Located a stone’s throw away from the world famous Muirfield golf course and just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh, the hotel “¯dates back to 1836.
Previously”¯ The Golf Inn, it has “¯undergone “¯a full refurbishment and features 14 bedrooms, a bar, a 60-cover dining”¯room and an outdoor garden.
Tom’s wife and business partner, Michaela Kitchin, and Stephen Paterson of Burns Design are behind The Bonnie Badger‘s interior, which takes inspiration from Scotland’s rich tapestry of natural resources.”¯
Guests “¯looking for a weekend away “¯will enjoy the individually designed luxurious bedrooms, “¯including a suite “¯boasting a “¯four-poster “¯bed “¯and roll top bath, “¯and “¯deluxe loft “¯rooms “¯with “¯original beams and “¯panoramic views of East Lothian.
A short walk “¯through the garden, “¯The Bonnie Badger’s cottages will offer “¯guests their own “¯front door “¯and a private “¯cottage “¯terrace “¯looking out over “¯the “¯outdoor kitchen and “¯potted plant-lined “¯garden of “¯the main house.”¯
The Bonnie Badger’s dining room, The Stables, will be “¯housed in a converted stable”¯block, with restored “¯wooden rafters “¯vaulting “¯over “¯an open fire place “¯surrounded by “¯oak tables.
Inspired by the landscape of Gullane, textured fabrics in earthy tones from producers on the Scottish isles will”¯be used to “¯line “¯the “¯large “¯arching “¯windows. “¯Dishes “¯from the kitchen will”¯ follow Tom’s ‘From Nature to Plate’ ethos “¯and “¯will “¯work closely with “¯local “¯Scottish farmers “¯to source the “¯best “¯possible ingredients. “¯The menu “¯will “¯feature twists on pub and seasonal classics “¯such as “¯Steak pie with bone marrow and a Jerusalem artichoke and pearl barley risotto. “¯
“¯Back in the main house, “¯guests “¯can duck into the “¯dark blue-panelled “¯bar “¯for “¯a post-round “¯drink, or settle in for the evening and “¯opt for “¯something stronger “¯with a choice”¯ of Scottish whiskies, craft beers and “¯local spirits. “¯Traditional “¯tweeds “¯and “¯leathers will accent the space, “¯while “¯vintage “¯sporting “¯memorabilia “¯adorn “¯the walls.”¯
“Michaela “¯and I have dreamt of having a pub with rooms for years, “¯and we’ve always been particularly fond of the East Lothian area, having spent time here on weekends with the kids,” explains Tom. “When this opportunity came up it just felt that it was meant to be.
“We have always loved the feel of the old hotel and we want to ensure that we keep the heart of the building whilst enhancing the offering. It will be a place to escape for a day trip, pop in for a drink after a game of golf “¯or “¯stay overnight for “¯a weekend break to experience “¯the incredible scenery “¯that East Lothian has to offer.””¯ “¯
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