We booked this castle to celebrate our first anniversary after searching for somewhere romantic. In this respect we were not disappointed. We stayed 2 nights in the Glenturett Romantic Suite. The room was excellent with a beautiful 4poster bed and a romantic bathroom with candles and wine fridge. Little optic lighting "stars" on the ceiling provided a nice romantic touch.... more

We were immediately made to feel at home in this small hotel in a wooded area within easy walking distance of the town. We had a large room with four poster beddy and a welcoming teddy. Food was excellent, served in a room overlooking the valley. A small cosy bar. There is a small team of staff who seemed to... more

This was my birthday presant... 2 nights in a castle. I was understandably dissapointed when I figured out it was really just a manor house with castle-like embelishments. It was not the easiest to get to via public transportation, but would be a cinch with a car. Walking, it took at least 15 minutes to get down the hill to... more

Not actually bad but the website is better than the reality. (falls short of luxury aspirations) Downstairs renovations in hall and restaurant-bar seem complete .. as was the bathroom in our room - very good. Room was clean, and overall OK ... but ... room and upstairs halls in need of redo (chipped paint, worn carpet etc) and the staff... more

My wife and I stayed here for two nights as an anniversary present from my father-in-law, who booked it having read how romantic it was. I have to say that although we enjoyed our time away it could have been better. The room we had was no6 The Glenkinchie, but there were a number of minor problems with it such... more

We recently visited Scotland and while planning our trip, decided we would like to stay one night in a castle. We spent many hours on the internet and looking through books to try to find one that was close to Edinburgh and that wouldn't deplete all our spending money. The Venlaw seemed to fit, so we chose to spend our... more

Castle Venlaw is a lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was a revelation - the food inspirational and the service both friendly and efficient. Breakfast was wonderful and dining was a most enjoyable experience in a room full of ambience. We liked it very much. I would definitely return but another... more

From check-in to check-out the service was friendly, professional and caring. Every need was met on request and the staff were responsive and interested without ever being intrusive. They appear to be a very competent and happy team. The castle is a good blend of old charm and modern cleanliness and offers pleasant surroundings in which to relax both in... more

The Hotel is set on a hillside just outside and above the town of Peebles, approx. 600 metres off the main Edinburgh Road. It would be quite a long walk into town. Four of us stayed in Rooms 9 and 12 on the second floor for three nights from Fri 14th August 2009 - two people per room. Room 9... more