The Castle Inn
9.0
Exceptional(333 reviews)
Manse Rd, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5EP, United Kingdom
+44 1620 850221
Hotel Description
The Castle Inn, located at Manse Rd, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5EP, United Kingdom, is a charming and inviting hotel nestled in the picturesque village of Dirleton, just a minute’s walk from the historic Dirleton Castle. This cozy, smoke-free property offers guests a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a design that reflects the quaint charm of the surrounding area. With a location that places it near both the beautiful countryside and the scenic coastline, The Castle Inn is an ideal base for those exploring the best of East Lothian. Guests can easily access the nearby attractions such as the renowned Muirfield Golf Course and the stunning Yellowcraig Beach, making this hotel perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
The rooms at The Castle Inn are designed to provide ultimate comfort and relaxation, featuring modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable bedding. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, offering spacious rooms that cater to both couples and families. Guests will appreciate the peaceful ambiance, making it easy to unwind after a day of exploring the nearby landmarks and attractions.
Special amenities include a restaurant offering a delicious menu, a cozy beer garden, and a bar where guests can enjoy a refreshing drink. The Castle Inn is also known for its excellent breakfast options, providing guests with a strong start to their day. The hotel’s friendly staff is often praised for their exceptional service, ensuring that every guest has a memorable and comfortable stay. Although there is no fitness center or spa, the hotel offers everything needed for a relaxing getaway, including easy access to the surrounding outdoor spaces.
For transportation, the hotel is well-connected with nearby public transport options, including a short walk to Ruthven Road and a 10-minute taxi ride to North Berwick, where guests can catch trains or buses. Edinburgh Airport is about 53 minutes away by taxi, providing easy access for international travelers. The Castle Inn’s close proximity to both the castle and the beach adds to its appeal, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of activities, from historic site tours to coastal walks.
Guests staying at The Castle Inn can explore a variety of popular attractions nearby, such as the Tantallon Castle, the Scottish Seabird Centre, and the world-famous Muirfield Golf Course. The hotel is also a great choice for those looking to enjoy outdoor activities such as beachcombing at Yellowcraig Beach or hiking along the stunning cliffs near Dirleton.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway or an active adventure, The Castle Inn offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and service. Experience the charm of this village inn and discover everything that the beautiful East Lothian region has to offer. We invite you to stay at The Castle Inn for an unforgettable experience, where comfort and history meet in the heart of Dirleton.
The rooms at The Castle Inn are designed to provide ultimate comfort and relaxation, featuring modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable bedding. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, offering spacious rooms that cater to both couples and families. Guests will appreciate the peaceful ambiance, making it easy to unwind after a day of exploring the nearby landmarks and attractions.
Special amenities include a restaurant offering a delicious menu, a cozy beer garden, and a bar where guests can enjoy a refreshing drink. The Castle Inn is also known for its excellent breakfast options, providing guests with a strong start to their day. The hotel’s friendly staff is often praised for their exceptional service, ensuring that every guest has a memorable and comfortable stay. Although there is no fitness center or spa, the hotel offers everything needed for a relaxing getaway, including easy access to the surrounding outdoor spaces.
For transportation, the hotel is well-connected with nearby public transport options, including a short walk to Ruthven Road and a 10-minute taxi ride to North Berwick, where guests can catch trains or buses. Edinburgh Airport is about 53 minutes away by taxi, providing easy access for international travelers. The Castle Inn’s close proximity to both the castle and the beach adds to its appeal, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of activities, from historic site tours to coastal walks.
Guests staying at The Castle Inn can explore a variety of popular attractions nearby, such as the Tantallon Castle, the Scottish Seabird Centre, and the world-famous Muirfield Golf Course. The hotel is also a great choice for those looking to enjoy outdoor activities such as beachcombing at Yellowcraig Beach or hiking along the stunning cliffs near Dirleton.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway or an active adventure, The Castle Inn offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and service. Experience the charm of this village inn and discover everything that the beautiful East Lothian region has to offer. We invite you to stay at The Castle Inn for an unforgettable experience, where comfort and history meet in the heart of Dirleton.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 1-minute walk to Dirleton Castle
2. Guests praised the exceptional service provided by the staff
3. Popular beer garden mentioned frequently by guests in reviews
4. Restaurant menu highly praised by guests for its quality and variety
5. Guests enjoyed a hearty breakfast, often highlighted in reviews
6. No fitness center or spa, but excellent access to outdoor activities
7. Convenient public transport options nearby, including walking distance to the castle
8. Family-friendly atmosphere with kid-friendly amenities
9. Smoke-free property ensuring a comfortable environment for all guests
10. Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel for guests’ convenience
6.2 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Muirfield
7 min
Dirleton Castle & Gardens1 min
Tantallon Castle16 min
Scottish Seabird Centre10 min
Yellowcraig Beach6 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.2 |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 53 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
$104
$104
$104
$156
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Location
Manse Rd, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5EP, United Kingdom
Airports:
Dundee Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 43 min
Transit: 2 hr 41 min
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 53 min
Transit: 1 hr 55 min
Transit:
Drem
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 1 hr 6 min
Ruthven Road
Walking: 4 min
Foreshot Terrace
Walking: 6 min
Castle
Walking: 1 min
North Berwick
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 52 min
Nearby locations
6.2
Good Location
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Pets
No pets
Accessibility
Accessible
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
9.6
10 reviews
Wonderful
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Good
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Marcie K
5/5
The Castle Inn restaurant had great food and great service! We enjoyed our meal, after a long first day in Scotland. I forgot my purse with our passports & a large sum of cash on my chair. …
JB
James B
5/5
Great little hotel in a beautiful location. Rooms were clean with comfy beds. Staff were very friendly and the restaurant and bar were excellent. Breakfast was great too.||Would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a break in this beautiful part of the country.
