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Cockburnspath holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

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  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 1 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

The Tack Room is a wonderful cottage at the east end of the Southern Upland Way close to the coast near Dunbar. Sleeping eight the terraced converted stables has sea views from every room and consistently receives 5 star reviews from satisfied visitors.

Providing spacious accommodation, this well-equipped cottage near Dunbar is ideal for families or friends seeking a quiet relaxing coastal break with excellent walking and beautiful beaches nearby.

An upside down cottage with panoramic sea views from the first floor, this self-catering accommodation on border of East Lothian and the Borders has three ground floor bedrooms (1 double 2 twin are newly decorated) a double sofa bed in the lounge and two shower rooms. It's an exceptional home from home for families or friends.

The first floor open plan living area at this coastal farm cottage is designed to maximise the beautiful sea views on offer.

To the front of this Borders holiday cottage is a small courtyard garden, providing a tranquil suntrap to relax with a drink, watch the swallows or enjoy a BBQ.

This Cove cottage is an ideal base for exploring the varied coastline, including North Berwick and Dunbar 8 miles to the north, the beautiful, natural harbour of Cove itself and stunning Pease Bay and Coldingham beaches.

St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve is only 10 miles along the coast with its wildlife spotting and diving opportunities.

It's a great location for a family holiday with Dunbar leisure pool and other attractions such as East Links Family Park , the Museum of Flight and Scottish Seabird Centre nearby.

Walkers have both the Southern Upland Way and the John Muir Way to explore and this dog-friendly accommodation offers a haven for bird watchers, dog walkers and anyone wanting a quiet break.

Edinburgh with it's world famous Castle and international Festival and Fringe is only 35 miles away, making it an ideal destination for a day trip.

Welcome pack of food and drink provided free of charge.

A superb Berwickshire coastal cottage with something for everyone.

Additional info -

Experienced friendly hosts

Off road parking for 2 cars

Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request free of charge

Dog friendly - One well behaved dog welcome.Bowls and bath provided. Dog Crate available on request free of charge

Electric heating

TV with access to streaming services, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Kitchen with NEFF double oven.

Front courtyard with furniture and shed with BBQ & beach equipment

Cockburnspath has a convenience store. The nearest supermarket is in Dunbar.

Location

Cove Harbour 0.5 miles Dunbar 8 miles

Central Edinburgh 36 miles (45 minutes by car 22 minutes by train from Dunbar)

Coldingham 10 miles.

The picturesque hamlet of Cove and Cove Harbour is situated on the SE coast of Scotland on the boundary of the Borders and East Lothian. It's one mile from the village of Cockburnspath.

Cove is ideally placed for visiting the local coastal towns of Dunbar, North Berwick and Eyemouth Coldingham and St.Abbs..Or you could cross the border and be in Berwick Upon Tweed in half an hour.

There is a regular main line train service running from Dunbar station giving easy access to Edinburgh (22 minutes), with its impressive shops, restaurants and history. The capital city’s attractions include the world famous Castle, Holyrood Palace, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Yacht Britannia. The city is host every August to the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe - the largest Arts festival in the world.

A little further afield lie the castles of Northumberland, including Bamburgh, Holy Island and the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens.

There are many links golf courses in the area as well as fishing, surfing and diving opportunities. This is a superb location with plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 2 Shower rooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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We try to welcome our guests in person so we can walk you through the property and answer any questions. Alternatively there is a key safe at the property for later arrivals. We will contact guests in advance with directions and further local information. We are happy to answer any queries guests might have both before and after arrival.
Tack Room Cockburnspath - pet friendly 3 bed cottage sleeps 8 – Home 10479697

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    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    No smoking.
    One well behaved dog welcome.
    Usually take bookings for Saturday night leaving the following Saturday

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    About the owner

    Margaret S.
    Average reply time:
    1 hour 16 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    21 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    5

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 23 Apr 2019. Located in Scottish Borders, it has 19 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £625 to £1243.
    The Owner has a response rate of 90% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 21 Apr 2024.
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    Reviews

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    Jane O

    Perfect week in the perfect cottage!
    Aug 2023

    The Tack Room is, without doubt, the best and most thoughtfully equipped holiday cottage I've ever been to. The attention to detail started before we even arrived with an email from Suzanne with … More 

    Reviewed 12 Sep 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Jane...We are speechless...thank you so much for your amazing review...we do try to make the Tack Room a real home from home so we're delighted you had such a lovely (and busy) stay. Thanks for taking the time to mention places you enjoyed. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Suzanne & Margaret

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    Trip828049

    A great place to relax and enjoy the view
    Aug 2023

    Hosts are lovely. My wife is celiac and the welcome gift set contained M&S gluten free googies which were most welcome along with the other essentials like milk and butter. Our dog cleo also got… More 

    Reviewed 20 Aug 2023

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    Owner's reply:
    Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We're so glad you all had a relaxing holiday and you enjoyed the beautiful cliffrop walks and beaches nearby. More than happy to tweak the welcome pack to suit your requirements. Many thanks Margaret & Suzanne

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    EricaP1324

    Wonderful Stay
    Aug 2023

    Had a fantastic holiday staying in this beautiful well equipped holiday house. With 4 adults and 2 children there was plenty of room. Easy distance to enjoy a day out in Edinburgh. We ventured to the… More 

    Reviewed 16 Aug 2023

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    Owner's reply:
    Thank you for such a lovely review. Really delighted you all had a great holiday and enjoyed Cove Harbour and the Smugglers tunnel. So pleased you made it into Edinburgh ..hopefully to the Tattoo at the Castle Thanks again for choosing the Tack Room and leaving such a great review. Suzanne & Margaret

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    Memaza
    SCOTLAND

    An absolute gem
    Jul 2023

    The Tack Room, Cove, is a hidden gem in its own right. Set within the picturesque area of Cockburnspath on the East coast of Scotland we were pleasantly surprised by the ideal position of its locatio… More 

    Reviewed 23 Jul 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Many thanks for such a comprehensive super review. We're delighted you all had a fantastic holiday and enjoyed the local beaches and walks.....and the wine. Glad you and your family were able to feel at home at the Tack Room and enjoy your stay. Thanks again..Suzanne and Margaret

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    Dorothy C

    Lovely family accommodation
    Jul 2023

    We had a lovely time with the family. Cottage nice and fresh and had all the things we needed. Very handy location for exploring. We went to the Seanird Centre and the Lobster Shack in North Berwi… More 

    Reviewed 10 Jul 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Many thanks for such a lovely review.We're so glad you enjoyed exploring some of the local attractions and that you loved the cottage. Delighted you had such a great family holiday. Thanks again Margaret & Suzanne

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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