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2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!
Family-friendly holiday home in Edinburgh
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81614.6 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Portobello Beach
- Place, Royal Mile
- Place, Edinburgh Castle
- Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!
This is a wonderful, spacious, traditional seaside townhouse, built at a time when wealthy Edinburgh families also bought a house by the sea in order to cool off on those hot summer days.
Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.
The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!
City of Edinburgh Licence Number: EH-69033-F
Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.
The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!
City of Edinburgh Licence Number: EH-69033-F
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Edinburgh
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Portobello, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Edinburgh, SCT
What's nearby
- Portobello Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
- Royal Mile - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
- University of Edinburgh - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Portobello Tap - 4 min walk
- Miro's - 4 min walk
- Beach House Cafe - 3 min walk
- The Espy - 3 min walk
- Greggs - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Patrick
I moved to Portobello from Edinburgh City Centre when I fell in love with what was then a very dilapidated house with a lot of potential. Having spent all my spare time (and money) on the house for 5 years, I got a job in Italy and had to leave it behind in 2010. Not being able to part with it, I decided on holiday rentals which have proven to be very popular.
Why they chose this property
It's a real home. Many guests have commented on that. This could be because of all the dedication and love that went into its restoration!
It's bursting with character and many original features have been retained or reinstated, along side modern twists with lighting and art.
It's bursting with character and many original features have been retained or reinstated, along side modern twists with lighting and art.
What makes this property unique
It's difficult to say what in particular I fell in love with when I first saw the house. It may have been the stairs and the light. There was a lovely feel to the place. The first floor living room with 3 big windows and original fireplace is a favourite, as is the wee room at the top with a view across the water to Fife.. Or the big bedroom at the top with a view to Arthur's Seat.
And I should mention the great community spirit in Porty. So many people will say hello, whether you know them or not and the High Street is full of great shops, bars and cafes.
And I should mention the great community spirit in Porty. So many people will say hello, whether you know them or not and the High Street is full of great shops, bars and cafes.
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