Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns
US$113
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$113
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns average US$55 in the cheapest month (January) and US$146 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$55 |
| February | US$65 |
| March | US$71 |
| April | US$86 |
| May | US$109 |
| June | US$128 |
| July | US$120 |
| August | US$146 |
| September | US$113 |
| October | US$96 |
| November | US$75 |
| December | US$73 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$146)
Cheapest: January (~US$55)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns in Dunfermline, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yellowscott Country Park and Dunfermline Abbey. This inn is 18 mi (29 km) from Royal Mile and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
What's nearby
Dunfermline Abbey(3.3 Miles)
Lochore Meadows Country Park(5.5 Miles)
Aberdour Castle(5.8 Miles)
Yellowscott Country Park(5.8 Miles)
Forth Road Bridge(6.5 Miles)
Deep Sea World(6.8 Miles)
RSPB Loch Leven(9 Miles)
Dundas Castle(9.1 Miles)
Silver Sands Beach(9.4 Miles)
Forth Rail Bridge(9.5 Miles)
Knockhill Racing Circuit(9.6 Miles)
Hopetoun House(10.2 Miles)
Culross Palace(10.6 Miles)
Culross Abbey(10.7 Miles)
Kinross Golf Club(10.8 Miles)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(15.5 Miles)
Dundee (DND)(42.8 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Playground
Designated smoking area
Location
11 Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dunfermline Abbey (3.3 Miles)
Lochore Meadows Country Park (5.5 Miles)
Aberdour Castle (5.8 Miles)
Yellowscott Country Park (5.8 Miles)
Forth Road Bridge (6.5 Miles)
Deep Sea World (6.8 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.2
Very good
Based on 1,285 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across recent reviews, Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns is praised for friendly staff, comfortable beds, and a convenient location near the M90 with plenty of nearby dining and leisure options, offering solid value for short stays.
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Across recent reviews, Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns is praised for friendly staff, comfortable beds, and a convenient location near the M90 with plenty of nearby dining and leisure options, offering solid value for short stays.
Rooms are basic and some feel dated, with recurring maintenance niggles such as weak or slow-draining showers, heating or window issues, and occasional road or car‑park noise. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many find rooms clean, but others mention dust, worn carpets, or lingering smells. Facilities are straightforward with ample parking and an attached pub used for check‑in; there is no elevator, and food feedback varies between good value meals and limited or lukewarm options. Expect a budget-friendly, practical stopover.
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Facilities
Attached pub/restaurant handles check‑in and offers on‑site dining; parking is easy and there are multiple eateries and entertainment options nearby. There is no elevator, and the pub check‑in can feel inconvenient when busy.
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Jenevieve
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good place for the night. Well lit parking lot. Only hassle was check in at the restaurant next door but it wasn’t bad. No elevator.
Good place for the night. Well lit parking lot. Only hassle was check in at the restaurant next door but it wasn’t bad. No elevator.
8
David
20 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy parking, good basic room, pub food is decent
Easy parking, good basic room, pub food is decent
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Timothy
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Check in took a while as reception was dealing with awkward customer on the phone. Room spacious and clean with ample power and usb points. Good shower. Reasonable menu although it seemed more limited than last year so when staying 4 nights this may be an issue. That being said plenty of other dining options within walking distance. Ample parking.
Check in took a while as reception was dealing with awkward customer on the phone. Room spacious and clean with ample power and usb points. Good shower. Reasonable menu although it seemed more limited than last year so when staying 4 nights this may be an issue. That being said plenty of other dining options within walking distance. Ample parking.
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Jennie
26 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Super friendly & helpful staff! More like a really nice motel than hotel overall (also considering the price for one night) but we slept well, the sheets and duvets were clean and there was a bath in the bathrooom. The restaurant/pub was quaint and charming, with very service minded, quick, social and kind staff. Offers traditional hotel breakfast between 7-11 in the mornings, and it was calm and nice around 9.30 when we ate ours. There's NO elevator, which is a bummer, and there's also full carpeting, which makes the wheels on luggage a bit harder to roll/pull - but definitely not impossible. Well located/situated hotel, close to bus stop so you can take a bus into Edinburgh for example. Located right next to a huge cinema and lots of restaurants and also a Starbucks across the streets if you want some coffee. The best thing here was the staff!
