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Likely coming from the prior two Guest Houses we stayed in on this trip may have tainted my review here as our taste for Guest House accomodations as evolved. In hindsight, we would have likely been content with the nearby Holiday Inn.LOCATION:This is a lovely location with an easy walk to restaurants, the Mayflower Steps, and The Hoe. The street is quiet & there is a car park out back...though probably really tight if they're full!SERVICE:The owners were very helpful upon arrival, carrying our bag upstairs & showing us the rooms. Breakfast service was prompt & courteous. Our child's wondering enquiry as to how to get to the car brought a rather curt 'not this way, it's my kitchen', which didn't feel very warm, especially in response to a child's simple curiosity.ROOMS:Our rooms were neat & clean, though very small. Hardly room for a suitcase, so hopefully you don't have more than one & not a very big one at that! There is no room for sitting & no common room downstairs to use for such a purpose...so don't plan to hang out in your room or the lounge for a while. Bathrooms were definitely older. The toilets are difficult to flush (and have notes on them to not flush at night since it disturbs neighbors?!) and the one upstairs we couldn't get to flush at all. Some signs of mildew & low quality toiletries. Linens were clean, though some fading & wear in spots. Rooms all look similar, more hotel-like & not the homey feeling you get in smaller Guest Houses. This is a large Guest House & we'e come to see that we prefer a smaller one that is more home-like. We'd rather stay in a hotel than a large Guest House. You could feel the springs in the twin beds, and pillows were very thin, but the room was warm for sleeping.BREAKFAST:Breakfast was cooked fresh to order. A variety of packaged individual cereals were present & your basic jams & yogurts. Store bread for toast & packaged hash browns. Not a high quality breakfast (and no fresh fruit which really enhances a breakfast experience), but definitely one that was tasty & satisfying for the day.

I stayed at the Caledonia guest house for 3 weeks, David and Karen made me feel very welcome. It was like being at home, the room was en-suite and very comfortable with free WiFi, everything was to a very high standard. Breakfast was lovely and obviously freshly prepared, the B&B is in a great location on the Hoe, a short walk to the Barbican and City Centre. Parking is available at the back, Overall I would say it is the best B&B i have stayed in, and would highly recommend anyone to stay as i will be back again.Steve Kelly

After spending 7 weeks at the Caledonia guest house, not once that I've seen the standard drop. The cleanliness of the rooms and the place as a whole in my opinion is definitely 5 star , I really enjoyed the Breakfast every morning which all freshly prepared. A special thanks will goes to my host David and Karen to make my stay not just pleasurable but a success as a managed to complete my resettlement training with good exam passes. The B&B is in a great location, all in walking distance,on the Hoe, the Barbican and City Centre. I Would recommend the Caledonia Guest house (B&B) to any visitors travelling to Plymouth, Planning my next stay at the Caledonia for 2013.

we stayed here for the third time already --- and were definitely not disappointed. Karen and David keep an extraordinary standard since we came there first. House and rooms are absolutely clean and tidy , the breakfast is great and above all , Karen and David make you feel like at home.The rooms are ensuite and nicely decorated , the surroundings are quite -- there is a parking space in the back. Next time in Plymouth , we know where to go for a accommodation ......

I've never stayed in such a clean hotel with so much going for it, great hosts, fantastic breakfast and in spitting distance of most things worth seeing in Plymouth, give it a chance, you won't regret it! Thanks for a great stay!