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The Witcheryvs23 Mayfield BOOK DIRECT
The Witchery by the Castle and 23 Mayfield Book Direct are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, The Witchery by the Castle is the choice of most reviewers compared to 23 Mayfield Book Direct. The Witchery by the Castle ranks #12 in Edinburgh with accolades from 7 sources such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Witchery
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph Fodor's
Independent Independent Independent
The Royal Mile, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
From $499/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Fodor's "This lavishly theatrical lodging promises a night to remember." Full review
Rough Guide "Seven riotously indulgent suites grouped around this famously spooky restaurant just downhill from the Castle."
Time Out "Each of them is dark, theatrically gothic and lavishly furnished with antiques, leather and velvet, Victorian baths and grand beds, complementing the magical atmosphere at the Witchery dining rooms." Full review
Frommer's "This flamboyant and fabulously gothic bolthole is all your historical fantasies rolled into one. If it doesn't make your pulse race, quite frankly you haven't got one." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Essentially a restaurant ... with some suites attached, there are few communal spaces -- the hotel is a favorite among those seeking seclusion." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This extraordinary collection of fantasy suites near Edinburgh Castle is the ultimate romantic hideaway: sumptuous, indulgent, and slightly (delightfully) mad." Full review
Fodor's "A Gothic fantasy in an ancient collection of stone buildings twisting around each other...one of Edinburgh's most hauntingly atmospheric places to stay, and it's next level luxurious to boot." Full review
Independent "Wake up in a mixture of camp four-poster boltholes straight from a costume drama or more intriguing Gothic suites filled with playful nooks, crannies and creaky furniture."
Independent "Forget comparisons to Hogwarts, The Witchery is so overflowing with grown-up Gothic decadence it would make passing Harry Potter tour groups blush"
Independent "Situated in a 16th-century building, the luxurious Witchery is gothic, glamorous and utterly beguiling. It’s also home to an award-winning restaurant – book ahead."
23 Mayfield BOOK DIRECT
Michelin Guide Oyster Fodor's The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
23 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 2BX, Scotland
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
Michelin Guide "Lovingly restored Victorian house with a very welcoming, helpful owner and an outdoor hot-tub."
OysterLuxury
"The 23 Mayfieldis a luxury bed-and-breakfast housed in an immaculately presented Victorian villa set about a mile south of Edinburgh's historical center." Full review
Fodor's "A self-styled "boutique guesthouse," 23 Mayfield is a cut above your average B&B."
The Telegraph9.0
"In this beautifully kept, unassuming Victorian villa you will find candle-light, acres of mahogany panelling, stained glass and bespoke period furniture, with the occasional well-judged modern touch." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "If you’re after an intimate B&B experience—but one that’s a bit elevated—this grand Victorian guest house is perfect." Full review
