Living with Host
Each of the double rooms is at the top of a semi-detached 3 storey house (x 40 stairs to reach the rooms). You have access to the use of quiet garden and full use of kitchen and living areas. Shared bathroom on floor below with walk in shower. In walking distance to all theatres in safe central area of city with local shops, cafes and restaurants near-by. Resident dog so not suitable for anyone with fur allergy.
Guest Parking
Parking in town is resident or meter parking only but there are apps you can use to borrow a driveway or garage nearby. Free on-street parking is about 3 blocks away
The Area and Transport
Georgian family home with a garden and resident dog. We are a 25 min walk from Haymarket or Waverley station. We also live near lovely parks so it's an attractive walk across the Meadows or Links to most venues: the Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, Queens Hall, Lyceum etc. The Playhouse is further but still only 35mins walk or a bus ride away.
Please note that for all bookings from 24th July 2026 there will be an additional Edinburgh Council Visitor Levy of 5% on the first 5 nights of any stay to abide by the new Council law.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 2 other paying Guests.
Guest bedrooms are at the top of the house and the bathroom shared with 1 or 2 other guest is on the floor below with a sink, shower and loo. There is another seperate loo on the ground floor. You are welcome to use the kitchen/dining room and we leave room a cupboard and fridge for your food.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
12:00 - 22:00
Check-out
11:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Please recycle rubbish in bins provided
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Pets are living at or visiting the property
Dog and cat
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
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
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
Property decluttered where possible
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Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Non-slip mats provided
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
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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Wonderful place to stay and so convenient for the Festival Theatre. Charlie and Charlotte were the ultimate hosts, kind and friendly. I hope to stay again and would highly recommend ✨
8th Jun 2026
I loved staying with Charlotte, beautiful digs and so welcoming. I personally felt safe walking back each night from the playhouse, lovely easy trip, but a cheap uber too. Would absolutely stay again x
7th Jun 2026
Charlotte and Charlie were so welcoming and warm. Their place is conveniently located next to the meadows in a lovely neighbourhood. Would recommend to anyone touring to Edinburgh.
1st Jun 2026
Amazing host
30th May 2026
Loved staying with Charlotte. In a really gorgeous part of the city, and she made me feel very welcome. Definitely recommend
18th May 2026
A really really wonderful stay! The room is lovely and the location could not be better. Charlotte and Charlie are such a helpful and kind hosts. I’ve already booked to come back next year and can’t recommend enough.
14th May 2026
Had a lovely comfortable stay, Charlotte is very accommodating and welcoming. The walk to the Playhouse is a nice walk through the city and being so close to The Meadows is great. Excellent digs, would definitely recommend! Also, Olive the Dog is very cute.
12th May 2026
Wonderful digs, extremely close to festival theatre. Wonderful location by the meadows.
3rd May 2026
Charlotte and Charlie’s place was such a lovely stay. They were both very welcoming and communicative and the place itself was so warm and beautiful. The short walk through the Meadows to get to the theatre was a true highlight of my stay. I loved Edinburgh. Will definitely stay again. Thank you so much.
3rd May 2026
It was a perfect location for working at the festival theatre, a lovely 20ish minute walk through the meadows and felt very safe walking back late at night. Beautiful house and very friendly hosts (including Olive the dog!). Would stay here again with no hesitation as it was perfect
27th Apr 2026
Best digs by far , lovely house and the bedroom is such a nice space to come back to , very good location!
21st Apr 2026
Perfect Edinburgh digs. Gorgeous attic room in a beautiful house situated just off the Meadows. Charlie and Charlotte were brilliant hosts and made me feel at home. Comfortable and fully equipped would happily stay again.
1st Apr 2026
Gorgeous home in a lovely area. Great size room, I felt very comfortable to use the kitchen facilities and Olive the dog was such a cutie. Easy walk into the city and the theatre, I didn’t use the buses but it was an option. Charlotte and Charlie were super friendly and welcoming. Would absolutely stay again in the future.
31st Mar 2026
Charlotte and Charlie were so welcoming and their home is beautiful! The best theatre digs in Edi! X
24th Mar 2026
Incredible stay with Charlotte and Charlie. Beautiful home, lovely dog, wonderful people. Thank you!
