub and shower.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Fridge
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
£35
£35
Weekly Price
£200
£200
Monthly price
£800
£800
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About the Area

This is a very close to the centre and you can walk everywhere in the centre although "everywhere" can be a bit far so there are also very frequent buses to take you back and fro close to your doorstep. Close to the train station too as well as the airport buses and tram. Local supermarkets also abound here. There is a lovely walk in the historic union canal nearby too. Part of the historic waterways transport system in Britain built a couple hundred years ago.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Shopping Centre
  • Bus Stop
  • Train station

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

Common sense and courtesy are very important here and as i am keeping to that so i would expect you 'd do too. Respecting each others privacy and yet being friendly and communicative when required.
We take our shoes off while indoors here.
Trust me it feels even cosier.
This is not a place for guys on a stag trip or for girls on a hen night.
I am sorry about that but is not big enough to accommodate noisy party goers or sex-hungry travelers that they want to have "fun" in every nook and cranny of the flat. haha. Well, that was a joke but you get what i mean right?
It will suit cultural visitors that want to experience this very culturally rich city most of the day and come back for a rest and a chill out evening.

Check in is around 2.00 PM and check out is usually around 12:00 noon unless we have arranged otherwise due to your travel arrangements or my work commitments but you will know that in advance upon your booking the dates by just asking me.

As this is a block of flats, or a tenement as we call it here in bonny Scotland, we have to be quiet and discreet so we don't disturb the neighbors.

Pets and children i am afraid can't be accommodated here due to the set up although I personally love them both to bits.

Probably you got the vibe of the place by now but i shall mention a last rule just in case someone was wondering;
smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol and other psychoactive substances are not welcomed here at all.
We welcome, coffees teas joy and laughter.

Payment Method: Please note that we require our guests to pay booking total to us in advance of the booking to hold your room (on top of the 15% service fee paid to Homestay.com, I mean the rest of it.) - Paypal details will be informed after confirming the booking online.
Cancellation Policy: We ask our guests to give us at least 7 days’ notice for any cancellation. Any cancellation later than this will not be refunded.”

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

5 Reviews

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    Ukraine
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    September 2018

    Quickly response! Tasty breakfast! Clean. Amazing location! Highly recommended!

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    United States
    Age 65 - 74

    4 hearts
    August 2017

    Nicolas is about 15-20 min walk from heart of Edinburgh. The nice part of this is that it's mostly quiet. He was a gracious and energetic host and helped us find everything we needed. This is a very casual and well lived in home. Not for those who want elegance, but very comfortable. Make sure to know floor and apt # before you arrive otherwise you won't know which buzzer to push!

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    Greece
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    August 2017

    Very friendly, tidy and clean

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    Scotland
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    June 2017

    Warm welcome, clean tidy room. All in all a very nice experience

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    United Kingdom
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    January 2017

    Nicholas is an excellent host, he is very helpful and always making sure that you are comfortable . The accommodation is only 20 minute walk from the main places , there is a bus stop in the corner if you don't like or feel like walking :-) , there is a few good restaurants and pubs within 5 minutes . We would definitely go back again!!

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Nicholas in ,

    Thank you guys for your wonderful review and i am very happy you enjoyed staying in my home. Pleasure having you here as you are very easy going people to be around. You are most than welcome to come back anytime.

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