The Lodge at Craigielaw is attached directly to the Craigielaw Golf Club clubhouse in East Lothian, making it one of Scotland’s most convenient stay-and-play properties. The 25 large bedrooms can be configured as doubles or twins, and facilities include a bar, lounge and restaurant with views over the course — all of which means the boundary between hotel and golf club barely exists. Bag storage, a pro shop and Wi-Fi throughout round out a setup that has clearly been designed with golfers in mind from the ground up.
Craigielaw’s 18-hole championship links course and excellent practice facilities are on the doorstep, but the Lodge is equally well placed to explore East Lothian’s wider riches. Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick are all easily accessible for those building a multi-course Scotland golf break, and the county’s beaches and countryside provide welcome variety on rest days. Edinburgh is just twenty minutes by car or train, adding a full city programme for evenings or any non-golf day.
A golf academy at Craigielaw offers coaching for those who want to combine a playing break with some technical input. The combination of a proper championship links, one of East Lothian’s best practice setups and a friendly, golfer-focused lodge makes this an excellent value option for groups and pairs who want to play seriously without the overhead of a large resort hotel. Private golf transfers can be arranged to courses across the county.