23rd Mar 2026
Super nice house, charlotte and Charlie were very welcoming and friendly!
20th Mar 2026
Everything as described for this beautifully furnished house in a lovely location in the centre of Edinburgh close to all major venues. Many thanks for a great stay.
17th Mar 2026
Comfortable digs in a great location. Good communication from both Charlotte and Charlie. Would happily stay again!
17th Mar 2026
I loved staying at Charlotte's place. The location was great, only a short walk away from the centre of the town and the Festival Theatre. The house was beautiful and calm, clean. I had everything I needed. The host was accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend.
24th Feb 2026
A lovely house/room in a really fantastic location, and so affordable. Perfect for anyone performing at the Festival Theatre in particular!
13th Feb 2026
One of the best places I have had the pleasure of staying. Beautiful home, has everything you need. A lovely 15 minute walk to the theatre through the meadows. The hosts were really nice and Charlotte's communication was one impressive. 5 stars!!
3rd Feb 2026
I had a wonderful stay at Charlotte and Charlie's. Super-kind, thoughtful hosts, lovely quiet room in the top of the house, beautiful house on the edge of the meadows, short 15mins walk to Lyceum. Thanks so much again and see you next time I hope!
28th Jan 2026
Fantastic Digs. Would stay again in a heartbeat! Super convenient, beautiful area! Lots of transport available and the walk in to the centre is stunning!
7th Jan 2026
Beautiful home, in an ideal location which is quiet but with lots of local independent shops, cafes and bars and restaurants and 15 minute walk to the city centre. Charlotte and her husband are superb hosts always ready to assist in anyway they can. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
17th Dec 2025
Very nice and quiet area and neighbourhood, lots of cafes and restaurants around!! Charlotte and Charlie are super friendly and helpful, 30 mins walk to playhouse. would definitely come back and recommend!!!
11th Dec 2025
The best digs i've ever stayed in! Charlotte and her partner were such amazing hosts, and the house is incredible.
Olive the dog was the cherry on top. Highly recommend :)
16th Nov 2025
Such a lovely home with lovely hosts! Had a great time whilst I was there. Would definitely go back!
7th Nov 2025
Fantastic stay with friendly hosts
3rd Nov 2025
Everything about my stay was so lovely, from the room itself to the house, the hosts, and the location. I don't think I could have booked a nicer play. Highly recommend, and I would absolutely stay again.
29th Oct 2025
Staying at Charlotte’s was an absolute find. Her place is super convenient in terms of getting into central Edinburgh, plus the house itself is a dream. The room is spacious and clean, and worked well for my schedule of getting up a bit later and working in the afternoon/evening. Charlotte herself is so friendly and welcoming - honestly couldn’t have asked for more from digs.
21st Oct 2025
Had a wonderful stay in Edinburgh. I would stay again in the future.
13th Oct 2025
Another wonderful stay with Charlotte and Charlie. If you want Edinburgh digs look no further. It’s a beautiful house, great area, and they bend over backwards to make you feel at home! The new shower is also incredible! Hope to be back again at some point
6th Oct 2025
I had the best stay with Charlotte and Charlie! Super easy to get to the theatre, a lovely walk through the park; the bed was comfy (and their dog was the cherry on the cake - she’s so gorgeous😍)
30th Sep 2025
Lovely home. Lovely hosts. Very comfortable. I highly recommend!
15th Sep 2025
Great stay at Charlotte's! She is very kind, great pets and lovely home-what more could you want! Very peaceful and I loved starting the day walking out onto the meadows! Would love to stay again!! Thankyou for having me!
10th Sep 2025
One of the loveliest places I’ve ever stayed on tour. Charlotte was a really kind, friendly and thoughtful host, the house & garden are utterly beautiful, the room was clean, cosy and had everything I need, and there was the added bonus of Olive the dog! Could not recommend more highly.
16th Jun 2025
A wonderful stay in a truly beautiful house. Easy walk to town and theatre with lovely things nearby. Charlotte was super helpful, friendly and accommodating. I had a really happy time here and will 100% book again!
