Opulence, theatre, and luxury are combined at Prestonfield House, an opulent 5-star hotel in a historic building, dating back to the 17th century.
Just five minutes from Edinburgh city centre, James Thomson's Prestonfield House is Edinburgh's most exclusive luxury hotel, offering the privacy and seclusion of a country estate right in the heart of Edinburgh.
A luxurious hotel since the 1950s, Prestonfield has been at the heart of Scotland's artistic, social, business and political life for over four centuries - and it iss home to ‘Edinburgh’s most romantic restaurant’.
The hotel itself is situated within 20 acres of gardens and located next to the famous Arthur’s Seat, offering the perfect location for those looking to explore Edinburgh but avoid the hustle and bustle of the city.
No room is alike, each of the 18 luxurious bedrooms and five romantic suites is decorated with antique furniture and characterful feature beds. In addition to the dramatically romantic bedrooms and sumptuous luxurious suites, there is a destination restaurant – Rhubarb – and a collection of private dining rooms, opulent salons and impressive public rooms.
While it’s an ideal cosy bolthole during the autumn and winter, with roaring fires, summer is also a great time to visit Prestonfield, especially as it transforms into a Fringe venue.
Following last year’s success, Christopher Biggins returns to lead a programme of conversation, cabaret, and family-friendly shows at Prestonfield House. With an additional intimate venue alongside The Stables, Fringe at Prestonfield is a highlight for many during the festival season.
Joining Christopher Biggins will be a star studded line up which includes Katherine Ryan, Lulu, Janet Street-Porter, Jasper Carrot and Alistair McGowan, Su Pollard, Janey Godley, The Barricade Boys, Hayley Mills, Stephen K Amos, Dame Maureen Lipman, Paul Zerdin, Dean Friedman, Kerry Ellis and John Owen-Jones - “One Night/2 Voices” -, Rosie Ashe – “Adorable Dora”, Pulman and Stilgoe – “A Couple of Swells”, John Barr - “A Handful of Songs”, the award winning “A Room of One’s Own” - a 21st century take on Virginia Woolf’s pre-ted talk performed by Rebecca Vaughan, “Just Amongst Friends” with Robert Meadmore & Jamie Safir and “I Ran with The Gang” by Liam Rudden – tribute to original Bay City Roller, Alan Longmuir.
Also this month, guests can enjoy the newly launched Summer Afternoon Tea at Prestonfield House. The talented chefs have crafted a Summer Afternoon Tea menu, perfect for a relaxing interlude to festivities. Enjoy a variety of traditional sandwiches, savoury bites, freshly baked scones, and home-baked cakes, all paired with a refreshing glass of Billecart-Salmon Champagne and a range of speciality teas and coffees.
The Summer Afternoon Tea is available from Sunday to Thursday, 12-6:45 pm, and on Friday and Saturday, 12-4 pm. Priced at £60 per person, or £75 per person for the Champagne afternoon tea.
Room rates for Prestonfield House start from £375 per room, per night and includes breakfast.
