Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Room types may vary.
The listings of booking offers for each property take into account the compensation paid to us by our partners. Prices shown may be for varying room types. Prices displayed are the lowest available, corresponding to the least expensive room type available, as provided from our partners as of the time of the user’s search.
The Craigie Hotel
Full view
View all photos(114)114
Room & Suite (19)
Dining (12)
View prices for your travel dates
Contact accommodation for availability.
There are similar hotels available.
View allDid you already book this hotel?
Avg. £150 /night, 10/15 - 10/16
£210
per night
£163
per night
£115
per night
Oct
Nov
15 Oct
Today
17 Oct
19 Oct
21 Oct
23 Oct
25 Oct
27 Oct
29 Oct
31 Oct
2 Nov
4 Nov
6 Nov
8 Nov
10 Nov
12 Nov
14 Nov
Reflects recent average nightly prices reported by our partners, and may not include estimated taxes or fees. Price at checkout may differ.
Cheaper
Average
Higher
About
4.5
#1 of 1 special inn in PenicuikLocation
Cleanliness
Service
Value
a hotel located in the heart of Penicuik A very warm welcome to you from the Craigie Hotel, a beautiful and totally refurbished hotel in the heart of Penicuik, just 20 minutes from Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. With 16 elegant bedrooms, a first-class restaurant, a friendly bar, lovely grounds, and superb facilities for weddings and other occasions, the Craigie is the ideal choice – and our dedicated staff’s commitment to customer happiness ensures that your time here will be memorable. The Craigie’s History Our impressive Craigie house was built in 1885, designed by George Washington Browne for the eminent zoologist James Cossar Ewart. Ewart was born in Penicuik and went on to become Professor of Natural History at Edinburgh University. He is remembered for his pioneering genetic work with zebras, hence the appearance of that animal on our branding. Following Ewart’s death in 1933, the house was converted into a hotel. It remained as such for many decades, until the current own
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Street parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Wine / champagne
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Room features
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Bottled water
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Hair dryer
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Trendy
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish
Location
50 Bog Rd, Penicuik EH26 9BZ Scotland
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Grade: 56 out of 100
56
34 Restaurants
within 0.75 miles
158Reviews4Q+A16Room tips
ReviewsWe perform checks on reviews.Tripadvisor’s approach to reviewsBefore posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Traveller rating
- 114
- 26
- 5
- 3
- 10
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Popular mentions
Sort by:
Detailed Reviews
We had a 5pm voucher for an overnight stay on the 21st feb.
We stayed in room 5 a beautiful room with everything we needed modern with beautiful bathroom including rain shower and heated mirrors.
The staff were very pleasant and attentive., especially Alana in the restaurant.
The food was great having stayed in a lot of hotels in the UK
and abroad it was up there with our favourites.
Will definitely be back but for longer.
We stayed in room 5 a beautiful room with everything we needed modern with beautiful bathroom including rain shower and heated mirrors.
The staff were very pleasant and attentive., especially Alana in the restaurant.
The food was great having stayed in a lot of hotels in the UK
and abroad it was up there with our favourites.
Will definitely be back but for longer.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stayed overnight on the way to Roslyn Chapel about ten minutes away. Penicuik village isn’t very interesting as a destination itself unless we missed something altho there is the shell of a huge 19th C mansion there.
The Craigiebield is modern inside and attractive and well looked after. The staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived to when we left. Because of Covid there wasn’t any shower gel etc in the room but it was brought up straightaway. The Covid rules were being observed and we felt very safe.
The front of the hotel overlooks trees and a sports field but there are houses built quite close to one end of the hotel -not much you can do about that. Plenty of parking spaces.
Our room was comfortable and well furbished (if that is a word) and generally very nicely turned out, with a brilliant power rain shower in the bathroom.
We ate in the dining room and had breakfast there the following morning. Both good meals.
Eggs benedict for me and poached eggs and avacodo on sourdough for she. Very on trend!
The Craigiebield is modern inside and attractive and well looked after. The staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived to when we left. Because of Covid there wasn’t any shower gel etc in the room but it was brought up straightaway. The Covid rules were being observed and we felt very safe.
The front of the hotel overlooks trees and a sports field but there are houses built quite close to one end of the hotel -not much you can do about that. Plenty of parking spaces.
Our room was comfortable and well furbished (if that is a word) and generally very nicely turned out, with a brilliant power rain shower in the bathroom.
We ate in the dining room and had breakfast there the following morning. Both good meals.
