Maybe a 4.5 star experience but I can't bring myself to round down, so up it is!…read more An absolutely stunning hotel and restaurant. Well worth the 35 mins drive from Edinburgh city centre. Impressive to say the least. We took my mum there for Mother's Day as they had a reasonably priced set menu on offer (I say reasonably in the sense that I'd have expected to pay more at a chez roux restaurant!). The mains of confit of duck and beef were fabulous. My Yorkshire pudding was a bit greasy but I'm picking fault here. I ate the whole thing! My pâté starter was tasty, kind of terrine like, wrapped in pastry. Yummy. My mum and brother both had the haddock. It seemed to go down well (i don't eat fish so couldn't try) although Simon said he didn't think what he had was representative of the menu description. Clean plates all round though! My cheese board was the star of the show for me. Check out the picture I posted. Yes! It was ALL mine! I liked that you didn't have to pay a supplement for the cheese as all too often greedy restaurants attempt to do. Not here! 6 small but adequate bits of cheese each of which are explained upon serving. Top it off with quince jelly, a generous portion of crackers, grapes, celery AND chutney... Drool..... The food was gorgeous, not without tiny faults here and there but you'd have to look very hard to pick at anything really. The small touches really made the experience 5 star for me. Homemade canapés, warm bread and homemade treats with our coffee inc macaroons, blackberry jellies and chocolate covered walnuts. I was so stuffed by that point but it would have been rude not to....:) The only thing I could criticise was the service. It was a bit slow. I don't mind having a lazy Sunday lunch but why they moved us from our comfy fire seat to the dinner table but took another 15 mins to serve the starters is beyond me. Move us when the food is nearly ready next time please. Unfortunately it started to snow as we left - I had really wanted to take a walk around the grounds. From what I could see of the garden from the window I know it will be beautiful in the summer. I took a peek at the afternoon tea menu and I will definitely be back! The prices seemed quite reasonable. You must go here! It's more of a special occasion place but if you have loads of money or just fancy a blow out then what the hell!

This place is located far away from all the turmoil of every day's life, but still close enough to…read moreget into Edinburgh under half an hour. A hidden gem stone! Get first class servings, walk along the sandy beaches, view parts of the Firth of Forth, experience some of the surrounding golf clubs...... That's what I did. As soon as you drive into the private pathway you feel like being sent back in time. The staff welcomes you with elegant courtesy and you are accompanied to your room, feeling at home straight away (some less or more I assume :-) ). The rooms are adequately decorated and very clean. We had a cheaper priced room, but be wary that the cheapest room during off peak season is about £240 for 2 people sharing. Lol. If you can call this cheap..... For single occupancy I think you pay from £210 upwards. it's outrageous that single people are always charged more. As we have the money.... When dining you are being served with gallant mannerism ensuring that your needs are being met satisfactory. The food is very tasty and delicious, but take into account that if you eat in the a la cart restaurant you might be hit by a higher than £50 bill charge per person. So be prepared! The menu changes, such expect to get something different another time around. If you want to spoil your other half - then do! There is no doubt that because of its prestigious and expensive existence this place might only be affordable for special occasions or if you are not hit by recession. But if you are able to go there, enjoy the tranquillity that it has to offer. I know I will be back soon for Afternoon Tea, which is around £18.50 and therefore "just" affordable.

Goblin Ha is based out in Gifford, so it's going to be a drive for anyone who isn't local. I'd…read moreheard good feedback when I spoke to friends who had visited, but had never made it out there myself. In days of yore, when the SR and I were a-courting, we would often drive up to the moors, through Gifford, to watch the stars (and avoid sheep wandering around the roads) and see the warm lights of Goblin Ha beckoning, but never entered. I can imagine, in the depth of winter, this being a fantastic place to spend a cosy evening. Driving home - well, you might just want to book a room in the hotel.... Online, the menu comes across as quite intriguing, but in some weird Jekyll and Hyde way, when we got to the hotel and sat down at the table, it was more pub grub than I was expecting (graphic design for ya kids!). The menu definitely goes for standard pub fare (fish pie, hunters chicken, prawn pasta) and there is quite a massive selection - more than comes across online. Massive menus usually make me quite suspicious. However, what we had was totally fine - it's not. as the previous reviewer commented, adventurous, but it's half decent and felt like a 'safe' option for taking groups of mixed eaters out. There are quite a few vegetarian options (although very carb heavy), and if you like a good sized portion, then this place is for you. Between us, we checked out the ABC salad (chicken, avocado and bacon); potato skins (decent filling); calamari and prawn cocktail (not too watery, always a plus for me); followed by chicken and ribs for the smallest person at the table - all successfully polished off though - duck confit; cajun chicken and a salmon hollandaise for yours truly. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals - I would note that the salmon was pretty bland, and the Hollandaise almost lacking entirely in flavour (it looked like mayonnaise, which didn't help), so I wouldn't go with that again. We polished things off with a very tart lemon tart and creme brulees, which all were pretty good. Service was pretty good - and for a very busy Saturday night, prompt. Drinks were kept topped up and we never felt rushed or pushed out the door at any time. Goblin Ha feels like it is one of those places that does the classics well and best to stick by that rule when you go there and you will enjoy it. Just don't cast great expectations at it and you will enjoy it.