Super friendly & helpful staff! More like a really nice motel than hotel overall (also considering the price for one night) but we slept well, the sheets and duvets were clean and there was a bath in the bathrooom. The restaurant/pub was quaint and charming, with very service minded, quick, social and kind staff. Offers traditional hotel breakfast between 7-11 in the mornings, and it was calm and nice around 9.30 when we ate ours. There's NO elevator, which is a bummer, and there's also full carpeting, which makes the wheels on luggage a bit harder to roll/pull - but definitely not impossible. Well located/situated hotel, close to bus stop so you can take a bus into Edinburgh for example. Located right next to a huge cinema and lots of restaurants and also a Starbucks across the streets if you want some coffee. The best thing here was the staff!
8
Seoknam
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel facilities were acceptable for the price. However, there was some noise from outside late at night, and the hotel lacked an elevator, which could be a bit inconvenient for travelers with heavy luggage.
The hotel facilities were acceptable for the price. However, there was some noise from outside late at night, and the hotel lacked an elevator, which could be a bit inconvenient for travelers with heavy luggage.
8
Michael
22 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was good but the only downside was our room was on the 2nd floor so the stairs for my wife was a hsssle but the quality was good and the staff very helpful
Everything was good but the only downside was our room was on the 2nd floor so the stairs for my wife was a hsssle but the quality was good and the staff very helpful
10
Craig
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel and restuarant attached were amazing, we werent expecting much as we saw it in a retail park on the maps, but was very surprised with how clean, tidy and very friendly the staff were. The hotels ideally situated just off the M90, so makes travelling about even easier.
The hotel and restuarant attached were amazing, we werent expecting much as we saw it in a retail park on the maps, but was very surprised with how clean, tidy and very friendly the staff were. The hotels ideally situated just off the M90, so makes travelling about even easier.
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Pete
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
You go to the restaurant/bar next door to check in. Good food but a bit strange to go to the other building first. Place was definitely not a five star, but once we got past the initial shock it turned out to be good for the price. No microwave or refrigerator. I would definitely stay there again to save money.
You go to the restaurant/bar next door to check in. Good food but a bit strange to go to the other building first. Place was definitely not a five star, but once we got past the initial shock it turned out to be good for the price. No microwave or refrigerator. I would definitely stay there again to save money.
8
Vince
20 Dec 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great parking , lots of food options
Great parking , lots of food options
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Sandra
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
You need to check in at the pub and then walk to the next building for the rooms. There is No elevator. Location was great for dining options, beds were comfortable. Is a little bit noisy - the bathrooms are connected so you hear constant running water. The card is needed for the room lights to work, so make sure you request more than one.
You need to check in at the pub and then walk to the next building for the rooms. There is No elevator. Location was great for dining options, beds were comfortable. Is a little bit noisy - the bathrooms are connected so you hear constant running water. The card is needed for the room lights to work, so make sure you request more than one.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms clean, but feedback is inconsistent. Reports note dust, dirty or worn carpets, shower drainage issues, and occasional odors.
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Victoria
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was reasonably clean. It obviously hadn’t been used/cleaned recently as there was a light layer of dust over the kettle & hairdryer. I like that they offer a difffuser with the hairdryer. It was an okay location and clean & tidy enough that I would stay again. It was a little tired. But nothing problematic
The room was reasonably clean. It obviously hadn’t been used/cleaned recently as there was a light layer of dust over the kettle & hairdryer. I like that they offer a difffuser with the hairdryer. It was an okay location and clean & tidy enough that I would stay again. It was a little tired. But nothing problematic
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Daniel
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable accommodation for stop off on journey
Clean and comfortable accommodation for stop off on journey
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Brian
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Bed wasnt cleaned property and noise upstairs was terrible and bathroom was stained and holed with bugs in the bathroom beetles on bathroom floor
Bed wasnt cleaned property and noise upstairs was terrible and bathroom was stained and holed with bugs in the bathroom beetles on bathroom floor
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Soonil
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, fresh and modern rooms, quiet during the evenings. Good choice of food and drink, with the Sunday carvery being outstanding. Easy access to the M90 and parking excellent.
