2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Edinburgh, SCT

Portobello Beach4 min walk
Royal Mile9 min drive
Edinburgh Castle11 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)36 min drive

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

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!

Licence applied for ref: 101002084013

Property manager

Patrick

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Master Bedroom with lush velvet curtains

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile 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 Edinburgh International Conference Centre. 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 - 4 min walk
Royal Mile - 9 min drive
University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive
Arthur's Seat - 11 min drive
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive

Getting around

Edinburgh Brunstane Station - 4 min drive
The Shore Tram Stop - 7 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Porty Vault - 5 min walk
The Beaten Docket - 2 min walk
Cafe Miro - 4 min walk
The Beach House - 3 min walk
Portobello Tap - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portobello Beach and Edinburgh Port. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Meadowbank Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Edinburgh Brunstane Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Fiona M.

16 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cosy house in a fantastic location

perfect base for visiting relatives in Scotland, excellent local eateries, great public transport and easy access on the roads to the borders and Aberdeenshire. Enjoyed beautiful Edinburgh again and were able to cook in the superbly equipped kitchen

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helpful binder

We had to contact the owner about starting the stove, where to exchange currency, on temperature control in home. A binder with home and local information was needed

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran G.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house near the beach

The house was absolutely perfect for our group, very clean, beautifully decorated and a really comfortable home from home. Close to some nice pubs, restaurants and lovely beach cafes. The bus stop into the city was close by but it’s also a lovely walk in via Holyrood park. The only downside is we didn’t stay long enough!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lothian Lodging

We've just returned from fantastic break in Portobello. I've holidayed in Edinburgh a number of times but this was the first time in Portobello and we would definitely return (and return to this great pad too!) The area was trendy, cool with lots of great places to eat and drink, topped off with an amazing, beautiful beach. The beach, whilst dog-friendly , was perfectly clean and well maintained. Patricks pad also provided a great place to venture a little further out and explore the wider edinburgh area, whilst also providing easy access to the city centre which we regularly visited. The house itself is great, with beautiful fittings, comfy beds and a brilliant stocked kitchen with every gadget you can think of. Finally, the owner himself was great to deal with, always prompt with replies for information and accommodating when it came to ad hoc requests. Thoroughly enjoyable stay! Would definitely return.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PB B.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Very tidy, clean and well equipped!!! Stayed in April 2024. Peaceful street with everything you could need in a short walking distance, including a great beach. Wish we could of enjoyed the house more than the two days we booked.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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.

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.