The Open Arms
St Andrews
📍 North Berwick Coastal, EH39 5EG
🚆 Nearest station: · 1.9 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: John Ferguson (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Heritage hotel opposite 13th-century Dirleton Castle
- World-class golf courses on the doorstep
- Locally inspired food served on site
- Dog-friendly hotel with selected rooms for dogs
The Open Arms is a heritage hotel set opposite the 13th-century Dirleton Castle, overlooking the village green in the heart of East Lothian. The operator highlights locally inspired food and genuine Scottish hospitality, alongside world-class golf courses right on the doorstep. Dogs are warmly welcomed, with Garden Rooms 21-24 available for guests travelling with pets, and access to the Lounge and Restaurant, for a small nightly fee. The hotel blends centuries of history with attentive, dedicated service, making it a suitable base whether you're here for a castle-side retreat, a taste of East Lothian cuisine, or simply unhurried, relaxed hospitality in a historic village setting.
Practical details
- Pets
- Dogs allowed in selected rooms and public areas for a fee
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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