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5.0 out of 5

"We would come back in a heart beat. The guest house was charming & clean & cozy beds, and the most delicious breakfast. From there,,we walked all ar ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 02 Jul 2022

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Hotel Description

4-star Georgian guest house near Royal Mile

Newington stay

A stay at this Newington guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of University of Edinburgh and 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free breakfast

This guesthouse doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. A safe deposit box is also provided.

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Not in room)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Sherwood Guest House ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sherwood Guest House

Family (3)
5 out of 5
We would come back in a heart beat. The guest house was charming & clean & cozy beds, and the most delicious breakfast. From there,,we walked all around the beautiful city of Edinburgh and back. Vivienne was very friendly & helpful & has a great sense of humor. We felt right at home after a horrible 27 hours of travel, and even had to arrive in the middle of the night. Feel lucky to have found this spot! See you soon Vivienne.

Posted by on Jul 2, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 4, 2022 by Vivienne

Thank you Ingrid for your extremely kind words. I very much appreciate you taking the time to write and hope you and your boys enjoy your time in Scotland. Vivienne

5 out of 5
We loved our stay at the Sheerwood House! It’s a lovely and homey place, the breakfast was great and Vivian was absolutely a friendly and pleasant host!! I would definitely stay here again!!

Posted by , from RIVERSIDE on Apr 16, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 18, 2022 by Vivienne

Thank you so much for your extremely kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you all during your trip to Edinburgh and hope to see you in the future.

5 out of 5
Vivienne is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about her. She is extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh and I trust her recommendations entirely. Everything she told us about was spot on. She is funny and engaging and my only complaint would be that I didn’t see enough of her! Breakfast is a large spread including meats and cheese, yogurt, croissants, and rolls, fruit, and cereal. She delivers fresh coffee and tea to the dining room, and there is juice as well. The facilities are clean, and anything that is missing Vivienne will happily get or supply. My mother and I arrived before check in time, but she allowed us to drop our bags off so that we could enjoy the city without lugging them around. The guest house is right on a bus line, and an easy 30 minute walk from the Royal Mile if you are someone who likes to explore on foot. Highly recommend.

Posted by on Sep 28, 2019

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Renovations + Closures

The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. This 4-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1832
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (2.6 km / 1.6 mi)

Room Amenities

Sherwood Guest House offers 6 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Sherwood Edinburgh
  • Sherwood Guest House
  • Sherwood Guest House Edinburgh
  • Sherwood Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Sherwood Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh
  • Sherwood Guest House Guesthouse
  • Sherwood House Edinburgh
  • Sherwood Guest House Edinburgh
  • Sherwood Guest House Guesthouse
  • Sherwood Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.