We are a small family run guest house ideally situated minutes from the City-by Pass and 20 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre. With Five Ensuite Rooms that have everything a guest could require for your stay to the Lothians. All rooms are individually designed with period features and all have flat screen tv, tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and free wi-fi throughout. We have free secure parking spaces in our car park and covered parking for motorcycles and bicycles.

Getting to Edinburgh couldn’t be easier, the 31 Lothian bus goes right past our door and takes 35 minutes into The City Centre. There is also Eskbank station part of the Scottish Borders railway line 5 minutes from us which will take you to Waverley Edinburgh station in 15 minutes or the border.

Guests are able to avail of our quiet courtyard garden area for picnics. There is also a vast array of good quality restaurants and bars on our doorstep and several take aways who will deliver too.

We are the perfect base to take in all the wonderful things that Edinburgh and the surrounds have to offer. With Rossyln Chapel nearby and a wide range of golf courses close by with the option of borrowing some clubs from us. Walkers and wildlife-lovers can explore the surrounding coast and take in East, West and Midlothian – perfect for beach walks in Gullane or Yellowcraigs and walks along the Pentland Hills and country parks to explore like Vogrie and Dalkeith.

So if you are after a warm genuine welcome and friendly guesthouse then look no further than The Retreat Castle. We will ensure that your stay in Edinburgh and the surrounds is one to remember.