Straven Guesthouse

Location: 3 Brunstane Road North, Edinburgh, gb

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Adult only
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Beach toys

Rooms Available

• Superior Double Room

  The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Private bathroom

• Double Room

  The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm

• Standard Double Room

  The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV and a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm

• Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

  The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Peter (10/5): -
• Jaccoline (10/5): - Chris and Sinead were so kind and welcoming. The room was great in every way and the freshly made breakfast was really nice. It was also very calming to be so near the sea. Thank you🙏🏻😊
• Hilde (10/5): Sjarmerende gjestehus med hyggelige verter. Stille og rolig. Frokosten var helt nydelig. - Frokosten var nydelig med et bredt utvalg. Sengene var gode. Rolig beliggenhet et lite stykke fra sentrum. Bussene går ofte og tar ca 20 minutter inn til Edinburgh sentrum. Portobello er et koselig strøk med butikker, puber, kaféer og en nydelig strand. Jeg savnet ingenting.
• Rene (10/5): -
• Karen (10/5): Wonderful place and people - Chis and Sinead were so welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was lovely and the location is just perfect. We loved our stay.
• Alexander (10/5): Amazing relaxing place to stay only a short trip away from the centre, with clean facilities and friendly hosts. - Amazing place to stay, the hosts clearly have a passion for hosting and we couldn’t have asked for more during our stay. They gave us friendly, helpful advice and everything was very clean. The room was spacious for 2 and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast came with many different choices and was served perfectly every time. We would definitely recommend staying here!
• Hydrauliker (10/5): -
• Fausto (9/5): Bellissima - La struttura è molto accogliente, famigliare ma soprattutto tipica del posto, zona molto tranquilla e silenziosa servita perfettamente dai mezzi pubblici molto efficienti. I proprietari sono sempre a disposizione e molto cordiali in caso di bisogno. Moquette ovunque, logicamente non in bagno. La camera dove abbiamo alloggiato è ben illuminata da una grande finestra che si affaccia ad un bel giardino privato. Temperatura della camera al limite della tolleranza, forse avremmo gradito qualche grado in più, dato il periodo pasquale, per nostra sfortuna, molto freddo. Sì è molto vicini al lungo mare, poco da fare se non qualche bevuta a bar e ristoranti. A poca distanza, troverete un supermercato. Le colazioni sono ottime, con la possibilità di scegliere il giorno prima e sono veramente abbondanti e preparate al momento con prodotti di ottima qualità. Data l'enorme colazione quasi riuscivamo a non pranzare. La sala breackfast è molto intima e dà alla strada silenziosa, con finestrona vittoriana tipica. Piccolo neo che abbiamo riscontrato ma che sicuramente non va ad inficiare nella ottima qualità della struttura è la porta e la luce del bagno (la prima un pò rumorosa e la seconda non comodissima, si accende una lampada a sottitto e automaticamente la ventola). Nonostante tutte le cose positive riscontrate, in una giusta recensione bisogna anche trovare le criticità per dare modo agli hostess di rendere perfetta la vacanza. Torneremo volentieri! Fausto e Sara ❤️👋👋
• Isabelle (8/5): - The hosts were very welcoming, the room was nice although a bit cold when we arrived. The beds were very comfortable, the bathroom quite small. Very easy to get to town with a bus around the corner. Many restaurants around. Good place to explore Edinburgh! The bathroom was a bit small but everything worked well.
• Oliver (10/5): Wiederkommen Pflicht. - Familiär, gemütlich, quasi ein Zuhause, ganz weit entfernt. Wir waren einfach happy da.
• Consten Sophie (9/5): -
• Tomas (9/5): -
• Rani (10/5): Relaxing stay by the Edinburgh coast - Chris and Sinead were the loveliest of guests, the room and bed were so comfortable and the breakfast was excellent! Also literally a 10 second walk from the promenade and beach ánd a stone's throw from the Portobelle High street, which features some brilliant places to get food. Would highly recommend! Nothing! Our stay was perfect.
• Iulia (10/5): Perfect place for a getaway. - Sinead and Chris were extremely friendly and helpful. The place was quiet, clean, comfortable. Ideal for a little getaway. I left pretty early in the morning so they also packed a breakfast bag to go. The beach is literally at the end of the street, 2 minutes away. I will definitely be coming back!
• Yannick (10/5): Perfekt - + Sinead und Chris sind sehr nett und haben ein offenes Ohr für alle Belange, geben gute Tipps und verbreiten eine familiäre Atmosphäre + Die Unterkunft ist gemütlich und sehr authentisch eingerichtet, alles was man sich wünscht ist vorhanden und noch viel mehr, z.B. ein tolles hausgemachtes Duschgel + Das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen und bietet für jeden Geschmack etwas, von klassischem englischen Frühstück bis zu Shakshuka, unbedingt das Beeren Yoghurt Sundae probieren, mit hausgemachtem Yoghurt!
