Greywalls Hotel in East Lothian has been sold the Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts.
The Edwardian country house borders Muirfield Golf Course and has been in the same family for nearly a century. Built in 1901 by acclaimed architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, the property has operated as a hotel since 1948 and holds Category A listed status. The Weaver family, who have run Greywalls for generations, said the house had been a treasured family home and business for over 100 years, and they hoped the new owners would build on that legacy.
The off-market sale was handled by global property firm Knight Frank, with Ryan Lynn, partner in the firm’s hotel team, commenting that the deal reflected the continued appetite for heritage properties in iconic locations.
Marine & Lawn confirmed that the hotel will undergo a “thoughtful restoration” led by the company’s in-house design team. Planned upgrades include enhancements to interiors, dining and the overall guest experience. The group said the intention is to preserve the property’s history and character while updating the offering to appeal to today’s luxury traveller.
The acquisition adds to Marine & Lawn’s existing Scottish portfolio, which includes hotels in St Andrews, Troon and North Berwick. Greywalls will sit alongside Marine North Berwick in East Lothian.
Greywalls’ long-standing connection with Muirfield will be maintained, with the hotel continuing to offer private access to the world-famous golf course through its relationship with The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers.
No official sale price has been disclosed.
Picture: Greywalls Hotel
