The Witchery by the Castle
Edinburgh
Book: The Guardroom or The Vestry
A handful of dramatic, candlelit suites above the famous restaurant at the top of the Royal Mile, next to Edinburgh Castle.
About 4 min drive from Edinburgh
Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland
Prestonfield House
- Dogs welcome
A 17th-century house in its own parkland below Arthur's Seat, a few minutes from Edinburgh city centre. Opulent, dark and romantic, and unlike The Witchery it takes dogs.
What we checked
| Hot tub | None listed on the hotel's website. |
|---|---|
| Spa | No spa on site. |
| Adults only | Not stated on the hotel's website. |
| Dogs | The hotel has a dog-friendly page. |
| Minimoon or romantic offer | None found when we checked. |
| Also worth knowing | Parkland setting in the city. Sister hotel to The Witchery. |
Ask the hotel before you book
- Room types and views over the grounds
Checked 2 November 2026 against the hotel's own website. Things change, so if something here is out of date, tell us.
Sources
How far is Prestonfield House from you?
Approximate driving time with no traffic, from each city centre. See how we work this out.
| Edinburgh | 11 min |
| Glasgow | 1h 07m |
| Newcastle | 2h 32m |
| Manchester | 4h 18m |
| Leeds | 4h 25m |
| Birmingham | 5h 40m |
| Bristol | 7h 04m |
| London | 7h 51m |
Prestonfield House: questions
Does Prestonfield House have a private hot tub?
We have not found a hot tub listed on the hotel's own website. Check with the hotel before booking.
Can we bring our dog to Prestonfield House?
The hotel has a dog-friendly page.
Does Prestonfield House have a minimoon or honeymoon package?
We did not find a minimoon, honeymoon or romantic package on the hotel's website when we checked on 2 November 2026. Many hotels will add touches if you mention your wedding when you book.
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