Edinburgh
Gilmerton House, Athelstaneford, North Berwick, EH39 5LQ
Weekends
£5,000 - £9,000
Full Weeks
£15,000 - £25,000
Amidst the beauty of North Berwick’s surrounding countryside, Gilmerton House is a historic Grade A listed mansion within reach of stunning beaches and ancient castles in the heart of East Lothian.
Catering for up to 20 guests in the main house’s within 10 immaculate bedrooms and a further 6 can settle at The Lodge, a self-contained Victorian cottage within the grounds of the estate, which you can also reserve separately or in addition to the main house.
Gilmerton House has recently been restored and renovated, blending old-world tradition with a touch of modernity, and all 10 double bedrooms are beautifully decorated in a classical Georgian style.
The house also includes 2 large family bathrooms plus eight of the bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms with traditional roll-top bathtubs.
On the ground floor, there are 6 distinctive reception rooms,
Sleeping arrangements
Amenities
Please see the key features below. If stag and hen parties are not listed then the property is sadly not suitable for them.
Catering Available 
Countryside Walks 
Games Table 
Self Catering 
Stag & Hen Parties 
Wedding Facilities 
WiFi 
Working Fireplace 
Dance Floor 
Fireworks 
Gardens 
Marquee Available 
Self-Catered Weddings
Wedding Catering House Facts
Gilmerton House has been home to the Kinloch family for 13 generations.
Reviews
Ben Sunderland
Gilmerton is a hidden delight nestled in the heart of beautiful East Lothian, yet highly accessible to historic Edinburgh and its associated national and international travel hubs with Edinburgh Airport under 45 mins away by road. To stay at Gilmerton is to step inside history itself, yet lose nothing in the way of modern convenience or luxury, with beautifully fitted accommodation, reception and lounge spaces. Outdoors, the grounds offer an immaculately maintained curated expanse to rest and unwind in - complete with croquet, golf and winding trails. We had a wonderful restful week at the house as a group of friends, exploring and enjoying the surrounds, warmly hosted by Graham and his team. A superb option whether for corporate, family and wedding. Thank you for having us!
Emma Kirk
A stunning house in an ideal location just a short idyllic drive out of the bustle of Edinburgh. Only 10 minutes from Derm station and not far from local beaches, café and eateries if you fancy popping out. If you don’t, you’ve got everything you need on site including golf, croquet, pool table, ping pong table, places to run and walk, fire pit and outside seating area, BBQ, several rooms to dine in and a grand piano to boot. Enjoyed a fantastic nights sleep in a very comfy four poster bed as well as a luxurious soak in a roll top bathtub. What’s more the staff are incredibly kind. Memorable five star stay. Thank you so much for having us.
George Ward
Amazing few days with friends at Gilmerton. Loved exploring the historic house and the beautiful gardens. Only 30 mins from Edinburgh! Highly recommend.
Nancy Crooks
A wonderful location for our friend's Golden Wedding party. We were warmly welcomed and looked after by an efficient, organised and mostly unseen staff. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious, with everything we needed to hand. There wasn't much time to explore the grounds but they were beautiful too, and well maintained. My remaining impression is that of feeling at home!
Eamon John
Well what can I say other than absolutely fantastic experience at Gilmerton . We had the house for long weekend whilst daughter was getting married . Graham and staff at Gilmerton were first class and couldn’t speak highly enough of them and how welcome they made everybody feel . The house and grounds themselves are so special and you really feel so relaxed and comfortable there . Thank you for such a wonderful stay and many memories made .
Rebecca Cribbin
The best experience. We felt completely immersed in Scotland and it’s heritage whilst staying at Gilmerton House. A fabulous destination for a wedding, function, work or family gathering.
Madi Rifkin
Went on a CEO retreat here with a group of about 20. The grounds fit us all and gave us a very memorable experience. The staff was amazing and cooked us some amazing meals. The grounds were great for a walk, some golf and just a great time to be outside. If you have a big group I would definitely recommend staying here.
