About this property

The Sherwood Guest House offers accommodation in Edinburgh. The property is set on ground and first floor of a terraced Georgian townhouse and is just a 20 minute walk to the city centre of Edinburgh's Old town and the famous Royal Mile. Majority of room comes with an en-suite with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Rooms include a TV, a safety deposit box, and tea and coffee making facilities with a small refrigerator. In the Newington area of Edinburgh, the 4-star Sherwood offers a Continental breakfast, and can also cater for speciality dietary requirements. There is a regular bus service to Edinburgh’s city centre. Restaurants and bars are within easy reach, with Edinburgh Castle being 1.4 miles from the guest house. Newington is also renowned for antique shops and Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park can be reached within 5-minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet


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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katja
    Germany Germany
    We really enjoyed our two-night stay at Sherwood Guesthouse. The room was cozy, clean, and nicely furnished — perfect for a short stay. Vivienne, our host, was absolutely lovely! She welcomed us warmly and took great care of us throughout our...
  • Henry
    Australia Australia
    Vivienne, the owner, was could not have been more welcoming and made us feel right at home the moment we met. The house was impeccable and décor most pleasing, was our room. Breakfast served in a superb morning room. Tables were laid with fresh...
  • Martin
    Sweden Sweden
    Welcoming environment, clean and a breakfast that was what you needed for a full day exploring the city. The landlady made our day.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Great host (Vivienne) who looked after us with great hospitality, local tips and fantastic breakfast. Great location and 15mins walk into the old town / Arthur’s seat.
  • Sigrid
    Denmark Denmark
    Fabulous breakfast and the kindest host. Bus stops very near and you are close to Arthur's seat. Would stay there again :)
  • Michail
    Greece Greece
    The room was so clean, you thought that nobody had stayed in before! The mattress was very comfortable!
  • Faith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay at Sherwood Guest House when staying in Edinburgh to see Taylor Swift. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable, breakfast was wonderful and Vivienne was so friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our whole stay....
  • Gurleen
    India India
    Vivienne’s hospitality was perfect - her friendly guidance to see the city ; a personalized cooperation ; serving a delicios breakfast in a cheery, sunny breakfast room. The room was well equipped , aesthetically decorated and very clean. The...
  • Garford
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vivienne made the house feel like a home, very easy to get to, nearby a bus stop so it made it very easy to enter the city centre
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was fantastic and the property itself was so beautiful. The breakfast was also amazing.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Sherwood is a 6 bedroomed 4 star rated bed and breakfast Guest House located in a lovely cosy Georgian townhouse. It is located on the south side of Edinburgh in the Newington area of the city, a popular area for guesthouses due to its easy access to everything Edinburgh has to offer visitors coupled with great places to eat, drink and shop. From a market garden to a micro-brewery to antiques this area has it all. At The Sherwood we want you to have all the things you need when you are away from home, so all our rooms have free Wi-Fi, television with Freeview channels, fridge, microwave, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board and a kettle as well as a welcome tray with a selection of teas, coffees, bottled water and snacks. We offer a much enjoyed extensive continental breakfast and also happily cater for guests with food intolerances.

Neighbourhood information

For sightseeing, The Sherwood is within easy walking distance of Edinburgh’s historic old town including The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, National Museum of Scotland, The Scottish Parliament and The Castle. If you enjoy shopping, Princes Street, George Street and Multrees Walk are just a short bus ride away. Still got some energy left after all the sightseeing and shopping then we are very close to The Royal Commonwealth Pool/gym and just beyond that is Holyrood Park and Arthur’s seat with its lovely walks and stunning views of the city. If you fancy a round of golf, Prestonfield Golf Club is close too. If you fancy a trip to the theatre, The Queens Hall and Festival Theatres are also nearby and if you visiting Edinburgh in August during The Edinburgh International Festival & Fringe, we are brilliantly located for the majority of the major Fringe venues including Summerhall, Pleasance 33 Courtyard, Bristo Square & George Square. Finally if you have family or friends at Edinburgh University, we are very close to the Pollock Halls of Residence.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sherwood Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: EH-66048-F

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