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Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Edinburgh
1.5 miles from Princes Street. Free parking.

"Allens"
3 Merchiston Bank Avenue
Morningside
Edinburgh
Scotland

3 Merchiston Bank Avenue
Entrance Hall

Built in l896 Diana and Vance Allen's home is in a small quiet cul-de-sac of six houses, surrounded by old walled gardens. Bed and breakfast guests often remark on how quiet it is here.

Morningside, which has excellent individual shops, restaurants and an historic pub, is a pleasant 3 minute walk through the surrounding historic conservation area. From Morningside frequent buses take 10 minutes to Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle.

The Allens are both keenly interested in the arts. Diana has had a career spanning Education and Public Relations while Vance is an architect and planner. Both are widely travelled and have lived in Hong Kong. Vance has lived in Canada. They both know Edinburgh well and are happy to advise guests about what to visit and good places to eat.

Accommodation:

Bathroom

Left and right;
Twin bedroom with private bathroom a couple of steps away.

Bedroom
Bathroom

Left and right;
Double bedroom with shower room en suite.

Tea and coffee making facilities in both bedrooms, as well as TV/DVD.

Bedroom

Breakfast:

Breakfast is served the Dining room.

Diana prepares continental breakfast with toasted breads, croissants and preserves, fresh fruit salad and yoghurt as well as cereals, fruit juice, teas and coffee.

Breakfast
  • Free car parking is available on the street.
  • Buses, four minutes walk, 10 minute journey to Princes Street.
  • Princes Street is a 20 minute walk.
Breakfast table

Tariff:

£35 to £50 per person per night, based on 2 people sharing, including breakfast. A deposit of one night is required to confirm the booking and is non-refundable if cancelled within four weeks of arrival.

No smoking please.

Right;
Guests are welcome to use the light comfortable living room with a warming fire to sit and relax after a busy day.

Sitting Room

To enquire or to book:

Please contact:
Diana Allen

Allens
3 Merchiston Bank Avenue
Morningside
Edinburgh, EH10 5ED
Scotland, UK

Tel: 0131 452 9845
or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 131 452 9845

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