STRAVEN, a Victorian guesthouse, has been refurbished to ensure high standards of comfort whilst retaining many original features. Set in a peaceful, residential area near a beautiful beach yet only a regular 20 minute bus ride to the city centre. Explore the rich heritage of Edinburgh by day and return to comfort and a peaceful haven in the evening. Enjoy a hearty extensive breakfast including vegetarian options. Holders of the Green Eco-Tourism Gold Award. Guest lounge/dining room with period features. Free on street parking. 2 ground floor rooms. Wifi access, USB power points and wireless phone charger included in room.

Room Details: 2 Doubles 1 Single, all ensuite

Ground Floor Rooms: Yes
Price from: £82 Per Night
Single occupancy: From £68
Children: Yes (12+)
Dogs allowed: No
WiFi access: Yes
Near Public Transport: No
Evening Meals available: No
Electric Car Charging: No
Secure Cycle Storage: No
Nearest Airport: Edinburgh
Green Tourism award: GTBS Gold
Assessment grading: 4 Star

Nearest town or village: EDINBURGH
Directions: ARRIVING BY TRAIN: Come out of Waverley Station following signs for the Princes Street Exit. You can catch the 26 bus from across the road from Waverley station on Princes Street. The bus will deposit you at Joppa, outside Portobello and Joppa Parish church just at the corner of our street The bus stop is announced as Brunstane Rd North (our street so you can’t go wrong!!). The service has an eight minute frequency during the day and remains regular into the evening and will whisk you from city centre to our street in a mere twenty five minutes (although at peek times traffic slows the travel). Bus fares can be paid by contactless Visa or Mastercard payment. Alternatively you can pay by correct change in cash (£2 single fare £5 day ticket) A taxi from city centre to our door is about thirteen pounds. Alternatively you can continue your train journey and connect to the Tweedbank rail service at Waverley. This has about 30 minute frequency. The first stop on the journey is Brunstane station; alight here. Come out of the station and turn left. Walk downhill over Brunstane Rd south, straight down over Brunstane Rd and cross straight towards the beach to Brunstane Rd North where we are. Its a straight line walk of about 1/2 mile. BY CAR: Sat Nav postcode: EH15 2DL Approaching Edinburgh on the A1 go straight through first roundabout coming into Edinburgh (with Asda store on left – signed “Portobello”). At the next traffic lights turn right (Signed “Joppa” ). Drive down Milton Rd East until you get to the end of the road at traffic lights, turn sharp left a these lights. Drive along this road until just past the 20 miles an hour sign and then turn right onto Brunstane Rd North at Portobello Parish Church. We are on the left just after the church. You may find that your sat nav tries to take you down Brunstane Rd to access Brunstane Rd North. However Brunstane Rd is now closed to through traffic. Please follow these directions! APPROACHING EDINBURGH BY A ROUTE OTHER THAN THE A1, proceed East on the South city bypass (A720) all the way to the Old Craighall junction where you take the turnoff left for Edinburgh East and North and thereafter follow instructions as for the A1. THERE IS NO PRIVATE PARKING, BUT THE STREET HAS NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS SO YOU CAN PARK ON THE STREET OR ONE CLOSE BY as there are no allocated spaces. It can be busy during the day at height of season as Portobello is a popular destination.

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  1. Angie November 30, 2022 at 11:40 am

    My husband and I spent a few days at the Straven Guest house for our 30th anniversary this year. Sinead and Chris were perfect hosts. The rooms clean and comfortable and the beach literally a 30 second walk from the front door. We both highly recommend a visit.

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