Meet Catherine
We are very friendly and like to make guests feel welcome.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
Family Hobbies
Football, Cycling, Swimming, Sailing, Bird watching
Hosting guests since
2000
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Alex and I live in a four bed house in Edinburgh, the beautiful historic capital city of Scotland.
You can walk to the city centre in 30 minutes or if you take the bus it takes about 10 minutes. The bus service is frequent, reliable and driven by friendly helpful drivers.
We have a large sitting room, dining room and kitchen.
In addition we have a large conservatory where it is wonderful to sit and relax whilst looking out into our extensive back garden.
This is an ideal place for student doctors to do their month or so working in another hospital as I am within walking distance of the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh and on the bus route for the Western General. I am also well situated for students who need to study at Bush Research place at Roslin. I am on the bus route and the journey is short.
Edinburgh is a safe friendly city which provides plenty to do.
As a university city, with 4 universities, it is vibrant, with many places to eat out, providing dishes from all over the world, and a great variety of places to go for entertainment in the evenings.
In August there is a huge festival providing 24 hours of theatre and entertainment. There is an abundance of places to visit including the castle, the palace, the old city and the new town, theatres, cinemas, art galleries, museums, beaches, ghost tours, golf, horse riding, sailing, swimming pools and gyms. Further afield there are many places to visit such as a tour of the Highlands to see 'Nessie', the Loch Ness Monster.
Additional Info
This is an ideal place for student doctors to do their month or so working in another hospital as I am within walking distance of the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh and on the bus route for the Western General. I am also well situated for students who need to study at Bush Research place at Roslin. I am on the bus route and the journey is short
The room rate includes the following services: regular room cleaning, dinner, laundry, and internet access
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Smoke alarm on each floor
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is situated on the south side of Edinburgh in the quiet and safe suburb of Liberton, which has quite a country feel to it, with its golf courses and parkland close by. On the other hand we are on a main bus route with easy access to the city and surrounding districts. The bus service is frequent and reliable. It takes about 10 -15 to reach the centre of the city. The airport is about a 20 minute drive away.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- 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.
When entering and leaving the house please lock the door.
Do not adjust the heat settings. If you wish it to be done just say and we will sort it.
Respect others and keep noise to a minimum.
If you wish to bring a friend home you need to agree it with us in advance.
We wish that you enjoy your stay with us.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
7 Reviews
August 2015
I stayed with Catherine and Alex for two months and they made me feel like home. They took really good care of me, helping me solve my daily problems and always giving good advice. They were very friendly and nice with me. I have really enjoyed my time with them!
July 2014
I spent a month with Catherine and Alexander, and would definitely recommend this host family for anyone looking for a great experience in Edinburgh. You couldn’t ask for nicer people. They were caring (always asking me about my day and my plans), friendly, thoughtful, gave me good tips about what to do in Edinburgh and many times went out of their way to help me. They are keen on interacting with guests, but will also respect your privacy. House is clean, tidy, and located in a safe and quite neighborhood, with bus stops close by. Food was great (they really kept me well fed – and introduced me to shortbreads!). I’ve just returned, but I miss them already. Again: definitely recommended!
December 2013
This guest awarded the host 4.4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
June 2013
We got a double bed even though our room was actually a twin room. That was great, but since it was a folding bed it was not all that comfortable. The room was big and there is a bus station in front of the house, that was very handy. It was nice that we got vegetarian dinner every evening, food was fair. They gave us much advice on what there is to do and see in the area and they liked to ask us about our plans.
October 2011
This guest awarded the host 4.9 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
September 2011
I lived for a month to Catherine and Alexander's house and I can say that I felt very well! The house is always clean and tidy up. They are so nice,friendly,generous and they fed me very well!
I recommend them as host family whoever is looking for a nice and great homestay.April 2010
They are very friendly, meals are so good, room and bathroom are so clean. I loved staying this host so much.
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