Carol is a lovely host and offered me a place to stay at hers for 3 nights over bonfire weekend in Edinburgh. She has an exceptional home (full of culture, family photos, lots of books, musical instruments) and she is genuinely caring and motherly. Very warm welcome and good suggestions/excellent knowledge of the area and of things to do etc. The room itself is reflected in the pictures and the bed has an electric blanket which made it very cosy! The key to get in can be tricky to unlock the front door at first but when you get the hang of it, it isn't an issue at all. Amazing location and I felt very safe travelling to/from city centre on bus on my own - even late at night. I will be booking again and have recommended this place to a friend who will be visiting Edinburgh soon (from London) :)