Living with Host
Quiet room. No passing traffic. easy access to popular attractions. Storage space . Mostly single use of bathroom. Moderate use of kitchen for fridge and microwave. Breakfast cereal and toast tea and coffee provided.
Guest Parking
Paid parking available on street.
The Area and Transport
Stockbridge is a popular area. Bus routes to town centre and also to the theatres. Walking times around 25/30 minutes to either Playhouse, Lyceum or Festival.
Included amenities
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The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Hand sanitiser provided
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
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Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Property decluttered where possible
Letting Compliance The Host confirmed that their Digs fully comply with local letting regulations.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
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The most wonderful digs in Edinburgh! Shirley is so kind and welcoming. The place is so clean. I absolutely LOVED the location. Doesn’t feel touristy at all. You can walk to anywhere you need to easily. It’s a safe area and you won’t want to leave. Thanks for everything and hope to be back soon!!
6th Jul 2026
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Lovely stay with Shirley, large room with twin beds and mostly private bathroom. Room was nice and cool even in the heatwave! Great area, shops and good running route nearby. 40 mins walk to the Festival Theatre. Recommended!
29th Jun 2026
Thsnk you it was lovely to have you here
Shirley was very helpful, welcoming and keeps a clean and tidy house. Really comfortable bedroom, bed and a lovely bathroom. Great location with lots of food choices around. Easy bus routes. A very safe area for female on her own. I would recommend. Thanks so much Shirley. It was great to meet you.
3rd May 2026
Thank you for the great review
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Shirley was a lovely, welcoming, relaxed host. Had a great week. Thanks Shirley.
27th Apr 2026
Welcome any time
Lovely stay here, the area is gorgeous and only a 20 minute walk to the theatre! Would definitely stay again!
22nd Apr 2026
Thanks. You are welcome anytime
Shirley
I’ve just spent 3 weeks at Shirley’s and i highly recommend her place. Located in a really lovely area of Edinburgh with toms of independent businesses minutes away. I found Shirley to be very hospitable and friendly, giving me space when I needed it and great conversation in between. The accommodation is very comfortable, with good facilities, warm, clean and about a 20min walk to the Playhouse.
Great value for money is an added attraction.
I feel like I’ve made a new friend in Edinburgh!
23rd Mar 2026
Thank you so much!
Just had a lovely stay at Shirley’s place in Stockbridge which has to be certainly the best area of Edinburgh. Beautiful shops, great pubs and fabulous restaurants. I should keep it a secret really but it would be very selfish of me. Highly recommended!!!
1st Mar 2026
Thanks. Great guest. Friendly, considerate and tidy
Great digs, wonderful host. Thank you Shirley.
2nd Dec 2025
Beautiful host. So safe and comfortable. Thank you! Would go back in a heart beat.
3rd Nov 2025
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Really lovely digs in a great location with Shirley who is a friendly and easy going host. Highly Recommended and I woud 100% stay again!
27th Oct 2025
Thank you
I had such a lovely stay with Shirley. She's a lovely, warm lady and allows you to make yourself at home as well as offering breakfast options!
The bathroom is mainly for your use, the bed is very comfy and there's plenty of storage space.
The Festival theatre is a 20 min bus ride away. The digs are great value for Edinburgh and in a great location with all the amenities less than 5 mins walk away. Would definitely stay again!
Thank you so much for having me!
13th Oct 2025
Thank you for the review. You have been a lovely guest in every way.
Shirley couldn’t have been a more lovely host. Comfortable, cosy and the location was excellent. Would absolutely recommend.
22nd Sep 2025
Thank you!
Words can not express how grateful I am to live in Shirley’s house. She is extremely kind and thoughtful, and the room is very clean and comfortable. She also kindly offered kitchen, bathroom, and washing machine which I really appreciate. It really felt like home. Thank you Shirley!
18th Aug 2025
Many thanks. Do some again x
As always, Shirley is the perfect host and her home feels like my second home. I look forward to 2026!
