"Fraser's" at Marine Lodge. Ideal for year round golfers, families, couples wishing to enjoy North Berwick.
Ideal for Scottish Open Golf.
- Spacious, comfortable ground floor apartment.
- For 13 years a favourite for international & domestic visitors
- In many ways THE ideal holiday and golfing base
This Ground Floor Apartment is completely self contained, independent access property.
Full STHL Licence
Premier Partner
Certificates of Excellence Awards
Excellent Reviews
- Great location for Scottish Opens
- Renaissance Golf Course just 2 miles away
- famous old North Berwick West Links just 250 yards away ( a baby fade 3 wood to the first tee)
Unique:
- A great personal welcome..
- Perfect for Edinburgh & North Berwick Fringe Festivals. and The Tattoo.
- Perfect for British Opens at Muirfield and Scottish Opens at Gullane and Renaissance Golf Clubs.
The owner, Andrew, is delighted to help in any way possible as you compile your travel and holiday events.
- Private Rear Parking on Site (Increasingly useful)
- Also Street Parking on Westgate, or Bank Street, North Berwick.
- Simple access up path to Ground Floor and Independent Front Door.
What to Expect:- Services
-Meet & Greet: A Personal Welcome.
-A selection of welcoming complimentary refreshments including:-
Nespresso Coffee, instant coffee and tea supply and Scottish shortbread. Gordon will greet you with a detailed tour to show you around and how the facilities & amenities work.
- all shampoos, conditioners, body-wash and hand-washes supplied.
- Towels and Beach Towels supplied
Description:-
Welcome ! Now kick off boots, beach or golf shoes in the porch and proceed into the bright, large hallway.
First left is the airy master bedroom with bedroom two just beyond. Both bedrooms are very spacious, with high cornices and rooms are tastefully furnished with super king size zip & link beds and black out curtains for a great night's sleep.
2024: New Central Heating System installed.
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. The typical Scottish furnished room is completed with its Fraser Tartan wool blinds.
Total potential sleeping facility for 5 people. We have 2 x Double Bed Settees and a Cot too.
Yes - there's Wi-Fi too with Netflix !
Bathrooms:-
Bathroom 1:- This bathroom has both bath & overhead hose shower,
Bathroom 2:- Additional Wet Room with state-of-the-art 'playtime' overhead bridge shower, and separate hose.
Kitchen & Dining Area:-
- Dining table for up to 6 people, the kitchen area is well appointed:-
- American Fridge / Freezer
- Washing Machine & Tumble dryer
- Dishwasher .
- Additional separate small sun room for relaxation.
- Nespresso Machine
Private Rear Courtyard Garden & Bar-B-Q :- To the rear - your own small private, sunny, south facing patio.
It is an ideal location for all East Lothian's finest golf links. from North Berwick West Links is 250 yard walk away. Muirfield, British Open Golf venue is just 4 miles from Muirfield's first tee .
Other local key golfing venues include Gullane, Renaissance and Archerfield, Luffness, Kilspindie and The Glen
The apartment is furnished to the very highest standards and in a contemporary style. Professionally decorated and designed in a fully coordinated neutral palette.
A glorious, stately, yet warm, cosy and contemporary sitting room boasts since a real 12kw multi-fuel stove fire.(Wood and smokeless 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:-
For Food / Drink / Occasions:-
The Ship (400 yards )
Herringbone (120 yards away)
Osteria Restaurant - 250 yards away.
Zitos - 400 yards away
Bonnie Badger, Gullane, Michelin Restaurant - Tom Kitchin.
Chez Rouz at Greywalls, Michelin starred also. (Michelle le Roux).
Nearest Restaurant: Herringbone 120 yards; Orangery, Westgate Gallery and The Puffin just 160 yards away.
Nearest Golf Course:- North Berwick West Links 220 yards
Nearest Sea & Beach: West Bay Beach approx. 250 yards
Nearest Bar/Pub: North Berwick - Nether Abbey, Herringbone & Golfers Rest. All within 1 km.
Nearest Airport: Edinburgh at 52 km
Nearest Train: Station just 350 metres away. North Berwick to Edinburgh approx. 33 minutes.
Nearest Ferry: Leith, Edinburgh.
Nearest Leisure Centre/ Swimming Pool: North Berwick & Marine Hotel.
Nearest Ski: Edinburgh 35km (Hillend).
Nearest City : Edinburgh 30km.
Short Walks to:-
North Berwick West Links First Tee - approx. 250 yards away.
All restaurants: Nether Abbey Hotel to Osteria & 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. A Special global destination. Youngsters can enjoy summer competitions on the Children's Course 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.
Beaches & Sea:-
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.
Many now enjoy sea swimming - just 200 yards or so away.
North Berwick West Links has become a firm favourite for Winter Golf too - especially from Scandinavia, Norway, Canada & 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 The Nether Abbey Hotel, just a stroll away - or try The Rocketeer, Steampunk Café, The Herringbone, Zitos, Osteria and The Lobster Shack and The No. 12 and Grange.
In nearby Gullane (4 miles away) try:-
Great traditional Scottish pub dining - Tom Kitchin's The Bonnie Badger and The Old Clubhouse
For special occassions try nearby Michelin starred Greywalls (chez roux) and Michelin Bonnie Badger. 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) and 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). "Loony Duk"
Contact Owner, Andrew for more details.
