Bed & Breakfast
2 Cambridge Street (The Dynamite Club) - Bed & Breakfast in Edinburgh
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, EH1 2DY, Edinburgh
Scotland,
Reino Unido
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A mischievous humour, tinged with historical and cultural references, alerts you to the specialness of this place, a ground-floor B&B in the lee of Edinburgh Castle. Find striking colours, antiques aplenty and a captivating attention to detail. There are interactive art installations that sing and play, a line of old theatre seats up on the wall, photos and 'objets' serving startling and original purposes.
The drawing room is yours all day (handy if it's raining) or you're welcome to sit in the pretty Zen garden. Breakfast can include Blueberry Rocket, baked grapes, Avocado Bangkok, Chorizo surprise (surprise) and omelette citron-fromage among other delights. Recover slowly with hundreds of books to choose from before you venture out.
Wander the old streets admiring architecture, find fine restaurants, return to a nightcap of Marsala and French sweets.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Erlend & Hélène Clouston:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Erlend & Hélène Clouston:
- Princes Street and its bucolic gardens are only a two-minute stroll from this elegant cul-de-sac.
- Even closer is the atmospheric St Cuthbert's graveyard where the earthly remains of John Napier, the inventor of logarithms, and Thomas de Quincey, author of Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, confront each other.
- The Grassmarket, Edinburgh's ancient, cobbled, bazaar lies close by too: here supporters of inconvenient faiths met their end and Maggie Dickson (1728) famously did not.
- Bobby, the world's most famous Skye Terrier, rests in the adjacent Greyfriars Kirkyard, no doubt dreaming of sheep.
Guest feedback
"The only problem with staying with Erlend & Hélène is will you stop laughing long enough to stagger out and enjoy Edinburgh? Quirky doesn't cover it – whimsical might. Swot up on the Wilhelm Scream before you go – that will put you one step ahead. The rooms (like the hosts) are delightful, the beds excellent and the shower rooms, while small, perfectly formed. The breakfasts are OTT delicious and intriguing – what IS in that yoghurt concoction? You could not be better placed, a hop from Grassmarket and under the castle. Usher Hall is literally across the street. Truly fab and we will be back."
Suzie - kendal, United Kingdom
agosto 2017
"Why would you stay anywhere else?! Perfect in every detail. From the generous warmth of the hosts to the deliciously made breakfast. We will be back!"
Jessica - Bath, United Kingdom
agosto 2017
"Erlend and Helene were superb hosts and were keen to get to know us from the moment we arrived- which was lovely. They went out of their way to help us on a couple of occasions clearly work very well as a team. As a result the breakfast was as good as any we've had! 2 Cambridge St itself is a beautiful property from the outside and the inside doesn't disappoint either: you only have to look at the photos here and elsewhere to get an idea of the luxurious and 'proper' feel of the place. Lots of interesting little features to explore, which Erlend especially takes a great delight in! 5*'s!"
Tom - London, United Kingdom
mayo 2017
"We spent 4 nights with the Cloustons and I cannot say enough about their beautiful accommodations and their superb hospitality. Breakfasts were absolutely delicious and varied. Their house is elegant and very centrally
located. This is a 5 star place, and they are 5 star hosts!"
Sorel - montreal, Canada
noviembre 2016
"We had a lovely time in this b&b. We got spoiled with beautiful breakfasts. The location was perfect for a short trip. The decor was as colourful as the owners and we certainly hope to come back soon"
Stewart - The Hague, Netherlands
abril 2015
"a charming and delightful experience! I loved so many different aspects of the stay - Erlend and Helene were so kind and helpful; the surprise breakfast starters were wonderful; I loved the various gadgets, including musical in the hall and bedroom. Memorable"
abril 2014
"We are delighted to have an opportunity to give very positive comments on 2 Cambridge Street. We stayed for one night while attending the Royal Highland Show. We found our hosts to be very warm and engaging. They were helpful and practical with regard to queries re local restaurant recommendations as well as local transport. Their accommodation is most unusual, quirky and original. The bedroom was atmospheric and will definitely be remembered for evoking a different era. It was very clean and comfortable. The modern ensuite is small and functional. We were very comfortable there and slept very well. Breakfast was the best ever, very yummy vanilla and coconut yoghurt with kiwi, omelette and smoked salmon for one of us and asparagus and poached eggs for the other, both served under a silver salver. The attention was in the details here. We can definitely recommend a stay here to anyone who has the opportunity for a short or longer stay. Many thanks to Erlend and Helene for a most memorable and enjoyable stay."
junio 2012
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