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1 Abercorn Terrace, Edinburgh EH152DD, Scotland
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Abercorn Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
archer07 4 contributions
berwick, victoria
Nov 28, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

date:28th Nov 2007
Reviewer:Young married couple,Berwick Victoria, Australia
We've been home just over a month, and we're already wishing we were back in Scotland. Abercorn was the best place we stayed. It's looks the same as the photos on the web site. Spotlessly clean and tidy, it feels like a home away from home.
Angela, our host was fantastic. She's like a long lost friend you've lost touch with, but when you see them again nothing has changed. She's got maps and info to point you in the right direction for sightseeing, shopping or dining. There's easy parking right near Abercorn. We caught the bus into Edinburgh which is roughly a 10-15mins trip, it's very easy to get around and we didn't have to worry about car parks. There are buses that stop right out the front of the property every 10mins or so.
We felt so at home here, I can't wait to go back. My husband mostly misses the breakfast. Abercorn is great value for money.
Thankyou Angela, we had a wonderful time.

  • Liked — it felt like home
  • Disliked — didn't get to stay long enough
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 28, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Outstanding”

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5 of 5 stars
geenius 20 contributions
Newcastle, Staffordshire
Nov 19, 2007 | Trip type: Family

Angela MacDonald is an amazing host as are her staff, including her father (loved him) and her husband.

Rooms beautifully finished, spotlessley clean, have everything you need (except clothes hook in bathroom for room 4 - Angela will laugh at this (in joke)).

Breakfast wonderful.

Location brilliant - free on-street safe parking with No 26 bus running every few minutes straight into the centre of Edinburgh - day ticket £2.50 per person per day. Must be cheaper than parking the car in central Edinburgh.

We ate in three local restaurants, St Andrews (Italian - my favourite), Chinese across the road - very good waitress with lots of character) and the Finest restaurant turn left out of hotel and few hundred yards down road - excellent attentive waiter, fabby food.

My husbands favourite pub was turn right out of hotel and 3/10 of mile up road - can't remember the name of it sells draught Bass and other "hand pull" beers.

We took our own wine to drink when we returned to our room (wine glasses provided by Angela as standard), the second night we had a small complimentary bottle provided foc. Nice touch.

The whole area is totally unspoilt (in November anyway).

We will return and recommend to all.

  • Liked — Cleanliness, Friendliness, Location
  • Disliked — Nothing I disliked
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since December 10, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine
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“Wonderful B&B with Charm and Character”

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5 of 5 stars
Nopsnina 1 contribution
Vancouver
Nov 19, 2007 | Trip type: Family

Without a doubt the best B&B I have ever stayed in. A home away from home. Great Atmosphere and Ambiance. Tasty Breakfasts and very friendly Service. Angela is a wonderful Host with a great sense of humour. Everything is near by Restaurants, the Bus Stop and Portobello Beach. I am very glad we chose this B&B and will definitely stay there again.
Estrellita from Vancouver, BC, Canada

  • Liked — Great Atmosphere and Ambiance
  • Disliked — Did not dislike anything
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since January 17, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“Scottish experience”

Abercorn Guest House

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4 of 5 stars
Haggas 1 contribution
Highlands
Nov 10, 2007

If you wish to stay in scotland (portabello) in Edinburgh is the place to go, and you must also stay with Angela at the Abercorn guest house,together with her husband and the children they made us feel very much as if we were in our own home, in Australia.
For a family of 5 and to fit us all in one big room, it's a challenge anywhere, the Abercorn took us in all comfortably on top of that it was clean, warm and very comfortable.

Thanks again Angela and family, I'm sure we will be back.

Damien, Sherraleen,Madelyn,Thomas, and Hannah.

  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Member since November 10, 2007
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“Absolutely wonderful, highly recommend this guest house”

Abercorn Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
lancashirelass2 2 contributions
Chorley, Lancs
Nov 10, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

I would not stay anwyhere else in Edinburgh now we have found this gem of a guest house. Abercorn offers a friendly, warm welcome and excellent service, the breakfast is excellent and the rooms are beautiful and clean. We will return to Abercorn again, thanks Angela for a fabulous stay.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 10, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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1 Abercorn Terrace, Edinburgh EH152DD, Scotland