Christmas in a Magical Scottish Castle near Edinburgh

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Exterior
Property video
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, books, music library, printers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kirknewton, Scotland
  • Place, Potter Around
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Kirknewton

Located in Kirknewton, this castle is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Jupiter Artland and Livingston Designer Outlet. .This family-friendly castle is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Murrayfield Stadium and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Potter Around - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 24 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 31 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 32 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Park Tram Stop - 13 min drive
  • Kirknewton Station - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trail Bean Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Vita Restaurante - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Christmas in a Magical Scottish Castle near Edinburgh



The Most Magical Christmas Ever

Celebrate Christmas in a Scottish castle where luxury, privacy, and enchantment come together. Hidden in a secure, secluded setting—yet only 8 miles from Edinburgh Airport—this majestic retreat offers master-suite comfort for up to 10 guests and the option of your own chef and driver.

Fires glow, the halls are dressed for the season, and every corner feels touched by winter magic. Spend your days playing world-class golf, sampling fine whisky, or exploring Edinburgh’s Christmas markets and storybook Old Town.

Designed by David Bryce, the architect behind Hogwarts’ real-life inspiration, the castle carries a whisper of wizardry—perfect for a festive escape filled with wonder.
A once-in-a-lifetime Christmas awaits.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom features a shower, a bidet, and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This castle also features barbecue grills, bike parking, and babysitting service.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Our

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation