As we were unsure as to what we were doing on the 1st this year due to unforeseen circumstances we latterly booked this hotel for lunch quite late.

We have been many times before therefore know the food is excellent.

The drive down from Edinburgh was a pleasure - the sun was out for once and quite mild!

We arrived to a warm reception and what a beautiful Christmas tree with sparkling lights and dressed so well at the door.

We were shown to our tables immediately and given the menu and what a lot of plates to choose from.

My hyusband chose the cream of onion soup and myself dressed fish cakes with salad as was unsure about the cream of onion soup.

However when it arrived it looked lovely and I swopped with my husband who did not mind.

We had steak and all the trimmings for the main and although quite expensive well worth it as done to what we had ordered.

By this time we were feeling rather full but I ordered pavlova and ice cream for dessert and my husband the cheese board.
Then coffee and liquers.

We had asked for a doggie bag which was wrapped in tin foil (with no problem) and given to our dog in the car who wolfed the contents down.

I always love North Berwick ever since going there frequently as a child therefore we took the dog and ourselves for a long walk along the beach.

The tide was far out and plenty of hard sand to walk on and the dog loves being thrown seaweed - one stick went into the water and he went in I think with excitement but out again as the water must have been cold.

We could see Incholme and the Bass Rock clearly and thoroughly enjoyed the outing.

Many thanks to all the staff and Management for the super lunch and efficient service.

We then went on to first foot friends and family and a good day was had by all.

We shall certainly be back soon as the dog and ourselves love North Berwick. Just a pity the shops were shut in the High Street!!!

Having stayed at the Nether Abbey for the first time this weekend I would thoroughly recommend it. Beautifully decorated, with a warm welcome from all staff it was located in the heart of North Berwick. Our room was very spacious and tasteful and we were incredibly surprised it was only classed as a 3 star hotel. We had both breakfast and dinner in the hotel and the food was outstanding with excellent service and staff had a wonderful insight to all dishes and wines to accompany them. All staff over the course of our stay were fully equipped with local knowledge and incredibly friendly. We’ll definitely go back!

What a find! 10 family couples with children to visit our clan Tantallon Castle and celebrate my birthday.Meticulous attention to every detail from rooms to food and service.Modern,spacious,individual rooms with style.A thoughtful plate of fresh fruit ,art magazines and a model sailing boat in the bathroom ( I like all three by chance !).Bathrobes,bath and shower in the top room.We could even use it for the photo-shoot the family planned for us.
The food choices and standard were excellent for breakfast ,lunch and dinner.More detail in local sourcing and kitchen making added to the gastronomic pleasure.The wine was really good. We were given a dining room for ourselves and dedicated team of service staff.They had the perfect balance of being thoughtful, personal and attentive.
The hotel is child friendly.They provided toys and reassured us about babies and toddlers.One of the parents had to leave the dinner table to attend to a baby and without prompting the waitress discreetly took the plate to keep the food warm.
North Berwick is a Scottish gem with good shops, beach and sea-bird centre to keep all the family amused with a pleasant stroll.
We felt the value for money was excellent for the overall quality. Last weekend we stayed in an Edinburgh "top hotel" in the west end and this was way ahead on every count.
Highly recommended for this sort of family function.This is a family run hotel run to a very high standard by people who care and try very hard. It will outshine a corporate brand every-time.

We stayed just one Saturday night as a stop-over. The hotel is not terribly impressive from the outside, but the room was large and well equipped, the food was good, and the service was excellent.

Highly recommended, and terrific value.