Mercat Cottage

We liked the accommodation and it was nicely furnished and equipped.

However, we could not get it warmed up efficiently. The location is perfect for day trips, especially to Edinburgh which was our destination as well.

Lovely comfortable accommodation all on one level.

Access to a beautiful garden. Also a lovely private patio and a beautiful small beech across the memorial gardens. Management on site in Cockenzie House are very helpful and friendly. Our 7th visit and hopefully will return soon.

Just love this place we’ve been several times and it never disappoints.

Interesting place with a lot of history.

Surprisingly large. Had everything I needed. Parking in the courtyard was a worry but actually was fine when I was there. Local Waggonway museum is a little gem a short walk away. And the pub is close with a reasonable pint of Belhaven.

November in Scotland is pretty cold, the accommodation could have been warmer on arrival, the size of the cottage was impressive, very comfortable and cosy once warmed through.

The gardens would be beautiful in the summer months. The location was lovely my dog and I thoroughly enjoyed walking the coastal path / beach areas each morning of our stay. I would certainly return, Scottish people are so friendly and it's a pleasure to go into any shop or pub in this wonderful seaside / port location.

Absolutely love this place it feels like a home from home.

We’ve stayed before and have already booked our next stay.

This property suits us and our dog.

That must be why we have booked this property twice a year since 2018 They have always looked after us if any problems. There is only 1 thing I would say and that is parking it’s says on site parking well that’s correct if you can find a space. There should be a space outside your cottage reserved well that’s what I think. Every time you leave the cottage it’s on your mind will there be a parking space anywhere in the courtyard when you return.

A comfortable place to stay and very convenient for our activities.

The cottage was lovely, well equipped, and clean.

The beds were comfortable and linen fresh. The heating was effective, the shower and small bathroom were clean and worked great. There was 4 of us and having only 1 toilet meant we had to be organised.

We weren’t made aware in advance that 2 evenings we were staying there that there was a music festival taking place in the garden so quite a lot of people, music and general noise and also we opened the door at one point to get some air and a couple of people came in from the festival.

The following day there was a half marathon in the area with road closures so we were unable to leave the site. They didn’t tell us about it at all but we spotted the road signs. This one was outside their control but they could have informed us because we did have plans that day that had to be cancelled. On a positive note, the coast there is beautiful and the cafe in the adjoining building was a nice bonus.

We've stayed at Mercat Cottage on a number of occasions over the years and although it's not the height of luxury it is very homely and suits most of our needs very well.

There are, however, a few little niggles: the new dressing table in the main bedroom is very nice but it lacks storage for clothes and the wardrobe is also very small; the lack of a draining rack in the kitchen is a real nuisance. I was sorry to see the botched attempt at secondary glazing - the money spent has effectively been wasted. No doubt it would have cost more to do the job properly but I think it could have been better value for money.

We had an excellent stay, the cottage was beautiful and on a beautiful grounds.

Very spacious and everything close by.

A spacious well decorated cottage, my only criticisms would be the trip hazards most notably the rug in the living area and the fire safety information was wrong.

Lovely place to stay and just over the road from a lovely walk along the shore.

Lovely stay at Mercat cottage.

This was our 6th year. Lovely new dressing table and mirror in main bedroom. Beautiful gardens and helpful volunteers and very friendly manager in Cockenzie house. Hope to return soon.

The photos don't do the accommodation justice!

Really lovely, with garden and next to interesting house. Lovely walk by the beach and great local facilities. From the outside it looks drab and uninviting, but inside is cosy and comfortable.

Lovely setting, nice warm rooms, beautiful scenery and really friendly locals, the Retro Fair was great as was breakfast in the cafe, will definitely be back but maybe leave the kids at home next time!

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Parking next to Mercat can be infuriating.

It should have a space for the price.

Thank you for a pleasant stay would definitely be using you again for any future holidays that we will take

Had a brilliant time lovely cottage very clean confetti definitely stay again loved walking village and garden .

A lovely place in an excellent location, only let down slightly by a few missing homely touches.

On the positive - the rental was clean and tidy, the location and facilities overall were excellent. The negatives - a desperately cold arrival made for a poor first impression. Notes around the house for guests to turn off the heating when going out went unheeded by us, based on the 4 hours it took to warm the house up - it was February in the Lowlands after all! The double bedroom remained cold all week. Although not guaranteed on any rental, one usually finds salt/pepper and milk as a minimum on arrival. A draining stand for pots would help and maybe time to defrost the freezer part of the fridge. These are only minor gripes and did not spoil an excellent holiday, but can elevate a good review to a great one. We would still recommend this place for 2-4 guests.

I’m afraid we didn’t make Meercat Due to car breakdown, ( it would have been our third stay)owner emailed weather situation before we were due to arrive ( red warning weather alert) owner was very understanding of our situation.

It’s a shame we lost our time and money at Meercat for this stay.

Perfect for our visit.

Lovely clean and comfortable (in fact the photos don't do it justice!). Would definitely recommend, and would definitely stay again.

Had a fantastic stay.

Cottage was Well equipped warm and spotless. Beds were comfy and plenty pillows and blankets. Nothing seemed a bother for housekeeping. Will definitely book again

It's our second home nothing too much trouble

Another lovely stay.

Enjoyed our morning breakfast at the Filly.

This was a great place for us to stay.

Ideally located and hopefully we can stay again next time we’re near Edinburgh

A lovely cottage and location.

Everyone so helpful and friendly. Great to have the Filly cafe just a stroll across the lawn to get breakfast/lunch. Food was excellent.

The cottage was lovely very clean and great if you’re not in a wheelchair, our daughter can’t do anything for herself, couldn’t get her in the shower or toilet, had to sort her in the bedroom, aparking place was saved for us but people parked behind us which made it difficult to get out.

We were surprised there wasn’t a cupboard to put groceries in apart from fridge, we would definitely recommend the cottage to able bodied as long as able to walk inside, Thankyou for letting us stay in your cottage.

The photos do not do the cottage justice, the open plan living area is much bigger than it looks, excellent crawling arena for an 8 month old and room for pre bed zoomies for a staffy!

Everything was lovely, super clean, well maintained, beautiful gardens, great outdoor area for breakfast (weather dependent), peaceful, so near to the sea and public transport. The quirky decor was inspiring. The art studios, shops and gardens are great for an at home day. I am definitely coming back soon.

The property was dirty.

I cleaned the wash hand basin which at first glance i thought was just worn but had thick grey mould around the plug and the plug hole was full of it and required lots of unspeakable debris and hair pulling out of it. The sofa bed is broken anddid not open and looked very thin and probably not sleepable on as per previous reviews. The cooker had a spillage which set the main alarm off. We stood outside for a.xonsiderable time while someone cam to cancel it. They did not investigate the cause. we did not eat the first night and had takeaway the second The housekeeper arrived on Monday to clean it. We subsequently threw away most of our food and left on Wednesday after realising that the grime was also on the bottom of a baking tray we had removed from the oven and which caused it to smoke when we tried to use it again on the Wednesday. This caused us to have to open all of the doors as therw are no opening windowa in the kitchen living area and no cooker extractor fan. The emergency phone number was not answered. The oven in my opinion being narrow, having only one shelf and no separate grill is not fit for six people. The cottage is not for six people. Had the sofa bed been functional it was impossible to sleep in that room due to two very bright emergency exit lights. The gardens are accessible by the public 24/7 and children walked in on one occasion. This is not in the listing nor the events where there is no privacy to be had. Overall it is tired and dated with the kitchen area and electric cooker sited on carpet. There is no draining rack for dishes and the tiny ice box was full of ice. The double bed sheets had old stains on them which was unpleasant although all bedding was clean.The beeping smoke alrm which i reported was taken away as they did not have a battery. I intend to seek financial compensation. We went home on Wednesday which should speak for itself.

Fifth year staying hear and another wonderful visit.

Lovely central location in a very quiet freindly village. Just across the village road to a lovely beach cove and harbour.

A wonderful cottage, really comfortable and lovely and clean.

The master bedroom was lovely and bit and the twin room was well presented. Plenty of space for 2 cars and it was nice to have a cone to be able to save the space when we went out for the day. Having the vintage/retro fayte on the first Saturday of the month and the one we went to was followed by the ABBA tribute concert making for an enjoyable day! The only thing that could be changed in this cottage is the curtain in the toilet to something that can not be seen through, but other than that, a brilliant cottage!

Lovely cottage, very central to places we wished to visit.

Cafe on site excellent for breakfast and lunch. It would have been nice to have had some refreshments eg milk, tea and coffee as we had a horrendous journey getting stuck in long ques of traffic because of accidents and road works and we wanted refreshments before unpacking the car.

Attached to the historical Cockenzie House, Mercat Cottage is an ideal holiday cottage.

