Descriptions Hotel Ben Craig Guest House
The Ben Craig House Edinburgh is a charming guest house dating back to the Victorian era, full of many original period features, furniture, soft furnishings and elegant fabrics, all combining tastefully to ensure guests a pleasant stay.
Whether your stay in Edinburgh is for business or pleasure, Ben Craig is conveniently located in the southside within reasonable walking distance of the city's historic Old Town, the Museum of Scotland, the New Scottish Parliament Buildings, numerous galleries and many, many more places of interest.
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The Ben Craig Hotel, a charming converted Victorian Town House located in the South side of Edinburgh only 1.8 miles (3km) from the historic Royal mile, which makes it a good base to discover the top attractions of Edinburgh like the Old Town, numerous galleries, the Edinburgh Castle, the Parliament and many more places. All bedrooms are tastefully furnished and have en-suite bathroom with shower or bath, TV, Radio/alarm, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities.
The Ben Craig House is an attractive Victorian House situated in the heart of Scotland's capital. We offer Free secured car parking and WIFI internet access. This guest house has been awarded a 4-star rating by the Scottish Tourist boards and a 4-diamond rating by AA. This house benefits from easy access to all of Edinburgh's major attractions and amenities such as Palace of Holyrood, Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle, golf courses, pubs, clubs, and eateries. The location and quality of service is an advantage for guests exploring the city. All rooms at the house are en-suite and have tea & coffee making facilities in the bedrooms as well as a television and hairdryer. Guests also have full use of the lounge, pay phone and a private car park. During each morning of their stay guests can enjoy an exceptional breakfast fully complimentary in the conservatory breakfast room overlooking the beautiful garden. The guest house will also accommodate those with special dietary needs once given prior notification.
Ben Craig House is close to a very good bus route into Edinburgh city centre. It has pleasant rooms, free Wi-Fi and some free parking. The quiet Victorian guest house is just southeast of the city centre, which is within walking distance. Ben Craig is well located for many Edinburgh Festival venues. A good breakfast is served overlooking the garden. Directions From South M6/A74 From the A74 take the A702 through BIGGAR, which will bring you on to the A720 City Bypass. Join the Bypass where signposted 'Edinburgh South & East'. Leave the Bypass at the first junction marked 'Straiton Junction', join the A701 and follow the signs for City Centre. After 2.5 miles (4 km) bear left onto Craigmillar Park. Quarter a mile further on you will see 'Ben Craig House' on the right. From South M1. Take the A68 from Scotch Corner, through Jedburgh and Dalkeith. After Dalkeith the road will merge with the A7 where you follow the City Centre signs. After 2.5 miles (4 km) bear left onto Craigmillar Park. Quarter a mile further on you will see 'Ben Craig House' on the right. ALTERNATIVELY: Take the A1 round the coastal route and join the A720 City Bypass as you approach the city. Leave the Bypass at the first junction (Sheriffhall Roundabout) and join the A7 signposted Edinburgh where it merges with the A68. Then as above. From Glasgow The M8 Motorway now terminates at a roundabout known as the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. On the roundabout take the third exit signposted 'Edinburgh South & East' and join the A720 City Bypass. Continue on the bypass until Straiton junction, leave the bypass and join the A701 as for M6 traffic. From North M90 Follow signs for City Centre, Princes Street, and Berwick Upon Tweed A1 & East that will take you along Queen Street. Go right at the roundabout ('All other routes'), keeping John Lewis on your right. Go straight on at the traffic lights and left on to North Bridge, keeping the New Balmoral Hotel on your right. Continue straight on until the road becomes Craigmillar Park. ALTERNATIVELY: follow the signs for City Bypass and proceed as for Glasgow arrivals. (This route, although slightly longer, avoids all city confusion). From Edinburgh Airport Follow the A8 trunk road to the 'Edinburgh Interchange'. Follow signs for A720 Berwick and Sout
