For a proper seaside holiday, The Old Smokehouse really couldn’t be better positioned as it sits right by the harbour with stunning sea views to take in throughout, in the peaceful village of Lower Burnmouth on the Scottish Borders’ scenic east coast.

Used for many years for smoking fish as part of the traditional industry of the region, the Smokehouse has been transformed into a wonderful living space laid out on three levels. Inside, entry is at street level into a bright entrance hall, off which there is a double bedroom, shower room and utility /cloakroom. The bedroom on this level can provide a quiet retreat from the rest of the household, if required.

Up on the first floor are an attractive double bedroom, a neat twin room and another modern shower room. To make the most of the amazing seaside location, the main sitting and dining area is on the second floor, with a door leading out to a south-facing decked outdoor dining area which is a real suntrap.

The light and bright open plan living area is a wonderfully sociable space with far-reaching sea views. A wood-burning stove at one end of the room keeps everything cosy and double doors open out to a balcony with amazing vistas over the water. Seals and dolphins have been spotted here and seabirds abound. With windows lining the kitchen wall it is easy to get distracted by the outlook whilst cooking up a storm to serve at the large dining table alongside. Also on this level is a separate cosy snug with a TV.

From the balcony, steps lead down to a second outdoor area with a hut and seating area that is a wonderful spot for quiet conversation and stunning sea views. Parking is available just outside the house or further along the road within the village.