Accommodation

At BLISS Loretto, students stay in the school’s traditional boarding houses, which provide a safe, friendly, and comfortable environment just a short walk from the beach and Edinburgh city.

• Room types – Mostly shared bedrooms (2–4 students per room), helping students make new friends and practise English outside the classroom.
  
• Bathrooms – Shared modern facilities, regularly cleaned and maintained.
  
• Common areas – Cosy lounges and social spaces where students can relax, chat, and join in evening activities.
  
• Pastoral care – 24/7 BLISS residential staff live alongside the students, ensuring constant support and safeguarding.
  
• Meals – Nutritious meals are served in the historic dining hall, with international options and dietary needs fully catered for.
  
• Safety – Secure boarding houses and a high staff presence provide peace of mind for parents.
  

✨ Accommodation at Loretto combines historic charm with modern comfort, giving students a true boarding school experience in Scotland’s capital.

Safe, supervised, and supportive

​We understand how important it is for parents to know their children are well cared for.

• Secure boarding houses with 24/7 staff supervision.
• Room allocations based on age and gender to ensure comfort and safety.
• Dedicated house staff providing pastoral care and wellbeing support.
• Structured daily routines with clear communication between classes and activities.

You can feel confident knowing your child is living in a safe, caring environment designed for both learning and personal growth.

Your home away from home

At BLISS Loretto, you’ll live in traditional, yet modern boarding houses on campus — safe, welcoming, and full of new friends.

• Comfortable shared bedrooms with other international students. Bathrooms and showers nearby.
• Common rooms with sofas, games, and TV for relaxing.
• Friendly staff always nearby if you need anything.
• A full British boarding school experience, with all meals, classes, and activities just a short walk away.
  
  

Living at Loretto is where friendships are made and summer memories begin. Our walled gardens are minutes from the seaside, and right next door to the racecourse!

Catering

At Loretto, all meals are freshly prepared and provided by Thomas Franks, a specialist in high-quality catering for schools. You’ll enjoy a wide choice of delicious, healthy dishes every day, with menus designed to keep you full of energy for classes and activities.

Breakfasts are hearty and varied, with both hot and continental options. Lunch and dinner always include a balance of hot meals, salads, and vegetarian choices, with something to suit every taste. Fresh fruit, healthy snacks, and drinks are always available, and special dietary requirements are happily catered for.

Thomas Franks focus on nutritious, seasonal ingredients, meaning you’ll enjoy food that is both tasty and good for you. The team works hard to make mealtimes fun and social – the perfect chance to relax, refuel, and spend time with friends. Please read more here about catering at Loretto.

​You can expect all diets to be catered for and 3 hot meals a day, with plenty of cold and vegetarian options.