Description
Parked outside on Westgate, North Berwick or to the rear in reserved parking, walk up the path between two manicured lawns to enter the imposing large ground floor apartment through its impressive traditional central doorway.
2 x bathrooms (one is a fabulous Wet Room)
New kitchen Floor 2020
2020 also aw us increase our hygiene measures so that sanitisers and foot-trays are in porch. We have adopted deeper cleans too.
Welcome Now kick off boots, beach or golf shoes in the porch and proceed into the bright, large hallway. Meet & Greet we make your arrival that little bit more comfortable by providing a selection of welcoming refreshments including Nespresso Coffee, instant coffee and tea supply Scottish shortbread - all with our compliments. We greet you personally conducting a detailed tour to show you around and how the facilities & amenities work. Similarly, all shampoos, conditioners, bodywash and handwashes are supplied with Cole & Lewis latest range - now back to the description of the apartment.... we have just introduced new bathrobes for our guests also during their stay.
First left is the airy master bedroom with bedroom two just beyond. Both bedrooms are very spacious, with high cornices lovingly furnished with super king size zip & link beds.
Right of the hallway awaits a warm, Victorian period sitting room with fire and large bay window offering Firth of Forth sea views - Beautifully furnished & has three settees & large TV. A stunning crystal chandelier hangs from the original ceiling rose.
Yes - there's Wi-Fi too .
Bathrooms:-
Bathroom 1:- This bathroom has both bath & Grohe shower,
Bathroom 2:- Additional new Wet Room with state-of-the-art 'playtime' overhead bridge shower, and separate hose.
Kitchen & Dining Area:-
With large oak wood dining table for 6 people, the kitchen area is well appointed:-
- American Fridge / Freezer
- Washing Machine & Tumbledryer
- Dishwasher .
- Additional separate small sun room for relaxation.
- Guests staying can choose to use leisure facilities at The Marine Hotel
Private Rear Courtyard Garden & Bar-B-Q:- To the rear - your own small private,sunny, south facing patio. Here enjoy a BBQ with your friends during the Open.
Ideal for all East Lothian's finest golf links, from North Berwick West Links to Muirfield, venue for 2013 British Open Golf, just 4 miles from Muirfield's first tee, this is a recent New Rental Opportunity to Holiday-Rentals in North Berwick. We have furnished and equipped the apartment to the very highest standards and specification in contemporary style. Professionally decorated and designed in a fully coordinated neutral palette.
A simply glorious, stately, yet warm, cosy and contemporary sitting room boasts since December 2012 a real 12kw multi-fuel stove fire.(Wood fuelled)
Now , if you've dropped off your luggage from the front, simply drive around the back to your own private parking area.
Further Location Details:-
Nearest Restaurant: Orangery, Westgate Gallery and Poonthai, High Street - both 100 yards away.
Nearest Golf Course:- North Berwick west Links 200 metres
Nearest Sea & Beach: West Bay Beach apprx. 250 metres
Nearest Bar/Pub: North Berwick - Nether Abbey to Blenheim Hotel, Quarterdeck & Golfers Rest. All within 1 km.
Nearest Airport: Edinburgh at 52 km
Nearest Train: 300 metres North Berwick
Nearest Ferry: Leith, Edinburgh.
Nearest Leisure Centre/ Swimming Pool: North Berwick & Marine Hotel.
Nearest Ski: Edinburgh 35km (Hill End).
Nearest City : Edinburgh 30km.
Short Walks to:-
North Berwick West Links First Tee - approx. 250 yards away.
All restaurants a short walk: Examples :-Nether Abbey Hotel to Osteria, Puffin, Lobster Shack, Rocketeer and The Grange.
Beach Just 250 yards away (approx.)
Car: useful & recommended, but certainly not essential.
East Lothian Golf: The entire area is immersed in golf history. From Longniddry to Luffness, Gullane, Muirfield and Renaissance and Archerfield and of course the North Berwick East and the famous North Berwick West Links. Youngsters can enjoy summer competitions on the Childrens Course or Ladies Links in front of The Marine Hotel.
Situated within the seabird centre is an educational centre,restaurant and gift shop. From here you can arrange boat trips to view the gannets and puffins on the Bass Rock and the other islands - Craigleith, Lamb & Fidra.
In addition to gorgeous beaches, water sports and sailing , there are some of the best links golf courses in the world within 10 minutes of the apartment including Muirfield, host the 2013 open golf championships in Gullane.
North Berwick West Links has become a firm favourite for Winter Golf too - especially from Scandinavia & Germany - and enjoys golfing visitors regularly from throughout Europe including Sweden, Denmark and Norway in particular. The apartment is ideal for golfers - perfectly located and equipped with new storage for golf equipment.
Activities include:-
Sailing - Championships organised by RYA and ELYC
Cycling - hire bikes locally.
Marathons & Triathlons - Edinburgh to North Berwick
Tennis Championships
Golf Championships - The Open
Rambling & walking
Car Rallies
National Museum of Flight
World renowned Seabird Centre
For Cycling you can hire bikes from Law Cycles - just down the high street see David for rates.
North Berwick has a vibrant high street with numerous cafes and restaurants catering for every taste whether it be traditional fish and chips, Thai, Italian, Chinese or Indian.
In North Berwick great food can be enjoyed at No 12 Quality Street, The Nether Abbey Hotel, The Grand and The Marine.
In nearby Gullane (4 miles away) try:-
Easy traditional Scottish pub dining - The Golf Hotel and The Old Clubhouse
For special occasions try nearby Greywalls (chez roux) and awarded restaurant of the year 2011. Greywalls Hotel has welcomed all the top golfers - from Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus to Nick Faldo and Severiano Ballesteros.
In Dirleton (2 miles away).
The Open Arms locally either eating in its Bistro or Library. (Early dining rates also available).
The Castle - great Scottish pub fayre.
Central Edinburgh is only a 35 minute car journey from North Berwick. Alternatively take a train leaving hourly from nearby North Berwick station to the centre of Edinburgh at Waverley station. Edinburgh too has great historic sites from The Castle to Hollyrood Palace at the foot of The Royal Mile. Edinburgh of course has some superb restaurants and great theatre, art, culture and museums. If staying in August try a visit to the Edinburgh festival.
North Berwick also has its own festival by the sea in August just down from the apartment..
Historical sites: Two 'must sees' are:- Tantallon Castle (built by 1st Earl of Douglass in 14th century) anmd Dirleton Castle (fortress built in 13th century).
Walks: Yellow Craig to Gullane Beach, Pointgarry Beach to Westerdunes, West Bay Beach to Harbour; East (Milsey Bay) Beach to Daisy Island past the Armchair rock.
Sea Trips: Take 'Sula' to and around the Bass Rock.
More recently:- outside Dunbar, 14km away, Fox lake Adventures aims to provide a wake boarding lake with plans for mountain biking at a later date.
Marine Lodge will provide you with a great central base to follow all your chosen pursuits, hobbies and sight seeing activities in a timeless peaceful location where nostalgic memories are often created.
Further Details:
Large Storage Room: Ideal for all sports equipment and beach items.
Private Car Park at Rear with secure rear private access.
Key Events and Activities in North Berwick
Mirror Class Sailing Championships. (annual)
National Tennis Championships (Annual)
British Open Golf at Muirfield and even
Mad Swim on January 1st (Annual).
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