6 Brunton Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | (888) 708-2081
Set in an elegantly
renovated Georgian townhouse
A short stroll from
Edinburgh's popular Leigh Walk
Charming rooms
with original features and Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrooms have heated floors, robes, and fluffy towels
Excellent
breakfast with smoked salmon and juices included in rate
Cozy living room area with wood burner and free wine
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No elevator and
plenty of stairs
Old Town is a 25-minute walk
Located on busy road
Six Brunton Place
is a beautifully presented property set in a typically Edinburgh Georgian townhouse
on the outskirts of the city center. While there's plenty within walking
distance, much of historical Edinburgh is a bit far (Old Town is around 25 minutes on foot). The
property's four rooms are upscale, with plaid bed throws and original wood floors or ceiling beams, as well as modern luxury amenities including premium cable, quality toiletries, and thick robes. A daily free breakfast including fresh-squeezed juices and smoked salmon is served in the cozy dining
room and gets excellent reviews from guests. The also upscale and often cheaper Fraser Suites has a more central location, but it lacks the intimacy and individualized decor of Six Brunton Place.
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Scene
Elegantly understated blend of Georgian features, contemporary art, and homey vibe
Part of a row of
typically Edinburgh Georgian townhouses, there's little to advertise the presence
of this guesthouse beyond the words Six Brunton Place painted neatly above its front
door. Stepping inside, visitors are met by an elegantly understated entrance
hall blending the building's original molded cornices and neoclassical columns
with large paintings, antique furnishings, and aged patterned rugs. Designed by
William Playfair and built in 1825, the property is now owned by former
architect Sue Thompson, who oversaw its renovation. Although the property has been upgraded, it retains many of its charming original elements, including a superb cantilevered stone
staircase and foot-worn stone flooring. A cozy front lounge with a wood-burning stove and plump couches injects a homey ambience, while modern art
a contemporary lighting keep it from feeling far from old-fashioned.
Location
On a busy road on the outskirts of Edinburgh's city center
The hotel is located on a busy road overlooking the leafy Royal Terrace Gardens on the outskirts of
Edinburgh's city center. Leith Walk -- Edinburgh's longest street and a very popular destination full of shops, bars, and restaurants of all kinds -- is a 10-minute walk away, while it's around 25 minutes on foot to Old Town. The iconic Edinburgh Castle takes around 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car. Waverley Station -- Edinburgh's main train station --
is a 15-minute walk away, while the historic cobbled streets of the famous Royal
Mile take closer to 20 minutes on foot. The airport takes around half an hour to reach depending on traffic.
Rooms
Individually styled rooms with plenty of luxury comforts
The guesthouse
has just four rooms, and each is individually decorated with a mixture of fresh
modern styling and antique pieces. Although the rooms are updated, all retain original features such as
wooden floorboards and/or wood beams. The Garden Room extends to a furnished sunroom that opens out onto the hotel's pretty rear garden. All rooms come with iPod
docks, free fast Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, and comfort is emphasized with Egyptian
cotton bed linen, soft bathrobes, and deep quilted mattress toppers. Espresso machines, bottled water, and Greens and Blacks chocolate are all provided free of charge, but rooms lack mini-fridges. Bathrooms a have have heated floors and
mirrors and come with high-end Arran Aromatics toiletries and thick, fluffy towels.
Features
Excellent breakfast and cozy lounge with wood burner and free wine
As Six Brunton Place is a small guesthouse, there's not a great deal in the way of facilities. However an
excellent breakfast menu -- which includes a full Scottish breakfast, smoked
salmon, and fresh-squeezed juices -- is served every morning as is included
in the rate. The breakfast room also doubles as a cozy lounge and has a wood-burning stove and free wine in the evening, while a pleasant rear garden provides a place to
unwind in warmer weather.
