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Ideal is for Switzerland in April and Canada for 2 weeks in July. August dates not available.
We live on the seafront at Portobello, 5 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Our flat is on the second floor of a 1890's sandstone tenement. Public transport to and from the city is fast and excellent. Portobello is the most desirable areas to live in Edinburgh and one of the top places to live in the UK, With lots of community activities & amenities.
The flat has 4 bedrooms, all with sea views, and is an ideal base for lots of different types of holidays. Two rooms have a double bed and two rooms have single beds.
If you have kids - the beach is on the doorstep and there are parks and swimming pool all within 2 mins walk. The promenade is also brilliant for safe cycling and gentle walks.
For grown ups there are world class museums and art galleries, historic sights and theatre available in the city, which is 20 mins by bus.
Portobello is a thriving community with great local facilities, an independent butcher, fish shop, general grocery shopping, chemists and delicatessen - all shops 0.5km.
The local swimming pool, 100m from the flat, has an original Turkish baths.
Our Edinburgh Favourites include -
Museum of Scotland
Dean Gallery of Modern Art
Traverse Theatre – contemporary theatre
Dynamic Earth - interactive natural science museum
Jupiter Artland - contemporary outdoor sculpture Park
Royal Yacht Britannia
Camera Obscura
The wider area is the historic county of East Lothian ,which has many fantastic castles and places to visit.
Our family favourites include -
Tantallon Castle - spectacular cliff top castle.
East Lothian Family Park - brilliant day out for 2-14yrs.
Vogrie Country Park - for walks, cycling, great play area and for picnics.
Museum of Flight - with Concorde
Across Edinburgh and East Lothian there are many cycle paths which form part of the Sustrans network.
Portobello has easy access to Glasgow, Perth, Stirling and St Andrews - all about 1hr by car.
Panoramica dell'iscrizione
Property
- Camere da letto 4
- Posti letto 6
- Bagni 1
- Superficie calpestabile m2
- Superficie totale m2
Restrizioni della casa
- I bambini sono benvenuti Sì
- Gli animali da compagnia sono bene accetti Sì
- No fumatori Sì
- Si richiede cura degli animali in casa No
- Auto necessaria No
Date per lo scambio
| Date per lo scambio | Durata dello scambio | Flexible |
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| April 03, 2026 - April 19, 2026 | 10 days | No |
| October 10, 2026 - October 18, 2026 | 1 weeks | No |
Exchange periods
| Prima data utile | Ultima data disponibile | Durata dello scambio | Flexible dates | |
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Exchange period
1
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Prima data utile
2026/04/03
April 03, 2026
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Ultima data disponibile
2026/04/19
April 19, 2026
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Durata dello scambio
10
Giorni
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Flexible dates
No
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Exchange period
2
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Prima data utile
2026/10/10
October 10, 2026
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Ultima data disponibile
2026/10/18
October 18, 2026
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Durata dello scambio
1
Settimane
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Flexible dates
No
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Quartiere
About the neighborhood
Our neighbourhood has lots of amenities, shops, swimming pool, cafes, bars. Portobello is best known for its beach, and sea swimming year round. There is a lovely sauna about 50m from us.
House amenities
Vehicles included in exchange
- Uso/scambio della macchina 1
- Numero di biciclette 2
- Number of children's bicycles 0
- Number of electrical bicycles 0
- Uso della barca 0
Dotazioni casa
Caratteristiche della casa
Instruments
Accessibilità
Referenze
Your exchange partner’s home satisfaction rating is 4.0, based on 2 references.
Beautiful flat for two. Modern, very comfortable and well equipped. AC very welcome. Quiet street. Really lovely part of town, lots and lots of lovely cafes,restaurant's and shops within 5 mins walk. . Very easy to get to the city centre by bus. We were given great recommendations for beaches and restaurants. Sardinia is wonderful and we would love to go back.
Famiglia molto gentile e casa pulita e accogliente.
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| Uso/scambio della macchina: | Sì |
| No fumatori: | Sì |
| Si richiede cura degli animali in casa: | Sì |
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| Uso/scambio della macchina: | No |
| No fumatori: | No |
| Si richiede cura degli animali in casa: | No |
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| Uso/scambio della macchina: | Sì |
| No fumatori: | Sì |
| Si richiede cura degli animali in casa: | No |
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Iscritto dal
2007
- 4 Scambi effettuati
Family of four, our daughters are in their twenties so do not always travel with us.
Andrew works as a teacher, managing support services for high school children.
Fiona works as a director of finance for a festival arts organisation.
Rose has just graduated from Glasgow Uni with a masters degree in Chemistry.
Lizzie is in her fourth year at Dundee University, studying Philosophy.
We love theatre, live music and so are lucky to live in Edinburgh, as there is always lots on.
We also do a lot of walking in East Lothian, and are both keen swimmers - Andrew in the sea on our doorstep, Fiona in a warm pool.
We have a cat, Candy, happy for her to be looked after elsewhere if you prefer.
Elenco delle destinazioni desiderate
- Aperto a tutte le offerte
- Italy
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