Clean, fresh and modern rooms, quiet during the evenings. Good choice of food and drink, with the Sunday carvery being outstanding. Easy access to the M90 and parking excellent.
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Austin
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean room. Good facilities in and around this place too.
Nice clean room. Good facilities in and around this place too.
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Aniello
28 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good position and parking. Great welcome from the employees at the pub in the afternoon. But we found a lot of hairs in the shower and some around the room, good temperature but not good cleaning, also the mugs for tea were dirty from previous usage. No lift. The waitress at the breakfast probably hates her job, was quite cold and served a very burned toast, at my request to change it the reply was simply that wasn't possible.
Good position and parking. Great welcome from the employees at the pub in the afternoon. But we found a lot of hairs in the shower and some around the room, good temperature but not good cleaning, also the mugs for tea were dirty from previous usage. No lift. The waitress at the breakfast probably hates her job, was quite cold and served a very burned toast, at my request to change it the reply was simply that wasn't possible.
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Nancy
3 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The reception desk is at the back of the restaurant next door and does not feel welcoming. The hotel itself feels sterile and strange as there there are no staff around. Room was clean but there was a wall being repaired so it made the room look shabby
The reception desk is at the back of the restaurant next door and does not feel welcoming. The hotel itself feels sterile and strange as there there are no staff around. Room was clean but there was a wall being repaired so it made the room look shabby
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Sandra
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great wee hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly service. Breakfast was really good and made for you; not on a buffet style. It was therefore hot when it arrived. Close to shops and places to eat so fab.
Great wee hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly service. Breakfast was really good and made for you; not on a buffet style. It was therefore hot when it arrived. Close to shops and places to eat so fab.
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Sean
16 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here last year and was happy with everything, however one year on and the hotel area has nose dived significantly. Windows don't close, the carpets are really dirty, the rooms have had repairs and then painted over with different coloured paint. The hotel area felt grubby. The pub/restaurant was decent enough, food and drink was reasonably priced. I wouldn't stop there again however.
Stayed here last year and was happy with everything, however one year on and the hotel area has nose dived significantly. Windows don't close, the carpets are really dirty, the rooms have had repairs and then painted over with different coloured paint. The hotel area felt grubby. The pub/restaurant was decent enough, food and drink was reasonably priced. I wouldn't stop there again however.
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Karolina
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay, very clean room and bathroom, nice price. Walkable distance to the coffee shops etc. Very nice and friendly staff, also help you no matter what the time is - I was checking in late at night. Great communication while contacting the help line of the property. Definitely would stay here again.
Great place to stay, very clean room and bathroom, nice price. Walkable distance to the coffee shops etc. Very nice and friendly staff, also help you no matter what the time is - I was checking in late at night. Great communication while contacting the help line of the property. Definitely would stay here again.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic with comfortable beds, though some feel dated and show maintenance issues (weak or high‑fixed showers, heating/AC quirks, broken window handles). Traffic or car‑park noise affects certain rooms.
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Eunice
18 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room with good WIFI, good evening meal. Breakfast a little disappointing - no yogurt and flask of “hot water” for making your own coffee and tea was only lukewarm.
Comfortable room with good WIFI, good evening meal. Breakfast a little disappointing - no yogurt and flask of “hot water” for making your own coffee and tea was only lukewarm.
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Paula
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was outdated, everything seemed very old, wouldn’t stay there again. In fact, out of 5 hotels I’ve stayed in the UK, this is the only one I wouldn’t go back to.
Room was outdated, everything seemed very old, wouldn’t stay there again. In fact, out of 5 hotels I’ve stayed in the UK, this is the only one I wouldn’t go back to.
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Denise
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was perfect and the local facilities were great however the noise from the cars into the night in the nearby car park was not so good. I would recommend the hotel but it is not quiet sometimes. Is there nothing you can do to restrict the car park being so noisy?
The hotel was perfect and the local facilities were great however the noise from the cars into the night in the nearby car park was not so good. I would recommend the hotel but it is not quiet sometimes. Is there nothing you can do to restrict the car park being so noisy?
