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The Beach House at Belhaven is ideally situated on the outskirts of Dunbar in south-east Scotland, just 50 metres from the shore, with a seemingly endless expanse of sand right at the front door, offering the perfect blend of seaside tranquility and convenient access to local amenities.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/3 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: EL00091F |
Simply yet comfortably furnished, this charming one-bedroom chalet features a bright, open-plan living area. It includes a cosy lounge with a comfortable sofa-bed, a compact and well-equipped kitchen, and a convenient dining space, all designed for relaxed living.
The versatile bedroom can be configured as either a double or twin room, and a shower room completes the practical indoor accommodation. Double-glazing and electric heating ensure guests remain warm and comfortable throughout their stay.
Outside, The Beach House sits within a small, enclosed garden featuring a rear patio overlooking the Winterfield Golf Course — a beautifully maintained 18-hole course. At the front, a welcoming veranda offers spectacular views across the Firth of Forth towards the iconic Bass Rock and the famous "Bridge to Nowhere," which intriguingly stands isolated in the sea at high tide.
Perfectly suited for couples, golfers, and beach lovers alike, The Beach House provides a delightful base for exploring the stunning East Lothian coastline, known for surfing, paddleboarding, wildlife watching, and coastal walks.
Belhaven Bay, part of the John Muir Country Park, offers a vast, golden beach backed by high dunes and swaying Scots Pines. It’s a wildlife-rich haven where seabirds soar overhead, and if you’re lucky, you might catch sight of dolphins just offshore. A scenic cliff-top path leads into Dunbar, passing dramatic sea views and rocky outcrops where gannets, shags and cormorants perch.
Dunbar, the birthplace of conservation pioneer John Muir, is a lively coastal town with plenty to explore. Independent shops line the High Street – from quirky boutiques and a record store to the Crunchy Carrot greengrocers and the ever-popular Sweetie Bank. There's also a great choice of cafés, tea rooms and pubs, plus two fascinating museums that delve into local history and Muir’s enduring legacy.
The town’s historic harbours are overlooked by the striking ruins of Dunbar Castle, once heroically defended by Black Agnes. In summer, the harbours bustle with life – grab fresh seafood from Nautie’s harbour shack or enjoy woodfired pizza from Big Blu on Thursdays. For families, there’s a leisure pool with wave machine and flume, a fantastic park and café at Lauderdale, and train safaris through East Links Family Park to meet llamas and wallabies.
Outdoor enthusiasts and golfers are spoilt for choice. Dunbar has two excellent courses – Winterfield and Open-qualifier Dunbar Golf Club – and nearby championship links at Muirfield, Luffness and Gullane. Walkers can head to Cockburnspath (8 miles), the start of the Southern Upland Way, or tackle Berwick Law above North Berwick (12 miles).
Further along the coast, visit the spectacular cliff-top ruins of Tantallon Castle or the charming gardens of Dirleton Castle. From North Berwick’s harbour, boat trips head out to the Bass Rock and Isle of May, home to thousands of seabirds including puffins and gannets.
Pretty East Linton (6 miles) is also worth a stop, especially to see Preston Mill – a photogenic National Trust site made famous by *Outlander*. For a touch of adventure, explore the tiny fishing village of Cove and its secret beach, hidden at the end of an old smugglers’ tunnel.
And with Edinburgh just 30 miles away and easy rail connections from Dunbar, The Beach House is perfectly placed for exploring the best of East Lothian and beyond.
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
Single Storey
Sitting/Dining/Kitchen with TV/DVD, double-bed settee, electric-cooker, fridge, microwave, radio etc.
Double-bed room (converts to twin beds).
Room with shower, WC and basin.
What's included
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric panel heaters. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. 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 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 20/06/2025 to 23/06/2025
From 04/07/2025 to 07/07/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 13/06/2025 to 16/06/2025
From 27/06/2025 to 30/06/2025
From 11/07/2025 to 14/07/2025
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 3 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £550.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £595.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £650.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £550.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £495.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £550.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £450.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £650.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £650.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | 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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The chalet was well situated for exploring the local area, the East Lothian coast and the Lammermuirs as well as many hi...
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Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear the chalet's location worked well for exploring the area and that you enj...
