Charming mews house in a great and very quiet location. I loved staying there.
10 best things about ‘Sleepy Hollow’:
1. Lenny, the host. Very kind, considerate and patient. Lovely Scottish sense of humour. Goes out of his way to help.
2. The mews house is light and airy, very clean and well equipped (shared lounge/kitchen/shower room). Lovely comfortable large double bed/room (firm mattress). I particularly liked the tranquil colour scheme/design.
3. Great shower/water pressure.
4. The location is in one of Edinburgh’s finest residential areas. Close to bus routes, or a 12 minute walk to Princess Street/West End, yet blissfully quiet apart from the occasional squawk from a few seagulls. Never bothered me.
5. Close-by area of Stockbridge boasts some great pubs/restaurants including the very popular Scran & Scallie - Tom Kitchin’s famous gastro pub. Book early to avoid disappointment! Elsewhere in Stockbridge there’s a great book shop and well-stocked Sainsbury’s Local plus independent shops.
6. Access to the stunning and vast Dean Gardens a few minutes walk away. These famous gardens are privately owned by the local residents, accessed by a key (which Lenny has). Spread out over several levels with the River of Leith running through it. Incredible range of plants. Quite magical, particularly the waterfalls.
7. The Glenogle Swimming Baths in Stockbridge. A fine Victorian building with good pool (sessions start on the hour for one hour - a hangover from Covid) and modern showers, sauna etc. The walk through Dean Gardens then along the River Leith towpath to the baths is a joy.
8. Royal Botanic Gardens which can be accessed from Stockbridge.
9. Stockbridge Sunday Farmer’s Market - well worth a visit.
10. Lenny’s dog Honey - a real softie and so well-behaved.
My review is more detailed than usual as this was Lenny’s first time hosting. He registered a few years back but only decided recently to host. He deserves to do well.