9th Jun 2025
A beautiful house and lovely family :) would happily stay again!
20th May 2025
A beautiful house and lovely family :) would happily stay again!
20th May 2025
This is a really special place with very friendly and warm hosts.
Life is short - having the chance to stay in such a nice spot in such a beautiful city was a real treat for me. I met a very loving dog as well. Hope to visit again soon!
20th May 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed my time staying with Charlotte. She has a lovely home, and was a very friendly welcoming host. The room was big, airy and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
11th May 2025
It was wonderful staying at Charlotte and Charlie’s house. It was so comfortable, huge bedrooms with a very comfy bed and lovely bathroom. Perfect location for getting to the theatre, an easy 15 min walk across the beautiful meadows and Olive the dog was a highlight too! Thank you for a great stay.
28th Apr 2025
So happy to stay here again. Charlotte makes everything so easy and it’s such a perfect location for the Festival Theatre
8th Apr 2025
The most perfect digs, in a beautiful house with a short and lovely walk to the theatre. Charlotte and Charlie were so friendly and chilled, and Olive the dog made it all the better. Couldn’t recommend highly enough! Thank you x
7th Apr 2025
Lovely place, great kitchen, good bed and bedroom, good shower. Charlotte is super friendly but also great at leaving you to yourself. Had a great week in a lovely part of Edinburgh. Thanks
22nd Mar 2025
Charlotte is a deft host, making you feel at ease and welcome. Her baked offerings are a bonus too! It’s a glorious walk through the meadows and some of the city to the Playhouse from here. Would definitely return.
5th Mar 2025
These digs were perfect!
Charlotte was the most wonderful host. The rooms were great and the beds were super comfy! Such a Beautiful walk to the theatre across The Meadows even in the winter with everything on your doorstep! I’m always reluctant about digs with hosts but if you still want your space, privacy and worried about keeping warm Charlotte’s Digs are perfect!
18th Feb 2025
I had a lovely stay with Charlotte in her gorgeous huge house.
She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and I’d definitely stay again.
17th Feb 2025
Charlotte was an amazing host with the most beautiful house in a lovely area. She was so helpful with everything I needed. Would definitely recommend.
11th Dec 2024
Fantastic, warm, comfortable, welcoming home, with a great location for all theatres. Thank you Charlotte.
25th Nov 2024
Very cosy home, Charlotte and Charlie very welcoming and enjoyed some good chats when passing in n out.
24th Nov 2024
Thanks for such a comfortable stay! Wonderful house, perfect location with kind and generous hosts. Can’t recommend highly enough, will definitely be back the next time I’m in town.
18th Nov 2024
Charlotte and Charlie were brilliant hosts. lovely house in a gorgeous location! very happy and would definitely stay here again!
14th Nov 2024
Beautiful room in a really lovely part of town. Immaculately clean and wonderful hosts. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
11th Nov 2024
Extremely nice digs…very clean, excellent location. Friendly hosts! Highly recommend!!
5th Nov 2024
Thoroughly recommended! Charlotte and Charlie made me feel so welcome. Great location with everything you need close by and just a short yomp across the Meadows into town. Large room with desk and wifi, everything spotless. Grab it if you can!
1st Nov 2024
What a stunning house !
So beautiful… had a wonderful stay and a lovely 20 min walk to theatre !
21st Oct 2024
Thank you Charlotte and Charlie for a lovely stay in your beautiful house. My room was very comfortable and I had everything I needed to feel at home. I also loved being able to walk to the Theatre through the Meadows, which took 15 minutes. I'd highly recommend these digs.
21st Oct 2024
What a treat! Amazing place to stay. Beautiful house in such a great area. The hosts are so lovely…we didn’t see Charlotte as she was an away but Charlie was so welcoming and friendly. Charlottes communication was brilliant throughout! Book these digs. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for having me x
14th Oct 2024
I had a wonderful week here. If you drive, source your own parking. Everything else you need is here. Really lovely, friendly, easy-going hosts, charming home and a lovely neighbourhood.