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Erin
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I didn't have breakfast but room was good, comfortable bed, could do with more coffee sachets and milk but over all good
I didn't have breakfast but room was good, comfortable bed, could do with more coffee sachets and milk but over all good
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Paul
3 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A pleasant enough almost motel-like hotel. I’d place it as above a travelodge, but below a Premier Inn. Had the usual lower end hotel room issues of some staining, dips in floor, lightly marked bedding etc, but overall decent value for what I paid. It did have a 4 star rating in the booking portal, but it would be a comfortable 3 star at best. Never used the adjacent bar/restaurant facilities apart from checking in, but they looked standard for the type of establishment. Handily positioned, and reasonably priced, it was perfect for what I needed it for.
A pleasant enough almost motel-like hotel. I’d place it as above a travelodge, but below a Premier Inn. Had the usual lower end hotel room issues of some staining, dips in floor, lightly marked bedding etc, but overall decent value for what I paid. It did have a 4 star rating in the booking portal, but it would be a comfortable 3 star at best. Never used the adjacent bar/restaurant facilities apart from checking in, but they looked standard for the type of establishment. Handily positioned, and reasonably priced, it was perfect for what I needed it for.
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danny
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom and bedroom doors were hard to open and close. When using the washroom at night the sound of moving the doors would probably l’y wake other tenants. The doors need to be sanded down.
Bathroom and bedroom doors were hard to open and close. When using the washroom at night the sound of moving the doors would probably l’y wake other tenants. The doors need to be sanded down.
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Jay
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The bed here was very comfortable and much better than numerous Travelodges we've stayed in recently. Despite it being a twin turned into a double the join wasn't very noticeable and the mattress was very comfortable. The only gripe for me was the shower head did look aged and the drain in the wet room didn't clear the floor quickly enough so you're stood in 2inches of water by the time you've finished but grab bars in all the right places. As a wheelchair user I found everything very accessible and would stay again. You do need to go into the pub for check in and handing the key back. We didn't eat there but did plan to, maybe next time!
The bed here was very comfortable and much better than numerous Travelodges we've stayed in recently. Despite it being a twin turned into a double the join wasn't very noticeable and the mattress was very comfortable. The only gripe for me was the shower head did look aged and the drain in the wet room didn't clear the floor quickly enough so you're stood in 2inches of water by the time you've finished but grab bars in all the right places. As a wheelchair user I found everything very accessible and would stay again. You do need to go into the pub for check in and handing the key back. We didn't eat there but did plan to, maybe next time!
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Scott
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shower was very poor the water was standing in the bottom of the shower and wouldn’t drain away correctly The beds was very uncomfortable overall it wasn’t very nice
Shower was very poor the water was standing in the bottom of the shower and wouldn’t drain away correctly The beds was very uncomfortable overall it wasn’t very nice
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Lisa
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here a few times. This time i arrived and checked No problem the guy was really friendly Arrived at my room to drop my case off. On arriving back I found the room was cold. Went to shut the window and noticed there was no handle on the window. So it didn’t shut fully. Also the air con unit (I think that’s what it is) just above the front door was making an awful noise the majority of the night.
Stayed here a few times. This time i arrived and checked No problem the guy was really friendly Arrived at my room to drop my case off. On arriving back I found the room was cold. Went to shut the window and noticed there was no handle on the window. So it didn’t shut fully. Also the air con unit (I think that’s what it is) just above the front door was making an awful noise the majority of the night.
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Sandra
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
You need to check in at the pub and then walk to the next building for the rooms. There is No elevator. Location was great for dining options, beds were comfortable. Is a little bit noisy - the bathrooms are connected so you hear constant running water. The card is needed for the room lights to work, so make sure you request more than one.
You need to check in at the pub and then walk to the next building for the rooms. There is No elevator. Location was great for dining options, beds were comfortable. Is a little bit noisy - the bathrooms are connected so you hear constant running water. The card is needed for the room lights to work, so make sure you request more than one.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with several shout‑outs to managers and team members. Some report slow or awkward check‑in via the busy pub, occasional unresponsiveness, or isolated issues like billing errors and late‑night disturbances.
