Norton House Hotel and Spa

Norton House Hotel and Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns Norton House Hotel and Spa?

Originally owned by the Ushers, the family behind Glenlivet Whisky and the Ushers Brewery, Norton House Hotel and Spa is part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection.

How do you get to Norton House Hotel and Spa?

Norton House Hotel and Spa is in Newbridge, just five minutes from Edinburgh airport and 20 minutes from the city centre. For those who are driving, the postcode is EH28 8LX and there's plenty of on-site parking. The nearest motorway link is A8 – M9 – M8 J2, and the nearest train stations are Edinburgh South Gyle, Edinburgh Park & Edinburgh Gateway, all of which are two to three miles away.

What is included in a spa day at Norton House Hotel and Spa?

What's included in a spa day at Norton House Hotel and Spa depends on the experience that you book. The spa facilities include an 18-metre pool, sauna, steam room, Rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area, relaxation room and Amber Lounge. There are also eight treatment rooms including a dual suite. Therapists use Elemis and Ishga products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What is near Norton House Hotel and Spa?

Norton House Hotel and Spa is in a tranquil location but at the same time is remarkably convenient to get to and from. It's a 20-minute car/taxi ride from Edinburgh city centre, with all its popular attractions including famous Edinburgh Castle.

Top attractions include:

• The Scotch Whisky Experience
• Murrayfield Stadium
• Edinburgh Military Tattoo
• Linlithgow Palace
• Royal Yacht Britannia
• Our Dynamic Earth

When was Norton House Hotel and Spa built?

Norton House Hotel and Spa was originally built as a private home in 1840. It was bought in 1883 by John Usher of the famous Scottish brewing family. In 1951, the house was sold and became a hotel.

What amenities does Norton House Hotel and Spa have?

Set in 55 acres of grounds and gardens, Norton House Hotel and Spa is a four-star hotel with 83 rooms and suites in the historic former manor house. The hotel has a popular Brasseries restaurant, which caters to all meals in relaxed style. There's also 24-hour room service available.

The modern spa facilities include an 18-metre pool, sauna, steam room, Rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area, relaxation room and Amber Lounge. There are also eight treatment rooms including a dual suite. Therapists use Elemis and Ishga products in a collection of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

• Accessible parking
• Four accessible bedrooms
• A mobile ramp is available at the hotel entrance
• Entrance is lit at all times
• Hearing loop at reception
• Accessible WC available close to reception
• DeafGard alarm is available on request
• Accessible toilet in the spa
• Bar, lounge and conference rooms are accessible by wheelchair
• Staircase to 1st and 2nd floor and lifts are available to all floors
• Lift to spa
• Restaurant is accessible by wheelchair
• Gardens are accessible by wheelchair
• Spa reception is situated on the lower ground floor - access via lift
• Treatment rooms are accessed via spa reception
• Massage couches can be hydraulically lowered to wheelchair height or lower
• The swimming pool is accessed via spa reception on the lower ground floor
• A hoist is available for both the swimming pool and hydrotherapy pool

What are the food and drink options at Norton House Hotel and Spa?

The hotel has a popular Brasseries restaurant, which caters to all meals in relaxed style. There's also 24-hour room service available.

How many treatment rooms are there at Norton House Hotel and Spa?

Norton House Hotel and Spa has eight treatment rooms including a dual suite. Therapists use Elemis and Ishga products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Norton House Hotel and Spa is 3pm and check-out is 11am. Spa check-in is 9/9.30am and check-out is 6pm. It is recommended however that you check your specific spa booking times before arrival, and that you check for any changes to regular opening times, particularly relating to bank holidays, before you visit.