Ardvar

This charming cottage in a conservation village just 1 mile from Coldingham Bay is in an ideal location for walkers and water sports enthusiasts and makes the perfect place to relax after a fun day out. With an enclosed garden and a downstairs bedroom and bathroom, the cottage suits all generations.

The quirky property has bags of character and is perfect for getting away any time of year with a pretty garden to relax in the summer sunshine and a wood burner to gather around on chilly evenings.

Four stone steps lead up to the front door into the hall where there’s a utility/boot room with a washing machine and an electric clothes airer – super handy for your outdoor gear. Head to the spacious, country cottage-style kitchen/diner where you can pull up a stool at the kitchen island and chat with the chef of your party, before eating together at the dining table.

There’s a piano for after-dinner sing-alongs, and a dual-sided fireplace with a wood burner connects the kitchen/diner to the snug – with somewhere comfy to sit and enjoy a good book. At the end of the hall, there’s one step down to the ground-floor bedroom, which has a luxurious super-king-size bed and plenty of storage.

Upstairs are the other two bedrooms; both have vaulted ceilings and ample storage. The double bedroom has dual-aspect windows with views towards the fort and the third bedroom can be made up as a king-size or a twin.

The cottage has a lovely rear garden with a lawn and patio, with somewhere to sit and enjoy your morning cuppa. The pretty lawn is up six stone steps, where there’s more seating. There’s a bench seat at the front, perfect for putting your boots on as you head out.

• 3 bedrooms - 1 super king-size with dual aspect, 1 king and 2 singles that look over the priory. 1 sofa bed for one additional guest
• 2 bathrooms - 1 family shower room with wet-room-style shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, plus an additional WC
• Induction hob, electric Rangemaster double oven, American fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and Nespresso coffee machine
• Kitchen island with breakfast bar
• Dual sided wood burning stove that heats both kitchen and snug area  
• The quiet reading room has a tiny hobbit stove, called George
• Piano in Kitchen
• Utility/Boot room - washing machine & heated electric clothes airer
• 2 wood burners covering 3 rooms
• Starter pack of logs is provided for both fires, other wood can be bought at the local shop or at Eyemouth garage
• TV
• Enclosed raised back garden with garden furniture - young children should not be left unattended  
• Private Parking for 2 cars
• Shops, pubs, and restaurants less than 1 mile, Beach less than 2 miles
• EPC rating F
• Please note that there are 5 stairs leading into the front garden followed by 2 stairs leading into the property itself
• Please note that there is 1 stair leading into the master bedroom and that none of the stairs have banisters
• Kindly note that guests will need to bring their own beach towels
• There is a new train station located in Reston, approximately 1 mile away, with direct routes to Edinburgh in 40 minutes and Newcastle in 50 minutes
• Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday.
• Please note Friday or Monday arrivals only
• Short Term Let License number : SB00198F
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• Sorry, no dogs allowed
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

With the stunning coast less than 2 miles away, this is a sea lover’s paradise. Bring your surfboards with you or have a go at snorkelling during your trip. Do some rock pooling with the kids or sit and watch wonderful birdlife and maybe even spot a dolphin if you’re lucky. Then treat yourselves to coffee and cake at the beach cafe. There’s a network of coastal paths to explore within the vast National Nature Reserve, with wonderful views of the coastline and nesting seabirds.

For a family day out, head to the village of St. Abbs (1.5 miles away) where there are shops, galleries, pubs, and restaurants, and you can buy local arts and crafts at the weekly market to take home with you. The village has a pretty harbour and is home to some lovely places to enjoy seafood.

The historic town of Eyemouth, 3 miles from the cottage and 5 miles north of the border, has a bustling fishing harbour and is a great place to pick up excellent fish and chips. You’ll also find pubs, restaurants, and a gorgeous sandy beach where you may spot seals. The beach is also a popular spot for diving. Eyemouth Golf Club, famous for having the only golf course on the coast in the Borders, has spectacular views and features the well-known 6th hole: “Ah Still No Ken”.