Just got back from a two night stay at the Straven.We really can't praise it enough , the welcome is warm and friendly and the place itself is just brilliant. Victorian charm mixes with modern comfort to make this a really special "B&B". Bedrooms are comfortable with a good ensuite. The house is right by the sea , located in a quiet residential street with loads of easy free parking right outside. There is a bus into Edinburgh centre every few minutes from the end of the road - it only costs £1, takes just 15 minutes to get you to Princes Street for food sightseeing and shopping. The Breakfast menu has loads of choices , there was plenty of whatever you chose and all of it excellent quality. All in all a fantastic find and we can't wait to go back ..

Straven Guest House was the best Bed & Breakfast we stayed in while in the UK earlier this year. Although all of our bed & breakfast accommodations were great., this one stood out above the rest. What made it so special was the wonderful hosts, the service and the immaculate presentation of the rooms. No questions were too much trouble, and the host was a mine of information. Thank you - we hope we can repay your kindness if you are ever in New Zealand.

We spent 4 nights at Straven Guest House in September. Mac & Marian are wonderful hosts. We were treated with great hospitality and genuine warmth. The location is great - a quiet residential area and one block from the beach! It's about a 30-minute bus ride into the city centre, but buses run frequently and the stop is just up the street from the guest house. The breakfast is delicious and plentiful - a great start to a busy day of sightseeing. The only critique I have is that the room decor was a little tired. Rooms were immaculately clean but could use a little facelift. The breakfast room, though, is charming.

The Straven Guest House is a wonderfully peaceful place to stay.
Mac and Marion are lovely people for whom nothing is too much trouble. Our room had a sea view and the sound of the sea at bedtime was most relaxing. Breakfast! - what can I say - so much choice, so little time and served in ambient surroundings. Mac is a superb host, the Guest House is immaculatelty clean. I could go on and on - but the best thing to do would be to see for yourself.