About this property

This is a self check in room only property. Check in details will be sent to every guest within 2 days of their arrival date. All rooms are serviced daily and a team member is available by telephone for any inquiries or emergencies. On the East Lothian coast of North Berwick, The Folly Hotel situated opposite the West Links Golf Course. Dating back to the 1900s, this former fire station offers a bar for guests and golf club hire. Within 5 minutes’ walk of the town centre and a 45-minute drive from Edinburgh, it provides free Wi-Fi. Each room a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite shower. North Berwick has a variety of restaurants, including Italian, Indian, Scottish, Thai and Chinese, within a 10-minute walk. This licensed hotel is a 12-minute walk from the Scottish Seabird Centre and 20 minutes from Glen Golf Club, with several other golf courses along this stretch of coast. The National Museum of Flight and the East Links Family Park are among the region’s other attractions within 15-25 minutes’ drive. Free parking is available opposite the property. The hotel provides a convenient stopover on the John Muir trail.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location, easy access, stairs are very steep if you have mobility problems, shower good, comfy bed, kettle and a welcome pack, small can fridge
  • Samiya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked how spacious and clean the rooms were. The rooms were very cosy so just felt like being in home comforts. The service was great! The people were very friendly.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a fantastic place to stay if all you're looking for is somewhere to sleep if you're out & about. Booked it over the Fringe by the Sea festival & it couldn't have been better located. Really clean & comfortable, complimentary snacks & very...
  • Annemarie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couple of minutes walk from train station handy wee hotel staff were lovely
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The receptionist was super friendly and helpful, the hotel is ‘homely’ if not a bit tired (it adds to the homeliness if you can look past the lack of ‘modernness’) and the bonus mini selection box in the room was such a nice touch.
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome was lovely from the couple who were managing the hotel. It was small but deceptively well appointed. The breakfast in a basket was well presented and just what was needed, with the great little fridge. Location perfect. Parking easy.
  • Vicki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location. Bedroom comfortable and had everything needed. Complimentary basket was great.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a beautiful hotel and run by two really lovely people who really helped me out during a really difficult time. They helped me with my bags, were friendly and very kind. Great facilities and a great touch with the tunnocks tea cakes! Xx
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The professional correspondence, warm welcome, cute fridge and generous continental breakfast basket in my loft room with full ensuite, in a great location, made my stay really comfortable and memorable in this beautiful village right on the edge...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location with free parking opposite. Friendly staff who were happy to chat. An interesting historical building if you like that kind of thing (I do) The breakfast items in the bedroom were a welcome facility and having a mini fridge is...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children can only be accommodated in the triple room.