Eggs benedict for me and poached eggs and avacodo on sourdough for she. Very on trend!
Read more
Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
This is the second time we have had the pleasure of this oasis.
Placed with short and acceptable drive from Edinburgh it is set in nice quiet grounds on the Edge of Penicuik.
The Old House has a history that I would never have even imagined and is worth a visit just to see what importance it has in the history of Zoological studies. ( See Zebras honestly)
It has recently been tastefully brought up to a high standard throughout with comfort in plentiful supply, from the Bar to the restaurant and latterly to the rooms. ( A shower to die for)
The staff are second to none and mine host 'Jamie' a gentleman.
Never met the Chef but that person honestly has a great knowledge of food and presentation.
The food is superb and always on time.
We will be back and soon there is no doubt.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever to recommend this lovely place to one and all.
Many Thanks Jamie to yourself and your staff.
MM
Placed with short and acceptable drive from Edinburgh it is set in nice quiet grounds on the Edge of Penicuik.
The Old House has a history that I would never have even imagined and is worth a visit just to see what importance it has in the history of Zoological studies. ( See Zebras honestly)
It has recently been tastefully brought up to a high standard throughout with comfort in plentiful supply, from the Bar to the restaurant and latterly to the rooms. ( A shower to die for)
The staff are second to none and mine host 'Jamie' a gentleman.
Never met the Chef but that person honestly has a great knowledge of food and presentation.
The food is superb and always on time.
We will be back and soon there is no doubt.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever to recommend this lovely place to one and all.
Many Thanks Jamie to yourself and your staff.
MM
Read more
Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Popped in midweek with our dog and enjoyed 2 of the buttermilk chicken burgers which were on offer for £20 with 2 beers. We opted for Peroni Libera, great choice of low alcohol beers which is also fantastic. Friendly service, thank you.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stayed for two nights over Hogmanay. Fantastic hotel, very welcoming staff who are all super helpful. We had a family room which had a super king bed and two fold out beds, which my 8 and 14 year old were very happy with.
Very comfy bed and beautiful linen, room stylishly decorates and well appointed. Huge bathroom (accessibility friendly) with amazing remote control Mira shower, which has given me shower envy!
We didn’t eat an evening meal in the hotel but had breakfast, which was very tasty and excellent quality. Delightful coffee!!!
One minor downside to the hotel, the service at breakfast was very slow, even though we were early to breakfast and pretty much the first orders.
There is a bus stop outside the hotel which goes into the city, but it’s very slow, taking over an hour to get there. My tip would be to head towards the city and park in the park and ride to catch the bus from there, halving the journey time.
Overall would throughly recommend this hotel, brilliant place :-)
Very comfy bed and beautiful linen, room stylishly decorates and well appointed. Huge bathroom (accessibility friendly) with amazing remote control Mira shower, which has given me shower envy!
We didn’t eat an evening meal in the hotel but had breakfast, which was very tasty and excellent quality. Delightful coffee!!!
One minor downside to the hotel, the service at breakfast was very slow, even though we were early to breakfast and pretty much the first orders.
There is a bus stop outside the hotel which goes into the city, but it’s very slow, taking over an hour to get there. My tip would be to head towards the city and park in the park and ride to catch the bus from there, halving the journey time.
Overall would throughly recommend this hotel, brilliant place :-)
Read more
Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Myself my wife and two adult daughters stayed in this hotel on Saturday to attend a birthday party being held in one of the hotel's function rooms.
We had a double and a twin room.
The bed in the double room was extremely comfortable and my daughters said that their single beds were excellent as well.
The rooms were spotlessly clean with great showers.
All the staff, from reception, bar, restaurant and housekeeping were very friendly and helpful.
The bar staff did a geat job keeping people going with drinks during the party.
The breakfasts on Sunday morning were some of the best we've ever had in a hotel.
I can't recommend this hotel enough.
We had a double and a twin room.
The bed in the double room was extremely comfortable and my daughters said that their single beds were excellent as well.
The rooms were spotlessly clean with great showers.
All the staff, from reception, bar, restaurant and housekeeping were very friendly and helpful.
The bar staff did a geat job keeping people going with drinks during the party.
The breakfasts on Sunday morning were some of the best we've ever had in a hotel.
I can't recommend this hotel enough.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
My husband and I had a two course dinner here. Both had pate which was nicely presented but extremely bland.
