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.
A wonderful house with breathtaking views, interesting history, and the most friendly & helpful hosts. We will recommend this castle accommodation to all of our friends and family.
It was amazing to stay thsi tower.We could occupay two rooms and climb roof.
Tip: Need to bring foods and alchole.
Thank you very much! It was very nice to meet you.
Where to begin? Staying at the Tower was living a fantasy yet we felt it was our Edinburgh home. The host family is delightfully helpful and informative. We will always treasure the memories we made here. Scotland has the most beautiful roses and I saw my first ones here in the magnificent garden.
Tip: We purchased salads and sandwiches at the M&S store in Waverly Station on our way home in the evenings. No restaurant could match the Tower for ambiance and we wanted to enjoy it as much as possible.
Our stay at Fa'side Castle was everything we had hoped. Historic and grand; fairly remote, yet close enough to the city. Thank you for opening a portion of your castle to us, who may not otherwise have this opportunity! And thank you for your warm hospitality!
Tip: Without a car, guests should bring all that they need for their stay. (No convenience stores or restaurants nearby.) Self-serve continental breakfast is "just right" for variety; wonderfully fresh and delicious.
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Unique and amazing b&b. Excellent hosts providing a unique experience.
Beautiful estate, lovely hosts. Our trip started out with a string of "bad luck" events which threatened to derail our Holiday. Upon arriving at Fa'side, our luck changed drastically due to our amazing hosts. The room(s) were comfortable and well stocked with anything we could need. We enjoyed learning of the history of the estate. It felt as if we traveled back in time with all the comforts of modern day. It was nice to discuss our itinerary with those who know the area and could offer advise on how to get the most of our time. We always felt very welcome, as if we were visiting family. Our experience at Fa'side was tranquil, relaxing, inspiring and comfortable. We would definitely return.
Tip: Car is a necessity. Park and ride for train to Edinburgh is close. Nice way to see the city but not have to deal with traffic. Close to major roads for day trips. After a long day of traveling it was lovely to return to the quiet of the Castle. We took day trips to Edinburgh, Fort William, Glencoe, and northern England. Conveniently located for outings.
The hosts were absolutely lovely, as was the Estate!! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, wish we could have stayed longer!!
Faside Castle was perfect in every way - the abundant food for breakfast, history from Sue, books of renovation, warmth of Sue and Ian, comfortable towels, beautiful furnishings, and exclusive use of the castle areas. But most of all, the castle was restored and given the perfect interior; the castle of our childhood dreams!
We spend a very nice week in the Tower. Very friendly and helpful owner. Wonderful Building. Great breakfast.
Tip: Very easy to go from Wallyford with the train to Edinburgh. Walk in the surrundings of North Berwick and make o boot-trip to the Bass-Rock.
Very special place that is also a family home. Privilege to stay here and loved chatting to the owners.
Tip: Giancarlos in Tranent is great!
Delightful place and delightful people.
Tip: Edinburgh tour bus is the best way to get the lay of the land before making specific visits. Brittannia and Museum of Scotland well worth visiting.
We thoroughly enjoyed the warm hospitality at Fa'side and the uniqueness of the property which made for a really unforgettable pleasant stay.
What a gem! We had such a pleasant stay at Fa'side Castle. Both rooms were spotless, spacious, and steeped in history (of which we really enjoyed hesring about!) I would recommend this wonderful castle for any future travelers, and we hope to return for a longer stay soon!
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we were made to feel 'at home' from the minute we arrived
Great stay. It was quite a treat to stay in a castle. Handy for Edinburgh where we stay.
Tip: We only stayed 1 night and live nearby. If you are in Midlothian I recommend going along to Gullane and up North Berwick Law
We loved it! Thank you for a great time!
An extraordinary place. like living out of time. We regret just no having enough time to discuss with our host
Tip: quiet place, extraordinary castle and rooms. located out of Edinburgh, but close to direct bus line to Edinburgh.
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.