Description
The Saddler’s House is a well-preserved mid-Victorian building with seven en-suite bedrooms. Three are twin rooms, with two single beds in each, and four rooms are double bedrooms with one double or queen bed in each. All bedrooms have central heating, tvs, hairdryers, tea and coffee-making facilities, and free internet access. Some of the bathrooms are small because of the constraints imposed by the original room layout. There is an elegant sitting room or parlour on the first floor with a large collection of family photos. The room’s generous dimensions and its imposing marble fireplace indicate that the first owner, William Dickson, a saddle-maker by trade, was a man of comfortable means. Here guests can avail of a PC and desk for free internet access, as well as a selection of travel books and reading material and a television.
A tasty breakfast is served in the dining room where guests can enjoy a wide selection of freshly-cooked food, much of it locally sourced. The bright light-filled modern layout of this area provides a surprising contrast to the more Victorian feel of the rest of the house. Guests at the two dining tables have an opportunity to exchange stories and experiences, and lively conversations frequently ensue. The small walled garden at the rear provides a pleasant retreat in summer months. Bruno, our amiable resident bulldog, is happy to greet those guests and their children who are canine friendly. Parking is not usually a problem as there is free unrestricted car parking on the opposite side of Great James Street. Pets are welcome to stay with their owners at no extra cost. Our staff members provide laundry facilities, at a moderate price, to guests staying longer than one night.
Because of their period features and interiors, our houses have been used for photo shoots, weddings, and cultural and academic events. We are proud to have hosted a number of distinguished guests from the political, theatrical and cultural worlds. In recent years we have provided accommodation for visiting groups of college and university students and faculty from overseas and our location and facilities are ideal for this purpose.