For mains we both had that days special which was described as chicken breast soaked in buttermilk, breaded and deep fried served I n a brioche bun with cayenne spiced fries. The chicken was so dry and overcooked we were unable to eat it. No one came to ask if the meal was ok, when waitress came to clear the table I complained about the food. No apology, she cleared our plates and said she would tell the chef. She didn’t come back, the meal was prepaid so we got up to leave. Another waiter asked if we enjoyed our meal, we told him what had happened, he apologised but again nothing was done to recompense us so we left.
For mains we both had that days special which was described as chicken breast soaked in buttermilk, breaded and deep fried served I n a brioche bun with cayenne spiced fries. The chicken was so dry and overcooked we were unable to eat it. No one came to ask if the meal was ok, when waitress came to clear the table I complained about the food. No apology, she cleared our plates and said she would tell the chef. She didn’t come back, the meal was prepaid so we got up to leave. Another waiter asked if we enjoyed our meal, we told him what had happened, he apologised but again nothing was done to recompense us so we left.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We stayed at the Craigie for 3 nights in July. We chose this hotel because of location being close to Edinburgh and Rosslyn chapel, and because 3 nights here was the same price as 1 night in Edinburgh city centre.
The hotel is in a quiet location near a housing estate.
The hotel itself has a nice beer garden and a lovely bar/restaurant.
The entrance/hallway could do with a new carpet and a lick of paint.
Our room was a good size and pleasantly decorated. Lovely big comfy bed and an excellent bathroom/shower. We had an awful view from our room of a resident house back garden in a terrible state - and would suggest that the hotel put some frosting over the windows to block this out as we had to draw our curtains to stop the neighbours looking in on us in our room.
All staff in the hotel were pleasant, helpful and looked as if they genuinely enjoyed their jobs. Particular call out to the young brunette at breakfast/lunch who looked after us.
Food and drink really makes this place special. Breakfast was outstanding. Possibly best we have ever had, in any hotel we have ever stayed in. Coffees were delicious. Cocktails were made perfectly. Good selection of beers. Evening meals were good value and very tasty. Honestly could not fault the hospitality, food or drinks here.
Buses into Edinburgh were a little painful. Bus stop is directly opposite the hotel and run frequently into Edinburgh, with a bargain price of £1.80, however there are hundreds of stops on the way and it takes about 1.5 hours to get in/out. Can’t complain at cost and convenience but if you don’t want to spend 3 hours on a bus each day, would recommend a taxi for £25.
Would definitely recommend and return here again. Great friendly hotel.
The hotel is in a quiet location near a housing estate.
The hotel itself has a nice beer garden and a lovely bar/restaurant.
The entrance/hallway could do with a new carpet and a lick of paint.
Our room was a good size and pleasantly decorated. Lovely big comfy bed and an excellent bathroom/shower. We had an awful view from our room of a resident house back garden in a terrible state - and would suggest that the hotel put some frosting over the windows to block this out as we had to draw our curtains to stop the neighbours looking in on us in our room.
All staff in the hotel were pleasant, helpful and looked as if they genuinely enjoyed their jobs. Particular call out to the young brunette at breakfast/lunch who looked after us.
Food and drink really makes this place special. Breakfast was outstanding. Possibly best we have ever had, in any hotel we have ever stayed in. Coffees were delicious. Cocktails were made perfectly. Good selection of beers. Evening meals were good value and very tasty. Honestly could not fault the hospitality, food or drinks here.
Buses into Edinburgh were a little painful. Bus stop is directly opposite the hotel and run frequently into Edinburgh, with a bargain price of £1.80, however there are hundreds of stops on the way and it takes about 1.5 hours to get in/out. Can’t complain at cost and convenience but if you don’t want to spend 3 hours on a bus each day, would recommend a taxi for £25.
Would definitely recommend and return here again. Great friendly hotel.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
.....the breakfast selection (for me personally) was awful.
Call me old fashioned, but I'm a cereal or porridge kinda gal, orange juice, cafetiere of coffee and the option of fresh fruit, and if you can't get a bowl of Scots porridge oats in Scotland, where on earth can you? Everything, bar the yogurt and berry compote, was cooked, and despite the outdated idea that everyone loves a fry up when they're away, I struggled to find anything suitable. If I'd been staying longer than the two nights, I would have gone and bought a porridge pot at the local Tesco and had that in the bedroom instead. The first morning I opted for the (wait for it) ENGLISH cream tea from the "bakery" section and the second morning I chose the pancakes. Big mistake - these were either bought in and reheated or if not, then the chef should be hanging his head in shame. They had no taste whatsoever, and I couldn't finish them. Very disappointing. I know we're in the middle of a pandemic, and table service is still in evidence in Scotland, but cereal/porridge/milk/fresh fruit and juices could all be easily handled, with no double-dipping from the guests. However, after we'd finished our breakfast (sans juice), a waitress then appeared with a glass for another table, after what we assume had been a "request/enquiry" by another guest.
