Leddie
Relaxed Scottish elegance — think village inn done properly. Stone facade, wood-panelled interiors, a glass-fronted whisky cabinet, vintage board games, and a roaring lounge fireplace. Warm without being fussy. Design-led without being cold.
Ask for Room 1 (front-facing Deluxe with three sash windows over the high street) or Room 8 (Junior Suite, 28 sqm, feels like a small studio)
Why It Matters
Opened 2024 and immediately picked up The Times Top 100 Places to Stay in the UK, East Lothian Hotel of the Year 2025, National Hotel of the Year Scotland Region Winner 2025, and an AA Rosette for culinary excellence. Part of the Marram Collection alongside the Bushmills Inn. The name revives the original Scots word for the local river running through Aberlady.
The Leddie is a 27-room, 4-star boutique hotel in Aberlady's high street, built in 1638 and formerly known as The Duck's Inn. A multi-million-pound refurbishment in 2024 by Wirefox — the Northern Irish private investment company behind The Marram Hotel Collection — stripped the building back and restored it, landing a palette of mossy greens, red leather, wool throws, and eclectic Scottish-inflected artwork. The restaurant under Head Chef Lewis Lane has already earned an AA Rosette and become a genuine destination in its own right.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Comfort Room
More space than Cosy, and the dog-friendly category. King-size beds that can be swapped to twins on request. Some rooms overlook the courtyard. Pitch-perfect if you're travelling with a four-legged companion.
Cosy Room
The entry-level category. Compact by design — a few guests flag that the smallest rooms leave limited floor space. Same style formula as the rest of the hotel with muted tones, wool textures, and green-tiled bathrooms. Good for solo travellers or those who plan to spend most time in the lounge and restaurant.
Cottage Suite
Two standalone suites set in a separate outbuilding behind the main house. Each has its own front door and private terrace. One runs to around 29 sqm, the other 36 sqm with an upstairs space included. They interconnect, making them ideal for families or small groups travelling together. Quieter than the main house rooms — one reviewer noted no village noise whatsoever.
29 sqmDeluxe Room
Larger footprint, same design language. Room 1 faces the front with three sash windows looking out over Aberlady's main street — one of the most characterful rooms in the house. King-size as standard, convertible to twins.
Junior Suite
Room 8 is the reference Junior Suite — 28 sqm that runs from king bed at one end to a sofa, coffee table, and wall-mounted Smart TV at the other. Feels closer to a compact studio apartment than a hotel room. Built-in wardrobe unit, open shelving, and a desk that doubles as a dressing table. Soft green tiles and a walk-in rainfall shower in the bathroom.
King · 28 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve — Britain's first nature reserve, designated 1952 — is a short walk from the hotel. The Scottish Ornithologists' Club headquarters at Waterston House is also nearby, with a gallery, resources, and free entry.
The Leddie partners with Ezee Riders for electric bike hire and guided coastal tours. Guests get 20% off hire and tours. Routes cover Gullane's dunes, North Berwick harbour, and Tantallon Beach.
Live music in the bar every Friday from 9–11pm. Free to attend; ideal for combining with dinner. The bar also screens Six Nations rugby fixtures with themed burgers.
The hotel assists with arranging tee times at nearby courses including Muirfield (host of The Open Championship 16 times), Kilspindie, Gullane No.2, Archerfield, Craigielaw, North Berwick, Luffness, Longniddry, and Royal Musselburgh — all within a short drive. Scotland's Golf Coast has over 20 courses within reach.
The hotel sits directly on the John Muir Way, one of Scotland's great long-distance walking routes. Coastal paths and beach walks to Gullane Bents (5 minutes by car) are easily accessible on foot.
The hotel partners with WanderWomen Scotland for guided outdoor adventures along East Lothian's coastline. Described as mindful, nature-based experiences.
The Leddie partners with Yarrow Cookery School, a fossil-fuel-free cookery school set in a 450-year-old steading in Longniddry — a short drive away.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Designated accessible parking bays, drop-off zone, level internal flooring, step-free entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilets, wide doorways for wheelchair users, assistance dogs welcome.
A wood-panelled lounge with a real fireplace, deep sofas, and corner booths. A glass-fronted whisky cabinet separates the lobby from the lounge. Vintage board games on hand.
Spacious front and rear terraces ideal for drinks from noon. A south-facing gin garden is also available.
Staff can arrange tee times at nearby courses and call local taxis from Longniddry station.
Comfort room category is dog-friendly. The hotel is welcoming to four-legged guests.
The property does not have a swimming pool.
Type 2 EV charging points at 16 Rig Street, EH32 0RW — approximately a 2-minute drive or 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Limited on-site car park at the rear, first-come first-served. Additional on-street parking in front of the hotel.
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