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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Ffion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was amazing! Very cute snd clean. The bedroom was lovely, perfect for a couple. The breakfast room was amazing, everything you could need. It is very accessible to get in and out of the town centre. Vivienne the host was amazing,...
  • M
    Melanie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Host very welcoming and there was a folder in the room with useful information about things to do and see as well as getting around the city.
  • Ingrida
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was cosy and clean, very comfortable bed. Vivienne was a wonderful host and her guest book was brilliant, lots of useful information, I even called her book a little Wikipedia 😊.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

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.
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

Facilities of Sherwood Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Sherwood Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:30 to 19:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Sherwood Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

FAQs about Sherwood Guest House

  • Guests staying at Sherwood Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Sherwood Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Sherwood Guest House is 1.1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sherwood Guest House is from 13:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Sherwood Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Sherwood Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Quadruple