Thoroughly enjoyed our stay for a couple of nights in October. Superb breakfast,clean,quiet comfortable room.Ideal place / area to relax after touring Edinburgh's wonderful sights. Lovely to stroll on the promenade in the evening.Mr and Mrs McCool were excellent hosts and helpful with information. The bus into town although very frequent did take 30 mins. No pets ..... fantastic. Lynne... More

We stayed here for a couple of nights in pursuit of Alexander McCall Smith locations and an exhibition at the Museum of Scotland. It really is the best place we have ever stayed and we like it better than the Hilton! A beautiful house, well kept and full of lovely little details , like a painted cornice, flowers everywhere -... More

My wife and I stayed at Straven in September for three nights. The room was comfortable and clean. The Best breakfast in 4 B and B's in UK, never had better waffles anywhere. The McCools were friendly and helpful. The only complaint that I would have is it takes at least 30 minutes on the bus to get to city... More

My wife and I began a 9-day stay in the UK at Straven House for 2 nights. Everything was terrific-- the room, food, Mac and MaryAnn's hospitality and recommendations. The location was great for a total getaway-- off the beaten path enough to feel away, but accessible to the city. We would certainly do it all over again. We worked... More

We (6 friends) stayed in the Straven Guest House for 1 night. We were received by mrs. Mac very friendly and helpful. The house is very lovely, als well as the rooms. Also there was a great common room, which we didn't use. Close to the house there is a bus stop. The buses take you to Edinburgh in 20... More

My partner and I visited Straven Guest House the day after our Civil Ceremony, looking for a few quiet days away after a most hectic week. The location is spot on- a wonderfully peaceful spot seconds from a beautiful promenade and beach, with good parking and public transport links. But what makes this place are the owners, Mac and Marian.... More

We have visited Edinburgh on 3 occasions & have always stayed at Straven Guest House. Each time we have come back with other friends, & would not hesitate to recommend this B & B. It is situated on a quiet road, about 100 metres from the beach & the boardwalk. Walk up to the main road to catch a bus... More

What a great place! Beautiful, clean, friendly. I felt like we were staying in a mini castle. 1/2 block from the sea. Rooms are mint. We had a king size bed that was comfy. Free wi fi, VERY nice bathroom. Wonderful breakfast. The owners Mac & Marian are wonderful. DEFINITELY would stay here again. We were in room 8 on... More

I will stay at Straven Guest House again! Mac and Marian and wonderful, friendly hosts who are truly excited for your adventure in Scotland. They will talk to you and help you with suggestions with sincerity and enthusiasm. We also appreciated the attention to detail during out stay. My husband and I alerted all of our hotels/B&Bs that we were... More