I've stayed at pricier hotels and not had the same level of comfort and service as I did at Sandaig Guesthouse. The room was beautiful, and the interior of the building is equally lovely and conveys a warm atmosphere. Service was excellent by warm and friendly hosts.
If your main interest is exploring downtown Edinburgh the location may seem a bit remote, but it's easy and fast (and cheap) to get to the city centre by bus. The surrounding area is also relatively quiet and relaxed, which I personally think makes it all the more attractive to come back to after a hectic day in the bustling city centre. The neighbouring Leith Links Park is serene and lush and adds to the appeal.
If you're a female like me, you probably care about a nice, clean bathroom with good lighting for applying make up. Rest assured - the bathroom is clean, beautiful and luxurious with generous lighting. And the shower cabinet was huge! I loved it!
My room was at the top floor with a lovely view of the park, but the lack of lift means you might have to manhandle the luggage up some stairs. This might not be suitable for guests with physical disabilities, even though the staff will of course help you carry stuff to your room (and they do so with a smile..bless them).
My room had an ensuite bathroom, which was seperated from the bedroom by a tiny hallway (leading to the rooms entrance door). I really liked this, as it will provide you with some bathroom privacy should you share your room with someone else. I had the double bed all to myself, but it was spacious enough to be comfortable for two people. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back to stay with my boyfriend, because of these two factors. They may be small issues, granted, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks it a bonus.
The room also had a table by the window filled with everything you need to make your coffees or teas, including lots of milk which was a nice and welome touch. The biscuits were lovely. There was also a small bottle of what I think was cognac, should you wish to have a nightcap!
In addition, the room had an ironing board + clothes iron, and a small but adequate flat screen TV. They weren't stingy with the heating either, the room was nice and warm, and you could adjust the radiator yourself.
It was unusual for me to not want for anything, as I'm usually very fussy about my accomodation. So for me to say I have absolutely no complaints, is actually saying a lot! On top of everything, the room even smelled lovely. I don't just mean a standard, clean smell, but it really smelled gorgeous.
To summarise, I warmly recommend Sandaig Guesthouse to anyone, and I already know where I'll be staying next time I visit Edinburgh. Thanks to the staff for a lovely stay where everything was just perfect.
Ps. The building itself might look unassuming from the street, but be prepared to be amazed when you enter the door!:)