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The acres of surrounding wooded parkland that provide not only the perfect gothic romantic setting but also the stage for traditional outdoors pursuits.
Dining on award-winning dishes in the Dungeon Restaurant, where the fabulous food, wine and service transform the authentic dungeon into a veritable festive banquet hall!
Feeling the kick of the rifle and crack of the shot while clay pigeon shooting in the grounds, a glimpse of life as a medieval aristocrat, with the option of modern comfort waiting in the spa.
Being able to escape to festive, jolly Edinburgh just 20 minutes away, before you are irresistibly drawn back to the castle’s gothic romance…
Dalhousie Castle ★★★★
Live your very own gothic romance in a Scottish 13th-century castle…
By Kathryn Atkins, VeryChic correspondent
You may go anywhere you wish in the castle, except where the doors are locked…
As you gaze up at this gorgeous 13th-century castle, with its rich red ivy adding colour to its foreboding stone towers, you would be forgiven for letting your imagination run away to the gothic castles of Dracula or Frankenstein. Never fear though, the only thing to worry about at Dalhousie Castle is sleeping in too late in their warm and sumptuous bedrooms to make the most of all the fantastic activities the domain and surroundings have to offer! Welcome to traditional, ancient Scotland – the place where the wonder of the outdoor nature is equalled only by the excellence of its indoor feasts.
As you gaze up at this gorgeous 13th-century castle, with its rich red ivy adding colour to its foreboding stone towers, you would be forgiven for letting your imagination run away to the gothic castles of Dracula or Frankenstein. Never fear though, the only thing to worry about at Dalhousie Castle is sleeping in too late in their warm and sumptuous bedrooms to make the most of all the fantastic activities the domain and surroundings have to offer! Welcome to traditional, ancient Scotland – the place where the wonder of the outdoor nature is equalled only by the excellence of its indoor feasts.
As far as the eye can reach is a sea of green tree tops, with occasionally a deep rift where there is a chasm…
Unlike the Transylvanian fortress of Dracula, the Dalhousie Castle is easily accessible by road, yet does offer an uncanny feel of being cut off from civilisation once you are inside the grounds. These are vast and wooded, situated on the banks of the River Esk that rushes by offering up some of Scotland’s finest sea trout and salmon during the right seasons, which you can try your hand at catching on a fishing trip provided by the hotel.
…Here and there are silver threads where the rivers wind in deep gorges through the forests…
For fishing is just one of the traditional country pursuits you can partake in during your time here. Scotland is ever proud of its gorgeous outdoors, and indulges in it as much as possible, with Dalhousie Castle combining ancient sports like archery or falconry with more modern aristocratic activities like clay-pigeon shooting. You can even go horse riding at the nearby stables and, trust me, there is nothing quite like sinking into a steaming Jacuzzi or sweating it out in a sauna after an hour’s hard riding in the brisk Scottish air. Here, both are possible, with the castle’s own fantastic spa always there to soothe away your aches and pains.
…There are many odd things to put down, and, lest who reads them may fancy that I dined too well…
Here, you risk dining extremely well, and in the most unique of settings. While the castle is thoroughly modern, warm and comfortable, it does retain an ancient charm. In the bedrooms, the sumptuous tapestries and rugs carry tartan themes and the bare stone walls make you feel like a princess waking up in her fairytale castle. The restaurant, though, is even more spectacular. As you leave the carpeted corridor, you descend an ancient twisting stone stairway down to an atmospheric dungeon, all candlelit and filed with suits of armour. The food is heavenly and the wine ever-flowing, though, transforming this once dark gloomy space into a jolly, festive banquet hall!
With all this on offer at the hotel, you would be forgiven for never venturing out of its grounds, yet Edinburgh is just 20 minutes away, incredibly, with its fantastic sights, shopping and music all waiting to give you a different vision of Scotland.
Unlike the Transylvanian fortress of Dracula, the Dalhousie Castle is easily accessible by road, yet does offer an uncanny feel of being cut off from civilisation once you are inside the grounds. These are vast and wooded, situated on the banks of the River Esk that rushes by offering up some of Scotland’s finest sea trout and salmon during the right seasons, which you can try your hand at catching on a fishing trip provided by the hotel.
