Prestonfield House
At a glance: 5-star · Since 1958 · 23 rooms
Near: Holyrood Park · 13 min walk
Guests love: Service · Dining
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Thank you, Michael! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us. It's great to know our staff and the tasty food made your visit memorable. We appreciate your kind words about our grounds and Colin the peacock too! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon.
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You can dine at the hotel's own Rhubarb restaurant, which serves locally sourced Scottish dishes, and enjoy drinks at the hotel's bar. For a change of scene, the city center is a short taxi ride away, where you will find many dining options along the Royal Mile and around the Old Town. The hotel's sister property, The Witchery, is also on the Royal Mile and offers atmospheric candlelit dining rooms. Holyrood Park is a 13-minute walk from the hotel, and the area around it has casual spots for a bite.
Prestonfield House sits in 20 acres of private parkland, with gardens and grounds where you can meet resident Highland cows and a peacock. It is a short walk from Holyrood Park, about 13 minutes on foot, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse is 2.0 km away. The hotel is close to the University of Edinburgh and Pollock Halls, and the city center, including the Royal Mile, is a few kilometers off. The area feels like a quiet country estate, yet the main sights are within a few kilometers, so you can easily reach them by taxi or bus. Buses 2, 14, and 33 stop about a five-minute walk away.
From Edinburgh Airport, the hotel is about 9 miles away; a taxi or pre-booked transfer will take you directly to Priestfield Rd. From Edinburgh Waverley, the main train station, it is a short taxi ride of about five minutes. Buses 2, 14, and 33 stop about a five-minute walk from the hotel, though not directly outside. If you prefer, you can also take a train to Haymarket station and then a taxi from there. The hotel has ample free parking if you are driving, with easy access from the A720 city bypass.
In the evening, you can dine at the hotel's own restaurant, Rhubarb, or unwind at its bar, both on-site. For a change of scene, the city center is about a 5-minute taxi ride away, where the Royal Mile and Old Town offer evening strolls and historic atmosphere. Holyrood Park is a 13-minute walk, ideal for a twilight walk with views. The Palace of Holyroodhouse is 2.0 km away, a pleasant evening destination. You could also join a city tour like the Underground Vaults Walking Tour or the World Famous Underground Ghost Tour, which run in the evenings.
Prestonfield House is a good base for exploring Edinburgh. Holyrood Park is a 13-minute walk away, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse is 2.0 km from the hotel. The National Museum of Scotland, Royal Mile, and St Giles' Cathedral are each about 2.4 to 2.5 km away, so you can walk or take a short taxi ride to the Old Town. The hotel's own restaurant and bar offer convenient dining after a day out. For farther sights like The Edinburgh Dungeon at 2.6 km or Camera Obscura at 2.8 km, a taxi or bus is handy. Overall, you get a peaceful setting with easy access to the city's main attractions.

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