complimentary amenities include locally-sourced breakfast and parking. the property also has a cottage with 5 bedrooms and a kitchen. this luxe hotel, set in an 1804 georgian mansion on 1,000 acres of woodlands, gardens and lochs, lies 6 miles from almondell and calderwood country park and 8 miles from deer park golf & country club. the main houses upscale rooms feature elegant, individually styled furnishings, such as 4-poster beds and fireplaces. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Edinburgh Airport 31 min
Cairnpapple Hill (26 min) Prehistory, archaeological excavation, and history Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho (22 min) Climbing centre built into quarry walls, with aerial assault course, bouldering room and gym. Beecraigs Country Park (25 min) Vast area of parkland with herds of red deer and highland cattle, a fishing loch and visitor centre. Hopetoun House (40 min) Stately home dating from 17th century, set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails. The Queensferry Crossing (33 min) Striking, 1.7-mile cable-stayed bridge with 3 sleek towers, offering views over the Forth of Firth. Almondell & Calderwood Country Park (22 min) Tranquil park with trails for walking, cycling, or horseback riding, a river & a visitor centre. Jupiter Artland (17 min) Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists. Linlithgow Palace (29 min) The ruins of the elegant medieval birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, set within parkland by a loch. Midhope Castle (31 min) The exterior of this 15th-century castle on a working farm is featured on the TV series Outlander. Dundas Castle (35 min) 15th-century castle with later additions that has been refurbished for private events & weddings. Five Sisters Zoo (10 min) From meerkats to arctic wolves and woodland bears, in a zoo with a play park and handling sessions. Blackness Castle (34 min) 15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth. House Of The Binns (30 min) This grand 17th-century house on scenic parkland displays family portraits, porcelain & antiques. Pentland Hills (45 min) Countryside park featuring small, lush peaks & hiking paths, plus 2 visitor centres with parking. Almond Valley (16 min) Working watermill with a museum, farm animal enclosures, train and tractor rides and play areas. |