Humphrey Bowles
Thank you so much to Graham and the whole Altido team for putting on such a brilliant few days in sunny Scotland including falconry and the brilliant Robbie on the pipes.The house itself is the perfect venue for a friends, families or in our case, a bunch of colleagues from all across the world. The rooms are in perfect condition and the grounds are stunning.Could not recommend more highly!!
Matthew Loney
Attended an industry retreat at the property and the home, staff and grounds were incredible. If you have a large group and are looking for a fun and unique place to get together, look no further. Management of the home was wonderful to work with and the communication was excellent. Would definitely book the house again!
Hugh Chichester
Fantastic experience with friends at this beautiful house. We were hosted very well by Graham and his team. It's a great location - very near Edinburgh but far enough out to feel like you're away from all the noise. Highly recommend it
Lee Williams
We had the pleasure of having our destination wedding at The Gilmerton House in September of 2022. I cannot express enough how ecstatic we are with how things went. Stephen and Graham were the most excellent hosts that anyone could ask for. We felt like kings and queens for a week, and that’s without even getting into how lovely the grounds and the house were.We were treated with amazing hospitality from start-to-finish, and even though there weren’t any difficulties, if there would have been I am positive they would’ve been resolved without any issue whatsoever.The rooms were immaculate, the bathrooms were divine, and the staff on site couldn’t have been more pleasant. I would run out of accolades to give if I were to keep describing our time there. I know that we will look back fondly at our week at The Gilmerton House forever, and I couldn’t be more thankful that everyone there helped make our week, and especially our wedding day, so special.Everyone was incredibly accommodating, even for a group of rambunctious Americans who stormed the castle for a week. If you’re looking for a Scottish getaway at a historic estate, look no further, you won’t be disappointed.Thank you again Gilmerton House and staff, you are the most wonderful of wonderfuls.Much love, Lee and Emma
Aidan Bowie
Booked Gilmerton House for our wedding in late September and it couldn’t have gone any better! Graham and his team were exceptional, providing genuine hospitality and making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. It was the perfect venue for our wedding and the venue was made all the more special by the staff.
Michael Goldin
Gilmerton house exceeded my expectations in every way. The grounds were fantastic, house was fresh and updated while still holding the old world charm.
Ann McDowall
Such a beautiful house set in beautiful grounds. My daughter and son -in -law had their wedding here and it was the most amazing day. The staff were lovely, so attentive, helpful and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. We were so, so well looked after throughout our weekend stay. It was an absolute pleasure to spend the weekend there for my daughter's big day.
Matt D.
Beautiful and truly unique venue for any occasion. House has a lot of history and condition is still superb. Stunning garden behing the house and space for marquee for events. Fantastic and friendly staff.
Matt D.J.V.
Beautiful and truly unique venue for any occasion. House has a lot of history and condition is still superb. Stunning garden behing the house and space for marquee for events. Fantastic and friendly staff.
Giuseppe Manzoli-Private Chef
I've done a catering here with my Private chef company in summer 2018, and this place is beautiful. A vast park with a fantastic view from the rooms. I also met the owners who are very kind and pleasant people. The kitchen is well equipped, and the staff is friendly and very professional At the time I served my catering the famous Butler Simeon Rosset was serving the house as well. Highly recommended.
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Laura Castillo-Hamilton
We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Gilmerton House, and also spent the entire weekend there with our closest family members. The place is breathtakingly beautiful! We felt like we were in a different world! Many of our guests complemented the beautiful grounds and the house itself.We always knew we wanted somewhere secluded, peaceful ... and private for our wedding day - and we couldn't have found a more perfect place.The staff were amazing, especially Graham. Excellent communication from the minute we enquired about visiting the place as a potential wedding venue. Someone was always on site should we need any help over the weekend but they were also never in our way, again just what we wanted for the pre & post wedding celebrations. On the wedding day itself they even help my wedding planner set up the ceremony area!I cannot recommend the place enough! It's truly perfect!
Natalie Nash
Absolutely wonderful stay. Gorgeous house with beautiful bedrooms and attention to detail. Relaxing and restful space, set in the most picturesque surroundings. 30 mins from Edinburgh and close to North Berwick with so much to enjoy in the grounds. Wonderful staff. Would highly recommend.