Spectacularly designed with antiques and Baroque art everywhere
Gourmet destination restaurant, Rhubarb, run by famed chef James Thomson
Surrounded by 20 acres of peaceful park and gardens
24-hour room service
Afternoon high tea in the drawing rooms and gardens
Free shoe shine, Wi-Fi, and bicycles
Croquet lawn, running paths, free loaner bikes
Helipad
Book, CD, DVD library
Located far from the Edinburgh city center
No fitness center or swimming pool
The 18-room luxury Prestonfield House is an opulent boutique hotel
on a historic, 20-acre country estate in southeast Edinburgh. The epitome
of Scottish luxury, the Prestonfield overflows with fine antiques, oil paintings,
and lush fabrics to create a quirky, theatrical feast for the eyes. Each
guest room is individually designed and furnished. The common threads are
decadence and quality, which carry into the menu at the hotel's destination restaurant,
Rhubarb, and the endless fascinating nooks and crannies in this unforgettable hotel.
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Scene
An eccentric wonderland, filled with antiques and 18th-century artwork
Prestonfield is recognized as one of Scotland’s must luxurious hotels
for a reason. Everything at the hotel has been thought through to create
maximum impact, and the public rooms are filled with exquisite antiques, oil
portraits, velvets, brocades, and passementerie galore. Wood-burning fireplaces
are lit in most drawing rooms, and guests can find a chair (and parlor) to
their liking, request a cocktail, and read a book or listen to the flames
crackle while gazing out the window at the peacocks roaming the vast estate
lawns. The only sport offered is ultra-civilized croquet, but the hotel has a series of running
trails, and there is a golf course adjacent to the property. Ben Franklin and Dr. Samuel Johnson were among the estate's
guests during the 18th century, and they and other historically
significant visitors are represented in various was throughout the hotel. The
Whisky Room is particularly eccentric, with its walls hung with equestrian portraits
and the other furnishings heavily adorned with antlers. Lots of antlers. Even the public men's room is a work of art. The
hotel is a wonderland, as if Alice had fallen down a rabbit hole into the estate of a fun,
flamboyant, detail-obsessed collector.
Location
On 20 acres, a short drive from downtown Edinburgh, next door to a golf course
The Prestonfield is located in southeast Edinburgh, 20 minutes
by car from the city center. The hotel sits on 20 acres of park and
landscaped gardens, with spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat and the ruins of
Craigmillar Castle. It is a five-minute walk to the main road, and, from there,
guests can hop a local bus for a 25-minute ride to the center of town.
The Edinburgh Prestonfield Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by James
Braid, is right next door to the hotel.
Rooms
Fantastic opulence, one-of-a-kind antiques, velvet-lined walls, and Venetian glass tiled bathrooms
Rooms at the Prestonfield are opulent, fantastically designed, and
each one individual. Each piece of furniture is one of a kind, and each room
has a color scheme and theme. Many of the rooms have velvet-lined walls, and
all the beds have mounds of pillows. Bespoke media cabinets hold flat-screen
TVs, CD and DVD players, and well-stocked minibars. Bathrooms are modern with a
sumptuous boho feel, lined in Venetian glass mosaic tile and marble, with
designer toiletries. The Owners’ Suite is hidden in a private tower, with
silk-upholstered walls, a bathroom lined with books, and a freestanding silver
bathtub.
Features
Gourmet restaurant, historic private dining rooms, gothic tea house, and spectacular afternoon tea
Prestonfield features a destination restaurant, Rhubarb, opened by
chef James Thomson, Scotland’s best-known restaurateur. One of Prestonfield’s
former owners introduced rhubarb to Scotland on the estate, and the restaurant
pays homage in terms of color scheme and Thomson’s commitment to using local produce
and artisan suppliers. Vegetarians are not neglected here. The opulent dining
room is a spectacular setting, but there are private dining rooms, as well,
including a romantic room for two. Classic afternoon tea is served throughout
the drawing rooms and, in summer, in the gardens and gothic tea house. Cocktails
are served throughout the public rooms.
