Situated in a picturesque hamlet in the Scottish Borders near the town of Dunbar, set on the cliff-tops with spectacular sea views, this luxury modern holiday cottage has a stunning location, secluded sun terrace, wood-burning stove and easy access to the beaches, golf courses and castles of the East Lothian and Berwickshire coastlines.
This delightful holiday cottage is situated in the picturesque hamlet of Cove, perched on the cliff tops near Cockburnspath, 6 miles south of Dunbar. It is within easy reach of the A1 and also benefits from excellent rail links. The cottage is a great base for walkers, bird-watchers and golfers as well as a fabulous location for a traditional seaside holiday.
The cottage has been cleverly designed so the living areas are on the first floor to take advantage of the stunning views over the cliffs to the sea, the kingdom of Fife, the Isle of May and the Bass Rock. The sitting room, dining room and kitchen are a large L-shaped open plan area and beautifully furnished. There is a wood burning stove, french windows and a fully-equipped modern kitchen.
Downstairs there are three spacious bedrooms, a family bathroom and a utility room with access to the paved sun terrace (perfect for those long summer evenings). The master bedroom has lovely sea views and an ensuite shower room. There is a twin room and a sunny third bedroom with bunk beds and a single bed (also a pull-out bed if required).
The price includes all heating and electricity, linen & towels and a supply of logs for the wood-burning stove. Our guests also receive a complimentary welcome pack on arrival.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Cockburnspath, Southern Scotland
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Edinburgh - 35 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Dunbar - 10 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Dunbar - 10 mins
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Family Bedroom. Double with sea views. Twin looking towards traditional fishermen's cottages. Third bedroom has bunk beds & single bed and dual aspect sea views. A pull out bed can be provided for an extra child.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower. The shower room is ensuite to the master bedroom.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The fully-equipped kitchen on the first floor is spacious and light with woodland and sea views. The ground floor utility room is equipped with washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. The weekly cost includes all heating, electricity, linen & towels and a supply of logs for the wood-burning stove. Our guests also receive a complimentary welcome pack on arrival.
Dining:
Seating for 8.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. DVD player & DVDs, games console & games, board games, books, barbecue, beach toys, fishing nets - even a telescope! Kittiwake is our own holiday home, so you'll find everything you will need.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. The secluded sun terrace to rear of the cottage has patio furniture and BBQ. There is also a small front garden where you can sit and watch the waves, gulls and boats.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Cockburnspath, Southern Scotland
The village of Cove lies just off the A1 on the Berwickshire coast. Cove is a pretty little village and the surrounding coastline has been designated a site of special scientific interest. The world renowned golf courses of East Lothian are within easy reach and horseriding, fishing and quad-biking can all be arranged nearby. The local birdlife is amazing and the Seabird Centre at North Berwick and the National Nature Reserve at St Abbs are fascinating places to visit. Also close by is the Museum of Flight, where you can visit the newly arrived Concorde. There are many castles and stately homes to explore in the area, from the ruined fortress of Tantallon castle to the spectacular silver staircase at Manderston. Alnwick Castle (where Harry Potter was filmed) and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne are within an hour's drive. Edinburgh is also easy to visit, with all the attractions of the capital city - the castle, museums, galleries, shops and restaurants.
Kittiwake Cottage is a great base for walkers, bird-watchers and golfers - as well as a fabulous location for a traditional seaside holiday. Cove is at the end of the Southern Upland Way and is also very close to the John Muir Way and there are many beautiful countryside and coastal walks nearby. Cove Harbour (recently described by the Sunday Times as the most picturesque harbour in Scotland) with its sandy beach and excellent rockpools is a short walk down the cliff path and through the tunnel in the cliffs. Cockburnspath has a local shop and post office, whilst the nearby town of Dunbar is an established holiday town with supermarkets, leisure complex, swimming pool with waves and flumes, golf courses, tennis courts, pubs, hotels and restaurants. Edinburgh and Berwick are within easy access via excellent road and rail links.
Edinburgh Festival
For all the information you need regarding the Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe, Jazz, Book, Science, Children's Festivals and Hogmanay celebrations
The Scottish Seabird Centre is nearby at North Berwick. You can watch gannets, puffins, kittiwakes and terns (amongst others) live via webcam on the Bass Rock, Isle of May and Fidra.
Within an hour's drive of Kittiwake, this is where Harry Potter was filmed. The gardens, especially the Grand Cascade, are spectacular and the wooden treehouse is the largest in the world.
Plan your trips to castles, cathedrals and towers. Contains photographs and visitor information of more than 300 historic buildings open to the public.
Rental Notes: Short Breaks (Oct - Mar) from £300. At other times, booking is on a weekly basis with the changeover day on Saturdays.
An additional charge of £30 per week is made for use of the pull-out bed.
We will require a deposit of 30% of the rental price to confirm a booking, along with a completed booking form. The final payment will be due 6 weeks before the arrival date. A fully refundable good housekeeping deposit is requested along with the final payment.
We also own a two bedroomed luxury apartment in Edinburgh city centre which sleeps 6 (SC14625) - why not combine a week at Kittiwake Cottage with a break in the city.
Guestbook
"We couldn't have chosen a better location or more ideal cottage. Kittiwake is beautiful, comfortable and the views are breathtaking! " - Taylor Family, Newmarket & USA
"Can we just move in please!" - Isles Family, Perth
Availability of Kittiwake Cottage
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and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
13 March 2006
Property listed since:
18 April 2006
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