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About the Hotel

42 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rooms & Amenities

The Sherwood Guest House offers 6 bedrooms in a Georgian townhouse, including a family room for 4, a triple room, a twin room, and 3 double rooms. Five rooms have en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, while Room 2 has a private bathroom next door. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, a refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, safety deposit box, iron and ironing board. Each room has a kettle with a welcome tray offering teas, coffees, hot chocolate, bottled water, and snacks.

Dining Options

A continental breakfast buffet is served daily. The property accommodates guests with food intolerances upon request. There is no onsite restaurant, but the Newington area features multiple dining options including a micro-brewery and various local eateries.

Location & Transportation

Located in the Newington area on Edinburgh's south side, the guest house is a 20-minute walk from Edinburgh's Old Town and the Royal Mile. It is near the National Museum of Scotland (1.5 km), Edinburgh Castle (2 km), and Holyrood Palace. A regular bus service connects to Princes Street, George Street, and Multrees Walk. Prestonfield Golf Club, the Royal Commonwealth Pool/gym, Holyrood Park, and Arthur's Seat are within close proximity. The area includes antique shops and is near Edinburgh University's Pollock Halls.

Services & Facilities

Check-in is available from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with luggage storage offered from 10:00 AM by prior arrangement. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. The property has 2 floors and is smoke-free. Public parking is available at no cost. The guest house does not offer room service, concierge, business facilities, or child services.

Leisure & Entertainment

The guest house is within walking distance of major Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues including Summerhall, Pleasance Courtyard, Bristo Square, and George Square. The Queens Hall and Festival Theatres are nearby. Holyrood Park offers walking paths and views of the city from Arthur's Seat.

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19 m² 
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15 m² 
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10 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Edinburgh 1.7 km
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 23.5 km
Dundee (DND) 97.9 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 2.0 km
Bus
Bus stop900 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Special diet menus

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

42 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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42 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nearby
1 Summerhall
Summerhall
590 m
Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen's Drive Holyrood Park
St Anthony's Chapel
570 m
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220 m
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Ristorante Isola
190 m
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Spencer's Bistro
200 m
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Sofia's
200 m
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Beetroot Sauvage
460 m
33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace
Sambuca Italian Restaurant
370 m
101-103 Causewayside
The Salisbury Arms
510 m
58 Dalkeith Road
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