The Four Sisters
Edinburgh
📍 Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh, EH3 9QP
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.5 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.3 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: N Chadwick (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Unique floating accommodation in historic Lochrin Basin
- Pet-friendly stays with no extra charge for pets
- Short walk from Edinburgh's city centre attractions
- Private all-weather deck with outdoor dining area
- Eco-friendly toiletries and cleaning products provided
The Four Sisters is a luxury, self-catering canal houseboat permanently moored in Lochrin Basin, in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. You'll wake up beside the water while remaining close to the city's historic centre, with The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum and Prisoners of War Museum nearby, and Haymarket station just 0.5 miles away. The boat offers a private all-weather deck area with outdoor dining, plus access to an on-land boaters facilities block with showers, toilets, washing machines and tumble dryers. Pets are welcome, so bring your furry family member with you, at no extra cost, making this a relaxed, unusual base for exploring Edinburgh's sights.
How far to…
- Town centre
- 10-minute walk
- Station
- 0.5 miles away
Practical details
- Pets
- Pets welcome at no extra cost
Accommodation on site
- Self-catering canal boats (Boatels)
Details taken from the operator's own website on 31 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Laundrette
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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