Violet Bank House, Edinburgh
“Violet Bank House is a great find. All the extra touches make it that bit special. We shall share it with a select few!”
- The Duke & Dutchess of Atholl
If we have no availability for the dates you require why not try our Sister B&B, Rutherford House in West Linton or one of our Self Catering apartments in the city.
We are dedicated to the satisfaction of our guests
With over 3,000 Guests and counting That's a lot of happy faces! , we have great memories and some great reviews too read our reviews We Love Our Guests! .
Great news – we are delighted to tell you that The Scottish Tourist Board has awarded us Five Gold Stars for outstanding service standards over the last five years. Violet Bank House guests tell us that we are great hosts, they quickly feel relaxed and at home, and that our attention to detail is outstanding. It is the difference, which makes the difference in staying with us.Our South facing cottage garden has seating areas, where you can listen to the birds, or watch the heron fly past to settle on the river.
We have a “green” approach to our business, without compromising high quality. Violet Bank House were finalist for the Friendliest Landlady Award from the Automobile Association 2007-8. We were filmed in August 08 by a Swedish TV crew, SVT2 as being one of Scotland’s best little places to stay, with truly outstanding breakfasts. “a little secret gem with personal hotel services; booking restaurants, coach tours. Golf tee-off times, taxis, etc.”
We are 20 minutes from the very centre of Edinburgh, yet our house is on the edge of the Pentland national park, overlooking the Water of Leith and the beautiful foothills of the Pentland Hills. Bus to the city centre every ten minutes. Non smoking : Wi-Fi : Free car parking : Disabled access – please enquire for exact details.
Our Rooms – Luxury, Style & Comfort
See what some of our guests have to say?
We love our guests Yep, we certainly do! .
I have often read in the Sunday’s travellers accounts their experiences in finding the most perfect accommodation, with exquisit decor, comfortable bedrooms and welcoming hosts offering food you would die for. They must have been writing about this place.Mike Bowker, Thornham, England
Totally under the charms of Scotland as soon as we came here late at night, and by chance, on the first day of our stay here. Cosy and beautiful house warmth of the hospitality, superb breakfast. Mais oui, on mange bien en Ecosse.Cecile Cleris, France
This place was amazing. Such warmth and hospitality – you are wonderful examples of gracious hosts. Thanks and Shalom.Judith Haimoff, Tel Aviv