We recently stayed at the Straven Guest House on a trip to Edinburgh. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The accomodation was excellent. The food was also excellent. Mac and Marion, a delightful couple, were very accomodating with a food allergy I have. We would recommend this to anyone who is thinking of a trip to Edinburgh. more

If you would like a quiet, relaxing stay away from the hurley-burley of the City but within very easy reach of the City (buses go every 5 minutes - yes, every 5 minutes), then the Straven is for you. The bus stop is 4 minutes away and the beach is only 1 minute away. What more could you ask? Well,... more

Driving up to Edinburgh on a Saturday afternoon from Sunderland with the rain coming down.... Arriving at this B&B what a pleasant surprise. Found it very easy with the directions the owners emailed us (the night before). A beautiful house with high Victorian ceilings and was very clean inside. We had received good information about buses, eating out etc, from... more

Have just arrived back to snowy stoke on trent after leaving sunny scotland over the Easter Period. Straven Guest house was a lovely victorian house, with plenty of mod cons but also with beautiful period features. Mac and Marion were soooo friendly and helpful, and also very cheery in the mornings whilst serving our delicious breakfast which was gorgous and... more

Arriving in freezing Edinburgh from scorching Buenos Aires was not easy for us but Mac and Marian did their best to keep us warm and cosy. Breakfasts out of this world with that refined Scottish touch Mac gives all his B&B. Exotic orchids and green plants decorated our breakfast lounge .... The room spotless clean and the shower excellent! Leaflets... more

Every positive review you've read is right! This is a great place. We had a girls' trip to the UK and spent a few nights here. We had a view of the Firth of Forth from our room and spent time wandering the boardwalk. Mac and his wife are wonderful hosts - they are so friendly and more than willing... more

Had a wonderful warm welcome. Perfect hosts and a lovely genuine couple. Perfect location 2 minutes from the beach, the weather wasn't great but we had fabulous walks along the prom. Breakfast kept you going all day. Room lovely and cosy and clean. Shower to die for all mod cons!! Taxis to anywhere within no timeat all. Watched the game... more

Just returned from Straven Guest House, The whole atmospher is such a warming one. There was a warm welcome, and breakfasts are wonderful. There are lots of information leaflets to plan your stay. All in all it was just wonderful. I have already booked to go again. more

Really friendly couple, clean, characterful place, lovely home-made yoghurt, stone's throw from the sandy beach. Great bus connection into town (only £1). Highly recommended. more