A lovely find in the small but beautiful village of Gifford. Set in the middle of East Lothian…read morecountryside, the location for me is just perfect, a great escape from Edinburgh and so many country walks. My partner was the happiest man alive when we walked in and he discovered they serve real ales, and summer lightening in particular!! The menu was slightly too large and I found it hard to choose so I just opted for the curry special, red Thai prawn. Food was served promptly, presented well and great portion sizes. I would probably go for something more traditional next time, maybe steak pie or fish and chips. My meal tasted fine, but only fine, I think a smaller menu of higher quality dishes is always preferable to quantity. Good prices too, we had 3 courses and a few drinks and it was around 50quid! Next time I'll definitely sit outside in the beer garden which I discovered on route to the ladies! It's big, loads of tables, lovely flowers and outlook and gets the evening sun, just the ticket after a long walk in the country! If highly recommend to anyone who's in the area!

Really nice little place in the heart of Gullane…read more Beautiful little pub on Gullane's main road. I had fish and chips and it was very nice. Nuff said.

This is a review for the restaurant, not the hotel…read more The food is traditional Scottish fare, think Cullen Skink and haggis. Great place just to pop into on the way to North Berwick with your granny.

Stayed two nights here with my wife at the Tweedale Arms while attending a wedding at Lennox Love…read moreHouse ( www.lennoxlove.com ) . The room was adequate for two nights but I would not want to stay for longer . Rooms are small and in need of updating . Shower just dribbled. Parking was no problem , However , The food was excellent , We enjoyed the breakfasts and evening meal. Staff worked hard and gave good service . All at a reasonable price. If you are in the Gifford area, the Tweedale Arms is an ideal watering hole for good food . Four stars for the food and service but two stars for the room.

Me and my partner have been here a few times now for a meal and since being bought over by the…read moreowners of the golf tavern in Haddington the food has become amazing, proper pub grub and good sized portions you will definitely get your money's worth and a great selection of drinks also many single malt whiskys to choose from, I would go back again and would definitely would suggest it for a nice meal.

Nice pub in great location on High Street in Aberlady. Good food, much of it locally sourced, and a…read moregood range of beers and wines, etc. Garden at rear, nice log fire for the colder months, dog friendly, and very welcoming hosts. Great staff too offer advice and info about the meals, etc. Accommodation available too - 6 letting rooms, all at reasonable rates for the location. Big TV only really on for the sports events on occasion, so no intrusive glaring screen all the time. Recommended for a good lunch or drink, a break in the East Lothian area - use as a base for golf, birding, or just to enjoy the nearby beaches - Gullane, Yellowcraigs, even Seacliff or Ravensheugh perhaps (a couple of real gems only a few miles away along the coast) and take in the scenery. Definitely worth a visit.

Driving through and stopped in for a quick bite to eat. Food was out of this world, and staff was…read moremore than helpful and friendly. I would recommend anyone in the area come in and eat. Well worth the drive out of the City of Edinburgh.

Thank you Yelp, I just lost my entire review of this place…read more.. Our main reason for choosing this place was the fact that it was located a little way out of the town centre (but still in easy walking distance), and that their menu looked good on the seafood front, as they have a connection with the Lobster Shack on the town pier. We stayed for a couple of nights on a weekend getaway. Be warned, the hotel is popular with golfers so you need to book up well in advance. I'm more of the Mark Twain "a good walk spoiled" school of thought when it comes to golf, but apparently it's quite the thing around North Berwick. Our room was on the top floor at the front, and was spacious and well-appointed with all the usual accoutrements. Being on the street side, there was a fair bit of traffic noise, but then we did have the windows wide open as it was so hot (yes, Scotland has been known to get quite warm at times!). The en-suite was large, and had a deep bath with a good shower - although the shower curtain did seem overly long and you couldn't avoid standing on it if it was inside the bath. Breakfast was pretty epic. We had smoked salmon with scrambled egg the first day, the salmon being wrapped round the eggs to make a cylindrical pancake. On the second day I had the full veggie, with sausage, haggis, poached eggs, beans, mushrooms and tattie scone - again all artfully arranged in a pile. Our one evening meal was of course based around the lobster option. It's not cheap, but we both splurged on the whole lobster at £39.95. I had avocado sushi to start, which in retrospect was probably a mistake as it disappeared in 3 bites. Herself went for the 1/2 kilo of West Coast rope-grown mussels, which seemed a better choice. I was impressed to see a vegan option of Key Lime pie on the dessert menu, which was just the right lightness to top off the lobster. There were one or two very minor issues, both with room maintenance and with service so I'm only giving it four stars; but it's a family-run hotel and they are all very dedicated to providing a good experience, which it certainly was. There is a warm homely atmosphere to the place and the staff were all very friendly despite how busy it was. We both really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again.

Also known as the Linton Hotel, this is a great spot. Loads of character in the pub, fantastic food…read more(breakfast was included with my room, and the dinners are award winning) but plenty of modern comfort in the rooms - great wifi, cable tv etc. Definitely worth the stay. Don't miss the walk to the spectactular waterfalls and river around the back.