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Excellent location on outskirts of Dunbar overlooking Belhaven Beach. Cottage has all you need for a relaxing holiday an...
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - we are glad that you enjoyed your stay.
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We have stayed here 4 times and already booked for next summer.
The Beach house is a haven for us, everything you c...
Clean, comfortable , well equipped and warm. Location is perfect for us - walking on the beach from across the road.
for what we purchased having the beech outside the door to front and a golf corse to the back.my dog did not want to go ...
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'Another great holiday at The Beach House, this time with our new dog Buster. Lots of long walks along the beach with Buster. As always the flowers and beer were welcoming and we had all we needed for the week. I’m sure we will be back again!'
'Thank you so much for the last minute booking. We have already booked our next stay in May next year! The Beach House always is very welcoming, comfortable and a glorious setting. Once again, thank you.'
'As me and my wife walked into The Beach House we were greeted with fresh flowers and beer. What a good start to the week, everything we need for our stay was in The Beach House, well done. My dog did not want to go back home, loved his walks. Thanks.'
'We’ve had a brilliant time at The Beach House. Beach walks have been fantastic also cliff walk to Dunbar. Weather good and we’ve visited lots of places. Thank you for your kind welcome and also the helpful tips you gave us. The chalet has been perfect and only wish we could have stayed longer! Thanks also for the beer and flowers.'
'Thank you so much for providing our welcoming and comfortable holiday accommodation. This was our second visit and whilst the weather has been much colder this week, we have had dry and bright sunny days and enjoyed lots of trips around this beautiful area. As before, the highlight for us is the stunning location of the Beach House with walks all around – our dog has been “living the dream”.'
'Good to be back at ‘our’ Beach House. We never tire of walking on the beach or along the cliff top to Dunbar, always stopping to watch the seals. We know we will be back.'
'Had a fantastic two weeks at The Beach House. Our third holiday and it didn’t disappoint us. As always beautifully clean and very comfortable. Weather very windy first week but improved the second, although it didn’t stop us doing what we wanted, especially walking our two dogs a lot on the beach. Hopefully we will return next year for two weeks again'.
'Almost eleven years since we last stayed in The Beach House. Hopefully won’t be as long until the next time. Still as comfortable and well equipped as we remembered and of course the outlook is still as great as ever, even when the weather turned nasty! Thanks for the great short break.'
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Guest Comments
'Another great holiday at The Beach House, this time with our new dog Buster. Lots of long walks along the beach with Buster. As always the flowers and beer were welcoming and we had all we needed for the week. I’m sure we will be back again!'
'Thank you so much for the last minute booking. We have already booked our next stay in May next year! The Beach House always is very welcoming, comfortable and a glorious setting. Once again, thank you.'
'As me and my wife walked into The Beach House we were greeted with fresh flowers and beer. What a good start to the week, everything we need for our stay was in The Beach House, well done. My dog did not want to go back home, loved his walks. Thanks.'
'We’ve had a brilliant time at The Beach House. Beach walks have been fantastic also cliff walk to Dunbar. Weather good and we’ve visited lots of places. Thank you for your kind welcome and also the helpful tips you gave us. The chalet has been perfect and only wish we could have stayed longer! Thanks also for the beer and flowers.'
'Thank you so much for providing our welcoming and comfortable holiday accommodation. This was our second visit and whilst the weather has been much colder this week, we have had dry and bright sunny days and enjoyed lots of trips around this beautiful area. As before, the highlight for us is the stunning location of the Beach House with walks all around – our dog has been “living the dream”.'
'Good to be back at ‘our’ Beach House. We never tire of walking on the beach or along the cliff top to Dunbar, always stopping to watch the seals. We know we will be back.'
'Had a fantastic two weeks at The Beach House. Our third holiday and it didn’t disappoint us. As always beautifully clean and very comfortable. Weather very windy first week but improved the second, although it didn’t stop us doing what we wanted, especially walking our two dogs a lot on the beach. Hopefully we will return next year for two weeks again'.
'Almost eleven years since we last stayed in The Beach House. Hopefully won’t be as long until the next time. Still as comfortable and well equipped as we remembered and of course the outlook is still as great as ever, even when the weather turned nasty! Thanks for the great short break.'