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Straven Guesthouse

3 Brunstane Road North, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2DL, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>102</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
102 reviews

Nice quiet location. Friendly owners. Knowledgeable a out area. Room was nice, comfy. Breakfast options were great.

Michele United States of America
a living room with a wooden table and chairs at Straven Guesthouse in Edinburgh
a living room with a fireplace with a mirror at Straven Guesthouse in Edinburgh
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Straven Guesthouse

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Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Straven Guesthouse provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free Wifi. The property is around a few steps from Portobello Beach, 3.5 miles from Edinburgh Playhouse, and 3.7 miles from Royal Mile. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 4.2 miles from the guest house, and Royal Yacht Britannia is 4.3 miles away. The guest house features certain units with sea views, and all units include a private bathroom. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 3.9 miles from the guest house, while University of Edinburgh is 4.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 17 miles from Straven Guesthouse.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
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  • Michele
    United States of America United States of America
    “Nice quiet location. Friendly owners. Knowledgeable a out area. Room was nice, comfy. Breakfast options were great.”
  • Will
    United States of America United States of America
    “Chris and Sinead were incredible hosts and made us feel at home from check-in. The breakfast each morning was something we looked forward to each day. It was restaurant quality (wife asked for a recipe) and the soft background music (personal note...”
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    Anonymous
    Canada Canada
    “Absolutely beautiful, It is a beautiful place to stay. *10*”

Hosted by Chris and Sinead Watson

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Chris and Sinead Watson
Straven Guesthouse is located in our historic Victorian home in Edinburgh, situated only 40m from a beautiful sandy beach in the leafy suburb of Joppa, Portobello. The house has beautiful period features in the Guests lounge / dining room and all rooms benefits from the period high ceilings. It is so peaceful it is difficult to believe you are only a 20 minute bus journey to the centre of Scotland’s capital. Explore the rich heritage of Edinburgh by day – relax in the evening with a quiet stroll along the beachfront promenade. Enjoy a comfortable and peaceful night’s rest and wake up to a hearty breakfast in this small B&B. We are proud to have attained high standards for quality and service at Straven Guest House Edinburgh with Visit Scotland, achieving 4* status in the Guest Houses Edinburgh category. Our interest in environmental matters led us to join The Green Tourism Business Scheme and we are awarded the gold standard. We are committed to environmental management of our resources through re-cycling, energy and water conservation considertaion of suppliers. Stay with us for Eco friendly, LGBT friendly and All Culture friendly Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh.
Sinead and Chris have been running Straven Guesthouse since 2014. However they were not new to the business as Straven has been in the family for over 20 years as it was previously run by Mac and Marian, Sinead's parents. There are no staff at Straven so personal service and high standards are always guaranteed by Chris and Sinead.
We are lucky to be in a beautiful suburb of Edinburgh which is right on a golden sandy beach. There are lots of eateries and libation stops locally including Spanish Tapas, Chinese restaurant, Indian restaurant, bars, bistros, cafes, bakeries and take aways. In the evening there is a selection of local bars, sometimes with live music. For a great scenic walk locally go along the burn through the woodland in the Newhailes National Trust Estate. Other local walks include, Figgate Park; with the walk around the pond and lots of opportunity to see wildlife including kingfishers; and the Portobello Heritage trail to see the interesting buildings in the area, including the columns on the beach the town hall. Our high street has gift shops such as the Velvet Easel, The Cove and Cahoots and you can enjoy an Italian Icecream at Oscars. The local swimming pool is only a 5 minute walk from us, where you can enjoy a swim, use the modern gym facilities or totally relax with a Turkish bath in the traditional Victorian baths. On the first Saturday of the month you can catch our local market 9.30am until 1pm.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Straven Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Activities
  • Beach
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
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

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Straven Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Straven Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: D, EH-66280-F

FAQs about Straven Guesthouse

  • The prices at Straven Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Straven Guesthouse is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Straven Guesthouse is 3.1 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Straven Guesthouse include:

    • Double

  • Straven Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Straven Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.