SHIELDHILL CASTLE, Liberton

Shieldhill Castle sits on a property with a garden, outdoor furniture, and a picnic area. The hotel offers free private parking and a shared lounge with a TV area. Guests have access to BBQ facilities and a designated smoking area on the grounds.

All 14 rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with lower bathroom sinks and toilets with grab rails. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, along with heating throughout the property.

The on-site restaurant serves à la carte, Full English/Irish, or vegetarian breakfasts each morning. Guests can order special diet menus and children's meals, with packed lunches available for day trips. The bar offers wine and champagne, and room service is provided.

Hiking and cycling are available in the surrounding Libberton area. The hotel organizes live sport events and tours or classes about local culture. A chapel or shrine is on the property for quiet reflection.

Kids' outdoor play equipment and family rooms make the hotel suitable for children. Pets are allowed, with pet bowls provided, and a designated smoking area is outside. The hotel also has 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside the property.

Location: 47 km from National Museum of Scotland

Rooms: 14 rooms including wheelchair-accessible units

Dining: Full English/Irish breakfast and special diet menus

Activities: Hiking, cycling, live sport events, cultural tours

Pet Policy: Pets allowed with pet bowls

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with grab rails