Ref: 801 Near Bank Cottage

ST. ABBS

Berwick-upon-Tweed 11 miles; Edinburgh 49 miles.

Just over the Border into Scotland, St. Abbs is a picturesque fishing village with a delightful harbour and fishermen's cottages hugging the hillside, situated on a beautiful stretch of Berwickshire coastline. The nearby St. Abbs Head Nature Reserve has a rich variety of wildlife and is a paradise for birdwatchers! An ideal location for walks - the Cheviots, Scottish Borders and the spectacular coastline all offer excellent walking. There is a safe, sandy beach less than 1 mile away in nearby Coldingham. The historic fortified Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, with shops, a museum and a castle, is nearby, and is well worth a visit. Holy Island, the Farne Islands, the attractive seaside villages of Craster, Eyemouth and Seahouses, and Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland, are all within touring distance.

The Property: Near Bank Cottage

Originally built for the lighthouse keepers of St. Abbs, this delightful traditional end terraced stone-built cottage is a very special retreat for the nature lover, being in a wonderful position beside St. Abbs Head Nature Reserve and surrounded by beautiful countryside. There is access to the Nature Reserve directly from the cottage and St. Abbs village is a short 0.5 mile walk or drive away. The cottage provides comfortable, cosy accommodation and is a great base for walking, cycling or touring this lovely area of Berwickshire. The A1 is just 4 miles away, giving excellent access to the Scottish Borders and the Northumberland coast. Boat trips and fishing are also available locally.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, washbasin and WC. Well equipped fitted kitchen with pantry. Cosy sitting room with dining area and open fire.

Amenities

Electric heating from night storage heaters and additional heating from open fire in sitting room and wall-mounted fan heaters in bathroom and kitchen. Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, automatic washer/dryer, colour TV etc. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Off road parking for two cars. Recently extended rear garden with garden furniture. One well-behaved dog under strict control welcome. Sorry no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile.