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Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home

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Exterior
Exterior
The view from the drive
Fenton Tower
Fenton Tower from the North

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
AU$4,696
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, East Lothian
  • North Berwick Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Berwick Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Muirfield Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Carmichael

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Erskine

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Lodge North

1 King Bed

Lodge South

1 King Bed

Ruthven

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Seton

2 Single Beds

Stewart

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Sydserf

1 Single Bed

The Garrett

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Carmichael

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Erskine

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Garrett

Toilet · Shower only

Ruthven

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Seton

Toilet · Shower only

Stewart

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

The Throne Room!

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • Lake view
  • 752.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 13
  • 3 Single Beds, 6 King Beds, 4 Child Beds and 1 Double Bed
Price is AU$4,696 avg per night,

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About the area

North Berwick

Located in North Berwick, this castle is in a rural area. National Museum of Flight and Tantallon Studios are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Archerfield Links and North Berwick Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • North Berwick Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Archerfield Links - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • North Berwick Harbour - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Scottish Sea Bird Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Muirfield Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • North Berwick Drem Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archerfield Walled Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Herringbone - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bostock Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home

A unique Scottish Castle . . .

Fenton Tower is a magnificent, fortified; 16th Century tower located 18 miles East of Edinburgh near the coastal town of North Berwick. The castle’s location was originally chosen in the 11th Century because it afforded panoramic views in all directions and has had many distinguished visitors, among them being King James VI of Scotland (son of Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley) who took refuge there as he fled from the rebel army in Fife across the Firth of Forth.

The Tower has now been meticulously restored, and opened in 2002 to provide 5-star accommodation for up to 13 guests. Set amongst rolling countryside and surrounded by many of the worlds’ most famous golf courses (Muirfield, Gullane & North Berwick) Fenton Tower is the perfect base for a magnificent golfing experience.

The location of the Tower makes it ideal for all kinds of country, sporting and recreational activities. Arrangements for parties of up to eight guns for Grouse, Partridge and Pheasant shooting, as well as fly fishing on the rivers Tweed and Tyne can be arranged. With horse riding, archery, and 5-star local attractions (including The National Museum of Flight, home to Concorde, and the Scottish Seabird Centre) all within a stones-throw of the Castle, your visit to East Lothian will be one you will want to repeat.


. . . an unforgettable welcome

A visit to Fenton Tower, whether for one night, or one month, will never be forgotten. A warm Scottish welcome, simple luxury and comfortable surroundings await you, with our small, dedicated team there to guide, advise and facilitate your every requirement. You can treat our 20 acres of private land as your own as you daydream by our secluded loch, or just gaze out across the undulating East Lothian countryside. Your stay at Fenton Tower will be like no other. Our team will ensure that your itinerary is as full, or as relaxed as you would like . . . after all . . . this is your castle.

All bedrooms come complete with Freeview televisions, DVD players and radios. Bathrooms come complete with Penhaligon Toiletries, Bath Robes and White Company Towels


On-Site Activities;

Archery
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Horse Riding

Local Activities;

Golf
Sailing
Driven Grouse pheasant / partridge shooting
Walking
Cycling
Beaches

Edinburgh is a 30 minute train journey from Fenton Tower


Property manager

Alan Thomson

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel Cots with bedding and highchairs available.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please apply to the manager for more information.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted outside the building
All event bookings must be managed by our in-house team.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 32
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home pet-friendly?

Yes, Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home located?

This family-friendly North Berwick castle is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of North Berwick Law, North Berwick Golf Course and Dirleton Castle. Archerfield Links and West Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Your very own 5 star Scottish Castle - Your very own home from home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
What an amazing experience at Fenton Tower. The staff are all lovely and really made us feel like royalty!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible
What an amazing place to stay. It is stunning and so homely and comfortable. The staff are so welcoming and look after your every need. The food is incredible and service is excellent, can’t wait to stay there again. Thank you to Alan and the team, you are incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our own little castle in Scotland
The most beautiful property we have ever stayed in. Alan and the entire staff at Fenton Tower could not have been more welcoming. We had a truly wonderful experience. Top notch service and top notch accommodations! Highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Fenton Tower more than lived up to its billing. Everyone involved were so hospitable and couldn’t have been more helpful. We had a wonderful time we’ll never forget.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ellen m.

