BORTHWICK CASTLE

this romantic castle, built in 1430, is one of the most historic buildings in scotland, indeed in europe it features a total of 10 period style rooms, a lobby, a room for meetings and conferences, public internet access, and a cosy lounge with a fireplace guests can enjoy unforgettable meals in the candlelit restaurant, serving british and scottish cuisine prepared by the gourmet chef and accompanied by an exquisite choice of wines and whiskeys for younger guests the restaurant has highchairs available and a special childrens menu the bar, with its refined atmosphere, is an ideal place to enjoy a drink guests arriving by car may make use of the parking spaces in front of the hotelthis historic hotel stands on a knoll near edinburgh, with many impressive attractions nearby it is about 32 km to edinburgh airportthe bedchambers, furnished in period style with modern comforts, have lost nothing of their classical ambience they include an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, satellite/ cable tv, a radio, a direct dial telephone, an internet connection, and central heating the four-poster beds are all part of this unique experiencein the surrounding area guests may go horse riding, or try dove shooting and falconry st andrews and muirfield are the most popular golf courses in the area and are just a short distance from the hotel the magnificent surroundings offer perfect conditions for walking, fishing and photographyan ample breakfast is served every morning a set menu is available for lunch and dinner in addition, the hotel caters for guests with special dietary requirements half-board stays may be booked