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1 Abercorn Terrace, Edinburgh EH152DD, Scotland
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“Better than a hotel :-)”

Abercorn Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
Elmapa 1 contribution
Finland
Jun 18, 2008 | Trip type: Family

We just got back from the UK and we stayed in 4 b&b places and once in a hotel. The Abercorn House was one of the best places we have ever stayed.

Angela has a golden heart and you feel like you are a guest in her house - not a customer. Our kids (age of 9, 7 & 2) had great time there, too. The breakfast and the rooms are A+. There was plenty of space to park the car next to the house which was also very convenient.

I will certainly book a room at the Abercorn house in my next trip to Edinburgh.

  • Liked — Atmosphere
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since June 18, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE”

Abercorn Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
Sadepo 1 contribution
Gran Canaria
Jun 11, 2008 | Trip type: Family

Best B&B I have ever been, rooms are spotless , food is excellent and Angela is just the most charming woman I met during my trips. Portobello is a lovely village and I felt absolutely safe and comfortable.
I recommend it to a lot of people and will always choose ABERCORN GUEST HOUSE when I plan to travel to Edinburgh.

  • Liked — Everything was perfect
  • Disliked — No complaints
  • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay January 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since February 14, 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, Pet owners, 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 Shopping, Other
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“Superb Stay”

Abercorn Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
JamesNEScotland 1 contribution
NE Scotland
Jun 11, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Couples

We can thoroughly recommend this guest house. Family run, very comfortable and friendly. This was our third stay and have already booked for next year and looking forwards to it.

  • Liked — Friendliness and comfort
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • 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 June 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 65+
  • Member since June 15, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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“sorry nice house and owners wrong location”

Abercorn Guest House

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4 of 5 stars
Uk_singaporeLulu 2 contributions
uk/singapore
Jun 5, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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Sorry Angela loved your house but found the location not at all nice Portobello is a small district and could be nice but seems to have loads of lost teenagers wandering about in the evening some quite scary !! we arrived from the north and did not feel like going into town so we went into Portobello for dinner and were most dissapointed restuarant fine but walking there and back did not feel comfotable not a nice experience.

  • Liked — hostess
  • Disliked — location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since May 24, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Management response from dorans McDonald, owner
(Management representative)
Jun 7, 2008
So sorry you did not feel comfortable in Portobello,the area we really love,and the reason many guests return to the area,its such a shame but I think on the particular night mentioned ,you have been sadly very unlucky,because many lost teenagers hanging around is not the normal,hopefully you enjoyed the rest of your trip.

Kind Regards,
Angela.
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“Delightful”

Abercorn Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
megan013 1 contribution
Southend on sea
Jun 5, 2008

We stayed at the Abercorn for one night on our way back to Edinburgh Airport. A lovely B&B like home from home. Angela and Jimmy made us so welcome. The breakfast was by far one of the best we have had. The ambience of the B&B was fantastic welcoming, warm and friendly.

  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Member since June 05, 2008
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1 Abercorn Terrace, Edinburgh EH152DD, Scotland