7th Oct 2024
Charlotte and Charlie are wonderful hosts, they have a beautiful home and I slept like a baby there. Amazing price for Edinburgh and a beautiful area to stay! Loved it
25th Sep 2024
Charlotte and Charlie’s house is gorgeous and they were very welcoming. The upstairs rooms were large and quiet and the beds were super comfortable and in a lovely area. The walk across the meadows to work is lovely and very well lit at night so I felt safe walking back alone after the show. These digs have been priced fairly by Edinburgh standards and I would absolutely stay again.
25th Sep 2024
Absolutely perfect stay. Cannot recommend enough. Little Olive is a sweetheart and Charlotte's communication is incredible!
18th Sep 2024
Had a lovely stay, thank you again! With lovely Olive it was so hard to leave! Would love to stay again!
30th Jun 2024
Thanks for being such a great guest. Welcome back any time.
A lovely house and a great location. Olive the dog is also very sweet!
26th Jun 2024
Wonderful digs! I really enjoyed staying here. Lovely, clean house and great room. Very accommodating hosts! Wouldn’t hesitate to come back.
7th Jun 2024
Had a lovely stay here, Charlotte and Charlie were really welcoming and the location is perfect for both getting to work and for sightseeing! Thank you for a great week :-)
3rd Jun 2024
Had a wonderful stay with Charlotte. The location was perfect with lots of independent coffee shops around. The bed was very comfy and the kitchen had everything you needed to make lunch. I would love to stay again.
22nd May 2024
Charlotte and Charlie are the perfect digs hosts! They're so lovely and welcoming and their home is beautiful. The room is spacious and homely. Olive also gives the best cuddles! I cannot reccomend Cahrlotte and Charlie enough.
21st May 2024
Lovely digs right on the Meadows with great hosts. Great place to stay whilst in Edinburgh.
8th May 2024
Lovely digs! Charlotte and Charlie are very kind and welcoming, as is Olive the dog! Would defintiely recommend/stay again.
27th Apr 2024
Everything about these digs was just perfect! Thanks Charlotte for hosting me!
11th Mar 2024
Welcome back anytime Alex - was a pleasure to meet you
Absolutely loved staying here, they are so welcoming, warming and friendly I would 100% stay here again and would advise anyone else to also if you need to stay in the Edinburgh area! Thank you so so much again x
7th Dec 2023
Very cosy home from home, perfect location, warm & friendly hosts!
29th Nov 2023
I stayed with Charlotte and Charlie for a week while I was working at the Playhouse Theatre. They have a beautiful house, my room was on the top floor, lovely, bright, cosy and comfortable. I was made to feel really welcome and I would wholeheartedly recommend staying here. Thank you so much, I hope I can come back again.
28th Nov 2023
When I'm back in Edinburgh, I won't bother looking anywhere else. Charlotte and Charlie are lovely hosts; their house is beautiful; the location is quiet yet well-placed. And, it's great value.
12th Nov 2023
Pete was a great guest - quiet and respectful of our home - welcome back any time
Lovely, welcoming hosts! Very clean, comfy and great location. Beautiful house and even more beautiful dog! Bonus points for morning puppy cuddles!
1st Nov 2023
Olive gave your cuddles 5* too Jodie.
Charlotte and Charlie were so lovely and helpful, I wish I could have stayed longer! Olive and Alfie were just as great. Everything is in good walking distance and is well connected to the theatre. I'll definitely be back to stay next time I'm in Edinburgh!
16th Oct 2023
10/10 stay here Charlotte! Everything you need, comfy bed, lovely shower, brilliant 10/15 minute walk To festival theatre. Would definitely recommend and stay again! Thank you!
13th Oct 2023
Thanks for giving us such a lovely review Chloe - too kind :). Looking forward to seeing you next time you are in Edinburgh...
Just the perfect place !!!!
10 min from the theatre.
Stunning house and room .
I would love to stay again.
9th Oct 2023
Thanks Melissa. You are welcome back any time :)
10/10! We loved our stay here. Beautiful house, family and animals. Eliza was super helpful and settled us right in! So so clean and communicated beautifully! Thank you so much we will be back! Nice walk through the park with loads of coffee shops to get to Festival Theatre.
