The Four Sisters Boatel - Houseboat
Lochrin Basin Union Canal Lower Gilmore Bank Fountainbridgeold Town, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH3 9NY, United Kingdom
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Lochrin Basin Union Canal Lower Gilmore Bank Fountainbridgeold Town, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH3 9NY, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Garden
- Golf Course
- Room Service
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Children's playground
- BBQ facilities
- Fishing
- Packed lunches
- Cycling
- Heating
- Private check-in/check-out
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Picnic Area
- Sun Deck
- Convenience Store
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Pet basket
- Pet bowls
- Outdoor furniture
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Free face masks
- Grocery delivery
- Contactless check-in/out
- balcony/terrace
- ATM or cash withdraw on site
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Professional cleaning services
- Room service available
- Pets allowed (charges may apply)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Indoor parking (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.38 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 32.47 mi
- Perth - 34.88 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.91 mi
Museums
- Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.27 mi
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil - 0.34 mi
- Scottish Museums Council - 0.35 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.50 mi
- National War Museum of Scotland - 0.54 mi
- West Register House - 0.61 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.62 mi
- Portfolio Gallery - 0.70 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.73 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.73 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.73 mi
- Royal Museum - 0.76 mi
- Museum of Scotland - 0.76 mi
- National Museum of Scotland - 0.78 mi
- National Museums Of Scotland - 0.79 mi
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Derek (family with young children)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything. Location. Appearance. Facilities. All absolutely lovely. Gorgeous welcome basket when we arrived. The whole place was just gorgeous. Such an adventure. We loved it. X
Nothing. Only thing I would say is that we should have packed a bit lighter. It gets cluttered easily but that was our fault
Emily (young couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Loved the location and the charm of the houseboat. Cozy radiators and the heated blanket was a great addition. Beds super comfy also good TVs.
The blinds let in alot of light as they sit away from the windows so take an eye mask. I was bit nervous about the security at night, the lock on the door wasn't strong.
Alice (solo traveller)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
It's a nice and suggestive accommodation. Clean and stuff is extremely kind
It's not possible to close the bathroom door from the corridor, that means that the bathroom remains open after the usage.
There's not enough space to hang wet towels and space to put clothes.
It's fine for 3/4 people
Our boat was directly on the pedestrian side of the canal, during the night there were several drunk people walking close by and making noise
Semple (group)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The boat was lovely, with outdoor seating areas, a cute kitchen and living space, and cosy bedrooms. The single bathroom was spacious, and the extra facilities accessible near by (shower and toilets) were really useful - particularly to use any non-grey water safe toiletries.
While the boat could technically sleep 8, I would say it comfortably sleeps 6, and a 7th could be accomodated. It is advertised as a 3 bed, so the 7th and 8th were always expecting to sleep on the sofa bed, but as it's a boat the (indoor) living space was very limited when the sofa bed was open, and with 8 peoples bags in the boat.
Helyn (group)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was great to stay somewhere different rather than a house or a hotel. It was a unique experience.
Nothing to dislike really. It was comfortable and we had everything we needed.
Leigh (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Steven (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Stephen (family with young children)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Sarah (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Sarah (family with young children)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A unique experience great location and fun for kids
Nothing
Harriet (solo traveller)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Ann (group)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and wonderful get away for the family
I didn’t like working all of the different locks to get from the houseboat to the laundry and then back.
Ann M. (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and wonderful get away for the family
I didn’t like working all of the different locks to get from the houseboat to the laundry and then back.
Anna (family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Kristen (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Natalie was very responsive to us.
Hannah (Group Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We absolutely loved staying in this unique and beautiful houseboat! We were four girls traveling from NYC and were just blown away by how fun and cozy our stay on the houseboat was. We would stay here again when we come back to Edinburgh!
Obviously a compost toilet isn't the most glamorous, but we found everything extremely easy to use and we weren't traveling all the way to Scotland to stay forever on the boat! We loved every minute of our time there and we would stay again in a heartbeat.
Kristen (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Natalie was very responsive to us.
Hannah (group)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We absolutely loved staying in this unique and beautiful houseboat! We were four girls traveling from NYC and were just blown away by how fun and cozy our stay on the houseboat was. We would stay here again when we come back to Edinburgh!
Obviously a compost toilet isn't the most glamorous, but we found everything extremely easy to use and we weren't traveling all the way to Scotland to stay forever on the boat! We loved every minute of our time there and we would stay again in a heartbeat.
Alastair (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Fantastic Boat, everything immaculate & Natalie was very friendly & helpful.
Rashmi (group)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.38 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 32.47 mi
- Perth - 34.88 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.91 mi
- Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.27 mi
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil - 0.34 mi
- Scottish Museums Council - 0.35 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.50 mi
- National War Museum of Scotland - 0.54 mi
- West Register House - 0.61 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.62 mi
- Portfolio Gallery - 0.70 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.73 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.73 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.73 mi
- Royal Museum - 0.76 mi
- Museum of Scotland - 0.76 mi
- National Museum of Scotland - 0.78 mi
- National Museums Of Scotland - 0.79 mi
- Haymarket Train Station - 0.51 mi
- Kings Theatre - 960 f
- Royal Lyceum Theatre - 0.32 mi
- Usher Hall - 0.42 mi
- EICC - 0.24 mi
- Armstrong's - 0.63 mi
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.78 mi
- The Filmhouse - 0.26 mi
- St Cuthberts Church - 0.48 mi
- Parliament House - 0.64 mi
- Lady Stairs House - 0.74 mi
- Bruntsfield Links - 0.34 mi
- Castlehill Golf - 0.62 mi
- Edinburgh Castle - 0.39 mi
- Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers - 0.39 mi
- Scott Monument - 0.62 mi
- George IV Bridge - 0.72 mi
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.76 mi
- Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.66 mi
- Edinburgh College of Art - 0.68 mi
- University of Edinburgh - 0.72 mi
- Greyfriars Kirk - 0.71 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.74 mi
- Edinburgh Farmers Market - 0.39 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.62 mi
- Charlotte Square - 0.62 mi
- The Meadows - 0.64 mi
- Institut Francais DEcosse - 0.68 mi
- The Happy Gang - 0.68 mi
- Magdalen Chapel - 0.69 mi
- Royal Mile - 0.71 mi
- Gladstone's Land - 0.74 mi
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.78 mi
- Canongate Ballet - 0.78 mi
- Dance Base - 0.79 mi
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The Four Sisters Boatel - Houseboat
Lochrin Basin Union Canal Lower Gilmore Bank Fountainbridgeold Town, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH3 9NY, United Kingdom