“We had great service at The Orchard the other night from our waitress Lindsay. It's nice to be in a pub where you get table service and you can order food in the evenings. Lindsay seemed to anticipate when we might need something without having to hover around the table! We'll definitely be going back. The Orchard is at 1/2 Howard Place, Canonmills, Stockbridge. Jane, Alison & Christine”

“Greatbase provided us with a lovely flat in Edinburgh in April 2008. It was halfway up the Royal Mile and handy for all parts of the city. The furnishings were all good quality and the bedding was particularly good - our son suffers from asthma and he was fine with the duvets and pillows used(which tends to be a problem in self-catering accommodation). We were provided with milk, tea, coffee, oatcakes and some home-made shortbread biscuits on arrival. Definitely somewhere we'd recommend.”

“We are from Germany and we stayed at the B&B of Reta McLennan (Violet Bank House) in Edinburgh. It was fantastic. The landlady Reta and her husband was very lovable hosts. The B&B was very clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was very good. Every day fresh fruit and many different things. The table was always beautifully set. When we had a wish or a question always we got help - the more so as my English isn't so good. For us it was a perfect Holiday in Edinburgh and we are sure to come back to Edinburgh and back to Reta and John McLennan in Violet Bank House. Stefan and Gudrun Werner from Berlin ”

“Comments about Lothian Bus drivers are often negative, but as a new and now frequent user of No 26, I have to commend the driver today who got off the bus, crossed the busy road and helped an elderly lady across to board the bus. This is one of several instances of random kindness/extra mileness I have seen recently on No 26 from Seton Sands.”

“This is the best guest house that we have ever stayed at. Reta and John go out of their way to make your stay memorable.They cannot do enough for you, the rooms are superb and if you don't want to take your car into the city centre there is a bus direct to Princes Street across the road. This is the third year running that we have stayed here and we have already booked for 2008 and 2009. What more can we say! Chrissie and Tony Wright Peel, Isle of Man”

“Violet Bank House is an outstanding B&B home with competent landlords in every respect. The house is tastfully furnished,spotlessly clean with all facilities necessary.Detailed travel information, restaurant reservations etc are given in a most competent way - better than in many 5 star hotels. Breakfast variaty is outstanding. The best B&B place in 40 years travelling.Very personal atmosphere.”

“Violet Bank House was fantastic, Great rooms, Fantastic food and very helpful and accommodating hosts. Would highly recommend staying here for either short breaks or longer stays. ”

“Having just returned from a one day tour of the Scottish Highlands with this small company I feel sure that I will return for a longer trip with them as my group found this tour to be so entertaining and informative. Our guide, Will, said that they had recently gained a five star award and it's easy to see why when you have actually been on one of their tours. ”

“Having agreed to meet a friend for lunch on Wednesday in The Gallery Restaurant, but remembering a previous and unsatisfactory visit, albeit when it first opened several years ago, I was absolutely delighted with the ambience, service, food and value for money which included a real napkin spread with a flourish across one's lap and delicious fresh bread, a starter and a glass of house white for c £10. Not bad and ideal for 'ladies who lunch' ... I will return! ”

“We stayed at the Open Arms, Dirleton in March this year and we were very impressed with the hospitality we received from our hosts. Lyn & Chris Hansen have taught their staff well that it costs nothing extra to be friendly and helpful. This probably explains why the place is so popular and why it honestly feels like home from home (without having to wash the dishes afterwards).”