Convenietly close to the sea shore, it also offers full access to the grounds and garden of Cockenzie House, including a lovely cafe. We've enjoyed a number of holidays at the house and highly recommend it as a holiday retreat. Housekeeping staff are usually nearby if needed and are pleasant and helpful. Some of the house furnishings reflect the fact that Cockenzie House is also home to a number of art & craft artisans. Our only criticism would be the bedding arrangements. At present, the property is presented as being able to sleep 6 persons. The two unfortunates allocated to the lounge sofa bed would by all accounts have a rough night. We found it an unpleasant sofa just to sit on and other reviews have noted that a good night's sleep is well nigh impossible. I hope this is a problem the owner's can address in the near future.

Hi There was not enough tissue roll in the toilet.

The sofa bed is not sleep able. The mattress is too thin and difficult to sleep on. Rest was all Okay. Thanks

Lovely cottage which is well situated to explore the area.

5 minute drive to get to main road to get to so many different areas of Scotland and Northumberland. Train station is also nearby to get an easy stress free trip in to Edinburgh. Cockenzie House itself is is worth a good look around and then to end up at the cafe is such a bonus. Food is freshly cooked and lots of cake to go with your cuppa. It takes less than a 5 minute walk to get to the shoreline of the Firth of Forth, so lots of great walks with the dog. The cottage had lots of space and well equipped. Will hopefully come back soon. Thank you

Location of the cottage is beautiful, able to walk and bike along the waters edge, beautiful little seafront parks, all amenities close at hand.

Bus service is amazing, bus stop almost right outside cockenzie house and takes you into Edinburgh for £2 amazing. The cottage itself was a little shabby chic ( more shabby than chic) the sofas were hideously uncomfortable, and the rooms were a little cold even with the radiators ( especially the bedroom) the bed however was magnificent really big and incredibly comfortable. Would definitely stay at cockenzie again but probably not at Mercat cottage.

Felt a little basic compared to other Sykes cottages we have stayed in.

No welcome pack due to ‘Covid’ was disappointing. Location great, easy to get into Edinburgh on the train. Cafe 2 mins away was excellent.

The accomodation was fine.

However, in your listing it says two off road parking spaces. The reality was this is a very busy community arts, studio centre and very busy cafe making parking almost impossible if you return to the accomodation before 5pm! We booked the accommodation after carefully studying your description of the property as we are both disabled and need parking close to accommodation. Instead, we had to park several times on the main road a reasonable walk for a disabled person away. Then had to go back get the car and park it in the evening! Ideally at a centre with accommodation it would have been useful to mark a bay for accommodation guests only. We also feel you should modify the description on your website and make it more obvious parking is not always available for other disabled users.

Fantastic cottage.

.. such a friendly team welcomed us and a lovely place - great value for the price. Even in winter the cottage was lovely and warm and had everything we needed. Just across the road from the sea there is a lovely walk along the front between the two harbours and of course the house gardens/grounds themselves. The main house next door also has a Cafe with fantastic food and gift / craft shops in the main building. I highly recommend getting the Scottish House coffee from the gift shop known I think as "Number 22" and using the Bodum coffee pot in the cottage - a great start to the day. There is also a large LIDL store just a mile away and a newsagents/general store right next door to the site so easy to get shoppi

We had a wonderful stay.

Perfect base for exploring. Free parking at Prestonpans train station car park which gets you into Edinburgh in 15 minutes. Temperatures dropped to -5 during our stay and the cottage was super cosy. Nice costal walk over the road which was perfect for walking the dog. Highly recommend and would love to stay again. Thank you.

Use the cottage twice a year for several years now home from home

Lovely cottage and a very warm welcome.

Love the large comfortable bed in the main bedroom and large Living Room and Diner. The housekeeper welcomed us and was really friendly and gave us all the information we needed. We liked the place that much we have booked again for December already. Matt & Julie.

Excellent facilities in a superb setting.

No hesitation in recommending this property. Staff were very helpful without being intrusive.

Great place to have a holiday.

Great place to stay. Great cottage facilities suites us. Our dog says it’s the best place to stay. I’ve only been twice a year so far but I’m going to try for three times in 2025.

Needs improvement for money charged.

Ill fitting doors, no heating in bathrooms, wash basin in shower room would be handy,Rubbish internet asked for it to be sorted as it went down and my step daughter relies on it as she is autistic/adhd, (this is a big deal for her) The location is as good as any, on bus route straight into the city. Cafe very good better if it opened earlier for breakfast, other eateries all within walking distance,Seaglass Inn very good meals and service. Just my opinion at time of visit,

No point in having a washing machine when there was nowhere to dry washing, the site was lovely and the local pub The Thorntree was excellent and Bene’s fish n chip was great, sadly we were cold in the cottage, even though there were heaters the cottage didn’t feel warm

We as a family loved everything about this holiday home.

like to return one day.location and locals also made it a fantastic week.

A fantastic suite in a great setting.

We should have allocated more time to spend right at gardens and facilities, and in the nearby community. A wonderful stop on our journey.

A superb cottage with fascinating Jacobite history.

Excellent cafe in the building and lovely gardens. Near the old harbour. Great Italian and Chinese takeaways minutes away. Only half an hour the Edinburgh and North Berwick. We are coming back later this year.

A purfect cottage for a purfect restful holiday.

Fantastic break .

Everything you needed and more for a comfortable holiday. Staff were first class and nothing was a bother. We will return again this year

We had a great week at this fantastic location.

The staff and the locals were very friendly.

Mercat Cottage is our home away from home when coming to see our son and his family.

This is the second time we have been in the last 3 months. We love using this cottage and it is an excellent base for going places

The only problem is sometimes you are unable to park near cottage as hubby is not able to walk far and uses a walking frame and it's a cobbled parking area so not good for abled bodies to walk on saying that it won't stop us going back we have already booked for April

We had a lovely stay at the cottage.

It was comfortable and a great base for going to visit our Son and his family. The only complaint I had as there was no hoover to clean the carpets. With habing a dog it needed doing regularly. However we contacted Cockenzie House and they brought us one over to use. If possible it would be handy to have storage space fir groceries. We will certainly booking to book on a regular basis

Lovely, quirky cottage yards from the coast.

We had a great, peaceful stay in Cockenzie, Our dog loved the coast walks along the John Muir Way. The cottage is quite basic with lots of unusual touches, very spacious and comfy. It could do with some upgrading, especially the TV. Also, there are no condiments such as salt and pepper, so a small welcome pack would be useful. Despite this we would definitely come back again.

We enjoyed our holiday at Mercat Cottage.

We appreciated the ground floor accommodation, the space and the locality particularly the close proximity of the Firth of Forth. The lounge and bedrooms are quite spacious and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed having direct access to the grounds of Cockenzie House and Cafe Filly is absolutely great, we had several meal there and they were all excellent. The cottage is slightly different to many, in some cases furnished in a very simple way but were quite happy with that. Our only reservation is that it is quite dark but there are lights!! All the people we met were pleasant and very helpful and made us and our dog most welcome. We may well return next year.

We absolutely loved the cottage, proximity, grounds, how close all the amenities were, the onsite cafe, the free live music and all the staff and volunteers.

Wish we could have stayed for 2 weeks. Would definitely come again. Fabulous bus service right on the doorstep too. Even bought some beautiful plants from the allotment. Loved every minute and the weather was perfect too.

Mercat Cottage and Cockenzie is a wonderful and perfect location for a holiday.

The people are extremely friendly and welcoming as well. Mercat cottage is very spacious and has everything you could need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Just 20 minutes drive to explore Edinburgh and there are endless lovely beaches right on your doorstep, which we virtually had to ourselves most of the time - and this is in the 2nd week of July when we had outstanding sunny weather every day with temperatures in the mid 20's. We will certainly wish to return here again when we visit the east coast of Scotland and highly recommend Mercat Cottage and the other holiday cottages in Cockenzie.

Very spacious and comfortable living areas, very comfortable beds in a quiet area.

The property is less than a two minute walk from the nearest beach and Cockenzie house grounds are very pleasant to walk in too.

Very friendly staff and beautiful gardens.

Lovely cottage and so close to the sea we enjoyed our stay

Hi there.

We had a really great stay at Mercat cottage over Easter. Everything was just as we expected and extremely clean. All the staff and housekeeping were very friendly and helpful. The gardens are lovely and we enjoyed popping in to the main building to see the artwork, museum and shop. Parking was not an issue at all. Despite the fire alarm incident early one morning, we had a great time and thank you for the reassurances and gift. My brother lives in Edinburgh now, so we will definitely come and stay again!

This was a charming place to stay for a few days.

We enjoyed our stay in Mercat cottage and it was lovely being a part of Cockenzie House.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cockenzie and Mercat Cottage!

Quaint cottage beautifully clean and well equipped.

The sea is directly across the road. Edinburgh can be reached by train in 15 mins. Only 5 min drive to train station. There is a lidl and B&m only 2 min drive away so you can stock up on food. I went with 4 kids and a dog and had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay yet again it's only 10 minutes away from our son and family they are always made welcome when they come to the cottage.

Lisa the house keeper always cheerful very helpful if we need any thing and always makes time for a chat with us all we have had numerous holidays there and will be hoping to go again later in the year

This is a regular destination for us as we love the location.

Contained in a walled garden beside the large house and only 5mins away from the beach. All the staff are so friendly and helpful.

I enjoyed staying at Mercat Cottage.

My only minor quibble about the listing is that it says there is parking for 2 vehicles. This implies that the parking is exclusive. This is not so, it is very much on a first come basis. Everything else was lovely. Warm and comfortable.

The listing says that WiFi is intermittent however we had no issues whatsoever, and the owners were kind enough to let us know that when I asked them - and also offer a plan B for me for a remote interview that I was having during my stay if needed.

The cottage was everything we could have wished for. Clean and well-equipped. Communication was timely and helpful.

Loved it, have a lively time.

Very warm and cosy and great location :) We’d definitely come back again!!!

fantastic place to stay, lovely grounds would recommend to anyone,

We find everyone so friendly nothing is too much trouble if we need anything

Very enjoyable stay at Mercat.

Great location Accomodation old fashioned but quirky Very clean and everything we needed Enjoyable stay

Absolutely beautiful cottage, very well laid out with lovely decor.

Cooking for 2 adults, 4 children and a dog is never easy but the lovely people from Cockenzie House made it a whole lot easier after I was after bigger pans! Nothing was too much trouble, and they stopped to chat and tell us what was happening at the house each day. The small cove over the road was like hitting the jackpot and the kids and dog swam and had fun. Definitely recommend this cottage as we couldn't have felt more comfortable or welcomed, thank you for a lovely week

For us the only issue was that the master bed was quite soft.

But that’s personal preference. Overall a lovely stay in a beautiful location with friendly hosts in a lovely cottage in picturesque surroundings. Would definitely stay again.

We just a lovely week in Mercat Cottage.

The accomodation was vey comfortable and very clean. The bed was really comfortable and we slept very well. It was nice to have information about the history of the place which is reflected in the decor of the various rooms. The garden and the cafe were lovely and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Would love to go back

Really enjoyed are stay we will be going back there when we can.

it was a lovely cottage in a nice area the people lovely and helpful just waiting for this covid-19 to disappear and we'll be going back

PARKING WAS A PROBLEM.

UNTIL THE CARETAKER PROVIDED TWO TRAFFIC CONES WE HAD TO PARK WELL AWAY FROM THE COTTAGE AND ON ONE OCCASION WE HAD TO LEAVE THE COBBLED YARD AND COME BACK LATER BECAUSE ALL THE SPACES WERE TAKEN BY CARS AND VANS.

The cottage is a perfect location if you have a course at Cockenzie House, also v close to the shore line of the Forth.

The cottage is very over priced for the state of the accommodation, which is basic. Heating and hot water is good; TV signal poor; sofas not comfortable; chairs a bit wonky; nails in the carpet that we got caught by; no windows in loo and shower room; no dish washer... we had to ask for shower to be cleaned & we had to wash all crockery before using. Note due to Covid no cleaning products are provided. We did get more than 1 loo roll and cleaner when requested. Food at Cockenzie house is excellent but v average in the local area.

They stated that there was a small enclosed area belonging to the cottage .

That is not correct there was direct access into the main gardens no gates or fencing and in the main garden there was an open gate onto a main road . This could be a serious problem for anyone who’s dog runs off .Other than that the cottage was just as described

We had a lovely stay at mercat cottage.

The grounds are lovely, and particularly useful when there are children in your party. The cottage was spacious, and was equipped with everything we needed. The tunnocks teacakes were a lovely surprise on arrival! The surrounding area was blissful and quiet...exactly what we were hoping for from our break. The only criticism was the windows in the blooming room. There was alot of cobwebs around the frames, which was disappointing. However, apart from this, everything was perfect! Thankyou for a lovely stay, and we will definitely visit again!

Great place to stop over for a couple of nights on our way up to Northern Scotland.

Lovely gardens, beach nearby, friendly staff and a great cafe on site too. Our 1 year old and 5 year old had a great time running around exploring the allotment, wildlife garden and nearby beach.

The holiday cottage was perfect for us.

The setting and access to gardens just right, our dog loved it. The distance to sea in a few minutes just across road and walk along part of John Muir Way. There was some interesting information about the history of the house and area. Its great that the charity are keeping the venue for community. I thought the allotments and opportunity to buy plants there made you feel you were helping positively, for the volunteers who keep the gardens in order. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. A couple of chippys just a ten min walk away and small coop. We didn't try the local pubs as went to Edinburgh (only 30 mins. drive and the beautiful North Berwick. We enjoyed our stay

Excellent cottage, great location.

very clean and the host was very welcoming.

A well maintained, comfortable and unusual cottage.

It was important that it was right as it was our first Christmas away from home with our children. A holiday let is not your home and there are always bound to be one or two compromises but we had everything we needed for a great family Christmas. The location right next to the Firth of Forth is a birders and walkers paradise and the proximity to local shops and pubs convenient. You get the best of both worlds by being able to use is as a base for visiting Edinburgh.

The cottage was very nice and everything was as expected.

We had a very enjoyable holiday with no problems.

Everyone so friendly nothing too much trouble such a relaxing atmosphere

It was her homely and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Strongly recommend.

the cottage really exceeded our expectations.

It was spacious and warm and very clean. The people from Cockenzie House were very welcoming and someone was on hand at the office in the house if we needed anything. Access to the Cockenzie House was an added bonus as it had lots to offer as well as a really lovely coffee shop and gift shop. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

The bed mattress was too soft and the settes were uncomfortable.

Great place for visiting places of interest. Quite a quirky and idiosyncratic.

The welcome was warm and friendly and the location was great - 3 minutes walk to a small cove and lovely views across the Forth.

Bus stop almost outside to get to Edinburgh, North Berwick, Haddington and places en route.

Mercat cottage is a little gem.

An excellent location for both exploring Edinburgh and exploring rock pools and harbours along the coast. The cottage itself is charming and well equipped. It is clean and the beds are very comfortable. Everyone we met had time to chat and pass the time. What more could you ask for? We had problems with the Internet connection the first couple of days until we unplugged the hub and plugged it in again! We didn’t have any problem after that! ;)

Everything was perfect apart from the internet we never had any all week but this did not affect our holiday in any way and would certainly recommend mercat cottage for a fantastic place to stay.

Really spacious, I would be back !

Our second visit this year and, as always, the staff couldn’t be more helpful.

The welcome pack on both occasions exceeded our expectations. Access to the grounds of Cockenzie House for dog and owner alike is a real bonus, as is ready access to the John Muir Coastal Walk.

The cottage exceeded our expectations & was ideal for us.

We did not realise how close to the beach it was. The staff were welcoming & helpful even when we arrived & somehow the booking had not got through to them.They got the cottage ready quickly & left a super welcome breakfast pack which was much appreciated. They accomodated our needs with our dogs & we will definately be back as this is an ideal base to visit elderly parents which was the purpose of our stay.The cottage was spacious & light & had all you need to be comfortable.

Lovely cottage with the friendliest people.

Comfortable and warm (it went very cold outside!!). In a great location. So easy to get in and out of Edinburgh on the bus as well as driving a little further to the Forth Bridge, Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. Loved it!!

The staff from the big house were great Lisa the house keeper welcomed us with milk bread butter jam and some chocolate tea cakes mmmmmm.

Thankyou Lisa. And thankyou to Marietta we had a lovely time as it was our 39th wedding anniversary. This is a cottage we will be going to for a long time to come.

The first cottage we visited, Merewood Cottage in the Lake District, was very fine.

The second one, Mercat, was a disappointment. It was not well cleaned, the kitchen hardly deserves the description, WiFi (needed nowadays) was very bad. I was lucky that I decided not to work during my stay (which I usually do a little with the help of email etc.), otherwise it would have been a disaster. People were friendly and I think that they are proud of their community achievement for which the commercialization of the cottage is a part of, but Sykes should not connect its service to it untill they reach a certain level.

The location was ideal for someone visiting Edinburgh.

The accommodation was homely and comfortable. With its large main living room, we were easily able to entertain our family (who live in Edinburgh) for Boxing Day. A total of 15 people.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Next to the sea but can get bus to Edinburgh from bus stop outside cottage. Had a lovely relaxing holiday here, the tea shop in cockenzie house is well worth a visit.

Staff were very helpful and greeted us with warmth and friendliness.

They gave us a welcome starter pack of bread, milk, eggs and jam, they advised us of all the local eateries and were always at hand to ensure that our stay was memorable.

Cockenzie House is a fantastic place to stay, with fantastic staff.