Fenton Tower offers accomodation fit for royalty - King James VI of Scotland is among the guests to have enjoyed a stay.Fenton Tower offers accomodation fit for royalty - King James VI of Scotland is among the guests to have enjoyed a stay.
Fenton Tower offers accomodation fit for royalty - King James VI of Scotland is among the guests to have enjoyed a stay.

Enjoy a fairytale tower staycation - complete with Grand Hall and helicopter pad - just 18 miles from Edinburgh

We're all looking forward to getting away from it all when Coronavirus restrictions are eased.

With the vaccination programme continuing apace and the roadmap out of lockdown starting to become a reality, many of us are starting to look for destinations close to home in case of further travel restrictions.

So here’s an opulent place to rent that’s a world away from everyday life, even if it’s only a short distance from Edinburgh.

Fenton Tower is a historic 16th century residence near the popular East Lothian seaside town of North Berwick and has hosted many notable visitors in its distinguished history, including King James VI of Scotland.

Fully restored, the luxurious tower offers panoramic views of rolling countryside, a helicopter pad for arriving in style, and a team of staff to attend to your every need.The ground floor features a beautiful vaulted dining room with a walnut table to seat up to 34 guests for everything from a royal banquet to a hearty Scottish breakfast, all served on fine china.

Upstairs, the Grand Hall offers sumptuously soft furnishings and a magnificent fireplace, while the library next door includes a private bar and flat screen television.

Six bedroom suites include a variery of regal touches, including four-poster beds, French double basins, a walk-in shower and an antique copper bath big enough to swim in.The Garret Suite, found right at the top of the Tower on the fourth floor, has its very own sitting area and outside access to the battlements for views across rolling hills to Edinburgh.

There are also 20 acres of lush land to explore before enjoying all that East Lothian has to offer.The Tower sleeps up to 13 people in seven bedrooms and is available to rent from £1,700 a night at www.hostunusal.com.

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