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Netherbrae
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests ยท updated June 2026 ยท paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're basing yourself in Edinburgh / the Scotland and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - Agoda guests rate this 8.7/10 overall
- Pet-mentioning reviewers spoke positively about the dog-friendly setup
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from Agoda - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 93 Agoda guest reviews overall, averaging 8.7/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: June 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Netherbrae is a 4-star period homestay on Gordon Terrace in south-east Edinburgh, run as a host-let B&B in a substantial older property with grounds. For dog owners, the appeal sits in the combination of a welcoming dog-tolerant host, free private parking, and outdoor space around the house that's bigger than a typical Edinburgh B&B garden.
Both confirmed pet-traveller reviews describe the dog as enjoying the grounds, with one reviewer specifically noting that they would have extended their stay if their travel plans had allowed. The host is described as helpful and friendly with no apparent friction around the dog-stay logistics. There is no extra pet fee disclosed on the Agoda listing.
The Gordon Terrace location is a useful trade-off rather than a perfect fit for everyone. The property is described as "a little bit far from city centre" by one reviewer - it's in the Prestonfield / Newington corner of Edinburgh, which means slower bus access into central Edinburgh than a New Town hotel but better for guests who want Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat dog-walking on the doorstep (a 10-15 minute drive or longer walk).
One honest operational caveat from a recent guest: the building has no apparent sound-proofing between rooms, and other guests' arrivals or departures at night/early morning have been audible enough to wake stays. For dog owners with reactive dogs (or simply light sleepers), worth noting.
Data caveat: this opinion is based on 2 confirmed pet-traveller reviews. The pattern is consistent (positive on grounds + host) but more reviews would firm up the picture, particularly around any specific dog amenities the host provides on arrival.
Best suited to: dog owners visiting south Edinburgh who want a period homestay with grounds, free parking, and proximity to Holyrood Park dog walking; less suited to those needing absolute quiet between rooms or who want short walking access to Edinburgh New Town.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Period property with grounds for dog to roam
- Free private parking
- No advertised pet fee on Agoda
- Near Holyrood Park / Arthur's Seat dog walking
- Big comfortable rooms
- No sound-proofing between rooms (light-sleeper caveat)
About this hotel
Netherbrae is a 4-star period homestay on Gordon Terrace in south-east Edinburgh, with grounds, free private parking, and a friendly host. Dog-friendly with no advertised pet fee. Closer to Holyrood Park than to Edinburgh New Town.
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9 Gordon Terrace, Edinburgh, EH16 5QL