We had a delightful stay at Ruth’s lovely house in Portobello.
It was comfortable and homely, the kitchen had everything you could need and we made good use of the dining area.
Much of the decor in the house is tastefully modern but period features, like the wonderfully high ceilings, remain and are very pleasing.
The location of the property couldn’t be better; the main street is only a 5 minute walk away and it’s just another 5 minutes to the beach.
Even though it’s so close to the main area of Portobello you wouldn’t know at all standing outside the house and being surrounded by greenery.
There are quite a few places to shop for food/drink including a bakery, gelatos and an independent wine shop.
The beach also has places to eat along the front plus an arcade.
Driving into the centre of Edinburg only takes about 10 to 15 minutes and parking at Holyrood Park (to the side of the Palace) was by far the cheapest option that we found.
We would certainly recommend staying at Ruth’s if you’re looking for a quiet but convenient and comfortable place to stay. It’s great for families being so close to the park/beach/town, we hope to return in the future.