Best Luxury Hotels In East Lothian
The rural and coastal enclave of East Lothian is a place of charming market towns, beach resorts and wild secluded bays, green and golden rolling countryside accented by red-tiled roofs and world-class golf courses. With its own August festival, cultural activities, spa hotels, racecourse and culinary trailblazers, East Lothian is fast proving itself as a superb holiday destination. And it’s so accessible – easily doable as a day trip from Edinburgh by train, bus or car, but best enjoyed over the course of a few days when you can unwind, breathe the sea air and settle into a slower pace of life.
Gullane, Lothian, Scotland
Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
(4 stars) Stay in one of the upscale rooms or cottages (the largest of which sleeps 10) in this Edwardian Arts and Crafts country manor. The decor is classic and homely with antique furnishings, designer floral wallpapers, rolltop tubs, hanging tapestries and original fireplaces...
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Gullane, Lothian, Scotland
The Bonnie Badger
(5 stars) A restaurant with rooms, this establishment feels bijou and boutique. It’s certainly a good option for foodies; whether you dine a la carte at The Stables, on pub staples at Broc Bar, or grilled dishes in the Garden, you’ll be tucking into award-winning food (Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2022 and 5 AA Gold Stars), that follows the hotel’s ‘From Nature to Plate’ philosophy...
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North Berwick, Lothian, Scotland
Marine North Berwick
(5 stars) With open views across the golf course to the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock, this is the hotel to choose if you want to be right beside the sea. The Marine has been restored to reflect its grand past, with tastefully chosen furnishings and textiles exuding a sense of old-world opulence and vintage flair, that’s as inviting as the outlook...
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