Edinburgh/Whisky Trail Accomodation
 

Does anyone know of a good B&B/small hotel near the centre of Edinburgh in the price range of Pounds Ster. 50 for a double? Am also looking for similar accommodation recommendation for the Whisky Trail area. Thx.

Hi Hilda Bell,<BR><BR>My mom and I just booked here http://www.mwguesthouse.co.uk/rooms.htm, we've never been there and won't go until this October but it looks nice. Just something for you to check out.<BR><BR>

Hi Meg - thks, I'll check it out. Have decided that the Whisky Trail is too far to drive in the time we have so will head to Oban instead. Anyone know of a good small hotel or B&amp;B there in the 50 pound range for a double? ...Hilda

Hilda_Bell - All there is in Oban is the sea front and lots and lota (and LOTS) of hotels and B&amp;Bs in that price range. I forget when your trip is - but Oban has so much to choose from I would probably just wait until you get there - or use one the Tourist Information Centers (in Edinburgh or anywhere) a couple of days ahead of time to get you a place. <BR><BR>That way you will have flexibility to modify your itinerary as you go. After you learn how long things take, you might want to linger somewhere longer -- or move on sooner.

Janis - you are the best for advice. We'll be in Oban in mid July - do you still think we can book something there the day that we arrive? You are right, it would give more flexibility.

What I would do - while you are in Edinburgh, once you decide for sure you are going to want a place in Oban, go to the Tourist Information Center at Waverly Bridge (It is right in the middle of things - Princes St, Waverly Station, the hop-on-hop-off bus stop, etc) and have them book you a room. You tell them your price range and other requirements and then go off sightseeing while they call the Oban TIC and make reservations for you. This is called the &quot;book-a-bed-ahead scheme&quot; - it will save you time looking in Oban.<BR><BR>When you stop back by the TIC a couple of hours later they will give you the directions, phone number and a confirmed booking.<BR><BR>You could also do this at any other TIC along your route - it desn't have to be in Edinburgh

Hi Janis, I've put this info in my travel file. Thx so much. ...Hilda

In Oban you might want to check out the Greencourt guest house. They have a site on the net. Most of the B&amp;B's are located on the hill behind the town. You could book on arrival, but if like me, I do like to have a place reserved in advance. July could be busy so why not book and not worry about it. The B&amp;B is small with great host, a good view and with parking.