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Creel Cottage

St Abbs, near Coldingham

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Creel Cottage is set in a wonderful seaside setting in the small fishing village of St Abbs on the Berwickshire coastline of the Scottish Borders.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4/5 Bedrooms: 3
Changeover Day: Sat Pets Allowed: No
No smoking Bathrooms: 1
  • No Smoking
  • Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
Overview

This traditional fisherman’s cottage has been brought up-to-date whilst retaining much of its original character and charm. In the sitting room the wood-burning stove is certainly a welcoming sight after a day spent out exploring and breathing in the refreshing sea air.

The well-equipped kitchen has everything to hand for whipping up meals, with an informal breakfasting area and a dishwasher that takes care of the chore of washing up.

There is a modern shower room downstairs, while upstairs are the three attractive bedrooms, a double and a twin room with views out to sea and a neat single room.

Just stepping out of the door you can’t help but be impressed by the expansive views out across the harbour to the sea and cliffs beyond. There is parking just in front of the cottage and a little grassed seating area that overlooks the harbour. There is a steep drop to the front of this area so it is not suitable for young or adventurous children. Children should be supervised at all times.

Map & Local

It is just a short walk down to the little café in the harbour which is an excellent spot for lunch or afternoon tea, particularly for fans of seafood.

The rocky promontory of St Abbs Head that dominates the seascape was formed by volcanoes millions of years ago and is now home to a Nature Reserve with thousands of nesting seabirds. Circular coastal paths lead around the reserve with stunning views from the cliffs and razorbills, kittiwakes and guillemots to spot along the way. It is also worth bringing some binoculars to help spot seals and even minke whales out at sea.

There is a fantastic sandy beach at Coldingham Bay only half a mile’s walk away or 1.5 miles by car. If you fancy trying some watersports there is a shop in Coldingham with wetsuit, surf board, body board and kayak hire available. Further down the coast at Cocklawburn is a less well known but equally pretty stretch of sandy beach that is lovely to walk along and is great for children and dogs to run and play on.

After working up an appetite from a day on the beach, Eyemouth (5 miles) is just the place to stop for some award-winning fish and chips or excellent ice cream down by the harbour. Seals are often seen there and a feeding station has been set up so you can feed fish to them from a pole. Boat trips run out from the harbour for exploring the coastline further and the ‘fast blast’ trip is particularly fun, but perhaps not one for the faint hearted.

Berwick-upon-Tweed (14.5 miles) has plenty of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, as well a train station that links up with the east coast railway line.

It is well worth taking a trip over to Holy Island which is the end point of the St Cuthbert’s Way walking route and is where the famous Lindisfarne Mead, a fortified wine made with honey, is produced. Make sure to check the tide times before visiting as the causeway over the sands is only safely crossable at certain times of the day!

Local Events and Attractions

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Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Facilities

Accommodation

Downstairs

Sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove, TV/DVD
Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, etc
Shower room with WC and wash basin.

Upstairs

Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)
Free
Linen (Single Bed)
Free
Travel Cot (excluding linen)
Free

Available Extras

Sets of towels
£6.00

Services

Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available for hire. The first £30 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric central heating and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). Sorry, no pets. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Changeover Day: Sat

Booked Available
2024
Price

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range Sleeps 5
03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 POA
30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 POA
20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 POA
04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 POA
25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 POA
01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 POA
22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 POA
20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 POA
24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 POA
14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 POA
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 POA
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 POA
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 POA
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 POA
06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 POA
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 POA
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews

Reviews
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06-Oct-2022

Location and views wonderful,parking always a plus .

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15-Sep-2022

A lovely cottage with very scenic views. The kitchen is very well kitted out with everything you need. It is very cosy w...

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25-Aug-2022

This is a very comfortable cottage in a lovely village, with superb walks along the coast and a great beach close by.

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12-Aug-2022

Just need wi fi to be 5 stars

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16-Jun-2022

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location. The owner was friendly and welcoming. Thoughtful touches throughout.

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