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Dalhousie Castle Hotel

BONNYRIGG, Edinburgh, Scotland EH19 3JB, United Kingdom
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 10 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 10 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The room was lovely, very clean, and the bed was comfortable." source Expedia

    "The hotel was clean, comfortable, and peaceful." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Everything from the themed room to the service was excellent." source Expedia

  • Location

    "The location is beautiful, the castle interesting and the restaurants were delicious." source Hotels.com

  • Value

    "I run my own buisness so I called the US 15 or so time on a calling card the access fee the hotel charged was $76 dollars." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "The room was great." source Hotels.com

More information on Dalhousie Castle Hotel

Dalhousie Castle, near Edinburgh, is a 13th century castle located in acres of forest and parkland next to the River Esk. It is 11 kilometers south of Edinburgh's city center. Edinburgh Castle is just eight kilometers from the hotel and the National Galleries of Scotland are less than 12 kilometers away. The hotel is 22 kilometers from Edinburgh Airport. Expect a taxi from the airport to cost around �24. After a long day of pampering in the on site aqueous spa, guests can enjoy fine Scottish cuisine in a vaulted dungeon restaurant or relax with a book in front of the open log fire in the library bar. The private chapel and vestry offer a unique location for a wedding ceremony. Dalhousie Castle features 34 guest rooms, 27 in the castle and seven rooms in the lodge that is a 3 minute short walk from the castle. Guest rooms in Dalhousie Castle feature sumptuous d�cor with Scottish design fabrics such as tartan and twill; some are based on historical characters, such as Sir William Wallace or Mary, Queen of Scots. All guest rooms have antique furniture, bathrobes, and complimentary designer toiletries. Come and experience all that the castle has to offer.

Check-in Time:

2:30 PM

Check-out Time:

11:00 AM

Total Rooms:

36 rooms.36

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

Lodge Double Room, Castle Double/Twin Room, Themed Double Room

Directions

From Edinburgh Airport: Join the Edinburgh bypass at Gogarburn roundabout. Follow A720 to Sherisshall roundabout. Follow bypass until Lasswade slip road, follow slip road, follow signs for Bonnyrigg, and drive straight through Bonnyrigg following the Dalhousie Castle sign, remaining on the main road. At roundabout, follow B704 signed for Gorbridge. The hotel is located half a mile out of Bonnyrigg on the right with the entrance on your left. Sherisshall roundabout. Follow bypass until Lasswade slip road, follow slip road, follow signs for Bonnyrigg, and drive straight through Bonnyrigg following the Dalhousie Castle sign, remaining on the main road. At roundabout, follow B704 signed for Gorbridge. Dalhousie Castle is located half a mile out of Bonnyrigg on the right with the entrance on your left.

Attractions

Boating 7 Mi / 11 Km Fishing 5 Mi / 8 Km Massage 7 Mi / 11 Km Steam Room 7 Mi / 11 Km Sauna 7 Mi / 11 KmConference Rooms 5 Meeting Rooms Capacity Of Largest Room 120 People Maximum Conference Capacity 120 People Maximum Banquet Capacity 90 People Meeting Room Name Ramsy Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 120 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 60 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 10 Does This Room Have Windows With Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectivly Blacked Out Yes Description The Largest Meeting Room In The Dalhousie Castle. The Ramsey Room Has Views Overlooking South Esk River. Large Marble Fireplaces And Mirrors Adorn Each End Of The Room. Meeting Room Name Sir Alexander Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 50 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 30 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 45 Maximum Dinner dance Style Capacity 45 Does This Room Have Windows With Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectivly Blacked Out Yes Description The Sir Alexander Is Decorated In Style Of A Baronial Hall And It Provides The Perfect Setting For Scottish Banquets,Private Dinners,Dances And Weddings. Meeting Room Name Gun Room Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 50 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 30 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 30 Does This Room Have Windows With Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectivly Blacked Out Yes Description The Gun Room Overlooks Lush Green Parkland And The Meandering South Esk River. And Its Interior Is Of Architectural Splendour. Meeting Room Name Dalwolsey Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 15 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 12 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 20 Does This Room Have Windows With Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectivly Blacked Out Yes Description The Dalwolsey Is Set Up In An Informal Relaxed Style And Can Be Used For Meetings,Or As Breakout Room From The Brechin Room Which Connects Via A Set Corridor. Fees May Apply To Above Facilities

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