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The Witchery by the Castle

The Royal Mile | Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
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Ranked #122 of 422 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 287 Reviews
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What travelers say about this B&B/inn
  • Royal mile(7)
  • Inner sanctum(7)
  • Old rectory(6)
  • Poster bed(5)
  • Sempill suite(4)
  • Roll top(4)
  • First nights(3)
  • Dining room(3)
  • Main course(3)
  • Most amazing(3)
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PaulCharles
Scotland
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

stayed here on our wedding night - so much more special than a standard hotel, large suite but still cosy with unique decor. going back for our 1st anniversary and cant wait! More

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Thinlizzie1961
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

We booked The Witchery restaurant for January 21st as it was our first wedding anniversary and my birthday and we were not disappointed. Amazing food, excellent service and they did not rush you to finish and leave. Yes it is expensive, but worth it! More

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Chris S
Las Vegas
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110 reviews
33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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Ok this is place is gorgeous. It is beautifull and decadent. I cannot find a fault here and I am a pro at finding faults. I shouldn't of gone in on this one single but thankfully I made friends with people in the area that were staying there so it was ok. The rooms feel like they are more couple... More

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Keith W
Falkirk, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

We treated ourselves to DB&B in the Witchery, having tried to get in for ages. We used the excellent January Voucher which was great value. We like the Prestonfield and this did not disappoint. A fab place for a night away, we stayed in the Vestry, which was great, food good too with Shellfish Bisque and Breast of Pheasant both... More

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Silversands
Edinburgh
Contributor
11 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Our wonderful family gave my husband and I a gift voucher for stay a at the Witchery Hotel plus dinner as a 40th Wedding Anniversary Gift. They had remembered as very young children seeing their mum press her nose against the window pane of the restaurant and say "One day when you lot are grown up your dad and I... More

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Momac53
St. Albans, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was the second time my husband and I had visited the Witchery. We had told my sister and brother-in-law how wonderful it was and it's always a little worrying that somewhere previously visited will not live up to expectations when visited for a second time. We had no need to worry with the Witchery. From the moment we arrived,... More

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LisaCLeeds
Leeds
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3 reviews
24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

The Witchery is somewhere myself and my partner have always wanted to go and we were not disappointed. Everything about this restaurant lived up to our expectations. One thing I would say is that you shouldn't expect to be rushed in and out - you get the table for 3 hours and you need it. The food is lovely and... More

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kitty_cat_cohee
Alconbury, United Kingdom
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16 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

3 adults and a 7 week old baby for lunch. we all got the lunch feast which is 35 a person and a bottle of wine. since there are 4 choices for each courses we got to pick our 3 most favorites and then just share. i know its really vauge but all the food was fantastic! the starter that... More

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dahlia8
Hidden Hills, California
Top Contributor
64 reviews
84 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

The Witchery is fairly small with mostly couples or groups of 4. Dark yet romantic ambiance. A large group at the Witchery was definitely a presence. Our food was just okay. Those who ordered steaks said they were tough. I ordered rabbit which was good but nothing memorable. The appetizers were average although the oysters were delicious and the desserts... More

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Pizza M
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

We ate here on a night of gales and driven rain. Perfect for the atmosphere here, and I mean that in the best way, to come in out of that weather to an intimate, warm, candlelit, dark- pannelled room high up on the Royal Mile. At the table an encouraging sign was that there were no condiments. If you like... More

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Address: The Royal Mile | Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland

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