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The Witchery by the Castle


The Royal Mile | Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
Best fare found from Minneapolis to Edinburgh: $606

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86% Recommend
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stoneyboy   1 contribution
Aberdeen
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We did not stay here but we decided to eat at the witchery one night. Food was very disappointing. I ordered haggis as the starter and finished it in about 10 seconds flat, it was tasty but the portion was a joke. Next I had the beef which was nice but again the portion was tiny and at a cost... more

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5 of 5 stars
deedee2112   1 contribution
West Yorkshire
Sep 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Due to the awful weather it took us 9 hours to get there from Yorkshire, I'd booked a room and a table for dinner for 8 pm we didn't get ther til 8.30pm. The staff were more than happy to rearrange our reseverations and we weren't treated like fools when we walked in looking like drowned rats! My husband doesn't... more

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5 of 5 stars
ria569   11 contributions
Basel
Sep 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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stayed in the old rectory in august and just enjoyed every minute of it- actually so much that we hardly left the room! friendly roxy brought all our luggage to our room beforehand as we arrived too early to check in. when we came back he was already waiting for us and showed us to the room, explaining everything we... more

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5 of 5 stars
Miladysa   3 contributions
England
Aug 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3
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I longed to stay at The Witchery even before I learned of its existence. Some of us search for a special place - somewhere unique, somewhere that fulfils and goes beyond our expectations - somewhere we can leave behind our everyday existence and escape for a short while. The Witchery is such a place! Located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, right... more

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5 of 5 stars
gaytraveller43   7 contributions
edinburgh
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

this was my fourth trip to The Witchery for dinner- twice in main restaurant and twice in Secret Garden. On each occasion, food has been amazing- varied menu, excellent wine list and desserts to die for. Friendly if slightly distant staff, amazing surroundings and a sense that you are experiencing something unique Cant wait to return more

oh dear
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3 of 5 stars
tdeeefc   4 contributions
uk
Aug 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

what a shame. great ambience, location ,but for the hundred pound i spent all i got was a good wine , we had 30 pound menu, they didnt have one starter, was offered spaghetti ? the steak was tough and undercooked i didnt have a steak knife , and the few chips that came with it were a small consolation... more

aniversary
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5 of 5 stars
DebMarkDerbyshire   1 contribution
Derbyshire
Aug 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2
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stayed for two nights but had to change rooms for the second night no problem they did it all for us. Have stayed in hotels all over England and the world but there is something special to this place. First night in the inner sanctum second across the road. Inner sanctum is a magical experience the room across the road... more

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2 of 5 stars
rudiegrl19   5 contributions
Connecticut
Aug 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I went on our honeymoon to Scotland and seeing as we couldn't afford to stay IN the Witchery (hotel), we decided to eat in the Secret Garden instead. I was looking forward to the meal, but was extremely disappointed. The Secret Garden is a beautiful restaurant lit by candlelight, but I found the rest of the atmosphere... more

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4 of 5 stars
MilesDrentrell   2 contributions
midwest
Aug 6, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I was unable to book a time for dinner, but I was determined that I'd dine at The Witchery! Being at Edinburgh Castle one day, I saw that The Witchery had a 3 course price fixe luncheon for 12.95 Sterling. I made a reservation for that afternoon. I was shown to a table in the garden room, the part of... more

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5 of 5 stars
nojiggerchick   13 contributions
West Midlands
Jul 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The moment we stepped in the Vestry we were blown away. The suite boasts a huge bedroom that has a king sized bed and dining area, a seperate bathroom, seperate toilet room and seperate kitchen! The decor is the stuff of fantasy and is so delightfully theatrical and opulent that you cannot help but love it. The bathroom was amazing... more

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The Witchery by the Castle Also Known As

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