The Retreat Castle is a four star unique guesthouse minutes from the city by-pass and 20 minutes from the vibrant Edinburgh City Centre. A five bedroomed family owned and run guesthouse in Midlothian. The rooms are all individually designed with period features and all rooms have a flat screen TV tea/coffee making facilities hairdryer iron luxury toiletries and free wifi. Set yourself up with one or our hearty cooked to order breakfast with Scottish local produce. We have a private guest garden to the back with picnic tables for you to avail of which are an ideal place to unwind during the Scottish Summers. We are the perfect base to take in Rossyln Chapel with a wide range of golf courses close by with the option of borrowing some clubs from us. Walkers and wildlife-lovers can explore the surrounding coast and take in East West and Midlothian perfect for beach walks in Gullane or Yellowcraigs and walks along the Pentland Hills and country parks to explore like Vogrie and Dalkeith. If you are getting married at either Dalhousie Borthwick Oxenfoord Meville or Crighton Castles these are all nearby and we are a popular choice for local accomodation. Getting into Edinburgh is easy - there is the 31 bus service that runs directly outside which is only 30 minutes to the City and costs £1.60. This service runs with a bus every 20 minutes and late night buses at the weekends up to 3 am. Or Eskbank station is 5 minutes away to get the Scottish borders or direct to Waverley Station. So for a memorable stay at a Unique Fairytale castle come to The Retreat You wont be disappointed. We offer service with a genuine warmth. Check out our reviews on Facebook tripadvisor booking. com and VisitScotland.
We have five individually designed rooms all to a high standard all with en-suite facilities. Three of the largest rooms are in the old part of the building with the turret and balcony. All rooms have hair dryer ironing facilities hospitality tray alarm clock free wifi.
All rooms and public areas have free wi-fi access. There is ample free parking to the front of the property. Guests are more than welcome to borrow wine glasses/coolers/crockery/cutlery. The Retreat has a picnic courtyard which all guests can avail themselves of in the summer months. A great base for the Ryder Cup 2014.
Awards:
- Taste our best - serving High Quality Scottish Produce
Style:
- Unique
- Rustic
- Homely
- Fairytale
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Wireless internet connection
- Colour television
- Sky TV
- Freeview
- Ironing board
- Internet access
- Desk with lamp
- Telephone
- Alarm clock
- Dining guide
- Family/oversized room
- Non-smoking
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Iron
- Fire alarm with light
- Hairdryer
Bed Details:
- Sofa bed
- Double bed
- Four poster bed
- King-size
Bathroom Details:
- Grab bars in bathroom
- En suite
- Shower
- Bathtub/shower combination
Eco Policy:
It is a non-smoking Guesthouse with designated smoking areas outside.
Amenities:
- Non-smoking (throughout)
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Wakeup call
- DVD/Video/Games rental
- Ironing facilities
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Internet access (wireless) in public areas
Parking:
- Free parking
Number of Rooms: 5
Number of Floors: 1
Mobility Description:
We have one room on the ground floor that is adapted for guest with disabilities - it has a large wet room with handrails. The public area has a disabled toilet.
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- The Retreat Castle's breakfast room looks out onto 1/2 acres of mature gardens to the side of the property. We have a courtyard area with picnic tables for guests where you are more than welcome to relax and enjoy the peace. There are lots of great bars and restaurants in the area to choose from.
Children Policy: Children welcome - with age limit
Child Facilities:
- Highchairs
- Games available
- Cots
- Children's menu
Check In Time: 1753-01-01 14:00:00.000
Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 10:30:00.000
Reception Closing Time: 1753-01-01 21:00:00.000
Pet Policy:
- No pets
Recreation:
- Wine tasting
- Garden
- Rock climbing
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Shopping - outlet
- Playground
- Horse riding
- Walking
- Fishing
- Nightclubs
- Horse racing
- Nature trail
- Golf - driving range
- Museums/galleries
- Archery
- Shopping
- Golf
- Animal watching
- Cycling
- Mountain climbing
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Desk
Directions:
Join the City by-pass at Gogarburn roundabout heading south A720. Take the Lasswade junction slip road and turn right through Lasswade. Follow directions to Bonnyrigg and go straight through Bonnyrigg in the direction of Gorebridge. Before you reach Cockpen roundabout The Retreat Castle Hotel is on the right hand side.;