Meet Lorraine
Outgoing, Sociable, Chatterbox
I like our guests to get a feel good factor and enjoy themselves
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Gardening, Camping, Hill walking
Hosting guests since
2014
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within two hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
PLEASE NOTE:- that the month of August is a premium time and prices are slightly higher this will be shown in any booking request you make for that month.
Bright modern family home set in the small village of Kirkliston which is just under 10 miles from Princes Street the city centre of Edinburgh. Within 5 minutes drive of Main motorways leading to all parts of Scotland and England. Also Edinburgh airport is a ten minute drive away but we are not in a flight path.
Our house consists of 3 bedrooms 1 en suite, The guest room has a seperate bathroom solely for the use of the guest. We have a lounge and kitchen with dining area, a sun room that leads out into the garden which has decking and cosy sitting areas.
Our guests can have the privacy of the Sun room if they want to chill and relax , read, watch TV or use of the internet , which is also available in their room. We are a mature couple with 2 grown up boys who have there own houses and do not stay with us anymore.
Additional Info
There is parking available, either on the driveway or just outside our house.
Public Transport:- The local bus (X38) takes you to the centre of Edinburgh. We now have an additional City bus (63) which links to the new tram system. Fares are £1.50 single and £3.50 for an all day ticket which allows the use of any tram or city bus.
House Facilities
- Non Smoking
- Allow Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located on the north side of Edinburgh city in the quiet village of Kirkliston.
We are 9 miles from the city centre and only 10 minutes drive from Edinburgh airport.
The bus stop is only 5 minutes walk from the house, the number X38 bus takes you straight into the middle of Edinburgh city centre.
We are not far from Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle which is also on the X38 bus route.
We are 10 minutes drive from the main routes that take you to Glasgow in the West, up north to the Highlands and also to the south of Scotland which takes you to England.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
No smoking in the house but feel free to smoke in the many outdoor seating areas. No pets allowed.
Please keep our home secure and double-lock the front door when entering and leaving the house. CHECKOUT:- time is 11am.
Please do not adjust the heat settings yourself, ask me and I will happily do it for you
Feel free to use the kitchen but please clean up after!
Keep noise to a minimum after midnight please
Please do not invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Thank You.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
56 Reviews
September 2022
It was an Amazing stay & experience. Everything was so perfect. Thank you Lorraine & Bill for beng such fantastic hosts. Super hosts term is 100 percent valid & apt. You were simply awesome 100 percent recommended
Host reply
Thank you for your lovely review Praveen it was a joy having you and we also enjoyed your conversations.
August 2022
Me and my daughter really enjoyed our stay the hospitality was amazing , they served bresakfast and gave us a nice clean room to stay in. We had lovely chats and they recommended nice areas for us to visit around the city. We loved our stay and definitely will visit again
Host reply
Thank you for your lovely comments we thoroughly enjoyed having you both in
August 2022
Lorraine and Bill are great hosts! Even you need something you have only to ask for it and they get it. Nice room and our own bathroom. There hospitality is great, we get drinks, coffee, chocola etc. Also the breakfast was superWe come back!
Host reply
Thank you for the lovely review
August 2022
Lorraine and Bill are very welcoming and warm! We had a great chat. The house is very clean and pleasant. We left early in the morning and they got up and made us a nice breakfast. The stay was short but we hope to have the opportunity to come back ! We highly recommend Lorraine and Bill!
Thank you again for your hospitality and kindness!
Lauriane and BlandineJune 2022
Lorraine and Bill are very friendly, attentive and helpful - simply the perfect hosts. Room and breakfast are excellent. The house is situated in a quiet place despite the proximity to the airport. Thank you Lorraine, thank you Bill, I’ll definitely come back!
Host reply
Hi Martin
Thank you for the review it was lovely to host you again. We hope to see you in the future.Cheers
Lorraine and BillJune 2022
Dear Lorraine and Bill,
Thank you for your hospitality. You are the best hosts we’ve ever had. We have felt us at home and really welcome in your home!
We’ve stayed 2 nights at Bill’s and Lorraine ‘s home. Everything looks like new and very clean. We had some lovely talks with tea in the music room in the evenings. In the morning we were offered a very generous continental breakfast with fruit. Just next to the accommodation there is a bus stop. It is very easy to get into the city, the bus X38 takes you to Princess Street in 35 minutes. We enjoyed our stay very much! We shall definitely come back.
Suzanna and Esther from the NetherlnandsHost reply
Thank you for staying with us. Glad you got home safe and sound. We thoroughly enjoyed having you and Esther loved our talks and laughter . Hopefully see you again
June 2022
It was a great time with Bill and Lorraine. They received us very warmly and we had a barbecue together in the evening. Lorrain made us happy with a salad and nothing was missing from breakfast in the morning. The weather was good and we were able to use the garden. I can only recommend everyone to visit them.
Host reply
Hi Rainer and Pasqual thank you very nuch for your lovely comments. Likewise we enjoyed having you both my only regret is not having taking a picture of Bill and I on your motorbikes
July 2019
Excellent séjour tout était parfait : petit déjeuner, propreté, confort et accueil très chaleureux !
Host reply
Thank you for the lovely review we hope your both dcenjoying the rest of your holiday xx
September 2018
Stayed here again on our way back from our holiday , as before felt so welcome and comfortable highly recommend thanks Lorraine & Bill xxxx
Host reply
Thanks guys didn't expect another review like that xx
August 2018
Lorraine and Bill were absolutely brilliant hosts, she kept in touch on our journey gave good directions. When we got there we were made very welcome. Better than a 5 star hotel. the room was spotless and bed very comfortable, will definitely be going back next time we are in Edinburgh
Host reply
Hi Julie
Thank you both for a lovely review and hopefully you are both enjoying your break away.
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