A beautiful and comfortable castle in the gorgeous countryside very near North Berwick Scotland
I highly recommend Fenton Tower- my family and I just loved the accommodations and the surrounding peaceful countryside. The facilities are top notch, the staff great, and the location ideal- we loved exploring North Berwick which is an adorable seaside town about 10 minutes away. Fenton Tower is also quite easily reached from Edinburgh either by car or train (35-40 minutes).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Very cool castle
Wonderful staff and castle. Amazing experience to stay in a castle. There are a lot of stairs, so if you are physically limited this would be a problem. But if you are up to climbing stairs, it's a very unique place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations and then some!
Alan, Janet and the team, plus Ryan made our stay THE most magical 60th celebration that I could have ever imagined! Fenton has my heart. We were looked after so well. The food was amazing and none of us wanted to leave! My grandchildren are still talking about it. Thank you so very much to everyone who made our stay just so very special. xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
6oth birthday
Wonderful place and immaculate rooms. The evening meal in the tower banquet room on Saturday was superb and Kenny the piper topped it off. Alan was a fantastic host. He and his staff were extremely helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
WOW! What an experience. It completely excelled all expectations. The castle and the grounds were second to none. Alan and his staff were first class. Cant wait to visit again. 5 stars from all of us. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury Weekend Break
Hired Fenton Tower as the first part of a family holiday to Edinburgh and I can't thank Alan and the team enough for such an enjoyable experience. The ridiculously nice weather helped, but everyone loved the castle and its setting - simply majestic. Sitting around the fire in the evening, drinking and chatting was wonderful. Stunning grounds, supremely well thought out, comfortable rooms. Excellent showers and delicious, plentiful breakfasts all added to a wonderfully memorable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C., Ashford, CT. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrations!
Myself, along with my family and friends just returned from an absolute amazing stay at Fenton Tower! I chose Fenton Tower for it's location and as a perfect venue to celebrate Our 25th Wedding Anniversary, my Husband's 50th Birthday and both our Daughters graduations, one from College and the other from High School. 2019 was a year for celebrations and no doubt we chose the perfect venue for our first visit to Scotland. The Tower is magnificent in every way. Each room is unique and beautifully decorated. Every space, although grand, will make you feel warm and comfortable! I personally loved the furnishings! Alan, the manager and his Team were gracious and hospitable. They made us all feel welcome and we felt like Royalty during our stay. Breakfast every morning, prepared by Tony was amazing and delicious no detail was left out. There was such a wide variety of goodies to please everyone, including my daughter who has several dietary restrictions was overjoyed with the foods they provided for her. After returning from breakfast you would notice that the "Fluff Fairies" as I called them would have fluffed every cushion as if no one had ever sat on a sofa or chair! The fireplace would also be cleaned and remade to spark the following evening. Our Bedrooms were comfortable with beds and bathrooms refreshed as well. I cannot say enough about Alan and the Staff! They are all so special and really made us feel comfortable. Alan was most helpful with recommendations of area attractions and quick to arrange reservations and car service for us if needed. We appreciated his knowledge and wit. He was always quick to answer our questions. Our Celebration dinner was Top Notch! Alan had helped me prior to our arrival with recommendations for what wines we might enjoy. I must say that they were absolutely perfect and I so wish I could find these in the States! Karen had made a spectacular flower arrangement for the center of our table. Not knowing, she chose the same flowers and color palate that we had on our wedding day, this made the evening even more memorable! It's only been a few days since our departure and I'm already missing Fenton Tower and the People who made us feel most welcome! We all decided on our way to the airport that we will definitely return someday!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Asha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like a Royal
Thank you to Alan and his staff for a memorable time at Fenton. Every bit of our stay at this lovely property was unique and special. We enjoyed the lovely tower home, meals were amazing, and activities and surrounding town were charming.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Ideal
Recently back from an entire week at Fenton Tower. The Castle is magnificent. We had ten people and didn't even use one of the bedrooms. The staff was so kind, and the breakfasts were astonishingly good. The tower is a five minute drive from North Berwick, which has many nice restaurants and shops, and hourly train service to Edinburgh Waverly station. The train to Edinburgh is about 30 minutes, but it flies by. So you can very easily spend a half day in Edinburgh, and the rest of the day at the tower, or vice versa. We had a few catered dinners at the Tower which were off the charts. We also did archery one day, with participants aged 8 to almost 80 and everyone had a great time. We've been around, and rented some great places, but Fenton Tower is one of the very best. Honestly can't say enough good things. At the risk of soundly cheesy, the place is magical. There's also tons of golf courses around, it that's your scene.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob p.

Excellent!
Our two week visit in July couldn't have been better. We chose the self catered option which worked very well for our group of 11 people including kids. North Berwick is an awesome town with several pubs, shops and an excellent Tesco grocery store. We did a bird exploration boat tour, rode horses on the beach, a castle tour, the aviation museum, hiked Berwick Law, watched a local bagpipe parade (Wednesday evenings -highly recommend), clay pigeon shooting right in the "backyard" of Fenton Tower and drove to St. Andrews - although the roads closer to St Andrews got a little twisty for back seat passengers. Suggest a more northern route before heading due east into St Andrews. Manager Alan Thompson could not have been more helpful not only for setting up our visit, but also during our visit suggesting restaurants, pubs and things to do. The castle itself is extremely comfortable with excellent water pressure and very comfortable beds. There were sheep in the nearby pasture and the views were spectacular. Plenty of opportunities for short hikes around the fields immediately surrounding the castle and our 6-13 year old kids could roam the property unsupervised. We planned on doing a short day visit to Edinburgh, but am slightly embarrassed to say we never made it since we enjoyed the country atmosphere so much at Fenton Tower and North Berwick had everything we needed. Finally, we did our "big" family dinner (celebrating parents 50th wedding anniversary) at the Castle and was truly one of the best experiences of our lives! Not only was the meal incredibly delicious but the presentation/service at the table was superb. Only words of caution are there are a lot of steep stairs to climb getting to the bedrooms which could cause issues for some. However, there is a bedroom available near the dining room if needed. I highly recommend Fenton Tower for an unforgettable holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

A week at Fenton Castle
The week stay at Fenton Castle was phenomenal. I've stayed at hundreds of places all over the world, and the staff, the food, the accommodations were the absolute BEST I have ever seen. Every single detail was thought of to make our stay remarkable. The kitchen staff made meals that were cooked perfectly. Alan, the property manager, couldn't have done more to help us at the castle and travelling about. The rooms were clean, very comfortable and outright spectacular. If you're ever visiting Scotland, you must stay there and feel like a king!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Excellent
The facilities were great and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.