About the Homestay

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  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

You'll enjoy a warm welcome and a comfortable, friendly family home. I only host guests from overseas that are coming to Edinburgh to study. I’ve been hosting students from all over the world since 2013. It's me, my little brown dog, Tavish, and on occasion my son (who stays between travels round the world). We love to hear about you, your family and your culture, as well as help you get the very best out of your stay whilst in Edinburgh and Scotland.
We live a short walk and then bus ride to Edinburgh city centre, and a longer, scenic walk, to Cramond Village where there is an island, beach and river walks.
We’re keen to share how to get around (very easy), places of interest (local as well as further afield), there’s so much to do and see in this beautiful city and the rest of Scotland. I've been awarded the 'Good to Go' Scotland certificate. Whilst you can use the kitchen facilities - there are many many fabulous restaurants, pubs and coffee shops with fantastic food (catering for all pockets) - that you might want to try too. We look forward to welcoming you to our home. Jenni

My Pets

Dog

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 7 nights

Maximum stay is for 90 nights

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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Upstairs single room
From £22 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Whilst a single room it's light and cosy with large cupboard/wardrobe with shelves and access to a private balcony that overlooks the front, and back garden. Access to shared toilet and bathroom on same floor.

Facilities
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Weekly Price
£210
Monthly price
£675
Upstairs double bedroom
From £24 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Quiet, bright and comfortably furnished double bedroom with views out to the back garden.

Facilities
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Weekly Price
£230
Monthly price
£720
Downstairs double bedroom
From £25 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Comfortably furnished, double bedroom. Views out to garden.

Facilities
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Weekly Price
£250
Monthly price
£750
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About the Area

Barton is a quiet family area with a couple of small supermarkets, coffee shops, post office, pharmacy, bakers and restaurant, with close by leisure centre. There's a woodland walk to Davidson Mains park, and 20 mins from Cramond, with beautiful walks along the river and beach. You can even visit Cramond Island if you get your timing right. There's plenty of buses for a 20 min bus ride into the centre of the city, and ones that can to take you up north (to paces like St Andrews, Ellie, Dundee) if you want to see a little more than just Edinburgh.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Library
  • Shopping Centre
  • Health club
  • Restaurant
  • Airport
  • Bus Stop

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
Available on request at an extra cost
  • Half Board
Diet Type available on request
  • Vegetarian

House Rules

HOUSE RULES
- only take overseas visitors intending to study whilst in Edinburgh
- No smoking is permitted in the house, however there is an outside seating area guests can use.
- Breakfast is self-service and available from 7:00 - 8:00am
- All guests are welcome to share the lounge and TV with the host
- Due to Covid, and to give you privacy - guests staying longer than 7 nights will be asked to clean their own room (cleaning materials are provided)
- Clean sheets and towels will be provided weekly to change over
- You're welcome to use the garden seating area.
- I will clean bathrooms weekly - but please be mindful of others when sharing a bathroom - to keep it clean and tidy for all.
- Guests are allowed use of the washing machine once a week (no extra charge), if more than once a week - a £5 fee would be payable for each extra wash.
- There is a cloths line (outside) and clothes horse / washing basket available for use to dry clothes on request.
- I live in a quiet residential area, whilst you will be given a key, and can come and go as you please, I would ask you be respectful of neighbours if returning after dark.

PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Payment is expected to be paid a week in advance of your stay (I will advise the date on booking being made).
- Any commission for the exchange rate between your currency and GBP is up to you to pay (please make sure it is not deducted from your payment that reaches me)
- I will supply my International or UK bank details on booking confirmation
- If your stay is long term (over a month) - payment is expected in advance, but we can agree installments (generally monthly) for the duration of your stay.
- If you cancel after your payment is made, I will not be able to refund any monies unless I am able find another student to take up the room you booked.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

14 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    September 2023

    It was so lovely, I felt welcome and had a very good Tine.

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    August 2023

    Jenni, thank you so much for a great time with you, it went by far too quickly. Jenni is a super host who can give you lots of tips about Edinburgh and takes loving care of you. We had a lovely and fun evening with haggis and Jenga. You made sure I had everything I needed to make me feel at home. Tavish was also a great host who was happy to keep me company.

