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Penrhyl is a substantial and spacious family house which occupies a dominant position right above the harbour in the picturesque village of St Abbs.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4/8 | Bedrooms: 6 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Situated on the Berwickshire coast, about 13 miles north of Berwick-upon-Tweed, it sits in a quiet street, detached, in its own enclosed garden (with furniture), with wonderful sea views from many of the windows.
Inside, it is most comfortably furnished in a homely, traditional style and being on three levels there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out in comfort. The sitting room is spacious with comfortable seating and a wood-burning stove to gather round. There is also an extensive array of books, DVDs and videos for guests’ enjoyment. The separate dining room has an open fire that makes it just as cosy a place to sit as the sitting room itself. There are further dining facilities in the well-equipped kitchen, ideal for feeding the children or for breakfasts on the run.
One of the advantages of Penrhyl is its assortment of bedrooms that makes it particularly suitable for parties of adults or parties with older children. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and one single room. The bedrooms in such traditional houses tend to be large and this is no exception. The family bathroom has both a bath and a separate shower and there is an additional WC downstairs. There is even a piano on the landing!
On the second floor are three further bedrooms, a twin and two singles, with coombed ceilings that may be more suitable for 'not so tall' guests.
Outside there is a patio area (with furniture) and a lovely grassed garden from which you can further admire the sea view.
St Abbs (with shop/cafe) has long been a favoured holiday location. In addition to its pretty harbour, there is the amazing NT seabird reserve on the cliffs for spectacular cliff walks and the lovely sandy beach at nearby Coldingham.
The little fishing port of Eyemouth (with all facilities) is only 5 miles away. The nearest large town is Berwick-upon-Tweed, right on the border with England, which was for many centuries a political football between the two countries. With its rich history and fortifications it is well worth a visit and you can continue south to Lindisfarne, Alnwick with its castle and gardens, and the wonderful beaches of the Northumberland coast.
To the north, there are the seaside towns of Dunbar and North Berwick to explore and, of course, the magnificent East Lothian golf courses, including Muirfield itself. Locally, Eyemouth also has a course.
For walkers, the Southern Upland Way ends just up the coast at Cockburnspath, while St Cuthbert's Way runs between Melrose and Lindisfarne. The Berwickshire Coastal Path goes right past the house and there is also plenty of scope in the Lammermuir Hills to the north and the Northumberland National park to the south.
Inland, there is a fine selection of country houses to visit, among them Paxton House and Manderston. Edinburgh is only 45 miles away, so why not give the driver a day off and take the train there from Berwick?
Local Events and Attractions
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.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washer/dryer etc.
Sitting room with wood burner and TV/Video/DVD
Dining room with open fire
WC
First Floor
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Single bedroom
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, and wash basin
WC
Second Floor
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom
Single bedroom
What's included
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Towels (per person)
- £8.00
Services
Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by gas central heating (INCLUDED), open fire and wood-burning stove (logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
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).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 12/04/2024 to 15/04/2024
From 05/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
From 19/01/2024 to 22/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 15/12/2023 to 18/12/2023
From 12/01/2024 to 15/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 01/04/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 02/04/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 08/12/2023 to 11/12/2023
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2023 to 23/12/2023
From 27/12/2023 to 30/12/2023
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 | Sleeps 8 |
| 28 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | £550.00 | £650.00 |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | £695.00 | £850.00 |
| 30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 | £850.00 | £950.00 |
| 20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 | £695.00 | £850.00 |
| 04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | £850.00 | £950.00 |
| 25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | £850.00 | £950.00 |
| 22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £850.00 | £950.00 |
| 14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £695.00 | £850.00 |
| 05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £850.00 | £950.00 |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | 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
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Lovely house with beautiful views. Very spacious. Kitchen very well-equipped and with a great, easy to use, cooker. Very...
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Love the uniqueness of this superb house overlooking the harbour in St Abbs. Clean comfortable and has the most amazing ...
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I love St Abbs and the views from this cottage are amazing
I visited this house 55 years ago when I was a baby, so it was an emotional return.
The views from Penrhyl are abs...
Penrhyl is a great sized house in a fantastic location. However, much of the furniture is very old and uncomfortable, in...
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