PREMIUM SERVICES
Book with the Luxury Concierge to get the following premium services for Archerfield Links:
Archerfield is a private members' golf club, however Luxury Edinburgh clients are able to access the following benefits at members' rates:
- Exclusive use of Archerfield House at the members' rate
- Access to a Pavilion Room at the members' rate
- Private use of Marine Villa at the members' rate
- Preferential access to a round of golf on the Fidra or Dirleton links at the members' guest rate when staying at the Club
Archerfield: what is it?
Archerfield Links is a private members' golf club an hour's drive from Edinburgh, based around the splendid country retreat of Archerfield House and with two links golf courses, the Fidra and Dirleton, meandering along the edges of the Firth of Forth at the point where it widens into the sea. In an area of great natural beauty known for seabirds and other wildlife, this is a truly tranquil setting, where you can relax, enjoy some great, unstuffy golfing, get the fresh-air treatment and allow yourself the luxury of being looked after with five-star service in the clubhouse and the house itself.
How does it work?
Through Luxury Edinburgh, Archerfield extends a special invitation to sample the benefits of membership, by offering the members' rate for accommodation and the opportunity to play one of the courses as well.
About the golf...
Archerfield lies between Muirfield and North Berwick, two great and famous courses. It shares the same coastline; the same views; similar terrain. Golf has been played on the estate for centuries, and the 7,000-yard Fidra and 7,000-yard Dirleton courses, laid out by senior tour professional David Russell, opened in 2004 and 2006. The courses are bounded by pine woods and sand dunes, include some fast-running links and open out onto spectacular views of the Forth Estuary and the Bass Rock. There are also state-of-the-art practice facilities.
Archerfield House: exclusively yours
The point of Archerfield House is to have the freedom of it, to treat it as your own. So it is only let for exclusive use. The main house has elegant drawing rooms each with an Adam style fireplace, huge comfortable sofas and 15 double bedrooms individually done up in sumptuous, traditional style. In addition are the 12 Pavilion Rooms adjacent to the house: restored, private suites with a huge amount of space to kick back, spread out and even organise private dining (it is possible to book into these without taking the whole house). Taking the house exclusively means you can also access Archerfield's world-class golf courses, subject to tee times being available; and through Luxury Edinburgh the house is offered at the members' rate.
Business or pleasure: what to expect
Take Archerfield House for pleasure or business, but either way you can treat the house as your own. Breakfast, dinner and house wines and spirits are all included in the booking, which reinforces a sense of belonging while you're there. Tables can be set up any way you like: a long one for formal banqueting, or smaller ones for informal breakfasting or dining. The same goes for the meeting rooms, which are entirely flexible. While you're there, the dress code is exactly what you want it to be: there are no rules from the club. Menus are tailor made, and organised with you in advance. At the golf clubhouse, there's a full menu for lunch and dinner and light bar snacks. This is an informal, good-humoured place to relax - whether or not you're actually hitting a ball that day.
Marine Villa
This is Archerfield estate's newest pride and joy: a beautifully restored house in 20 acres overlooking the Firth of Forth, with the green coastline of Fife beyond. The house is immaculate and utterly gorgeous, sleeps 10, and is an intimate place to hold a small gathering, high-level business meeting or special occasion. "Who would have thought there would be such a stunning development on the shore of the Firth of Forth, within a mile of the fabled Muirfield Links?" - Peter Alliss
