Fantastic apartment in a lovely part of the city. 2 mins from bus stop with buses every five minutes into the city. every amenity within 5 minutes walk, waitrose, takeaway, italian restaurants and pubs. highly recommend More

We loved it - again :-) It was my third and our first visit and it was really wonderful. Reta and John are the most kind hosts you can imagine and we had a great time in their beautiful house. The breakfast is outstanding - by the way, congratulations to you being recommended in the Michelin Guide! - I was... More

We spent 5 days at Violet Bank House and we found it to be a highlight of out trip to Scotland. It ranks right up there with the Edinburgh Military Tatoo. Reta and John MacLennon are the most gracious hosts we've encountered anywhere in the world. Their B & B was outstanding and the breakfasts were wonderfull. We think so... More

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Violet Bank House. Rita and John really made us feel at home and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was amazing and I'm now a true haggis fan!!! We would have loved to stay longer! The bus in and out of edinburgh is fab, sometimes tricky finding exactly the right change but again Rita... More

Yeap, both Reta and John were absolutely amazing! They gave us a discount on our stay to make up to their mistake for providing the wrong direction to their place. They even offered through the phone to pay for the cab fee that we had to use in the end to get to their place. Very nice couple! Reta's very... More

Reta & John are lovely and nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in the room with an en-suite bathroom and it was very clean, modern and really comfortable. Reta welcomed us with tea & home made Scottish pancakes with home made jam.... lovely! The location is good. We had a hire car for out of town trips but used... More

Reta and John were fantastic hosts. The room was very clean, the breakfast was delocious and Reta and John always helpful. We enjoyed our journey to Scotland and meet many friendly people. We were very pleased to see the tram is stopped!! We will again visit to the violet bank house and of course to Edinburgh. Thanks Reta and John More

my daughter and I stayed here over Easter. The house, gardens and rooms and breakfasts are lovely - everything you would expect from a 5 star bed & breakfast. The icing on the cake is Reeta and John's genuine hospitality. They made our stay like a home from home, including checking bus times, making recommendations and booking tables at restaurants... More

Violet Bank House and the hosts are absolutely superb. The house is beautiful, spotlessly clean, and the breakfasts first class. I am not usually short of words but I simply cannot find enough superlatives to do justice to Violet Bank! This wonderful B & B is simply "Perfection". To Reta and John thank you so much for you warm hospitality... More