• joanne (10/5): Sinead and Chris, brilliant hosts, delicious freshly made breakfasts with many choices and large comfortable rooms. - Brilliant location right near the beach. Nothing
• Nina Maria (10/5): Absolutely would recommend! - We're absolutely in love with this guesthouse and are definitely planning on coming back for the next trip to Edinburgh. Sinead and Chris were so sweet and helpful and forthcoming, the location was really great (and we've only travelled by bus, which was no problem at all), the view in the sea-facing room is fantastic, we've slept heavenly in those comfy beds, and the breakfast is a MUST. 10/10 recommendation! -
• Ronald (10/5): A pleasant stay in Portobello Edinburgh near the sea - The breakfast was splendid, with lots to choose from. Sinead had a lot of tips for us what to visit in Edinburgh and how to travel by bus. Easy parking Nothing
• Magali (10/5): Pour votre voyage en ecosse il vous faut séjourner dans cet établissement - Établissement en adéquation avec les photos proposées. Chambre spacieuse et propre. Proche des transport en commun et de l’océan. Super petits déjeuners servis par un personnel exceptionnel,extrêmement sympathique et très professionnel.
• Björn (10/5): Rekommenderar starkt detta boende😊 - Fantastiskt guest house vid stranden. Lugnt läge. Jättetrevliga värdar. Ca 20 minuter med buss till centrum. Prisvärt. Jättebra frukost!
• Ray (10/5): Sinaed and Chris were exceptional with their hospitality, provided an awesome breakfast and local knowledge on getting o - Very comfortable, clean and relaxing. A short walk to the beach, bus stops and shops. There wasn’t anything we disliked
• Liangliang (10/5): -
• Mary (10/5): - Sinead was most welcoming .Our room was lovely and breakfast delicious with so much choice. .We were given a packed breakfast for a morning that we left very early. The location beside the beach was great.long walks on promenade...and the regular bus service to the city made it a great base.
• Dirk (10/5): Sensationeller Mix aus Edinburgh und Strand - Tolle Lage 50 Meter vom Strand entfernt und per Bus in 30 Minuten mitten in Edinburgh. Ein fantastisches Frühstück: Täglich neue Köstlichkeiten wählbar!
• Sandra Nahser (10/5): Somehow even better than the first time - We stayed at the Straven Guest House the second year now and we love it just as much as last time. The rooms are bright and clean and spacious, the beds super comfy and the breakfast is SO YUMMY! The beach and the prom are just around the corner as is the bus stop into the city centre. Supermarket, shops and a number of restaurants are on the high street and the prom. We recommend Foresters for a lovely pub atmosphere with occcasional live music. But we've also heard good things about the nearby Tapas place. Never got around to try it though. Shout out to Sinead and Chris for being such wonderful hosts! Hope to see you again soon! Nothing.
• shirley (10/5): Excellent stay - Informative..attentive..very welcoming
• Slavov (10/5): - People were amazing. You get a warm and friendly greeting.
• Polino (9/5): Maison bien située, près de la mer, tout est bientenu - Le tout rien
• Geneviève (10/5): La meilleure des façons de terminer notre séjour en Écosse!! - La chambre était tellement confortable, spacieuse et joliment décorée!! Le petit déjeuner était délicieux et généreux. Les hôtes étaient bienveillants et disponibles. La plage était à deux pas! Aucun point négatif.
• Petra (9/5): -
• Phil (10/5): Exceptional -
• Keith (9/5): Superb -
• Defta (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - It is located very close to the beach, and very close to a bus stop if you want to go to Edinbugh centre. The friendly hosts offer a very good breakfast as well.
• Karen (9/5): Comfort, location and service…. Perfect! - The service and friendliness. Sinead and Chris went over and above. The bed was really comfortable and the location was 30 seconds from the beach with a great bus service into the city. I liked everything. If I had to be really picky then maybe larger mugs provided to a cup of tea.
• Kevin (10/5): Exceptional - Quit cozy location close to beach. Beautiful breakfast! 20 mins on bus to Edinburgh. Rooms were very comfortable. and decorated nicely. We were very happy. The couple running the house were lovely and very helpful!!😊
• Rita (10/5): Exceptional - Sinead and Chris are probably the best hosts in the world. I slept across the hall from the kitchen / breakfast area and they were able to be very quiet! It's 1min walking to the beach and 3min to the bus stop. The bed was so comfy. The shower nice and hot. For breakfast you can have the usual plus some scottish options, all delicious. Felt safe the whole time as a solo traveller (including bus trip at night). 10/10.
