In October me and Roush went away for a few days in Edinburgh. We didn't get a "beach holiday" together this year and as it started to turn into Autumn, we didn't want to chance going away and having rubbish weather, so instead we decided on a little city break. I haven't been to Edinburgh for about 7 years and always fancied going back - especially as the weather was getting colder, I'm all about that cosy life!!
There'll be a separate post with what we did but I wanted to do one about where we stayed because it was so lovely!
We stayed at The Lane Boutique Hotel and it was gorgeous. From start to finish we couldn't of been happier! Usually, if we went away somewhere hot, we wouldn't have been that bothered about the room because we'd be outside all the time, but we knew that we'd want somewhere a bit more homely this time, somewhere we could have a chilled night in with a pizza you know? (That happened, see above!). The Lane is situated in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, which is full of cute bars, brunch spots, coffee shops, charity shops and loads more. I didn't have much knowledge of where was best to stay to be honest so didn't know what to expect, but was so pleased when we turned up and realised how much good stuff we were near to! Super close to the centre as well.
The hotel is a beautiful victorian house, the decor is spot on and it just felt homely as soon as we walked in. We stayed in "the marble room" and so you guessed it, there was a marble theme going on, especially in the bathroom, I loved it! With a hugeee light up mirror (goals) and a massive shower. The bed was comfy and there was a huge tv. Like I said the area was great, it felt safe and it was just cosy and I loved itttt - beautiful brown stone buildings everywhere, ah Edinburgh you beauty!
Oh and the BEST THING, they had a snack room! I mean, it was a kitchen but it was actually called the snack room soooo...it was filled with complimentary snacks, it was so good! Filled daily, we had bottles of coke/diet coke, water, milk for tea/coffee, even little pan au chocolats and brioche one morning, so cute. As well as chocolate bars and crisps. I loved it! It's the little things isn't it.
When we got there, there was a sign at the door saying to collect keys from the pub next to it (the canny mans). I'm not sure if they own it as well but I have a feeling they do. The staff were so lovely and its a very interesting pub...lots of random things - a bike on the ceiling, old bottles, instruments etc, definitely one to check out if you're in the area! Full of history and very old bottles of whiskey, I think Roush had one that was about 25 years old! We went there for a drink on our last night and wish we'd gone there sooner.
So, without sounding like the end of a trip advisor review, we had such a nice time, I can't wait to go back and stay here!
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