Friendly and super responsive host, comfortable beds and a clean, spacious room! Great and fresh breakfast! Close by the center of Edinburgh and easily reachable by public transportation. We appreciate the efforts to make the BnB sustainable und use organic and/or local products where possible!

Stayed in May 2024

Porridge isnt really our thing :-))

We had a pleasant stay at McCrae's, John is a friendly host, he give us a lovely home feeling. The location is really great, 10 min walking from the citycenter

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful, comfortable and clean bed and breakfast, walking distance (15 min) from the city center and all major sights. The beds are comfy and the area is quiet and residential. The host was very friendly and provided a tasty breakfast.

Stayed in May 2024

Very large comfortable room with the best pillows and bedding on our trip, great, friendly host and tasty creamy porridge for breakfast (don’t sleep on the brown toast either). Well located - steps from bus lines and only a 20-30 min walk to most of the major sites.

Stayed in May 2024

A bit of a walk from the city centre

Amazing breakfast. Clean beds and bathroom. Loved everything about the stay! Definitely recommend

Stayed in April 2024

The host John was fantastic and couldn't be more helpful, great location and lovely breakfast highly recommended

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Everything was perfect. The host was super friendly and fullfilled all wishes immediately. I can only recommend staying here. The rooms are big and airy and very beautiful.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to point out. It was perfect.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at a charming accommodation hosted by John, and it was truly an exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, John's warm hospitality set the tone for a delightful stay. One of the highlights of the accommodation is its prime location, just a short stroll from the city center. With no need for public transportation, exploring the vibrant city was convenient and effortless. Additionally, the included breakfast surpassed expectations, with John's delicious porridge being a standout favorite. The attention to detail in the room was remarkable. The temperature control allowed for personalized comfort, ensuring a perfect ambiance throughout my stay. Furthermore, the bed was incredibly comfortable, providing a restful night's sleep. The en-suite bathroom was well-appointed and maintained, adding to the overall convenience and comfort of the accommodation. One particularly thoughtful feature was the presence of USB slots in the lamps, eliminating the need for adaptors. This small but significant detail speaks volumes about John's commitment to providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests. Beyond the exceptional amenities, John himself is a gem of a host. His genuine kindness and willingness to assist made me feel truly welcomed and cared for throughout my stay. His attentive nature and helpful recommendations enhanced my overall enjoyment of the trip. In summary, our stay at John's accommodation was outstanding. From the convenient location to the delicious breakfast and impeccable room amenities, every aspect exceeded my expectations. Combined with John's exceptional hospitality, this was undoubtedly the best booking experience I've ever had. I wholeheartedly recommend this accommodation to anyone seeking a memorable and enjoyable stay.

Stayed in March 2024

Owner, John, was very friendly and helpful. We were going on a tour of the Highland, s on the Saturday morning and had to be on the coach by 7.30am and because we wouldn't be there for breakfast he had made and left us a packed lunch. Would definitely recommend to anyone. We will definitely be returning to McCrae,s.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. Everything was ideal.

Excellent location. John was a most helpful and kind host. Room great, bed very comfortable and breakfast was generous.

Stayed in February 2024

What a gem! This was a wonderful place to spend Hogmanay! John was courteous and welcoming. The room was generously sized and included a tea tray. The bathroom was also a nice size, clean and modern. The bed was comfortable and cozy. There were plenty of options for breakfast. On either end of the street are bus stops that take you anywhere in the city. Would absolutely stay there again!

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms took a while to heat up, especially when the heat was turned off during the nights.

John, our host, was super friendly and accommodating during our whole trip. We stayed over New Year's weekend. John gave us suggestions on where to watch the fireworks, and also kept breakfast open late as we were slow getting up.

Stayed in January 2024

John was a fantastic host. Great restaurant recommendations. Easy access with your own door code. Made the place feel like home (if you woke up at home and had breakfast ready for you). Great spread on the morning breakfast. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Made our new years special.

Stayed in January 2024

There is really nothing to dislike!

We had an amazing stay, John was a fabulous host! The room was very clean and comfortable as well as spacious. Tea/coffee/biscuits restocked and room given a small clean every day. The included breakfast was so delicious and a wide variety of options. John was such a great host, very friendly and attentive, he even gave us some lovely recommendations for local restaurants. Incredible value for money especially considering the time of year so close to Christmas! Thank you for an amazing stay and hopefully see you again one summer during the festival!

Stayed in December 2023

John was lovely and provided a fantastic breakfast. Selection of croissants, jams, yoghurts, fruits, porridge and toast (and cooked butties at extra cost). The room was restocked with biscuits/tea/coffee each day. Clean room, beds very comfy with extra pillows and blankets stored in the cupboard. Hair dryer had a diffuser which as someone with curly hair I was over the moon with! Would recommend and stay again.

Stayed in December 2023

Great location quick walk away to the centre, very friendly host who was very informative and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble.

Stayed in December 2023

There was nothing to dislike! I truly cannot fault it. The location, room, breakfast and host were all to our liking. We would definitely recommend to friends and family and we will revisit.

Although some my say this location was a little bit further out we found it to be PERFECT. It was a short walk or bus ride, just 3 stops (No 8) and you were in the heart of the city AND it was quiet! Very important for us. John was a very pleasant host and his breakfast was excellent, I can thoroughly recommend the creamy porridge but all the choices were fantastic. Our room was clean, spacious, comfortable and warm with a good sized bathroom. There are only 3 rooms and this meant everything was serviced really well, we also met some lovely fellow guests. We were able to leave our bags on our last day and collect them when it was time to go home. The other nice thing about the location is that there are some lovely restaurants in nearby Broughton Street. There is so much choice in Edinburgh it can become confusing but this district is definitely worth a visit.

Stayed in December 2023

almost nothing

everything was overall good, John's such a wonderful host, our room's really spacious and looked really nice and cozy. Highly recommend it!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Perfect for a couple of days stay in Edinburgh

Stayed in December 2023

John welcomed us as we arrived, our room was clean and very comfortable, and warm! The breakfast was really good lots to choose from and all fresh We would definitely recommend it ..

Stayed in November 2023

The only thing I would recommend is to have separate tables at breakfast, it's a little awkward having to share with the other guests.

Great location and very cosy and very god service.

Stayed in November 2023

N/a

Clean and beautiful room a short walk away from the city centre. John was an amazing host who let us check in early on our arrival. The breakfast was amazing too!

Stayed in November 2023

Everything was perfect. It was really clean and comfy, the breakfast was super good, the host was extra nice and caring. The emplacement was also good, at 5/10 minutes from the city center. Really recommend to stay there!

Stayed in November 2023

Breakfast was great - delicious baking available, and nice to have the option to choose whether to have a cooked breakfast or not and to have different options at different prices.

Stayed in October 2023