Stay in our guest suite within the castle tower
At the top of the 14th century old tower lies our B&B holiday 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 a rooftop 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 there is a TV in the Great Hall. A microwave, mini-fridge, kettle and toaster are provided within the bedroom suite. A continental breakfast is provided for guests to enjoy at their leisure.
Guests staying in the Tower also have exclusive use of the finest room in the castle — the Great Hall — a magnificent old room with an original stone fireplace and log-burning stove, perfect for winter evenings. Stone window seats are built into the thick castle walls, and up on the ceiling are some of the original corbels from when the castle was destroyed by fire after the Battle of Pinkie.
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. Faside Estate is only ten miles from Edinburgh, with easy access to local golf courses, museums, towns and restaurants.
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Unique and incredible experience. The hosts are informative, friendly, and accommodating. The castle itself is epic, for lack of a better word. It has most of the comforts of home, but retains the look and feel of authentic old world castle-ness. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a distinctly different vacation.
Tip: Follow Ian's advice and take the train to Edinburgh instead of driving. It's quick, cheap, and reliable.
Fantastic accommodation! Clean and comfortable....wonderful continental breakfast items left in room. Had top two floors all to ourselves! Ian and Sue wonderful hosts, made us feel welcome. Would definitely stay again.
Tip: Steep stairs to access accommodation levels so pack a small bag with all your essentials, as bringing up a large suitcase is difficult!
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All the atmosphere of a medieval castle with all the modern comforts and conveniences! This was our second visit but we hope not our last. The bedroom with dining area is huge, as is the fabulous great hall. Ian and Sue couldn't be more helpful and interesting
Staying at the Tower was an experience worth repeating! Everything from the owners to the rooms was perfect. Only thing missing was seeing stars from the battlements, and you can't control the weather!
Tip: Excellent location if you're wanting to explore areas around Edinburgh! Close to Stirling, the Kelpies, and the airport. And so much more fun than a chain hotel.
wonderful hospitality, the interesting inside of the castle, beatiful scenery from the top of the tower
Sue and Ian are gracious hosts and just delightful to talk with. I wish we could have stayed longer. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay in the turret of a real medieval castle!
Tip: See Carberry Tower while you are here!
The entire stay was amazing. The comfort of the tower was exceptional and it was only made better by the friendliness of the owners. Their knowledge of the area and Scotland as a whole made us feel special.
Tip: The town of musselburgh nearby has everything you need. Great coffee shops, restaurants and stores. Definitely inquirers with the owners and they will gladly point you in the right direction
The MOST special night of our 2 week trip to Scotland, England and France. Romantic and magical …. Sleeping in a castle! Will cherish the memories forever. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.
Tip: Italian Restaurant - Dal Patino
Sweet & accommodating couple. Fully furnished & appointed with amenities & food! Everything was excellent & so enjoyable. Would 100% recommend & would come back.
Tip: About a 5 min drive to the train station & 12 min to Edinburgh. Fuel station with a mile or 2. The views from this place are incredible - sunset was magical.
A fantastic venue with the most fantastic , helpful and knowledgeable staff. Totally faultless . Would return at the drop of a hat .
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lovely, lovely, lovely
We enjoyed our stay at the Tower it exceded our expectations
Tip: Carberry bistro is nearby and well worth a visit.
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Brilliant experience. You feel that you have stepped back in time. Ceilings were stunning. Hosts were lovely as was Hamish.
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We had a fantastic stay! Very hospitable, kind and welcoming. What a beautiful experience.
We accept the following payment methods for our B&B holiday accommodation: Cash on arrival, Bank Transfer and PayPal. You can also book any of our B&B holiday accommodation.
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.
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.
A deposit of 15% of the booking total is required to reserve the B&B holiday accommodation when making a booking outwith 7 days of the stay. Full payment is required for any booking made within 7 days of a stay. This deposit will be refunded if cancelled more than 28 days before arrival. In the event of a no show, a booking reduction (after arrival date), or a cancellation within 7 days of the stay the full cost of the original booking will be charged.