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Tourist00838616041
5/5
Came to the Castle Inn on a golfing weekend. Calum and his team have been amazingly helpful. The atmosphere is welcoming, the food, both breakfast and dinner is extraordinary. …
Derek Lucas
5/5
Popped in for lunch, phoned first to reserve a table as there was 6 of us and 4 dogs. Very accomodating for dogs. Choice of food was good, hard to choose.Food was lovely and plentiful.Good service.Lovely atmosphere.Definitely recommend.
Todd Neumann
5/5
You have to stop in for a pint and if you are lucky enough to try the Sunday Roast, it’s as good as you’ll find. We really enjoyed a couple nights here. Bar man is top notch. Chef is always around, his assistant made us food after the kitchen closed one night (way after the kitchen closed), we were so hungry and appreciative that we could get dinner! One of my favorite places that we visited during our Scotland trip.
June Mcdickens
5/5
Visited today for lunch. Very friendly attentive staff. We had salmon en croute and the venison burger with haggis and Stilton cheese. Both were absolutely delicious infact my husband was almost brought to tears his burger was that good, he waxed lyrical about it all the way home.Highly recommend a visit here and dog friendly 😀.
Vanessa Forrest
5/5
Wonderful pub in an idyllic location!Ate here three times in 1 week. The menu is diverse and the specials change regularly, the food is lovely and the service is great. Special thanks to Maddie for her wonderful service!!Definitely worth booking for lunch or dinner, highly recommend.
BJ V
4/5
Like most people I only ate here and didn’t stay overnight. As such I wanted to review the restaurant only which isn’t possible - the should be changed. Anyway, the food was was fabulous (scampi and steak pie) and would get a 5 star rating.
Service 5
Janet “Janet Abernethy reiki” Abernethy
5/5
During a recent day trip to Dirlington Castle I stopped in for lunch with my daughter and her husband.My daughter has coeliacs and the restaurant were very accommodating to her needs. She ordered the Halloumi burger, which, for her, came without a bun (as the buns have gluten in them). It was, in her words "amazing" and, as she is a chef, she should know.My son-in-law ordered the Venison burger which was, to my surprise, moist and full of flavour. I know how easy it is to cook venison and for it to be dry. Son-in-law loved it.Both the above came with chips which they were so impressed with they insisted I taste them, I had to agree, they were certainly well worth writing Google about lolBoth also commented on the freshness of the salad which they said was top notch. Well, coming from son-in-law who breaks into a sweat if you suggest he eats vegetables, that is a massive compliment and it was backed up by him eating the full salad - something I have never seen before.Finally, to me. I ordered the vegetable Thai Green Curry. When it arrived I have to say I thought it didn't look particularly hot but wow it did have a very pleasant kick. Not too hot, just absolutely perfect! The vegetables, again, were clearly very fresh and the rice cooked to perfection.The nan bread that came with it was so fresh and delicious I wish I could have finished it, but the portions in this restaurant are such that it was a struggle for all three of us to finish our meals.What can I say? This is such a little gem.When we arrived the waiters said he would "squeeze us in but the restaurant is fully booked after 5" Looking around, there appeared to be plenty of tables and, in such a small town I felt certain this would be an exageration, until we tasted the food. Now I suspect it probably is full most of the time, and with a really good reason.
Debra Doser
4/5
The room was ok and fine for a one night visit.The people, pub, and food were amazing.The only suggestions that I would make is to tighten the shower head as it was leaking from the wand portion and maybe have tabletop fans for people to use. The room was quite warm and we could've used one last night for sure.