Hawthorne House was built pre 1840 and has all the charm of a building of this age, and is situated within the Conservation area of South Queensferry, totally refurbished in 1997 the house has been tastefully decorated. Due to age of premises Hawthorne House is not suitable for most physically disabled. The house itself is situated on a terrace with a minimum of 10 steps to a maximum of 20 on any of the 4 staircases leading up to the terrace. The interior stairwell comprises of a steep turning staircase.