Bed and Breakfast Abercorn Guest House
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
1 Abercorn Terrace Portobello, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2DD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 615 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything. From the warm personal welcome upon arrival to the best breakfast anywhere (including the gluten free options). Best value in any b&b or hotel. Ever. Definitely going again.
United KingdomThe breakfast was excellent in quality and choices. Staff was most helpful in every way. We would return in a heartbeat.
United States of AmericaThe whole place was very clean and beautifully decorated. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The owner even tried to help us with a problem we had with the rental car we had rented. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast each morning we were there. Wonderful location 5 minutes from Portobello Beach. Bus stop was just a 1 minute walk from the front of the guesthouse.
United States of AmericaBeautiful home, wonderful host, very nice and luxury rooms, comfy beds, quiet with fantastic breakfast. The owners are great host with big and generous hearts...
CanadaAngela did a wonderful job as host. We felt very welcomed at her house.
United States of AmericaWe can say that this guest house is the best of this trip. Very good experience and very impressive to stay here with the very lovely house and garden. The owner is very friendly. The room is big with very beautiful, comfortable and not far from the beach. Hope to stay here again.
ThailandAngela was so sweet as a host. We asked to check in almost an hour early, and she was so accommodating and gracious about it. She also seemed incredibly knowledgable about the area and told us all about the local attractions.
United States of AmericaGreat place to stay warm welcome and wonderful rooms. Highly recommend!!!
UkraineThe decor, the breakfast the friendliness of staff, the location, the visit to Abercorn was so lovely I would highly recommend.
United KingdomWonderful hosts!!! Their hospitality is bar none. Lovely home, comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast, ideal location. The beach is lovely and only a short walk (5 minutes). Bus stops into the city are very close and convenient. Uber is also available and the restaurants in Portobello are very good and within walking distance. We will definitely return here!
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Abercorn Guest House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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One of our best sellers in Edinburgh! A 4-star guesthouse, Abercorn is a 5-minute walk from the and a 10-minute drive from . It features elegant with free Wi-Fi, cooked breakfasts and .
Rooms at are individually decorated and many have period features. Each room includes a TV, hair dryer and radio.
The menu features oatmeal and smoked herring, as well as a full and lighter options. Special diets and early risers can be catered for upon request.
Built in 1870, the retains many of its original charms, including , Victorian cornices and fireplaces. The conservatory and walled garden both have sitting areas for guests.
The buses from Abercorn Guest House, run every to the castle and a day. Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Our Dynamic Earth are all within 3 miles of Abercorn. Brunstane Train Station is a 15-minute walk away and the A1 highway is a 2-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Great Coffee!
FREE parking!
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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
What's nearby *
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Holyrood Park2 miles
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Arthur's 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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Our 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
Restaurants & Markets *
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Sainsbury Supermarket0.6 miles
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BONOFUL INDIAN Restaurant0.9 miles
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ESPY Cafe/Bar0.9 miles
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stockbridge market Market3 miles
Natural Beauty *
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arthur seat Mountain2 miles
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hilled ski centre Ski lift3 miles
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portobello beach north sea Ocean/Sea0 miles
Closest Airports *
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Edinburgh Airport9.9 miles
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Dundee Airport34.8 miles
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Glasgow Airport51.6 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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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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Amenities of Abercorn Guest House Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
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Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Horseback riding Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Suit press
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Honeymoon suite
- Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safe
General
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
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Can use an extra bed
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£50 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's 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.