• Gill (10/5): Straven guesthouse is peace and tranquility with good food and great hosts. - Straven guest house is in a beautiful location and easy to reach by bus and train. You can catch the bus at the end of the street and you are straight into the city within 20 minutes. The guesthouse was beautifully kept and very clean. The breakfast was really lovely with so much choice. Chris and Sinead were great hosts and couldn’t do more to make you feel at home. It was very peaceful and the beds were very comfy we had such a good nights sleep.
• Sandra (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely hosts, perfect location, delicious breakfast
• Ainslie (10/5): Wonderful hosts and a beautiful stay in a great location. - The hosts, Chris and Sinead, were fabulous, very friendly and helpful. The homemade shower gel was really lovely to use also. The location, about 25min by bus from Edinburgh was just what we wanted, quiet and close to the beach. The bus stop was only a 2min walk away but we had no traffic noise. The room was a bit too small for the two large suitcases we had with us to fit comfortably - a very minor inconvenience.
• Catrina (10/5): Highly recommended. - Excellent place to stay, lovely room, good breakfast, great location and easy to get into Edinburgh. Hosts were lovely, very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend. We wouldn't' hesitate to recommend it to family and friends.. hoping to stay there again in the future.
• Hilary (10/5): Exceptional -
• Emma (10/5): Exceptional -
• Evgeny (10/5): Exceptional - Our weekend at Straven Guesthouse Edinburgh was wonderful. There is a real homely atmosphere and connection to cultural traditions. The wonderful and helpful hosts have thought of everything a guest might need. The guesthouse is very close to the coast where people like to walk. Edinburgh city centre is within easy reach by bus. Highly recommended. Not applicable.
• Moira (10/5): Would return again for a longer stay - Sineas and Chris were extremely welcoming. They arranged for a transportation to our next destination and packed a breakfast for our early departure. We wish we could have stayed longer. It was all good
• Stephen (10/5): Great place to stay in Edinburgh - Great place to stay highly reccomend N/A
• Mandy (9/5): Superb - Hosts were very nice and so patient and knowledgeable. Great rooms , exceptionally clean and great choices for breakfast too. Thank you very much for such a lovely stay!!!
• Sandra (10/5): Wonderful stay in Edinburgh. Lovely guesthouse in a beautiful and quiet location. - Very lovely and wonderful place a bit outside the Edinburgh city centre. The hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome and at home right away. They are always there to assist or answer any questions. Great breakfast choices - all freshly cooked in the morning. I personally loved the Shakshuka. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The ocean is literally just a few steps away as the guesthouse is close to the promenade in Portobello. Wonderfully quiet for a good night sleep. City centre easily reached by bus with a bus stop on the main road. There's nothing that I can think of. Everything from check in to check out was worked perfectly. We could even leave our luggage after check out as we had an evening flight and found the taxi waiting for us right on time. My uncle mentioned that a little bar for a night cap would have been nice. But I convinced him that getting a drink from the nearby supermarket and enjoying it in the common room with a lovely view is just as good... and in the end he agreed ;-).
• Jasmin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daniel (10/5): Absolutely perfect! -
• Lwht (10/5): Wonderful place - Wonderful little place. Chris & Sinead really friendly, room comfortable. Easy to use direct bus route to city. Wonderful vegan options for breakfast. Everything fantastic. Well equipped and would 100% stay again Hard to find anything bad at all but some baked beans at breakfast would be ideal!!
• Marilyn (9/5): So comfortable and lovely hosts. The breakfast choices were exceptional. We loved it. Sinead is also a great artist - Spacious, comfortable, near the beach and our sons home Nothing
• Letizia (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing location, with view on the sea. Chris and Sinead are very welcoming and prepared for us a delicious breakfast.
• James (1/5): Bad - Location Old, Cold, Dirty, they provide their 'own' soap and shampoo that they 'make. Seriously. Talk about cutting corners. There are plenty of great B n B's in the area. Stay clear of this one
• Arun_velusamy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ruixue (10/5): one of the best staying experiences I had so far - fantastic Scottish breakfast served daily fresh, with a variety of options for appetizer and main course
• Ian (10/5): Only had a two day stop over on our road trip. Have a great experience with Edinburgh in general with lots to do and see - Spotlessly clean and tidy. Very nicely presented with a number of homemade finishing touches. Everything we needed was at hand. Lovely big bed. Nothing
• Nattapong (9/5): Superb -
• Paulo (9/5): Superb -
• Linda (10/5): A wonderful return visit, thank you Sinead and Chris. -
• Christopher (10/5): Exceptional - Great selection for breakfast and gluten free options. It kept raining !!!!