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Nurul Aaina
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff is really froendly
The staff is really froendly
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Rick
26 May 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I definitely recommend the hotel. The room was very clean, well looked after, and comfortable. The staff were all great. Shout out to James, Ryan, JR, Emma and everyone whose names I've forgotten. Highly recommend the restaurant. The food was very good. We particularly enjoyed The Carvery. It was a breeze taking the train into Edinburgh, but I wish we had time to explore Dunfermline, it's a beutiful small city.
I definitely recommend the hotel. The room was very clean, well looked after, and comfortable. The staff were all great. Shout out to James, Ryan, JR, Emma and everyone whose names I've forgotten. Highly recommend the restaurant. The food was very good. We particularly enjoyed The Carvery. It was a breeze taking the train into Edinburgh, but I wish we had time to explore Dunfermline, it's a beutiful small city.
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Christopher
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was very clean and warm. Is was a very relaxing stay. There is only one downfall there is no longer a reception Which mean you have to check in at a very busy pub next door.
The hotel was very clean and warm. Is was a very relaxing stay. There is only one downfall there is no longer a reception Which mean you have to check in at a very busy pub next door.
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Joan
27 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel itself was fine, clean, comfortable. However they have charged me twice for the room & despite me speaking to night porter & leaving message the same day I departed, to contact me regarding the problem & not responded to email I am extremely disappointed & angry. In all the years I have used hotels.com I have never had this happen!!!
The hotel itself was fine, clean, comfortable. However they have charged me twice for the room & despite me speaking to night porter & leaving message the same day I departed, to contact me regarding the problem & not responded to email I am extremely disappointed & angry. In all the years I have used hotels.com I have never had this happen!!!
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anthony
1 Apr 2024
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The GREATEST part of my stay there was the manager JR. A great young man whom holds a great understanding of work ethics and customer service. If i didn't have other commitments I'd definitely stay a bit longer than i did.
The GREATEST part of my stay there was the manager JR. A great young man whom holds a great understanding of work ethics and customer service. If i didn't have other commitments I'd definitely stay a bit longer than i did.
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steve
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Although advertised the hotel does not have Aircon. And unable to open the window as it was damaged The hotel itself is next door to the pub, thus there are no staff in the hotel itself. The staff did not want to know, and actively ignore any issues as they are too busy in the pub There appears be little or no maintenance in the hotel. There were two contractor groups who had been there for a couple of weeks and had complained daily about issues, but nothing had ever been done
Although advertised the hotel does not have Aircon. And unable to open the window as it was damaged The hotel itself is next door to the pub, thus there are no staff in the hotel itself. The staff did not want to know, and actively ignore any issues as they are too busy in the pub There appears be little or no maintenance in the hotel. There were two contractor groups who had been there for a couple of weeks and had complained daily about issues, but nothing had ever been done
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Kurt
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was ok. Checkin was not convenient as has to go into restaurant and then wait for host. Process was quick once we had his attention.
It was ok. Checkin was not convenient as has to go into restaurant and then wait for host. Process was quick once we had his attention.
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John
18 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The whole staff at the sweet chestnut are total ambassadors to the chain , absolutely the most welcoming people I’ve ever encountered
The whole staff at the sweet chestnut are total ambassadors to the chain , absolutely the most welcoming people I’ve ever encountered
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Joshua
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice and overall clean room, clean sheets and comfortable bed. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Really nice and overall clean room, clean sheets and comfortable bed. Staff were helpful and friendly.
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Andrew
9 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE STAY. POLICE IN THE CORRIDOR OUTSIDE MY ROOM.AT 1.30AM WITH TWO EXTREMELY LOUD MEMBERS OF STAFF KNOCKING ON SOMEONES DOOR. I COULDN'T GET BACK TO SLEEP AND HAD A 8 SHIFT TO DO THEN A 3 HOUR DRIVE HOME. NEVER AGAIN
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE STAY. POLICE IN THE CORRIDOR OUTSIDE MY ROOM.AT 1.30AM WITH TWO EXTREMELY LOUD MEMBERS OF STAFF KNOCKING ON SOMEONES DOOR. I COULDN'T GET BACK TO SLEEP AND HAD A 8 SHIFT TO DO THEN A 3 HOUR DRIVE HOME. NEVER AGAIN
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Location
Convenient just off the M90 within a leisure/retail park, with easy access to Edinburgh by bus or train and plenty of places to eat. Some mention noise from the nearby car park or road.
