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1 St Mary's Place | Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2QF , Scotland
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Ardgarth Guest House
Ranked #63 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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Second visit to the Ardgarth, Urshula is very welcoming, her standards are excellent. a warm friendly welcome awaits every visitor, breakfast is very varied with an excellent selection offered catering for all needs with plenty of tea and toast offered regulary by the friendly staff.
The Ardgarth is only 2/3 minutes from the beach/sea front and even closer to the bus stop into Edinburgh, which is only 10 minutes away.
Excellent local pubs very close by serving very good quality food.
The Ardgarth is a place we would return to time and again and would recommend to anyone.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brooklyn, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The ONLY place to stay in Edinburgh”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011
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Ardgarth is exactly what a B&B should be: cozy, welcoming, and great value.

Four of us in our 20s/30s, stayed at Ardgarth during a weekend break and loved it. The best part was the charming seaside location with quick bus access to the City Centre allowing visitors to experience the easily missed beaches of Edinburgh (Note: For those traveling alone this is a very safe area). And don't even get us started on the generous breakfasts with plenty vegetarian options!

Unlike some B&B's that overdo it, the staff was friendly and attentive but otherwise left us alone. We can't wait to go back!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ayr, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Blissfully relaxing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

Had a great stay , the guest house is in a ideall location for me ( great pubs nearby !! ) and good access to the city centre ( for the missus !! ) . Nice room which although was not very big was thoughtfully decorated and modern and perfect for us after all you dont go on holiday to spend your time in the room.. Would have no hesitation in recommending .

Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
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Downham Market, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“What a find”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
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This family run guest house was brilliant. The hostess Ursula was so welcoming and the girls working there were so charming, nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful white sheets and towels, and good quality loo paper!! Bus stop into Edinburgh a stone's throw away, and the sea at bottom of road. Would most definately stay there again and will be recommending to all my friends and family. This is a really lovely victorian house with lots of lovely features. Super visit all round.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“soooooooooo happy to have stayed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

we were in Edinburgh for the Tattoo stayed at Ardgarth House, what a wonderful place to stay so friendly & helpful

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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