Meet Louise
Outgoing, Helpful, Friendly
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Football, Travel
Hosting guests since
2019
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I’m currently working from house 5 days a week so am house most of the time. We have a happy home, which we look after. The house is kept clean and tidy at all times - Well maybe not so much my sons room (haha), but all other areas.
We live on the 37 bus route which takes you into Edinburgh. Edinburgh is around 7 miles away from Loanhead and £1.80 per trip.
My children are well behaved kids, with good manners and both enjoy "talking" and getting to know people.
Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Non Smoking
- Allow Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Loanhead (pop. 6,900) is a small town in Midlothian, Scotland, in a commuter belt to the south of Edinburgh, and close to Roslin, Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith. The town was built on coal and oil shale mining, and the paper industries.
Local Area Facilities
- Swimming
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Airport
- 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
We ask that the front door is locked at all times.
Smokers have access to the back garden where they will find the ashtray.
The house is a family home and is generally quiet from 10.30 pm on school nights.
No access to the kitchen at this current time.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
12 Reviews
September 2022
Thank you Louise and family! It was a joy to stay in your home. The location was great for taking the bus into Edinburgh or the countryside. Nice also to have M & S Foodhall nearby for travel food.
September 2022
A really nice place to stay if you want yo discover Edinburgh. Peaceful neighbourhood were you can have a good rest from your trips to the town, an amazing host that will look after you if you need anything.
August 2022
Stayed with Louise for a full month during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We had a great time! Louise is wonderful and made our stay feel like home. The shower is out of this world and the bunk beds are really comfy. Special mention for Sienna who helped make our even better and Ozzy the cutest and chillest dog.
While the house was 30ish minutes on the bus from the city centre, there is a retail park right by the house and the bus service round Edinburgh was fab and really efficient.
Highly recommended staying with Louise!
August 2022
My stay was great and it made feel me at home. I booked the room a day before my arrival in Edinburgh. Despite the short notice, Louise was friendly and accommodating. She was supportive right from the airport. She took my baggage in even when it wasn't check-in time. She also assisted me in getting permanent accommodation for my studies. I am indeed grateful. The experience gained will remain historical in my Edinburgh journey.
August 2022
I think the 2-layer bed could not sustain my height because I am tall. I suggest tall person rent her big room rather than this small one.
However, Louise has been patient and kind to me. She could engage in chatting in her free time. She usually did not disturb my time in the room. In addition, she did laundry work for me.
Sound insulation is good when room doors are closed.
Plus, her young dog is lovely. It liked me!
There is a major park in 15-minute walk for me to do morning exercise and sunset jogging.November 2021
It really was a nice stay with Louise. We were quite comfortable in the bedrooms. Through no real fault of hers, we weren’t able to use the rest of the house, COVID was the winner. Really understood why we couldn’t use the rest of the house but I suppose that’s the new normal. That’s the only reason for the 4 stars.
We (3 of us) and Louise actually had a few drinks together at the local. Close to the bus stop, 40 mins into the city. Cheers LouiseSeptember 2019
Louise is lovely as a host! Her house is warm and you can feel a sense of home. She also helps with suggestions for tourists around the city. I had a great time. A great place to stay at!
January 2019
For sure you can feel at home here!!
November 2018
Louise is just wonderful - she's been very helpful and nice to us. She even came to the bus station to find us. Her house is lovely and we couldn't dream of a better house to stay in for a couple of days in Edinburgh. Thank you Louise!
Host reply
Ow! Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed your stay x
August 2018
Clean, cozy, quiet, comfortable house! Highly recommend for students. Everything's perfect in the house and Louise cleans the room for me everyday which is really thankful. Just a little bit far from the city centre. You can take the bus which is located 2 mins away from the house. (^.^)
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