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Ben
12 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient
Very convenient
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Geoff
20 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel with easy access to the motorways
Good hotel with easy access to the motorways
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Jeff
8 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here to visit the Fringe. Good transport into City.. could have used park and ride but after weighing bus fares, drove to and from. The Hotel is convenient and has so much useful stuff in the area. Breakfast at the inn was great and well worth it. Will stay here again.
Stayed here to visit the Fringe. Good transport into City.. could have used park and ride but after weighing bus fares, drove to and from. The Hotel is convenient and has so much useful stuff in the area. Breakfast at the inn was great and well worth it. Will stay here again.
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Ashleigh
22 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is surrounded by so many things to do and places to eat, easy to find and is very comfortable. Would stay here again!
The hotel is surrounded by so many things to do and places to eat, easy to find and is very comfortable. Would stay here again!
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Denise
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was perfect and the local facilities were great however the noise from the cars into the night in the nearby car park was not so good. I would recommend the hotel but it is not quiet sometimes. Is there nothing you can do to restrict the car park being so noisy?
The hotel was perfect and the local facilities were great however the noise from the cars into the night in the nearby car park was not so good. I would recommend the hotel but it is not quiet sometimes. Is there nothing you can do to restrict the car park being so noisy?
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Setsuko
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
good location just passed forth road bridge, outside of Edinburgh. next to the pub, good dinner option. clean room, bath room and comfy bed.
good location just passed forth road bridge, outside of Edinburgh. next to the pub, good dinner option. clean room, bath room and comfy bed.
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David
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Easy to get into town good venues on the leisure park
Easy to get into town good venues on the leisure park
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Naomi
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was fantastic especially the lad who checked us in on Tue 6th Aug 2024. Plenty of places to eat in the surrounding areas. On little issue was cars beeping near one of local eateries.
Staff was fantastic especially the lad who checked us in on Tue 6th Aug 2024. Plenty of places to eat in the surrounding areas. On little issue was cars beeping near one of local eateries.
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Jodie
28 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfy and great price. Booked as a last minute option and was only used to sleep in, ticked every box. On par with holiday inn/travel lodge. Walls a little thin so you can hear people going along the corridor, but for the price point it’s perfect. Great location to get to Edinburgh quickly, and plenty of good options around it.
Clean, comfy and great price. Booked as a last minute option and was only used to sleep in, ticked every box. On par with holiday inn/travel lodge. Walls a little thin so you can hear people going along the corridor, but for the price point it’s perfect. Great location to get to Edinburgh quickly, and plenty of good options around it.
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Craig
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel and restuarant attached were amazing, we werent expecting much as we saw it in a retail park on the maps, but was very surprised with how clean, tidy and very friendly the staff were. The hotels ideally situated just off the M90, so makes travelling about even easier.
The hotel and restuarant attached were amazing, we werent expecting much as we saw it in a retail park on the maps, but was very surprised with how clean, tidy and very friendly the staff were. The hotels ideally situated just off the M90, so makes travelling about even easier.
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On‑site pub and carvery are popular with many, and cooked breakfasts are praised at times. Experiences vary, with others finding limited continental options, missing items, or food served cold or reheated.
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Diana
7 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
THE adjacent restaurant bar was wonderful
THE adjacent restaurant bar was wonderful
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David
20 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy parking, good basic room, pub food is decent
Easy parking, good basic room, pub food is decent
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Gordon
15 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent price, excellent staff and good rooms , continental breakfast limited for the price though.
Excellent price, excellent staff and good rooms , continental breakfast limited for the price though.
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Charles
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good for price but food was not so good had ordered carvery but when we went to the counter the food was cold and no mash no cauliflower cheese . Chef said they had been very busy .