This matters to me, as it took the edge off what was otherwise a lovely hotel. No complaints about the room, cleanliness, comfort or staff friendliness, so this left a bad taste in my mouth (excuse the pun).
Call me old fashioned, but I'm a cereal or porridge kinda gal, orange juice, cafetiere of coffee and the option of fresh fruit, and if you can't get a bowl of Scots porridge oats in Scotland, where on earth can you? Everything, bar the yogurt and berry compote, was cooked, and despite the outdated idea that everyone loves a fry up when they're away, I struggled to find anything suitable. If I'd been staying longer than the two nights, I would have gone and bought a porridge pot at the local Tesco and had that in the bedroom instead. The first morning I opted for the (wait for it) ENGLISH cream tea from the "bakery" section and the second morning I chose the pancakes. Big mistake - these were either bought in and reheated or if not, then the chef should be hanging his head in shame. They had no taste whatsoever, and I couldn't finish them. Very disappointing. I know we're in the middle of a pandemic, and table service is still in evidence in Scotland, but cereal/porridge/milk/fresh fruit and juices could all be easily handled, with no double-dipping from the guests. However, after we'd finished our breakfast (sans juice), a waitress then appeared with a glass for another table, after what we assume had been a "request/enquiry" by another guest.
This matters to me, as it took the edge off what was otherwise a lovely hotel. No complaints about the room, cleanliness, comfort or staff friendliness, so this left a bad taste in my mouth (excuse the pun).
Read more
Date of stay: August 2021
Rooms
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stayed for three nights after not being able to travel for a year – our fourth stay here. Nice to see that all standards are just as good as before despite lockdowns and it’s nice that business is picking up again. This time we had a deluxe room in the old building which had a bit of character if a little on the small side. There was a nice view over the extensive and lovely garden towards the hills.
As always, the room was spotless and well appointed but in accordance with Covid rules it wasn’t serviced during our stay (although they would have done if asked). The shower was, as always, very good but in this room it was over the bath rather than a walk-in shower as in most of the other rooms.
Food at dinner was very good indeed and well presented, we felt it was pretty good value for money. Breakfast was cooked to order and there is a good choice. Having food and drink in the lovely garden is real bonus – lots of tables available. We did think about breakfast outside on one day.
As always, the staff are extremely friendly and hard working – real team effort.
As usual, highly recommended.
As always, the room was spotless and well appointed but in accordance with Covid rules it wasn’t serviced during our stay (although they would have done if asked). The shower was, as always, very good but in this room it was over the bath rather than a walk-in shower as in most of the other rooms.
Food at dinner was very good indeed and well presented, we felt it was pretty good value for money. Breakfast was cooked to order and there is a good choice. Having food and drink in the lovely garden is real bonus – lots of tables available. We did think about breakfast outside on one day.
As always, the staff are extremely friendly and hard working – real team effort.
As usual, highly recommended.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2021
Location
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Yes stops outside goes into centre of Edinburgh £1.70 or a day return No 37
No it doesn’t
I only saw stairs up to the rooms but I'm afraid I don't know for sure.
"Being an older building, the stairs might be an issue for guest with mobility issues."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
£116 - £155 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandMidlothianPenicuik
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
Prices are provided by our partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and reflect nightly room rates, including all taxes and fees known to our partners. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingTHE CRAIGIE HOTEL - Updated 2024 Reviews, Photos & Prices
Frequently Asked Questions about The Craigie Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Craigie Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Krazy Kidz (0.4 miles), Penicuik Papermaking Heritage Museum (0.3 miles), and The Cuiken Inn (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Craigie Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at The Craigie Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Craigie Hotel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Craigie Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant, Koshi, and Giovanni's Bistro.
Is The Craigie Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 miles away from the centre of Penicuik.
Does The Craigie Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Craigie Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.
Are there any historical sites close to The Craigie Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Old Penicuik House - Penicuik Estate (1.1 miles), Roslin Gunpowder Factory (2.5 miles), and Dryden Tower (2.3 miles).
Is The Craigie Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.