Southside Guest House

This is an exceptional guesthouse. From the moment you step inside you know that this is quality. Our room was gorgeous, with a four poster bed , sofa and an enormous ensuite. Outside our room was a library with a selection of DVDs that could be played in your room. Breakfast was vast in the cosy, well decorated breakfast room. I’ve never had a more beautifully presented fry up! Bucks Fizz was included too! The Southside is handy for pubs and restaurants and Princess St can be reached in about 15 minutes walking or 2 on the buses that runs outside. The one fault I could find was the noise outside. Our room looked onto the busy main road and heavy traffic, including wailing fire engines, flowed constantly through the night. I’m a light sleeper so had a completely sleepless night. Other than that though, would recommend to anyone. Just ask for a room at the back of the house!

I only stayed for the one night, but what a special place! Franco the owner was prompt to call me and confirm details with me SECONDS after I made the booking. When I was delayed in setting off, he was patient, and when I arrived at nearly 8pm, he smiled and showed me to my room. The hallway was modern with art work on the walls and landing. My room (2) was beautifullly furnished and decorated, with stripped floors, rugs, cotton sheets on a victorian style bed and arts and crafts style furniture, with a large window overlooking the back garden. Tons of space in the room, and a neat ensuite. Parking was only possible because they had a lock up garage about 8 mins walk away. The next morning, I had the breakfast room to myself, and again Franco was attentive and warm, and I had free bucks fizz! That’s right I said BUCKS FIZZ!!! What a way to start the day! Lots of fresh fruit, good coffee and a cooked breakfast. (Haggis was a special for the day, but I went for a favourite of scambled egg and smoked salmon) Franco kindly let me leave the car where it was while I did my work that morning, on condition I got the key back to him before 2 when anothe rguest required it. I felt cared for and special, and I would definitely try to stay there again.