We booked our stay at the Swan Lake Guest House at short notice. On our arrival the welcome from our hostess was very warm and friendly. We were given information about buses to the city centre, provided with maps and given ideas on what to do during our stay. Our rooms were clean and comfortable. The en suite facilities were... More

Located in Leith a very convienent bus ride to all the places in Edinburgh that are worth seeing. Laundramat just over the road and lots of good eating places within walking distance. Brian and Sue are the perfect hosts ready to do anything they can to make your stay enjoyable, it was like we were a part of the family.... More

Seemingly unassuming on the outside, the immaculate furnishings inside this guest house are splendid and homely. The ensuite facilities in our room would give some top-end hotels a run for their money. Brian and Sue, the owners, are extremely welcoming. Should you so require it, they are also very helpful with information about attractions, amenities, and direct pickup tours to... More

The guest house is beautiful. We had a spacious room with a large bathroom. The beds were very comfortable. Sue gives you a choice for breakfast as well as fresh fruit and cereals. There are a couple of takeouts restaurants close by as well as laundry facilities, store and bank machine. The bus stops are within a five minute walk.... More

When we made our reservations, we were just searching the web. When we arrived, we were a little surprised to find Chinese hosts; however Su and Bryan were super helpful and kind and friendly. Lovely triple en suite room - room was clean and large with TV and tea/coffee in room. A great overstuffed chair in the room. Breakfast good... More

I and my two children stayed at this guest house for seven nights: rooms are clean; the proprietors Su and Bryan are very friendly and helpful; good breakfast with toast, cereals, scrambled or fried eggs, bacon, sausages, joghurt, different kinds of fruit, tea/coffee, juice ... - my children really loved it; bus station in front of the house; possibility to... More

duration of stay: 3 nights + clean and tidy + full breakfast included (very good!) + free wifi + free parking + very friendly and helpful hosts, sometimes maybe a little too helpful :-) - room very ring of hearing (room next to entrance on ground floor) the bus stops just in front of the guest house and the trip... More

We arrived Edinburgh at 9:30am. No need to say, 2 young kids were tired. We expected to check in early so kids can take a good break, before we headed to the old town. The host was so nice. We were not only allowed to check in early, but also the lady host prepared extra breadfast for my entire family... More

After a 5day tour of Scotland,all flights from Edinburgh were cancelled at 10pm due to very high winds. All hotels were fully booked,but fortunately a young couple in the Queue had found an available Bed and Breakfast guest house in Leith.-"The Swanlake Guest House.Arriving at 10.45pm Brian and Sue the proprietors welcomed us warmly and could not have been more... More