Very good for price but food was not so good had ordered carvery but when we went to the counter the food was cold and no mash no cauliflower cheese . Chef said they had been very busy .
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kelvin
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Had continental 3 days but no marmalade on menu or fresh fruit for 2 of the days. Green tea is not a lot to ask for.
Had continental 3 days but no marmalade on menu or fresh fruit for 2 of the days. Green tea is not a lot to ask for.
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Soonil
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, fresh and modern rooms, quiet during the evenings. Good choice of food and drink, with the Sunday carvery being outstanding. Easy access to the M90 and parking excellent.
Clean, fresh and modern rooms, quiet during the evenings. Good choice of food and drink, with the Sunday carvery being outstanding. Easy access to the M90 and parking excellent.
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Rick
26 May 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I definitely recommend the hotel. The room was very clean, well looked after, and comfortable. The staff were all great. Shout out to James, Ryan, JR, Emma and everyone whose names I've forgotten. Highly recommend the restaurant. The food was very good. We particularly enjoyed The Carvery. It was a breeze taking the train into Edinburgh, but I wish we had time to explore Dunfermline, it's a beutiful small city.
I definitely recommend the hotel. The room was very clean, well looked after, and comfortable. The staff were all great. Shout out to James, Ryan, JR, Emma and everyone whose names I've forgotten. Highly recommend the restaurant. The food was very good. We particularly enjoyed The Carvery. It was a breeze taking the train into Edinburgh, but I wish we had time to explore Dunfermline, it's a beutiful small city.
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Andrew
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Checked in in the evening and staff were helpful. Room was basic, which was expected. I did seem to have a problem with my key, but the bar and reception staff were really helpful to resolve. The Aircon in the room seemed to only produce heat (minimum temp 22 degrees Celsius), which made the room very stuffy. Opening the window was the only way to cool the room, but being close to a busy dual carriageway, road noise was then a bit load. At breakfast, there was only 1 staff member around for serving people, who definitely didn't want to be there and customers seemed to be a massive inconvenience for her. There were items unavailable and the breakfast overall just seemed to have a hostile and negative atmosphere. Avocado on toast with eggs was nice, the pancakes were a rip off (3 measly small pancakes with some mushed frozen berry thing on them). Overall, room and breakfast was a bit expensive for what it was, we did sleep okay, but breakfast was a huge let down, and worse still, I saw that we could have got a significant discount on breakfast if we'd have booked it with the room, which was not an option on Expedia.
Checked in in the evening and staff were helpful. Room was basic, which was expected. I did seem to have a problem with my key, but the bar and reception staff were really helpful to resolve. The Aircon in the room seemed to only produce heat (minimum temp 22 degrees Celsius), which made the room very stuffy. Opening the window was the only way to cool the room, but being close to a busy dual carriageway, road noise was then a bit load. At breakfast, there was only 1 staff member around for serving people, who definitely didn't want to be there and customers seemed to be a massive inconvenience for her. There were items unavailable and the breakfast overall just seemed to have a hostile and negative atmosphere. Avocado on toast with eggs was nice, the pancakes were a rip off (3 measly small pancakes with some mushed frozen berry thing on them). Overall, room and breakfast was a bit expensive for what it was, we did sleep okay, but breakfast was a huge let down, and worse still, I saw that we could have got a significant discount on breakfast if we'd have booked it with the room, which was not an option on Expedia.
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Sandra
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great wee hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly service. Breakfast was really good and made for you; not on a buffet style. It was therefore hot when it arrived. Close to shops and places to eat so fab.
Great wee hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly service. Breakfast was really good and made for you; not on a buffet style. It was therefore hot when it arrived. Close to shops and places to eat so fab.
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Simon
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable and did the job for £50 per night. Only slight negatives…there was only one set of towels for a twin room (fatherland teenage son booked), kitchen had limited food options due to kitchen issues (thankfully plenty of places to eat in the immediate vicinity. Just one more little point…at check out, was not asked if everything was ok.
Clean, comfortable and did the job for £50 per night. Only slight negatives…there was only one set of towels for a twin room (fatherland teenage son booked), kitchen had limited food options due to kitchen issues (thankfully plenty of places to eat in the immediate vicinity. Just one more little point…at check out, was not asked if everything was ok.
