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 9.6/10! (score from 694 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
This guest house is a BIG 10 out of 10....beautiful inside,the best breakfast all very fresh,great beds so comfortable, lovely wee touches and extra in your room,spotlessly clean and the most wonderful lady ever who runs it..she looked after us so well...told us everything about the area and what bus takes you to edinburgh(bus stop just left of the guest house)this property is just wonderful😍location is very good to.
United KingdomExceptionally high quality decor. Friendly and helpful hosts sorted charging of our ebikes with non removable batteries. Lovely spacious grand old property.
United KingdomThe room was elegant, luxurious & immaculate. The hosts were wonderfully welcoming & warm....nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was perfectly cooked & perfectly tasty. The location of the period property in a smart residential area within a lovely walled garden, close to the beach...and on the city bus route was excellent.
United KingdomThe quality of the rooms was outstanding, and the hosts could have not been more obliging and friendly, would recommend to anyone, we will be staying again
United KingdomLovely Guesthouse in the perfect location to enjoy Edinburgh City and a 2 minute walk to the beach. Lots of beautiful places to eat and explore in walking distance.
United KingdomLarge, comfortable, clean. Great garden to relax in Angela and Willy were the perfect host’s making our stay extremely enjoyable, and the day starts with a delicious breakfast from Willy. Perfect!!!
United KingdomWillie and Angela were as usual amazing hosts, they made us feel very comfortable and nothing was too much trouble. Room was exceptionally clean and the breakfast was very substantial. This is our second visit with many more to come as it is a fabulous base to see beautiful Scotland, very sad to leave.⁰
United KingdomStunning accommodation, in an ideal location, managed by a perfect host. We would highly recommend a stay at Abercorn
United KingdomEverything.., Property was spotless, hosts were charming and the breakfast first class. It was so nice we wanted to stay another night but sadly no availability. So we will just need to go back at a later date..!!
United KingdomBreakfast delicious and if anything to much food, but somehow I managed to find room for it
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See what guests loved the most:
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Tracy
United Kingdom“This guest house is a BIG 10 out of 10....beautiful inside,the best breakfast all very fresh,great beds so comfortable, lovely wee touches and extra in your room,spotlessly clean and the most wonderful lady ever who runs it..she looked after us so well...told us everything about the area and what bus takes you to edinburgh(bus stop just left of the guest house)this property is just wonderful😍location is very good to.” Read more
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David
United Kingdom
“Exceptionally high quality decor. Friendly and helpful hosts sorted charging of our ebikes with non removable batteries. Lovely spacious grand old property.”
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Lyn
United Kingdom
“The room was elegant, luxurious & immaculate. The hosts were wonderfully welcoming & warm....nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was perfectly cooked & perfectly tasty. The location of the period property in a smart residential area within a lovely walled garden, close to the beach...and on the city bus route was excellent.” Read more
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Steve
United Kingdom
“The quality of the rooms was outstanding, and the hosts could have not been more obliging and friendly, would recommend to anyone, we will be staying again”
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Emma
United Kingdom
“Lovely Guesthouse in the perfect location to enjoy Edinburgh City and a 2 minute walk to the beach. Lots of beautiful places to eat and explore in walking distance. ”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Large, comfortable, clean. Great garden to relax in Angela and Willy were the perfect host’s making our stay extremely enjoyable, and the day starts with a delicious breakfast from Willy. Perfect!!!”
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Lesley
United Kingdom
“Willie and Angela were as usual amazing hosts, they made us feel very comfortable and nothing was too much trouble. Room was exceptionally clean and the breakfast was very substantial. This is our second visit with many more to come as it is a fabulous base to see beautiful Scotland, very sad to leave.⁰ ” Read more
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Shaun
United Kingdom
“Stunning accommodation, in an ideal location, managed by a perfect host. We would highly recommend a stay at Abercorn”
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Danny
United Kingdom
“Everything.., Property was spotless, hosts were charming and the breakfast first class. It was so nice we wanted to stay another night but sadly no availability. So we will just need to go back at a later date..!!”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Breakfast delicious and if anything to much food, but somehow I managed to find room for it”
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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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Edinburgh Airport9.9 miles
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Dundee Airport34.8 miles
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Glasgow Airport51.6 miles
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- Bicycle parking
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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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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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Room options at Abercorn Guest House include:
- Double
- Family
- Twin
- Single
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Abercorn Guest House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Abercorn Guest House.
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Abercorn Guest House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Abercorn Guest House by:
- Bus 15min
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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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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.
