A 4-star guesthouse, Abercorn is a 5-minute walk from the beach and a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh city center. It features elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, cooked breakfasts and free parking. Rooms at Abercorn House are individually decorated and many have period features. Each room includes a TV, hair dryer and radio. The breakfast menu features oatmeal and smoked herring, as well as a full cooked breakfast and lighter options. Special diets and early risers can be catered for upon request. Built in 1870, the Abercorn Guest House retains many of its original charms, including high ceilings, Victorian cornices and fireplaces. The conservatory and walled garden both have sitting areas for guests. The buses from Abercorn Guest House, run every 10 minutes to the castle and run 24 hours a day. Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Our Dynamic Earth center are all within 3 miles of Abercorn. Brunstane Train Station is a 15-minute walk away and the A1 highway is a 2-minute drive away.