Prestonfield
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Firmly at the ‘opulent’ end of the period décor scale, 5-star Prestonfield dates back to 1687 when it was constructed as the impressive home of Edinburgh’s Lord Provost.
It boasts 23 rooms of which 5 are luxury suites, one of these being named after Benjamin Franklin who visited the house in the 1700’s. Others include the Churchill, Allan Ramsay, Lord Provost and Owner’s Suites.
During the mid 1700’s while in the ownership of Alexander Cunyngham (also known as Sir Alexander Dick), Prestonfield played host to a host of 18th century luminaries including David Hume, Dr Johnson, and James Boswell. Winston Churchill is another esteemed former guest.
Located within 20 acres of its own gardens and parkland, the property also provides on-site parking for guests. Its restaurant, Rhubarb, is renowned throughout Edinburgh and Scotland for its fine cuisine.
If a visit to Edinburgh demands luxury and romance, Prestonfield might well be the ideal place to stay.
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It boasts 23 rooms of which 5 are luxury suites, one of these being named after Benjamin Franklin who visited the house in the 1700’s. Others include the Churchill, Allan Ramsay, Lord Provost and Owner’s Suites.
During the mid 1700’s while in the ownership of Alexander Cunyngham (also known as Sir Alexander Dick), Prestonfield played host to a host of 18th century luminaries including David Hume, Dr Johnson, and James Boswell. Winston Churchill is another esteemed former guest.
Located within 20 acres of its own gardens and parkland, the property also provides on-site parking for guests. Its restaurant, Rhubarb, is renowned throughout Edinburgh and Scotland for its fine cuisine.
If a visit to Edinburgh demands luxury and romance, Prestonfield might well be the ideal place to stay.
See the Historic Hotels in Edinburgh and Mid Scotland index
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