Hillary's description of everything in her post is amazingly accurate. She has the friendliest dog that was very patient with our 21 month old daughter. Horses, play ground, and Arthur's Seat just outside the door as well as a bus connection that takes you right to the National Scottish Museum, a wonderful and fun place for children and grown ups with free admission, as well as the Elephant House. My daughter was able to reach the door handles (no knobs) and got out in the morning, but Hilary was very nice about it, and even then we would not have had to worry about the dog. Also, the shower takes a little getting used to, but it is manageable and very clean.