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Ardmor House

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55.966°N, 3.181°W
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The rumble of trams and hum of conversation drift up from Edinburgh's streets, but here at Ardmor House you're tucked into something quieter — a Victorian townhouse that bridges the gap between city break and proper rest.

This one's for travellers who want Edinburgh on the doorstep without sleeping under canvas in a field — whether you're after a cosy pod in the garden or a proper guest house room with a real bed and an Edinburgh breakfast. Dog owners should ask ahead about bringing four-legged companions along. It works for couples doing the festivals, families wanting museums and castle visits without the driving, or anyone mixing a bit of urban exploring with somewhere warm to come back to.

Year-round opening means winter city breaks and summer festival stays are both on the cards. Campfire policy needs checking when you arrive if you're podding it. The setup's straightforward — you're here for Edinburgh itself, and Ardmor House is your comfortable, well-placed basecamp for it.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
18°C
Overcast
14 mph
75%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 12°
100%
Sun
18° / 12°
2%
Mon
21° / 14°
72%
Tue
19° / 14°
75%
Wed
16° / 12°
58%
Thu
14° / 12°
71%
Fri
16° / 11°
45%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

17 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Edinburgh core path - Claremont and Easter Road

Hiking routeRegional network
1.28 km from campsite
Operator: The City of Edinburgh Council

The Royal Mile

Walking route
1.7 km from campsite

John Muir Way (South Queensferry to Edinburgh part 2)

Hiking routeNational trail
4.48 km from campsite
Operator: Green Action Trust
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Water of Leith Walkway (Slateford to Leith)

Walking routeLocal network
2.6 km from campsite
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John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)

Hiking routeNational trail
6.03 km from campsite
Route length: 15.75 km
Operator: Green Action Trust
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