The Tower

At the top of the 14th century old tower lies a vaulted bedroom suite 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 bedroom suite had 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.

A continental breakfast is provided for guests to enjoy in the bedroom suite at their leisure.

Location

From Edinburgh head east on the A1 towards Berwick upon Tweed. About 9 miles east of the city centre follow the signs to Wallyford and Dalkeith (A6094).

At the top of the sliproad turn right, signposted Whitecraig. Two hundred yards after crossing the carriageway turn left onto a minor country road which has no signpost. Fa'side is about 1.5 miles up this road.

Fa'side Estate is only 10 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 bed and breakfast accommodation: Cash on arrival,Bank Transfer and Cheques (to have cleared prior to arrival) and Paypal.

A deposit is due upon booking. The balance is due at least one month prior to arrival. 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 are after 2pm. 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 properties are 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 premises 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.

Well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement in the self-catering units on the understanding that they are not allowed onto the furniture or into the bedrooms, are not left alone in the property and no sign of the pet is evident in the property or garden on departure and no nuisance or annoyance is caused.

Please be aware that we have dogs, cats and chickens. All our properties are non smoking. Linen and towels are provided. No more than the stated number may stay at the property. 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. We reserve the right to enter the property at any reasonable time.