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    Germany
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    July 2023

    I enjoyed very much staying at Jenni’s, she is a very friendly host and a warm and lively person.
    Her house is in a green and quiet area, it is very nice and cosy. The room was exactly like in the photo and the bed is really comfortable. The breakfast was great! Jenni and also her son like cooking and baking, there was always cake in the kitchen for their guests.
    Jenni suggested me interesting places to visit in Edinburgh and nearby. From Jenni's home you can have beautiful walks along the river Almond and to the beach of Cramond and Cramond Island. To South Queensferry with its 3 spectacular bridges it's only a 15min ride by bus.
    Jenni and her son are very hospitable and helpful, whatever you ask for. Jenni likes chatting with you when you are in the mood for it, but when you need some rest you can have that as well.
    I can fully recommend staying with Jenni. You will feel very comfortable.

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    Homestay Host Family Jenni in ,

    Thank you for such a lovely review, and mentioning some of great places to visit nearer to home. I forgot to say thanks so much for the wine too! I hope you make it back with your partner and family Steffi, the festival is always a fantastic time of year.

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    July 2023

    If Edinburgh, only with Jenni. She and her family were the lovliest possible people, I felt welcome instantly.
    The house is clean and cosy, beds are very comfortable, and the room had all the nice touches to make it feel homely right away. The dog is a sweetheart.
    Jenni cooked for me during my stay, and her food is great. We had wonderful dinners, lots of laughter over glasses of wine.
    This house really is a family home and makes you feel part of it. My stay was even better than I hoped it would be.
    Lots of love, Jenni, thank you so much! Will be back asap x

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Jenni in ,

    Thanks so much Elli, it was such a great treat having you stay, looking forward to welcoming you back. And so glad you got hoe safely after flight cancellation! Grrrr. xx

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    Italy
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    July 2023

    I had a very good time in Jenni's home.
    She is very nice, friendly and a very good cooker. She also has a very good sense of hospitality and love have good laugh during dinner time which made the time even more enjoyable.
    Hope I'll be in Edinburgh again soon x

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    Netherlands
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    June 2023

    I enjoyed the stay with Jenni. She is a lovely host and a very nice person. I enjoyed every moment spent with her. This was my first experience staying with a stranger but she didn't feel like a stranger. She cooked the meal when I arrived on the first day and made sure that I had a nice breakfast every morning with a handwritten note on the side. We shared so many talks, cooked together, and laughed together. Even though I was scared of the dogs, I did make some dog friends and Jenni made sure that I am comfortable with the dogs around me. She took me to the city center to get my bus card and dropped me at the airport. Sure Jenni, I will catch up for coffee after my return to Edinburgh but still a lot to be sorted out before moving in.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Jenni in ,

    If I can help in any way when you return Ruchi. Let me know. xx

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    March 2023

    Staying at Jenni’s was amazing! She is a warm and generous woman and quickly made us comfortable! Everything was perfect. If you book a stay with her, you can definitely expect great talks, fun game sessions and even cuddles from her sweet dog Tavish :) We fully recommend!

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Jenni in ,

    Thanks so much Lola (and Julianne). What lovely young women you are, it was delightful hosting you. So easy to get on with, and your English is fantastic - I wish my French was a good! Hope to see you again in the future.

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    United States
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    November 2022

    I had the best time staying in Jenni’s home for the past month. She really made me feel comfortable staying in Edinburgh for the first time in my life. For my first night she cooked me dinner which relieved some stress of getting food right after landing in the Edinburgh airport. Don’t be surprised if you are offered wine, snacks, dinners throughout your stay, Jenni is overly generous so make sure to reciprocate back :) When I come back and visit Edinburgh again for a short term/long term stay I will stay with Jenni again!

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Jenni in ,

    Awww, thanks Angela, I do hope we keep in touch. All the best with your next steps, maybe I’ll come see you in Portugal! If not you’re always welcome back here. Anytime! x

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    Saudi Arabia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    November 2022

    Jenni is extremely friendly and generous person; I truly felt that it was like my home. Jenni is informative and suggusted me many places to visit in Edinburgh. I really enjoyed my stay!

    The house itself is extremely clean and very well connected to public transport.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Jenni in ,

    Thank you so much Norah. It was lovely having you to stay and learning about your culture. The coffee and chocolate was especially tasty!

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    September 2022

    We stayed at Jenni's for 8 days and couldn't have imagined a nicer place. She was warm, always helpful and a super cake baker. She also had great ideas and tips for things to do. Her dog Tavish is super sweet and the two of them together made our holiday extra special. We would love to come again! Thank you for that!

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