The Cairn Residence

92 Ravelston Dykes, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 6HB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>56</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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The Cairn Residence

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Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
56 reviews

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Located in Edinburgh, a 30-minute walk or 10-minute bus ride to Princess Street and the city centre and a 10-minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium, The Cairn Residence features accommodation with a garden. This property is situated a 10-minute walk from attractions such as Edinburgh Zoo and two major art galleries. At the bed and breakfast, all rooms include a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a hair dryer. A continental or traditional Scottish breakfast is available each morning at the property. Edinburgh Castle is 2.7 km from The Cairn Residence. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Edinburgh
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    “Sandy & Marie are extremely friendly and supportive hosts! Even when we arrived late, Sandy invited us for a very good tea and a small evening meal. Even as a non-native speaker, Marie is easy to understand and takes the time to explain...”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything. Both Sandy and Marie were first class host, from the minute you step inside the house you are treated with the utmost respect and friendship. The breakfast was cooked perfectly each day and whatever you wanted. You have a large bedroom...”
  • Radcliffe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really lovely property ( pictures do not do the property justice). Sandy and Marie were extremely welcoming and considerate.”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It seemed like it was no effort on Marie's part to prepare the breakfasts exactly as requested, quality and quantity could not be faulted. We were made to feel like we were in our own home by the wonderful hosts. We will have no issues for our...”
  • Jan
    Belgium Belgium
    “Very friendly hosts, gave us a lot of information, very comfortable room and an excellent breakfast. You get more than you need here.”
  • Ao
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very good location! Close to the Murrayfield Stadium.”
  • Cherrington
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was beautiful and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The breakfast is was brillant.”
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely people very welcoming into there home. Recommend highly 👌”
  • C
    Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet location, only a short walk (30 minutes into Princes St) if you don't want to take the bus. You get the use of the living room with a large TV, a bathroom with shower and bath as well as the bedroom, lots of space. Breakfast was great with...”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Exceptional hospitality by the lovely hosts. They welcomed us into their amazing home and made it ours for the weekend. Lovely 35 minute walk to the West end of Princes Street, down tree lined avenues and streets full of the beautiful and...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sandy & Marie McPherson

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Sandy & Marie McPherson
Bed & Breakfast at Cairn, Ravelston Dykes offers a deluxe double bedroom together with private bath & shower room and luxurious guest lounge with satellite HDTV. Sandy and Marie’s house is a stunning 1930’s detached family home with many original art deco features and a beautiful private garden.
We are a couple with two children at university. We love living in Edinburgh and particularly during August when the Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh Fringe are in full swing. We will be delighted to share our tips and suggestions with our guests on how to get the most out of their trip to Edinburgh.
Bed & Breakfast at The Cairn Residence, Ravelston Dykes offers a deluxe double bedroom together with private bath & shower room and luxurious guest lounge with a 60 inch HDTV. Sandy and Marie’s house is a stunning 1930’s detached family home with many original art deco features and a beautiful private garden. We love living in Edinburgh and particularly during August when the Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh Fringe are in full swing. Our home is located in the beautiful Murrayfield area of Edinburgh. It is in a quiet location and yet only a 20 minute walk to the West End of Edinburgh, 15 minutes walk to Haymarket railway station, 10 minutes to Murrayfield stadium, and 10 minutes walk to two major Edinburgh Art Galleries - the Dean and the Gallery of Modern Art. Edinburgh Zoo is a 15 minute walk in the opposite direction. There is of course an excellent bus service covering the whole of Edinburgh with numerous bus stops close by. The Murrayfield tram stop is only a 15 minute walk away with trams running every 10 minute to the city centre and the airport. The Water of Leith is also very close by as is Corstorphine Hill for beautiful walks. There is free car parking and Wi-Fi throughout the house. Your bedroom has central heating, superfast Wi Fi a smart speaker, USB charging points, plenty of hanging and storage space and a hairdryer. Guests have exclusive access to the breakfast room, their own private luxurious sitting room again with a smart speaker. Guests also have access to tea & coffee making facilities. Languages spoken: English and Spanish
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cairn Residence
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Internet
Fast free WiFi 430 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Cairn Residence takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Cairn Residence 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.

License number: C, EH-68257-F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Cairn Residence

  • The Cairn Residence is 2 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Cairn Residence is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • The Cairn Residence offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at The Cairn Residence include:

    • Double