COLSTOUN'S LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS
PLACES
LOCAL TOWNS
Our closest town is Haddington, but East Lothian is famous for its coastal towns, charming villages and of course (no pun intended) golf. A couple of other places you can see whilst you are here are listed below.
NORTH BERWICK
A seaside town continually voted Scotland's best place to live, lots of lovely restaurants and a nice harbour.
GULLANE
Home to golf courses and lovely food and a beautiful beach.
EDINBURGH
Our local big city is Edinburgh, it is the perfect distance for a day trip from Haddington if you are staying a little longer
GENERAL TRAVEL
Travel is difficult to Colstoun, we are rural and unfortunately Uber isn’t a thing around here! We recommend pre-booking travel using one of the below companies. If you are driving to Colstoun, Please drive slowly along the driveway, she is old and fragile!
TRAVEL BY PLANE
We recommend travelling to Edinburgh Airport.
Newcastle and Glasgow are also good options if you are flying internationally
TRAVEL BY TRAIN
Dunbar has a direct train from London.
Nearest Train Stations:
Drem (15 minutes)
East Linton (15 minutes)
Dunbar (25 minutes)
CAR SERVICES
Options are extremely limited and have low capacity! You will be unable to get a taxi on Saturday unless you book in advance.
If you can't book from one of the below we can offer more local alternative companies though they tend to be not quite as reliable.
if you are coming from Edinburgh we recommend taking UBER from the centre of town but organising transport back with another firm
Premium Car Service ideal for airport transfers must book well in advance limited availaibility
££££
0800 334 5825
JOHNNY'S CAB
Local taxi company, limited availability must book in advance, ideal for getting home
££
01620826222
Local taxi company, limited availability must book in advance, ideal for getting home
££
01620828584
ACCOMODATION
Click on the venue name to be taken to their website.
East Lothian's most premium accommodation.
££££
15 minutes drive
Secluded, charming, quaint and quiet very close to Colstoun
£
5 minutes drive
great option if you like the sea, great if you want to extend your trip
£££
25 minutes drive
Opened and owned by Michilin Star Chef Tom Kitchin it has a top reputation ££££
20 minutes drive
In Gifford at the back end of Colstoun affordable local option
££
7 minute drive
VERY quirky, a great option if you want something a bit different
£££
7 minutes
A premium option in central edinburgh with good transport links
££££
45 minutes
We hear that it may well be re-opening soon but as yet no firm news
££
7 minute drive
Self catering cottages that support the mart regularly
££
10 minutes
LOCAL FOOD
RESTAURANTS
One of the nicest restaurant in East Lothian, it offers incredible french food and is consistently loved.
Location: Gullane
££££
20 minutes drive
Delicious food - high price point but a great option for something a bit nicer in a relaxed setting
Location: Aberlady
££££
15 minutes drive
An art gallery and relaxed restaurant, easily accessible from the A1 well worth a visit if you like relaxed eating and local art
Location: West Barns
££
20 minutes drive
Sophisticated Italian restaurant in North Berwick fresh and amazing, book in advance
Location: North Berwick
£££
25 minutes drive
Haddington local, it can be great, best to book if you are wanting a Saturday lunch table. huge portion sizes
Location: Haddington
£££
7 minutes drive
One of East Linton's two pubs, the village is split over which is better...
Location: East Linton
££
12 minutes drive
Owned by Michilin Star Chef Tom Kitchin. Eat in the pub for something easy or the restaurant for something a bit more sophisticated
Location: Gullane
££££
20 minutes drive
Our local recently renovated and a firm family favourite
Location: Pencaitland
££
5 minute drive
WOK N' GO
A double decker bus next to our shop, it's a cool Chinese local and affordable, cash only good for a Sunday evening option
Location: East Linton
£
12 minutes drive
CAFE
Our farm shop and small cafe, the cafe but it is affordable and we've got an amazing range of food to take away and snack on
Location: East Linton
12 minutes drive
With fans including Noma's René Redzepi who lost his mind over their croissants it is a must visit if you like baked goods.
Location: East Linton
12 minutes drive
Classic German bakery in the heart of Haddington, it is full of antiques and delicous German cakes!
£
Location: Haddington
7 minutes drive
In Gifford it is a great spot for a quick bite if you are staying in the village
££
Location: Gifford
7 minutes drive
In the council buildings, it is a great little cafe that is really popular. best for brunch
Location: Haddington
7 minutes drive
locally sourced, freshly prepared cafe food
££
Location: Gullane
20 minutes drive