• Alun (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely hosts. Fantastic breakfast. Very close to beach and easy trip into city via bus.
• Shirley (10/5): Exceptional - The hosts were so lovely . They couldn’t do enough for you . Beds so comfy . So quiet . Loved our stay and would recommend this guesthouse . The homemade Greek yoghurt yummy . Nothing.
• Amy (10/5): 10/10. I’ll recommend this place to everyone - Stunning, quiet, comfortable The garden and location
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional - Great room with a comfy bed. Several choices for breakfast and all the ones we tried were delicious. Easy bus into central Edinburgh and less than a minutes walk to the beach. Plenty of on street parking. Nothing
• Esther (9/5): Superb - It was amazing! I stayed 8 nights and it was great. The sea is a few meters away, it is quiet, well connected to public transport and Sinead and Steve are amazing. The breakfast was yummi and plenty, it lasted 5-6 hours and you need that, exploring the city. :-) I cannot wait to go back! Thank you for everything!
• Kutay (10/5): Everything is wonderful. - Breakfast is awesome.
• Tom (10/5): Exceptional - Close to fabulous Porty promenade. Excellent hosts, full of good advice to visitors. Homemade marmalade for breakfast. Real Scottish hospitality Nothing.All good
• Peter (9/5): Very enjoyable - Great welcome, comfortable room, superb breakfast
• Camila (10/5): Exceptional - Chris and Sinead are the best kind of hosts you could ever come across. They are extremely kind and helpful and always willing to give recommendations. They serve a super delicious breakfast with plenty of options to choose from. It’s a real pleasure staying at their place.
• Michele (10/5): Exceptional - Nice quiet location. Friendly owners. Knowledgeable a out area. Room was nice, comfy. Breakfast options were great.
• Maria (10/5): Beyond our expectations - Amazing breakfast It was perfect
• Linda (10/5): Exceptional - This accommodation is excellent in every way. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and in the most convenient location. Sinead and Chris were extremely welcoming and provided a delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.
• Anonymous (8/5): Very good - Location, clean, quiet, friendly
• Anthony (10/5): Best bed and breakfast we have stopped at - Absolutely everything ... The hosts where welcoming, knowledgeable, very approachable nothing was to much trouble. The location is amazing and the bed and breakfast is spotless .. a credit to the bed and breakfast industry . The fact we ad to leave . Wanted to stay longer
• Kathrin (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was great…!!! Thanks a lot to Sinead
• Justin (10/5): Exceptional - Exceptional host - very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful.
• Jens (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely historic house, with an exceptional friendly host. Delicious breakfast that brings you through the day. Location Right on the beach and easy parking options . Thanks for the great hospitality. Jens and Renate
• Anonymous (10/5): We really enjoyed staying at The Straven and Sinead is a wonderful host, so helpful and a very nice person. - Absolutely beautiful, It is a beautiful place to stay. *10* Nothing, it’s well set up for there guests.
• Natalia (10/5): Tasty breakfast ( organic ingredients) - Everything Non
• Andrew (9/5): Superb -
• Emilyn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dave (10/5): Exceptional - Location and breakfast were excellent.
• Christina (10/5): Home from Home - It was an amazing experience to stay at Straven Guesthouse. I felt at home, the bed was very comfortable and the room was beautiful and warm. Breakfast was a whole variety of delicious dishes, home made and beautiful. The sea front is only a few steps away and I enjoyed walking along the sea promenade to the cafés - and walking along the sea shore. I felt looked after and cared for by Sinead and Chris. Thank you so much !!
• Anonymous (8/5): lovely hosts - the location the decor
• Alison (10/5): Great find, in great location - Such a gem of a place run by such lovely, friendly people. Very comfortable room, huge bed, homemade toiletries, lots of environmentally-friendly considerations. Great advice for first-time Edinburgh visitors. Lovely breakfast. We had deluxe room, which was on the pricey side but still good value compared to city centre prices. 30 seconds from a gorgeous beach, 30 min bus ride to city centre, and easy street parking. Many restaurants and cafes within 15 min walk. Nothing. Can't really fault it!
• John (10/5): We like it lot - 10 out of 10 Not a thing
• O (10/5): Exceptional - Great selection and service by Chris.
• Margaret (10/5): Exceptional - everything lovely comfortable bed,excellent shower, great breakfast with plenty of choices, perfect location 2 minutes from the beach which is stunning and wonderful hosts made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them so thank you Sinead and Chris for a wonderful stay Maggie and Martin ❤️

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