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About Greywalls
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.
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The warm, honey coloured stone from the Rattlebags Quarry
was worked by monks and the specially made pantiles for the
roof came from Denmark. This unusual crescent shaped house was
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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.
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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.
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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.
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For nearly half a century, Greywalls has enjoyed a reputation
for the excellence of its cuisine and service. Using
only fresh produce from local suppliers, Greywalls caters for the hungry
golfer and discerning gourmet with equal aplomb, and the team
of young, friendly staff are always on hand to provide discreet
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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.
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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.
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.
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