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Sherwood Guest House

4.0 star property
Georgian guesthouse within easy reach of University of Edinburgh

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Located near the historic Royal Mile, Sherwood Guest House offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and free in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff, ensuring your stay is both relaxing and rejuvenating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Not in room) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
42 Minto Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BR

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 23 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sherwood Guest House

Sherwood Guest House puts you a short five-minute drive from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Free perks include buffet breakfast daily and WiFi. This Georgian guest house is also a short five-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free off-site parking nearby
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1832
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard

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

Does Sherwood Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sherwood Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sherwood Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sherwood Guest House?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sherwood Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What's the area around Sherwood Guest House like?

Sherwood Guest House is a short 11-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 13 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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Sherwood Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, and perfect with many choices and freshly baked rolls. (25 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to start and end the day. We really enjoyed our stay!
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice location lovely host nice fresh produce at breakfast
Allan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice, well-kept accommodations. A bit small but otherwise good stay.
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing host, wonderful property located in a walkable location. Highly recommend staying here, in what is a wonderfully clean and well maintained property and rooms.
Einar, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the owner Vivienne. Extremely clean. And excellent breakfasts. We loved our stay.
Gina, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great breakfast and Vivienne is a fantastic host. Would definitely recommend and stay again when in Edinburgh.
Lewis, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Sherwood Guest House was excellent. It is immaculate, comfortable, and conveniently located. The proprietors are warm and welcoming and ensured that we were well taken care of... We hope to visit again.
Amelia Jane Delarosbel, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne’s guest house is perfection. Our family loved the decor, the amenities and the breakfast. It was very easy to visit Edinburgh from this location. Vivienne is so friendly and welcoming.
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay! Walking location to all the main attractions downtown and Viviane is a great host. Very clean. Cute breakfast room as well.
Caroline, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great experience!
Paige, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay here. It was close to the city center and had a bus stop right out front that made it easy to get anywhere we needed. Several shops and food options near by. Vivienne was amazing and was great with giving us suggestions and recommendations for places to go and things to do. Breakfast was offered in the morning it was great. Would def recommend and would absolutely stay here again. Thanks again
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Vivianne is an incredible host. The Inn is both elegant and comfortable. We loved our stay!
Nerni, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The most welcoming of guest houses

Vivienne and her staff are absolutely wonderful. We felt incredibly welcomed as soon as we walked in, the breakfast was delicious, and our room was cozy.
Taylor, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne was very welcoming and a lovely hostess. We felt safe and everything was neat and clean. Breakfast was lovely!
Erin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Welcome stay in a well located B&B.

A fabulous stay in this lovely B&B. The host was warm and friendly and made us feel very welcome. Was happy to help with buses, places to visit and eat. Location was great for exploring Edinburgh.
Ingrid, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely bedroom. Breakfast was very good. Vivienne was a lovely host.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our host, Vivienne, was phenomenal! The Sherwood house is a beautiful property and obviously well cared for. The bed was comfortable and we had a large bathroom in our room. There is a bus stop just a few feet from the property. We will definitely stay here again.
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Family holiday

Had a lovely stay, the host was friendly and informative. The room had lots of amenities, very comfortable and spacious too. Breakfast was great, lots of choices.
katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay

Very cosy stay in Edinburgh in a great location! Vivienne our host was amazing and helped us plan our trip and gave great suggestions on how to spend our time. She was very accomodating and made us feel at home.
Elise, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved Sherwood Guest House!

It was amazing. Vivienne was so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful.
Rachel Ferrari, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a wonderful stay at Sherwood Guest House. Spotlessly clean and bright room, breakfast was perfect, host was amazing, helpful and loads of local knowledge and it was easy walking distance to attractions or the bus right on the doorstep. Highly recommended.
Tannia, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne was a great host 👌She began her help prior to us getting there. She was very welcoming and she always made herself very available with transportstion, pub and supermarket info. It was clean cozy room with nice view of her yard. The breakfast were very nice and she made you feel at home She even played soft classical Music in the background and pleasant details like she even put a chocolate Easter bunny 🐰 in each persons place on Easter 🐣 Sunday. Thank you Vivienne from the Miami Gals! Colombia and Cuba
Aycsa, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful experience

It was a lovely stay, nice clean rooms, good facilities and a wonderful breakfast. Vivienne was an amazing host, and she gave us a lot of tips on What to experience in Edinburgh.
6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Room was beautiful. Vivien was very helpful
Lynda, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My teen son and I loved our stay here! Host Vivienne was lovely and very helpful, printing boarding passes for us and maintaining excellent communication prior to and during our stay. We would definitely return!
Sunita, 2-night trip