The Witchery by the Castle Reviews
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| Mysterious, captivating, exotic: James Thomson’s Gothic conversion of the 16th-century General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is named after the witches that were burned nearby. It is flamboyantly decorated with gilded ceilings, panelling and swathes of jewel-coloured velvet. Huge sumptuous suites in vibrant colours are theatrical and supremely romantic, with four-posters and oil paintings. Extras include complementary champagne. |
Key Attractions:
restaurant with rooms, city, boutique, romantic, unusual, character, good food, unusual
Price Bracket: Luxury
In a Nutshell: Flamboyant, captivating restaurant with rooms
Location: Castlehill, The Royal Mile: at the Castle gates
Address:
The Witchery by the Castle, Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh,
United Kingdom, EH1 2NF
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THEY SAY
ACCOMMODATION: Hidden in a collection of historic buildings at the gates of Edinburgh castle, James Thomson’s seven theatrical and decadent suites are perfect for those looking to stay in the most indulgent and magical of settings – the perfect antidote to bland hotels. Lavishly decorated and antique-filled, these suites scream romance with a capital R!
Frequently booked months in advance, they regularly feature on hot lists of the world’s most unique places to stay among many other accolades. Named as one of the seven wonders of the hotel world by Cosmopolitan Magazine, Condé Nast Traveller recently described the gloriously camp guest suites as...an operatic fantasy...dream-like hideaways that have been inhabited by Hollywood stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Choose the Library, Vestry, Inner Sanctum, Old Rectory, Sempill, Guardroom or Armoury and the result is the same – wall to wall decadence, massed antiques, gothic decor and roll-top baths big enough for two! Rates including continental breakfast, vat, newspapers and a complimentary bottle of Champagne from £295 per suite per night. An unforgettably magical experience!
FOOD: The Witchery has developed a world-wide reputation for sensation food in the most indulgent setting. We source the very best of Scotland's produce such as Angus beef, lamb, game and seafood, which then features on a classic menu in a relaxed and unfussy style. Scottish lobster and rock oysters regularly feature alongside Witchery classic dishes such as hot smoked salmon with leeks and hollandaise or Angus beef fillet with smoked garlic broth.
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