Steeped in more than seven centuries of history, this 13th-century fortress set within wooded parkland along the River Esk delivers a stay that feels genuinely removed from the everyday. Guests move through a property where ancient stone walls give way to warm hospitality, award-winning dining, and a full-service spa. The Dungeon Restaurant earns two AA Rosettes for its locally inspired cuisine, while the Orangery invites a more relaxed pace with informal meals and river views. When guests prefer to stay in, room service is available during limited hours. The spa is a destination in its own right, pairing massages, body treatments, and facials with a spa tub, sauna, and steam room. A complimentary English breakfast starts each morning, and the bar and lounge rounds out the evening. Wedding services round out a setting that already feels purpose-built for celebration. Edinburgh city centre is roughly a 20-minute drive away, and Rosslyn Chapel is reachable in about 15 minutes.