Guest house Abercorn Guest House
Beachfront. Property is on the beach or right next to it.
1 Abercorn Terrace Portobello, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2DD, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 656 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
My room was absolutely beautiful - well designed and every comfort provided. The breakfast was delicious - great choices and well presented. The accommodation is central to the shops and only one street away from the beach. A beautiful historic building - definitely planning to return.
United KingdomBreakfast was fab. Perfect location for exploring the area
United KingdomGreat location by the beach but central Edinburgh still and free parking around. Gorgeous room, lots of space, comfy bed and very clean. Fantastic host and amazing breakfast included. Will definitely be booking again.
United KingdomLovely staff and beautiful, clean hotel! Also an amazing location and a lovely area.
United KingdomFantastic hosts, excellent accommodation and food. We had only booked for one night but enjoyed it so much we stayed an extra night. Will definitely go back. Would thoroughly recommend.
United KingdomGreat find. Really lovely hosts. Great breakfast. Peaceful and quiet, near beach. Room was beautiful and very clean. Lots of covid safe things in place. Wish I could have stayed longer.
United KingdomBeautiful place. Angela (the owner) make us feel like at home from the second one we arrived to the property. Great location, beautiful house and the best treatment. I wish to this place all the success during this difficult times as I would love to come back .
United KingdomBeautiful house, very clean, lovely decor, fantastic hosts, very welcoming 😀 highly recommend x
United KingdomImmediate impression was a lovely property, hosts are really nice people, room exceptional, and breakfast excellent. Lovely and clean accommodation, comfortable, with plenty of free parking. Exceptional - will be staying again. A++++
United KingdomWe loved this beautiful property. Angela has such a wonderful flair for design and her lovely personality made this such a brilliant stay. We can’t wait to stay again. We also enjoyed the delicious cooked breakfast. Angela we will be back!
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Abercorn Guest House
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A 4-star , Abercorn is 5 minutes’ walk from the and ’ drive from centre. It offers elegant with free Wi-Fi, cooked breakfasts and .
Rooms at are individually decorated and many have period features. Each room features a TV, hair dryer and radio.
The menu features porridge and kippers, as well as a full and lighter options. Special diets and early starts can be catered for on request.
Built in 1870, the retains many of its original charms, including , Victorian cornices and fireplaces. The conservatory and walled garden both have seating areas for guests.
The buses from Abercorn Guest House, run every 10 minutes to the castle and a day. Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Our Dynamic Earth centre are all within 3 miles of Abercorn. Brunstane Railway Station is a 15-minute walk away and the A1 is 2 minutes’ drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish
FREE parking!
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Popular beaches nearby
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Portobello Beach
250 yards from property
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- Guests spoke highly of the breakfast
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- Guests noted good access to the beach
See what guests loved the most:
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Mj
United Kingdom“My room was absolutely beautiful - well designed and every comfort provided. The breakfast was delicious - great choices and well presented. The accommodation is central to the shops and only one street away from the beach. A beautiful historic building - definitely planning to return.” Read more
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Guthrie
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fab. Perfect location for exploring the area”
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Alex
United Kingdom
“Great location by the beach but central Edinburgh still and free parking around. Gorgeous room, lots of space, comfy bed and very clean. Fantastic host and amazing breakfast included. Will definitely be booking again.”
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Phoebe
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff and beautiful, clean hotel! Also an amazing location and a lovely area.”
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Carol
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hosts, excellent accommodation and food. We had only booked for one night but enjoyed it so much we stayed an extra night. Will definitely go back. Would thoroughly recommend.”
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Tracy
United Kingdom
“Great find. Really lovely hosts. Great breakfast. Peaceful and quiet, near beach. Room was beautiful and very clean. Lots of covid safe things in place. Wish I could have stayed longer.”
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Sara
United Kingdom
“Beautiful place. Angela (the owner) make us feel like at home from the second one we arrived to the property. Great location, beautiful house and the best treatment. I wish to this place all the success during this difficult times as I would love to come back .” Read more
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Linda
United Kingdom
“Beautiful house, very clean, lovely decor, fantastic hosts, very welcoming 😀 highly recommend x”
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Jon
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“Immediate impression was a lovely property, hosts are really nice people, room exceptional, and breakfast excellent. Lovely and clean accommodation, comfortable, with plenty of free parking. Exceptional - will be staying again. A++++”
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Chrissie
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“We loved this beautiful property. Angela has such a wonderful flair for design and her lovely personality made this such a brilliant stay. We can’t wait to stay again. We also enjoyed the delicious cooked breakfast. Angela we will be back!”
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About Abercorn Guest House
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Hosted by Owner mrs Angela McDonald
Owner mrs Angela McDonald
Abercorn is a large Victorian family home situated by the beach shops and restaurants near to Edinburgh city The property was built in 1870 with many original Victorian features lovely ceiling cornicing ,marble fireplaces wooden window shutters panelled doors origional iron staircase with a beautiful walled private garden. We have plenty free parking and buses to the city 24 hours at the door We look forward to meeting you book today for a superb stay Angela McDonald and family
I love what I do and I and my husband have owned a guest house for 28years so do like people . I love to make sure my guests are comfortable warm and well fed with quality Scottish produce,well informed when they come to stay providing all the knowledge we have to make sure they have a great stay!
The neighbourhood is by the Beautiful portobello beach it has a lovely friendly community feel here with great access to shops restaurants great bus service to the city running 24 hours a day,and plenty on and off free parking in the whole area so no charges for parking
Languages spoken: English
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Holyrood Park2 miles
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Arthurs Seat2.2 miles
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Craigmillar Castle2.2 miles
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh2.2 miles
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Palace of Holyrood House2.5 miles
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Musselburgh Racecourse2.5 miles
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Dynamic Earth2.6 miles
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Nelson Monument2.7 miles
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Scottish Poetry Library2.7 miles
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Calton Hill2.9 miles
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Restaurant BONOFUL INDIAN0.9 miles
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Cafe/bar ESPY0.9 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse3 miles
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National Museum of Scotland3.2 miles
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University of Edinburgh3.2 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close3.2 miles
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Royal Mile3.3 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia3.4 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions3.4 miles
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Edinburgh Castle3.6 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium5.2 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo6.3 miles
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Sea/ocean portobello beach north sea0 miles
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Mountain arthur seat2 miles
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hilled ski centre3 miles
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Portobello Beach250 yards
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Edinburgh Airport9.9 miles
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Dundee Airport34.8 miles
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Glasgow Airport51.6 miles
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Facilities of Abercorn Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Beachfront
- Horse riding Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
- Dining area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate or cookies
- Fruits
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne
- Kid meals
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Bridal suite
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hypoallergenic
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Extra bed upon request
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£50 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Abercorn Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform Abercorn Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Abercorn Guest House
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The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Abercorn Guest House.
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Abercorn Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Beachfront
- Tennis equipment
- Horse riding
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
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Guests staying at Abercorn Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Abercorn Guest House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Abercorn Guest House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
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The prices at Abercorn Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Abercorn Guest House is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Room options at Abercorn Guest House include:
- Double
- Family
- Twin
- Single
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Abercorn Guest House by:
- Bus 15min
