Greywalls

Greywalls Description

Designed by the celebrated Edwardian architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, as "a small, albeit dignified holiday home overlooking Muirfield Golf Course and the Firth of Forth," Greywalls was built in 1901. This unusual crescent shaped house was always one of Lutyens' favourites.

The extensive walled gardens, with their magnificent views, are attributed to the world renowned designer, Gertrude Jekyll. The walled garden, lavender borders and holly hedges hiding secret enclaves, are maintained in all their original glory to this day.

Greywalls has been a family home for most of its history. Edward VII was a guest before the Great War and since 1924 three generations of the same family have owned and cared for this lovely Edwardian house.

In 1948 Colonel Weaver and his family restored, extended and converted their home into one of the first country house hotels in the British Isles. Ros and Giles Weaver, the present owners, took over the house in 1977 and have further improved the comfort and facilities whilst preserving its grace and character. They, like their family before them, have continued to offer their guests traditional and caring hospitality.

The style and comfort of Greywalls is, perhaps, best exemplified by the quiet luxury of the panelled library; a large, peaceful room lined with books, comfortably furnished and warmed by a log fire.

For nearly half a century, Greywalls has enjoyed a reputation for the excellence of its cuisine and service. The chefs, using only fresh produce from local suppliers, cater for the hungry golfer and discerning gourmet with equal aplomb, and the team of young, friendly staff are always on hand to provide discreet and kindly service.

In addition to the dining room, there are a further two rooms suitable for private parties and small meetings. There are several elegant drawing rooms, a small bar with an excellent stock of fine malts and cognacs and a lovely sheltered terrace overlooking the extensive walled garden.

The character, comfort and graciousness of the main rooms is also reflected in all 23 bedrooms. Each is decorated and furnished individually with antiques. All have en-suite bathrooms and the other luxuries that one expects of a superb country house hotel. The hard tennis court, croquet lawn, gardens and terraces can be enjoyed until nearly midnight at midsummer, such are the long evenings in this part of the world.

Nearby, sandy beaches, beautiful and so often deserted, are a haven for a myriad of seabirds (visit the Scottish Seabird Centre), and the glorious scenery of East Lothian with its ancient castles, abbeys, stately homes and picturesque fishing villages are but a few minutes drive away along peaceful, winding country lanes. The "Athens of the North" Edinburgh, with its history, pageantry and excellent shopping is a mere 30 minutes away.

Then there is golf - a dozen courses, including several championship ones, are within a 20 minute drive of Greywalls, and the house itself overlooks the greens of the 9th and 18th holes at Muirfield, one of the most famous golf courses in the world.

Greywalls, located in this delightful yet undiscovered region of Scotland, is the perfect haven for an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of today's pressured world.

Corporate Use

A variety of events (board meetings, presentations, drinks and/or private dinner parties) may be held using a combination of the rooms available. Whether you are entertaining clients or conducting internal company events - something quite unique can 'tailor made' following discussions with you.