This was my third stay with Mhairi and it will not be my last. Last year I wanted to see a couple of things at the Festival. She only had one night available at the appropriate dates so I travelled all the way to Edinburgh and back for one night. I didn't even consider booking anywhere else.
The welcome from Mhairi and her adorable Labradoodle, Hector, was, as ever, the best possible start to my stay. It's a home from home for me (though far more stylish than my own). If I emphasise some things as being extra important for me, it doesn't mean there were any aspects that were not excellent.
Mhairi has led a very interesting life and it is always worth spending time talking to her. She also clearly enjoys learning about her guests and their world. However, she is also very good at understanding when I have done too much and overtired myself. I can retreat to my lovely haven of a room and just be quiet for a time.
She is also a mine of information on what is currently happening in Edinburgh, and there is always something happening. She takes care to provide information on both reqular and seasonal festivals and activities and seems to have a sixth sense as to what will interest me. On this visit I followed several of her suggestions and was not disappointed.
Her home is beautiful, stylish and peaceful, in a lovely area near to the Botanical Gardens, but it is an easy and pleasant walk into the city centre, and a very quick and simple journey by bus. The buses are very frequent and there is a choice of three, all of which will take you to Princes Street and on into the Old Town. If you just want to eat locally there is an excellent selection of cafes and restaurants nearby.
I really cannot recommend Mhairi's home highly enough. It is sparkling clean, elegant but friendly, comfortable, quiet and convenient, and the welcome is superb.