Guests say
Rock Cottage is a charming and cosy retreat, perfectly positioned right on the harbour in the picturesque village of St Abbs. Guests consistently praise its stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and proximity to beautiful coastal walks and beaches. The cottage is well equipped for self-catering and ideal for couples seeking a relaxing seaside escape. While some mention areas for improvement in cleanliness and minor maintenance, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though a few noted the need for a deeper clean and some attention to detail, particularly with carpets and kitchen areas.
The location is universally praised for its harbour-side setting, beautiful views, and easy access to coastal walks, beaches, and local amenities.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy and comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed and a relaxing atmosphere, though a few found the space compact and noted limited storage.
The cottage is well equipped for self-catering, with most essentials provided. Some guests suggested minor improvements, such as more storage, a grill pan, and updated TVs, but overall facilities met expectations.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A cosy couples retreat, Rock Cottage is in the perfect location for exploring the Scottish borders, Edinburgh and Northumberland.. 10 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
First Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Decked patio with garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . Rock Cottage is a cosy, compact retreat on the edge of the pretty harbour of St Abbs, just ½ mile from Coldingham Bay on the Scottish border. The property is set within the courtyard of Dive St Abbs, where the owners run a diving charter boat and B&B. This is the perfect destination for couples looking to be in the heart of village and harbour-side life. There are views of the harbour from every window, and the living room opens onto a small enclosed decked patio right next to the rock. There is a post office, shop and a couple of cafés in the village. Coldingham, 1½ miles, and Eyemouth, 5 miles away offer a golf course and a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants.
There’s so much to do in the area – St Abbs Head Nature Reserve is fun for everyone, and also has a wonderful cliff top walk. Paxton House, Manderson, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles offer an insight into their historic past. Beach 2 miles. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Letting licence no.: SB01037F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Coldingham Bay Beach
- St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve
- Coldingham Loch
- Coldingham Priory
- Duns Castle Nature Reserve
- Manderston House
- Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
Reviews (24)
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Sarah Bailey
Great base in a lovely village. Had everything we needed.
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Heather Blades
Lovely small cottage , perfect position very cosy , everything you need . Very friendly community..
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Susie
Lovely little cottage, well equipped, with a beautiful view, overlooking the harbour from the elevated terrace, where we spent many happy hours watching the village spring into life during the day and then slow down in the evening. Plenty to do in the area, St. Abb's Head, a stunning walk, a barbecue on the beach at Coldingham Bay, a short walk from the cottage, cooking fresh fish from Eyemouth, and Holy Island an easy day excursion. The owners were friendly and very helpful, we hope to go back some day.