Luxury Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Accommodation Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland

Prestonhall

Lodge No 133

Prestonhall, an impressive Palladian Mansion, has been in the same family since 1791. Set in majestic parkland, this Grade A listed building is renowned for its fine architecture, one of the main features inside being an amazing central hall in Greek revival style with a unique flying staircase surrounded by pillars and statues.

Beautiful and ornate, this is still very much a family home full of personal touches, 21st century comforts and a welcoming atmosphere. Spacious, warm, well appointed bedrooms include three four poster double beds and single beds with traditional brass ended bedsteads; all with comfortable modern mattresses.

The grounds are a pleasure to walk around with fine specimen trees including one Heritage tree of Scotland, the Preston Beech. There is a large walled kitchen garden; a wild garden; woodland walks'; the ‘Temple' which closes one of several vistas; handsome stables and a small trout reservoir on the Estate.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

Jackie trained as a nurse in London before moving to Scotland where she was a freelance cook and travelled extensively. Henry had a career in the Army and was stationed around the world before returning to farm and manage the estate. Nothing is too much trouble and your hosts ensure that after days full of activity, you can put your feet up, relax and dine in the most gracious surroundings.

The Location

The many varied cultural, historical and social delights of Edinburgh, are only 30 minutes away. Glenkinchie Distillery is ten minutes away, as is romantic Crichton Castle and up to twelve or more golf courses can be found in the area. A day's salmon fishing on the Tweed close by can be arranged.

Places of Local Interest

Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yatch Britannia, Palace Of Holyroodhouse, National Galleries Of Scotland, Glenkinchie Distillery, Seabird Centre North Berwick, Scottish Mining Museum, Hopetoun House, Crichton Castle, Scottish Air Museum Concorde,

How to find Prestonhall Bed & Breakfast (B&B).

Prestonhall is signed off the A68 at the north end of Pathhead: 12 miles south of Edinburgh and 15 miles north of Lauder. Coming from the south - turn right at the foot of Pathhead: from Edinburgh turn left 300 yards past Stair Arms Hotel. Lions Gate Lodge one quarter mile. Prestonhall one quarter mile up drive.