The Roseate Edinburgh (formerly The Dunstane Houses) is a boutique hotel occupying two restored Victorian townhouses from 1852 on Hampton Terrace in Edinburgh’s West End. The hotel is family-owned and one of the few properties in Edinburgh to offer free on-site parking — a significant advantage for guests driving in with dogs and luggage. Dogs are welcome in all rooms and in the garden and conservatory, but not in The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar. The £35 per-stay dog charge includes a bed, treats and bowls.
The two buildings — Dunstane House and Fraser House — are connected internally and share a bar, garden, and conservatory. The interiors feature Scottish textiles, handpicked antiques, and a whisky bar with over 500 expressions. This is a proper Scottish country-house feel within 15 minutes of Princes Street.
Location & Nearby Dog Walks
The Roseate Edinburgh sits on Hampton Terrace, a quiet residential street off the A8 (Glasgow Road) in the West End — roughly midway between the city centre and Edinburgh Airport. Roseburn Park is a 5-minute walk north: a flat, open park beside the Water of Leith with off-lead areas and direct access to the riverside path. The Water of Leith Walkway runs through Roseburn, connecting westward toward Balerno and eastward through Stockbridge to Leith.
Murrayfield Stadium is a 10-minute walk north — useful context for booking during international rugby weekends, when the area gets busy. Corstorphine Hill (20 min by car) offers longer woodland walks with off-lead areas. The city centre — Princes Street — is a 15-minute bus ride or 35-minute walk east.
Dog Policy — Garden & Conservatory
The Roseate Edinburgh welcomes dogs in all rooms and in the garden and conservatory; they are not allowed in The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar. No size or weight limit is published. The dog charge is £35 per stay and includes a dog bed, treats and bowls, and there is a pet menu via room service. Dogs must not be left unattended in rooms.
Who It Suits
The Roseate Edinburgh is a strong choice for dog owners who are driving to Edinburgh — it has on-site parking (£20 per night). The combination of parking, dog access to the garden and conservatory, no size limit, and a 5-minute walk to Roseburn Park makes it the most practical all-round dog-friendly option in this price range. If you need to be on Princes Street, it’s a 15-minute bus ride — not walking distance. For pure city-centre proximity, Kimpton Charlotte Square or Malmaison are closer.
Practical Tips
- On-site parking: one space per room, £20 per night
- Pet fee: £35 per stay — includes dog bed, treats and bowls
- Dogs welcome in the garden and conservatory — not in The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar
- Pet menu available via room service
- Roseburn Park: 5-minute walk, off-lead areas by the Water of Leith
- Water of Leith Walkway: accessible from Roseburn, 12 miles to Leith
- Murrayfield rugby weekends: area gets very busy — book early and park early
- City centre: 15-min bus (No. 12/26/31) or 10-min taxi
- Edinburgh Airport: 15-minute drive west — convenient for early/late flights
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Roseate Edinburgh have parking?
Yes — The Roseate Edinburgh has private on-site parking, with one space allocated per room at £20 per night. That makes it a practical choice for dog owners driving to Edinburgh.
Can dogs go in the bar and conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh?
Dogs are welcome in the garden and conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh, but not in The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar. The £35 per-stay dog charge includes a bed, treats and bowls.
How far is The Roseate Edinburgh from Edinburgh city centre?
The Roseate Edinburgh is approximately 15 minutes from Princes Street by bus (No. 12, 26, or 31 from the stop on the A8) or around 10 minutes by taxi. It is not walking distance from the main tourist area — guests who need to be central on foot should consider Kimpton Charlotte Square in the West End instead.