11th Aug 2025
Shirley is a very nice and respectful host. The location is perfect for everything tourism related in old town. I feel very lucky that I got to stay there. Thank you for everything Shirley!
22nd Jul 2025
Thoroughly recommend Shirley’s accommodation. Would definitely stay again.
1st Jul 2025
Many thanks
There aren't many ways to say "perfect"! Shirley's home should be a DEFAULT place to stay in Edinburgh – you will be very happy there.
16th Jun 2025
Too kind!
All PERFECT!! Shirley is great, intelligent, interesting, direct – what a pleasure! Truly. The room is clean, everywhere clean– which is of great importance for me. 10/10. Thank you Shirley.
7th May 2025
Thank you so much fir your kind words
Fantastic stay in Edinburgh, second time staying in these digs and would recommend to anyone. Lovely environment, Shirley is an amazing host, shame I couldn’t stay longer! It’s about a 20-25 minute walk to the Playhouse, there’s a little high street of shops just round the corner. Thanks Shirley!
25th Feb 2025
Thank you. Look forward to the next time.
A real pleasure to stay in Shirley's lovely home, so comfortable and friendly, thank you
7th Feb 2025
Thanks so much for hosting my colleague. He said this was brilliant digs, close to theatre and lovely host!
4th Feb 2025
Lovely flat in a quiet part of Edinburgh. 25 minute walk to the theatre, but bus routes close by to get you there. Shirley couldn't have been more helpful with advice whilst i was there
20th Jan 2025
Thanks, Jack
Shirley is a wonderful landlady and so full of information about getting to all theatres. The room is large and warm. Easy bus into centre and a stop outside Festival theatre. The area of Stockbridge is lovely but quite hilly for those who might have mobility issues. Otherwise a wonderful stay.
28th Oct 2024
Many thanks
Adored staying with Shirley! Very friendly and immaculate and comfy quarters!! Thank you so much for having me xx
28th Aug 2024
A really great stay, nice and central and comfy!
6th Aug 2024
Thank you so much
My host was so warm and hospitable, and her home was the most perfect place to stay in Edinburgh. It was in a beautiful part of the city, close to many amenities, and walkable to all the main areas. I really enjoyed my stay - many thanks to Shirley!
18th Jun 2024
Thanks for that!
I had a lovely, if very brief stay with Shirley. Lovely location and flat, and very friendly and welcoming. Thank you!
23rd May 2024
Great place to stay. Shirley is very welcoming.
6th May 2024
Had a lovely time at these digs with the very welcoming Shirley. Stayed for two weeks and would happily stay again. About 25 minute walk to the Playhouse or a short bus journey to Princes Street and then a 10 minute walk. Thanks for having me! X
5th May 2024
Thanks for lovely review. You are welcome any time
Shirley was a wonderful host! She gave me lots of tips for the surrounding area and made sure I was comfortable at every turn.
26th Dec 2023
A lovely stay with the wonderful Shirley! I would love to stay again
25th Jul 2023
Thanks so much!
Wonderful host and a fantastic place to stay - will certainly stay again
8th Feb 2023
Many thanks
Shirley
Shirley was a lovely host, very quick to respond to any questions and was able to extend my stay an extra night. Great area to stay in, 30 min walk to the Festival theatre, and 15 minutes walk to Princess Street. Comfortable bed and spacious room!
31st Jan 2023
Thanks, Sarah. It was a pleasure to have you
Shirley is a wonderful host, very accomodating and communicates well. The location is excellent, took me 20min to walk to the Lyceum Theatre and 15min to Prince's Street. I would whole-heartedly recommend Shirley's digs!
27th Nov 2022
The loveliest person in Edinburgh, helpful with helping me know where I was and where I wanted to be going, gave great advice and looked after me throughout my whole stay! A heart of gold and the best poached eggs I’ve ever tried! Thanks Shirley x
31st Aug 2022
Shirley couldn’t have been a better host. She is warm friendly and knowledgable. The room was perfectly clean and in a great area just 10 mins (uphill) to the bright lights of the City centre. Hopefully see you next year!
13th Aug 2022
Thanks so much...Great guest!
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