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| Dalhousie Castle - Lothians |
| About Dalhousie Castle |
A fascinating 13th century fortress set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of the river Esk. From the moment you arrive at Dalhousie Castle, a warm Scottish welcome awaits. Whether relaxing in the fabulous Aqueous Spa, enjoying one of the library’s extensive collection of books and a drink from the ‘secret bar’ next to the open fire, dining in the ancient barrel vaulted dungeon on our exceptional cuisine or relaxing in your unique castle bedroom, you will always feel as welcome as the ‘Laird’.
The countryside of Midlothian and the Scottish Borders is some of the loveliest to be found anywhere in the world. However, for over five hundred years it was also some of the most fiercely contested. Dalhousie Castle, standing just a few miles south of Edinburgh, occupied a position of great strategic importance, and so was witness to more than its fair share of history. What better setting could there be to enjoy Falconry, the sport of kings, with the Castle as a back drop.
A rich tapestry of arts and culture and recent extensive renovation has created 27 beautiful bedrooms. These are decorated in Scottish design fabrics such as tweed, tartan and twill. Period furniture, rugs and carpets combine to create a richly warm and luxurious feel that’s deeply relaxing and truly welcoming. The hotel also boasts 14 historically themed bedrooms.
In medieval times, life at Dalhousie Castle would have been anything but stress free, but now all that has changed with the introduction of what was Scotland’s very first hydro spa. Aqueous combines relaxing and therapeutic spa treatments with the invigorating and rejuvenating hydro facilities. These include everything from the Hydro Pool, with its multi-massage jet pool, to the Laconium, a Roman style sauna with underfloor and seat heating, and from the Ottoman, a Turkish style steam bath, to the Tropical Rain and Cold Fog Shower which gently refreshes your senses and invigorates your body.
You can benefit from a wide choice of therapeutic and beauty treatments that range from complete exfoliating and moisturising to Japanese silk eye zone therapy, and from manicures and pedicures to aromatherapy face treatments for men. There’s even a small and highly personalised hairdressing salon to add the final touches to the new you.
It is ironic that a building, once so warlike, should have become an inviting Scottish castle hotel that now prides itself on the warmness of the welcome it extends to visitors.
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Experience Showers
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Steam
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Foot Spas
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Sunshowers
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Laconium
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Hydro Pool
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Sauna
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Ottoman
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Aromatherapy Massage
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Indian Head Massage
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Body Polish
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Makeover
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Body Scrub
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Manicure
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Body Treatments
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Massage
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Body Wrap
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Pedicure
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Detox
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Pre/Post Natal
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Facial
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Self Tanning
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Hot Stone Therapy
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Waxing
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