I am a mature student who is studying abroad in Edinburgh and Carole's spare room was just the home base I needed while searching for an apartment close to school. Her home is in a nice little residential area with a couple of local pubs, some realy great supermarkets close by on the bus, and there were 3 buses going into town every 10-15 minutes. The house has several amenities including wifi, electric shower, laundry, shared kitchen, and a nice solarium to lounge in. The house was always clean and Carole herself was a delight: very welcoming and extremely accomodating. When I arrived at her house I felt anxious about being in a new country, city, and culture and Carole made the transition to Edinburgh smooth and easy. If you are looking for a weekend room or a couple week stay, I would recomend Carole's!