Built in 1687 as a private home, Prestonfield House has a long and distinguished past intertwined with Scotland鈥檚 political history. This heritage is evident throughout, reflected in antique furniture and portraits of the house鈥檚 ancestors and famous guests. The house is decorated in vibrant shades and lavish fabrics, and the service levels are exceptional. The hotel鈥檚 restaurant, Rhubarb, is excellent, and afternoon tea can be served in any of the hotel鈥檚 intimate and individually decorated rooms.
The house sits within extensive grounds just beneath Arthur鈥檚 Seat, giving it a peaceful, secluded atmosphere though it鈥檚 only a ten-minute drive to the heart of the city. A small herd of Highland cows graze the grounds, and it鈥檚 not unusual to see red deer.
OUR OPINION:
Prestonfield House has the unusual advantage of being a country manor house within the city, distinguished by its opulent decor and a prestigious history.
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Rooms
Rooms and suites are glamorous, each individually decorated in rich shades with antique furniture, lavish fabrics and eccentric knick-knacks. All rooms are fully fitted with luxurious modern conveniences including TVs, minibars and complimentary Wi-Fi. The suites have separate living and sleeping rooms, and some have two bathrooms. Views vary from overlooking Arthur鈥檚 Seat, the hotel鈥檚 gardens and parkland, the adjacent golf course, Holyrood Park and the ruins of nearby Craigmillar Castle.
Location
Prestonfield House is situated beneath Arthur鈥檚 Seat, accessed through a quiet, residential part of Edinburgh. The hotel is surrounded by its own parkland, which gives it the feeling of a countryside manor, yet it鈥檚 only a ten to fifteen-minute drive from the heart of the city.
Food and drink
Rhubarb is one of Edinburgh鈥檚 top restaurants and is owned and run by the creator of the Witchery (another renowned restaurant in Edinburgh). It offers a sumptuous breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menu, and uses locally sourced, artisan produce. Its name stems from Prestonfield House being the place where rhubarb was first successfully produced in Scotland, back in the 18th century.
Tour ideas in Edinburgh
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Prestonfield House as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Radisson Blu
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The Balmoral
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![The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh]()
The Royal Scots Club
Edinburgh
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Castles and palaces of Edinburgh's surrounds ![Linlithgow Palace]()
Castles and palaces of Edinburgh's surrounds
Castles and palaces of Edinburgh's surrounds
Explore some of the numerous historic monuments that litter the countryside around Edinburgh on a full-day tour of the region's most interesting castles, stately homes and palaces. Visit elaborate chapels, country manors and strategic defense positions as you learn about the region's history.
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Eat Walk Edinburgh tasting trail ![Glass of whisky]()
Eat Walk Edinburgh tasting trail
Eat Walk Edinburgh tasting trail
Discover Edinburgh's thriving food scene on a half-day walk around the city streets, stopping off to sample local, national and international food and drink along the way in the company of a passionate guide and a host of engaging restaurateurs.
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Ghosts and ghouls of Edinburgh's Old Town tour ![Edinburgh Castle]()
Ghosts and ghouls of Edinburgh's Old Town tour
Ghosts and ghouls of Edinburgh's Old Town tour
Brave Edinburgh's darkest corners on a two-hour walking tour that leads you down narrow laneways and into underground vaults to hear stories of murder, mystery and intrigue and get an insight into the illicit goings-on in the medieval city.
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Edinburgh and nearby places
- St Andrews 32 miles away
- Glasgow 43 miles away
- The Highlands 56 miles away
- Loch Lomond 57 miles away
- The Cairngorms 79 miles away
- Loch Awe 84 miles away
- Glencoe 91 miles away
- Oban 96 miles away
- Fort William 97 miles away
- Isle of Jura 101 miles away