2nd Oct 2023
Thanks for being such a great guest Chloe!
Lovely house fantastic hosts, always willing to go above and beyond for their guests, beautiful walk through the Meadows to the theatres, plenty of shops near by. Would happily stay again and again
2nd Oct 2023
Thanks Christina! You are the perfect guest - so quiet and LOVE how you strip the bed. See you next time you’re in Edinburgh maybe 😀
This place was an absolute dream, this being my first tour and first stop I was a little nervous staying in digs for the first time. Charlotte and her family made me feel so welcome and comfortable, it was a 5* experience. A lovely easy walk to the theatre with all amenities around that you could need, oh and a lovely cat and a soppy dog to top it all off. Will definitely stay here again if I’m ever in Plymouth. Thanks Charlotte!
18th Sep 2023
Thanks Jade - you’re welcome back any time (to Edinburgh that is 😉)
I had a great stay here, Charlotte and her family were all very friendly, and I especially liked my chats with Olive the dog. Can't recommend any more highly, great location for getting into town or if you're happy being a little way away.
4th Sep 2023
Perfect location! House was super clean and the family and pets were so friendly and welcoming! Had a brilliant sleep.
25th Aug 2023
I booked this for someone else but dealing with Charlotte was easy, a perfect host. My production manager passed on that it was a fantastic place to stay.
24th Aug 2023
Such a comfortable stay at Charlotte’s with the bonus of meeting the world’s soppiest dog, Olive. Communication was quick and check in/out efficient. My favourite area to stay while in Edinburgh and I’ll certainly be back.
10th Aug 2023
Charlotte was a lovely host with a beautiful home a perfect distance to the theatre. I had a very nice stay and would definitely stay again. Many thanks!
21st Jul 2023
A perfect stay in a beautiful home with wonderful hosts. Thank you.
30th May 2023
A perfect stay in a beautiful home with wonderful hosts. Thank you.
30th May 2023
Absolutely loved staying at these digs, such a beautiful house - clean, quiet and comfortable in a great location and Charlotte & Charlie were really lovely and welcoming.
3rd May 2023
I loved my stay with Charlotte! Room was everything you would need, a short walk to the theatre and very clean. Thanks for hosting me :)
1st May 2023
Thank you for a lovely stay! I had a lovely time and the house is beautiful. Sending all the best to you and sweet Olive the dog!
30th Apr 2023
Beautiful house in a fantastic location with absolutely lovely hosts - perfect!
29th Apr 2023
Louise was a lovely guest - really polite and respectful of our home. Welcome any time.
Great stay. Beautiful home. Friendly hosts. Easy walk to the Festival Theatre. Would book again.
29th Apr 2023
Charlotte and her husband Charlie were wonderful hosts! I had the most wonderful time there and will certainly go back if I’m in the area again!!
17th Apr 2023
Thanks Darcie - it was great having such a considerate guest. You’re welcome any time
The perfect place to stay… a beautiful building, comfortable and welcoming, and Charlotte is a wonderful host! An easy stroll through The Meadows to the Festival and Kings - I'd stay here if at the Playhouse, too, to be honest. Highly recommended.
27th Mar 2023
Had a fantastic stay here in Edinburgh, perfect location for the Festival Theatre with warm and welcoming hosts. Thank you!
21st Mar 2023
Thanks Ewan - great meeting you and please know you are welcome anytime you are touring in Edinburgh. Good luck with the rest of the tour...
Gorgeous cosy room in a lovely household, fab kitchen, nice warm bathroom, close to the theatres, had a lovely week here!
6th Feb 2023
Thank you for being so kind about our home - and for letting Olive the dog keep you company in your room!
This has been a great stay! A beautiful house and spacious room, with a bathroom just for guests and full use of the kitchen including teas/coffees/breakfast cereals etc. Charlotte and Charlie (and Olive) were wonderful hosts - thank you!
30th Jan 2023
Kaidyn was a brilliant guest - respectful of all our spaces and house quirks. It was a pleasure to have him stay.
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