…Here and there are silver threads where the rivers wind in deep gorges through the forests…
For fishing is just one of the traditional country pursuits you can partake in during your time here. Scotland is ever proud of its gorgeous outdoors, and indulges in it as much as possible, with Dalhousie Castle combining ancient sports like archery or falconry with more modern aristocratic activities like clay-pigeon shooting. You can even go horse riding at the nearby stables and, trust me, there is nothing quite like sinking into a steaming Jacuzzi or sweating it out in a sauna after an hour’s hard riding in the brisk Scottish air. Here, both are possible, with the castle’s own fantastic spa always there to soothe away your aches and pains.
…There are many odd things to put down, and, lest who reads them may fancy that I dined too well…
Here, you risk dining extremely well, and in the most unique of settings. While the castle is thoroughly modern, warm and comfortable, it does retain an ancient charm. In the bedrooms, the sumptuous tapestries and rugs carry tartan themes and the bare stone walls make you feel like a princess waking up in her fairytale castle. The restaurant, though, is even more spectacular. As you leave the carpeted corridor, you descend an ancient twisting stone stairway down to an atmospheric dungeon, all candlelit and filed with suits of armour. The food is heavenly and the wine ever-flowing, though, transforming this once dark gloomy space into a jolly, festive banquet hall!
With all this on offer at the hotel, you would be forgiven for never venturing out of its grounds, yet Edinburgh is just 20 minutes away, incredibly, with its fantastic sights, shopping and music all waiting to give you a different vision of Scotland.
Castle Room
Stay in a Castle Room for 2 people (baby cot available)
- - Surface area: 20 m²
- - Bed types: 1 double bed or 2 single beds
- - Bathroom with bath or shower, toilet, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries
- - Bedroom equipped with: view of the castle grounds, WiFi, TV with satellite channels, lounge area, kettle, telephone, radio
24-hour reception
29 Rooms (non-smoking)
Wi-Fi available for free in the rooms and common areas of the hotel
2 Restaurants:
- Dungeon Restaurant (AA-Rosette awarded)
- The Orangery Restaurant
Spa with sauna, solarium, massage, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath
Golf course 3km away
Parking available for free
The establishment provides disabled and limited mobility access on request
Pets are not permitted in the establishment
- A tour of the most important Scottish export at the Scotch Whisky Experience: a fantastic mix of exhibits, demonstrations, sight, smell and sound multimedia displays and tastings of all things Scotch. Make sure you make time to visit their restaurant too, where you will be pleasantly surprised at how many dishes can be improved with a dash of whisky. 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh. Opening hours: 10am-6.30pm Jun-Aug, 10am-6pm Sep-May. www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk
- A taste of mysterious symbology and ancient myth at the famous Rosslyn Chapel. Known today perhaps more for its links with the Holy Grail, helped along by Dan Brown and his best-selling books, it is a beautiful sight to behold in itself, and just 10 minutes from the castle. Chapel Loan, Roslin. www.rosslynchapel.org.uk
- Experiencing the Scottish wild countryside the way the old Lairds did: on horseback. The Lasswade Stables located just by the castle offer fantastic lessons for any level, all in that unbeatable raw nature. https://lasswadestables.com/
- Brilliant views of Edinburgh from the top of an extinct volcano: that’s right, what is now stirringly called Arthur’s Seat is, in fact, an old volcano. Now just a prominent hill off the Royal Mile, it offers fabulous views of the vast city. http://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341
Dalhousie Castle ★★★★
Bonnyrigg
EH19 3JB
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
The Dalhousie Castle **** is a fascinating 13th century fortress, located on the banks of River Esk. Edinburgh city-centre is 20 mintues' drive away.
BY TRAIN
Edinburgh Waverly railway station is a very well served station and is the northern limit of the East Coast Main Line. Long distance trains are operated by Cross Country to destinations such as York, Leeds, Sheffield, Derby,Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids and Plymouth. Tickets can be booked on the National Rail website.
The station is just a 30 minutes’ drive to the hotel.
BY PLANE
Edinburgh International Airport (EDI) is situated around 10 miles (16km) west of Edinburgh City centre.
It is Scotland’s busiest Airport and receives direct flights from many of the major cities across Europe.
HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL
- By taxi: the 20-minute taxi ride from the airport should cost between £45 and £50.
- By car: get on the A720 to Berwick upon Tweed/A1/Edinburgh South & East, and continue onto the A7 to Berwick Upon Tweed/A1/Edinburgh East &North/Musselburgh/Leith.
GPS coordinates: 55.860769, -3.082480
- Local tourist taxes are included in the VeryChic prices
- Child bed (ages 2-12) available at a rate of £35 with breakfasts included. A child can stay for free in the parents' bed
- Check-in from 3pm and check-out by 11am
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From Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and French bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.