The Tower

At the top of the 14th century old tower lies our B & B accommodation, ideal for a romantic get-away and breaks to Edinburgh. The steep spiral staircase leads up past a glass walkway over the old dungeon and up to to a roof top walkway with panoramic views over the Firth of Forth. Why not enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the roof walk on a nice sunny morning? The barrel vaulted bedroom has an en suite bathroom with stand-alone slipper bath. The bed is an enormous 7 foot wide 'Emperor' bed and their is a TV with DVD player in the Great Hall. A microwave, mini-fridge, kettle and toaster are provided within the bedroom suite.

Guests staying in the Tower Vaults also have exclusive use of the finest room in the castle, the Great Hall. This magnificent old room has an original stone built fireplace with a log-burning stove, perfect for winter evenings. Beside the window there are stone window seats built into the thick castle walls. In the corner of the room are what remains of the now inaccessible old staircase.

Up on the ceiling are some of the original corbels from when the castle was destroyed by fire after the Battle of Pinkie. Behind the tartan curtain is an original stone toilet called the "Laird's Lug" where the Lairds could listen to their prisoners down in the dungeon. In 2010 we commissioned an artist to paint the ceiling and a photo of this can be seen in the photo section.

A continental breakfast is provided for guests to enjoy in the bedroom suite at their leisure and tea and coffee facilities are provided in the suite. From the battlements you can see the Forth Rail Bridge, Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh and the coast of Fife. The Tower sits within two and a half acres of garden including an orchard and sitting areas.

The property is perfectly located for those who enjoy the tranquillity of being in the countryside whilst only being a quick dash from Edinburgh and the Lothian. The properties are self contained and Woodside is the perfect home away from home.

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To get to The Tower from Edinburgh head east on the A1 towards Berwick upon Tweed. Turn off at the junction for Wallyford and Dalkeith (A6094) and then at the top of the sliproad turn right following signs for Whitecraig. Two hundred meter's after crossing the carriageway you turn left onto a minor country road which has no signpost. Woodside is about one and a half miles up this road. Faside Estate is only ten miles from Edinburgh which allows for easy access to this beautiful city. To locate the property or to get directions, please click here.

Terms and Conditions ( expand)

We accept the following payment methods for our B & B holiday accommodation: Cash on arrival,Bank Transfer and Cheques (to have cleared prior to arrival) and Paypal. You can also book any of our B & B holiday accommodation online either through the accommodation page or by clicking the Accommodation / Bookings button below.

A deposit to secure the B & B holiday accommodation is due upon booking. The balance is due at least one month prior to arrival and for last minute bookings a full payment is due upon booking. We reserve the right to declare the contract void, the deposit forfeit and to re-let the accommodation should the balance not have been received within the time limit. Once a booking has been confirmed, you are liable for the whole cost of the holiday.

Arrival times for the B & B holiday accommodation are after 2pm and departure times are before 11am. Please advise us of your estimated time of arrival upon booking. Also, please leave the property clean and tidy.

All the B & B holiday accommodation is cleaned between each let. However, as only a limited period of time is available to clean properties, it is a condition of your let that you leave the property and its contents as you find it.

The hirer shall ensure that the standard of cleanliness of the B & B holiday accommodation is as high on their departure as on their arrival. A surcharge will be levied if this condition is not observed. You are responsible for the care of the property and its contents including security during your stay. Please report any damages, losses and breakages.

Please be aware that we have dogs, cats and chickens. All the B & B holiday accommodation is non smoking. Linen and towels are provided. No more than the stated number may stay at the property and the Hirer shall not sub-let the premises or any part thereof.

The contract confers on the hirer the right to occupy the accommodation for a holiday only and. terms of section 12 ( schedule 4, paragraph 8 ) of the housing ( Scotland ) Act 1988 is not an 'assured tenancy'.

The description of the property is as accurate as possible but cannot be warranted, nor does the description form any contract. We reserve the right to alter or improve any of the subjects without notice and we reserve the right to enter the property at any reasonable time.