| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set along the a198 road, this sophisticated hotel in a 19th-century stone building is an 11-minute walk from gullane beach along the north sea, and 2 miles from dirleton castle & gardens. a suite adds a fireplace, a living room and a free-standing bath. breakfast is complimentary. some feature exposed beams or patios. theres also a sleek lounge, a billiards table, and a garden with a fireplace. chic rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas, as well as tea and coffeemakers. dining options include an informal bar, and an airy restaurant that has exposed stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings
Edinburgh Airport 49 min
Muirfield (8 min)
Challenging links golf course with panoramic sea views, a regular host to the Open Championship. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot (19 min)
Iconic watermill & a 16th-century nesting site for doves, featured in the TV show Outlander. Bass Rock (17 min)
This famous rocky island features the ruins of an ancient castle & chapel, plus many gannets. Tantallon Castle (18 min)
Former fortification and seat of the Earls of Angus, with 5-storey central tower and replica cannon. Fidra (10 min) Scottish Seabird Centre (11 min)
Environmental hub with close-ups of sea birds and mammals, a discovery area and seasonal seafaris. Portobello Beach (29 min)
Traditional seaside pursuits on the prom with sandy stretches of beach overlooking the Forth. East Links Family Park (24 min)
Family-friendly park with animal enclosures, train rides, go-karts, bouncy castle and trampolines. North Berwick Law (12 min)
Popular hilltop hiking spot featuring sweeping city & sea views, plus a small rock-climbing area. Seacliff (21 min)
Scenic beach with views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle, as well as forest walking trails. Yellowcraig Beach (8 min)
Expansive beach popular for rock pools & coastal walks, with shower facilities & a kids' play area. National Museum Of Flight (16 min)
Outdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircraft, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board. Dirleton Castle & Gardens (5 min)
Ruined Medieval fortified house with the world's longest herbaceous border in 19th-century gardens. Glenkinchie Distillery (27 min)
Malt whisky distillery with visitors centre on its malting floor, plus guided tours and a free dram. | 
