Edinburgh - Houseboats

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Edinburgh - Houseboats offers a 4-star boat in Edinburgh city centre. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Modern Facilities: The property features a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a washing machine, streaming services, and a dining area. Convenient Location: Located 8 km from Edinburgh Airport, the boat is a short walk from Edinburgh Castle (1 km) and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (6-minute walk). Nearby attractions include the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The surrounding area offers fishing and cycling opportunities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect, just far enough away from the city centre to be peaceful but close enough to walk in”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Price and location were excellent. Communication was great too. Nearby secure parking was a bonus. We were able to check in very early with no troubles at all. Also a free breakfast hamper through Booking.com”
Heather
United States United States
“This was a unique experience that my family really enjoyed! It is easy to walk to the castle and royal mile. The shower house was an easy walk and the water was hot! My teenagers showered on the boat. We ordered a basket and made breakfast on the...”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was great - and enjoyed being on the boat. Well designed.”
Mikko
Finland Finland
“Nice accommodation with personality. Good location. Everything very tidy. Super friendly and helpful land (or quay) lady.”
Dinko
Croatia Croatia
“The boat was beautiful inside and really spacious. The 7 of us had more than enough space. The beds have heaters and everything is really modern. The owner Natalie was really nice and answered all our questions instantly. Definitely reccomend it.”
Elizabeth
France France
“Good location - quickly into the town centre and not far at all from the Grassmarket area. The kids enjoyed the novelty of staying on a boat. I appreciated the little touches such as a bathrobe and slippers.”
Daniel
Switzerland Switzerland
“Of course, this review cannot be conventional: how could you even think about comparing a narrow boat with a standard hotel room? We stayed for two days at the four sisters boatels and we absolutely loved it there are some quirks, but that's the...”
Yazmin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The boat was lovely, clean, cosy & well equipped. Great location.”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely Just what we needed And the complimentary fridge fill was above and beyond It was booked as a surprise for my niece visiting from Australia and my cousin They knew nothing about it til we got there and were so excited and...”

Hosted by Skipper Natalie

9
Host review score
Skipper Natalie
I am the proud owner of The Four Sisters Boatel, a first for Scotland we are luxury, 4 star, self catering, static,wide beam house boat accommodation, located in Edinburgh city centre. We offer not only luxury comfortable accommodation but a unique, personal experience in itself that will add a memorable unique twist to your special stay in Edinburgh.
I am a young entrepreneur born and bread in Edinburgh i am always on hand to help you with tips and advice or if you need anything during your stay. I have been operating The Four Sisters Boatel for 3 years and enjoy meeting my guests and ensuring their stay is unforgettable.
We are located in the newly re generated Edinburgh Quay on Fountainbridge only a 10 minute walk to Edinburgh castle and the old town and 10 minutes from The west end of Princes Street. We are surrounded by some of Edinburgh's top restaurants and bistros yet the quiet and tranquillity in the basin and on board will make you forget you are in the city centre of Edinburgh.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$262. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A credit card required to guarantee the booking and payment in full will be taken from the card within 24 hours of booking.

Please note that cots can only be accommodated in the lounge area, but baby monitors can be provided.

Please also note that if there is any damage or excessive cleaning needed, an additional charge will be applied to guests' credit card.

Please be aware that this accommodation is provided on a houseboat and as such, has fewer amenities than on-land accommodation.

Please inform Edinburgh - Houseboats in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration