Gardener's Cottage

Cottage Description

An idyllic location for a restful break and offering country living at its best whilst only a ten minute stroll from the beach and close to the magnificent city of Edinburghs these 2 stylish and charming properties sit near a pretty lake within 150 acres of spectacular parkland and woodlands neighboring the elegant Georgian mansion of Broxmouth.

Gardener's Cottage sleeps 7 in 4 bedrooms it comprises of a porch leading into the hall, the comfortable living room has French doors out to the garden. There is a separate dining room and a well appointed farmhouse style kitchen with gas Aga and breakfast area. You will find a single bedroom on the ground floor and a useful Cloakroom with toilet. On the first floor are 2 double bedrooms 1 with sleigh bed and a bedroom with twin beds and ensuite bathroom and toilet (shower over the bath). Shower room with toilet. A Bathroom with toilet and separate shower cubicle.

Guests are welcome to roam the park spotting roe deer among the trees and enjoying trout angling on the lake and stream or simply chilling at the waters edge looking out for the local heron swooping in to pinch the fish. The main house is near to the site of the Battle of Dunbar and the grounds themselves are steeped in history - the mount from where Cromwell commanded the battle is located in the garden and a stunning cedar tree in the park was planted in 1878 by Queen Victoria in memory of her beloved Albert. Set beside Dunbar Golf Links - with its amazing views over the Firth of Forth and out to Bass Rock - and with in a short drive of many other courses Broxmouth Park is also a golfers haven whilst its position at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills affords abundant opportunities for keen walkers. The John Muir Way links this area to both Edinburgh and the Borders with magnificent walking on marked coastal pathways. The coastline abounds with glorious unspoilt beaches and both sea angling and seal spotting boat trips depart from the harbour at Dunbar.

Home to Concorde and many other aircraft the Museum of Flight (9 miles) is well worth exploring and at the Seabird Centre at North Berwick guests can watch the puffins nesting on Bass Rock or gannets diving into the sea. Musselburgh Racecourse (24 miles) provides an excellent day out and horse riding, tennis, cycle hire and an indoor swimming pool are all found in and around Dunbar (1 mile) which also provides a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a station for the twenty minute train journey to the centre of stunning Edinburgh city.

Cottage Details

Max Amount of People: 7
Rates: Low Season Price from £635 to High/Peak Season Price of £1427 - Prices are approximate please use the availability & prices button to check exact costs and any special offers available.
Amenities: Detached, Multi Bath Shower, Non Smoking, Pet Friendly, Sandy Beach 5 Miles, Sea 5 Miles, Short Break

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