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Neil
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
A fantastic place to stay. Always my first choice
A fantastic place to stay. Always my first choice
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Julie
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Clean room although the aircon was a bit temperamental. Staff were exceptional - so helpful and friendly from front of house manager to cleaners but a special shout out to the young ladies behind the bar for being so welcoming and helpful. Have stayed here several times and would recommend.
Great location. Clean room although the aircon was a bit temperamental. Staff were exceptional - so helpful and friendly from front of house manager to cleaners but a special shout out to the young ladies behind the bar for being so welcoming and helpful. Have stayed here several times and would recommend.
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Pink
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Anthony
30 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The Sweet Chestnut pub was very nice with a good atmosphere, and food, drink and staff we great. Location was very good being in a complex with other places to visit, eat and drink. Associated accommodation was clean and tidy and well presented.
The Sweet Chestnut pub was very nice with a good atmosphere, and food, drink and staff we great. Location was very good being in a complex with other places to visit, eat and drink. Associated accommodation was clean and tidy and well presented.
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Davide
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel but terrible breakfast, one waiter for entire restaurant and instant powder coffee
Good hotel but terrible breakfast, one waiter for entire restaurant and instant powder coffee
FAQs about Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
Is breakfast offered, and what are the details?
Yes, full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additionally, elevators are available, and accessible bathrooms are provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Yellowscott Country Park and Dunfermline Abbey. It is approximately 18.3 miles from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, with easy access to public transport.
Are children allowed at the property?
Yes, children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-14: 115.20595872344971USD
- 2026-09-15: 130.17612046966553USD
- 2026-09-16: 109.55987046661377USD
- 2026-09-17: 115.9118260848999USD
- 2026-09-18: 133.01086968688963USD
- 2026-09-19: 147.29728057556153USD
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- 2026-09-21: 164.9394278930664USD
- 2026-09-22: 142.62936913452148USD
- 2026-09-23: 135.7937744873047USD
- 2026-09-24: 100.68947771301269USD
- 2026-09-25: 118.093057421875USD
- 2026-09-26: 162.1562572692871USD
- 2026-09-27: 76.90211446838379USD
- 2026-09-28: 108.3535374572754USD
- 2026-09-29: 136.4864658706665USD
- 2026-09-30: 120.89934581756592USD
- 2026-10-01: 102.51617156829833USD
- 2026-10-02: 105.29037508392334USD
- 2026-10-03: 127.14620373840332USD
- 2026-10-04: 68.30812927932739USD
- 2026-10-05: 115.80430053405762USD
- 2026-10-06: 131.42407255706786USD
- 2026-10-07: 100.21286528167724USD
- 2026-10-08: 88.2964025970459USD
- 2026-10-09: 103.17823123931885USD
- 2026-10-10: 133.9101324066162USD
- 2026-10-11: 63.59089431304932USD
- 2026-10-12: 114.87236812286376USD
- 2026-10-13: 103.07749304504395USD
- 2026-10-14: 120.80219623870849USD
- 2026-10-15: 93.53799630126953USD
- 2026-10-16: 118.0927561553955USD
- 2026-10-17: 142.67270720367432USD
- 2026-10-18: 58.8021661529541USD
- 2026-10-19: 102.51617156829833USD
- 2026-10-20: 130.9167220840454USD
- 2026-10-21: 122.55507094573974USD
- 2026-10-22: 90.24404608306885USD
- 2026-10-23: 124.46415232238769USD
- 2026-10-24: 146.80634912567137USD
- 2026-10-25: 59.024788790130614USD
- 2026-10-26: 100.69187898406982USD
- 2026-10-27: 96.1365703201294USD
- 2026-10-28: 99.14348446960449USD
- 2026-10-29: 87.25621805114746USD
- 2026-10-30: 96.44123047790528USD
- 2026-10-31: 125.6973246307373USD
- 2026-11-01: 57.13573720397949USD
- 2026-11-02: 88.92579257659912USD
- 2026-11-03: 106.06758943634033USD
- 2026-11-04: 91.52262102203369USD
- 2026-11-05: 67.87221440505981USD
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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