Stenton Cottage, Dunbar

East Lothian. Sleeps up to 4

If you are looking for a cute little countryside cottage with period features for four guests, then this little East Lothian gem might just be your answer. Stenton Cottage is beautifully decorated whilst maintaining its delightful nods from the past. It is located in the pretty village of Stenton, close to East Linton and south west of Dunbar. It is within easy reach of North Berwick, Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The village of Stenton boasts the grading of an Outstanding Conservation Area due to the village’s history and its well-preserved buildings and architecture. Stenton boasts a beautiful Gothic parish church which was built in 1829. You can visit the Rushlaw House which dates back to the 17th century and the Whittingehame House which was built in the 19th century. These two buildings were home to Arthur Balfour, the then Prime Minister and his family. Another interesting building is Mitchell’s House which was built in the 18th century and originally comprised of two buildings, one being the milk business which would deliver milk to all the residents of the village and the other was the schoolroom. Stenton is a beautiful place to get away from it all.

This gorgeous country getaway is located in the heart of the village with a beautifully finished living room, a warm and welcoming kitchen diner, two double bedrooms, an immaculate bathroom and some outside space. There is partking on the street in front of the cottage or on the village green.

The living room is a wonderful space with a log burning stove for cosy nights in, a sumptuous sofa and chair and a television. The natural colour palettes are delightful and calming, blending well with the odd colour pop. The kitchen diner is a gorgeous, sociable room with shaker style cabinetry, a wonderful dresser and an ancient feature oven in the fireplace. It enjoys a very warm cosy ambience and offers every appliance you would want for your self-catering getaway.

Upstairs, you will discover two fabulous little havens with beautifully dressed, comfy double beds, gorgeous lights, feature fireplaces and village views. The bathroom is wonderful with a bath and separate shower. You will be left some lovely toiletries as well as fluffy towels. You will not be disappointed by this cosy pad, it is cute, beautifully finished and warm and toasty. There are lots of country walks locally plus the delights of Edinburgh and mighty coastal towns within very easy reach. The cottage is family friendly with lots of board games, a high chair, travel cot and children’s toys and tableware available.

Stenton, which means ‘stone town’, is a very picturesque farming village, south west of Dunbar in East Lothian. The village goes back to the 1500’s and is made up of large pieces of farmland. There are some wonderful country walks right from the doorstep of Stenton Cottage.

Close by, is the small country town of East Linton, between Haddington and Dunbar. The town lies on the River Tyne, 22 miles east of Edinburgh. You can take a stroll down Mill Wynd to the The Linn, the waterfall that gives East Linton its names. Preston Mill is an unusually shaped, old water mill that is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. The town is also home to Phantassie Doo’cot, a beehive shaped dovecot from the 16th century. Smeaton Lake boasts a fine collection of trees around the lake together will plenty of water fowl. The National Museum of Flight at East Fortune explores the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day. It is home to over fifty vintage aircraft plus there are interactive exhibitions, supersonic experiences, historic hangars, an assault course and acres of green grass and fresh air.

Stenton Cottage is within easy reach of North Berwick, a delightful seaside town on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 20 miles northeast of Edinburgh. The town became a fashionable holiday resort in the nineteenth century due to its two delightful sandy bays. It boasts an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and bars as well as world-renowned golf courses, stunning coastal views and the popular, five star Scottish Seabird Centre. North Berwick enjoys striking views out to the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock and the world’s largest northern gannet colony. Thanks to North Berwick in Bloom, the town has won multiple awards for its gardens, floral displays and wildflower gardens. There are playgrounds, putting greens, tennis courts and plenty of boat trips to keep you entertained, not to mention the golf. There is a regular calendar of events including the North Berwick Highland Games, Fringe by the Sea and Puffin Fest which celebrates the return of the puffins to the local islands. North Berwick enjoys two sandy bays. East Sands Beach enjoys a tide filled pond which is very popular.

The Glen is a delightful walk consisting of three small ruinous water mill buildings dating from the Middle Ages. There is a mill croft where water cascades into the Firth of Forth. Springtime is the prettiest with so many spring bulbs poking their heads through the soil.

The captivating city of Edinburgh offers so many treats plus a fabulous backdrop and skyline with Arthur’s Seat, the Pentland Hills and Edinburgh’s waterfront to mention a few. You can visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile and the beautiful St Giles Cathedral, discover Edinburgh’s grisly history at The Edinburgh Dungeon, visit The National Gallery on the Mound, the Portrait Gallery on Queen Street and the Gallery of Modern Art or climb the steps of The Scott Monument, celebrating the Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott. The Palace of Holyroodhouse is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland with some areas open to the public. Shopping is fantastic as is the dining scene. The Royal Botanic Gardens are located in Stockbridge, a very attractive area 20 minutes walk from the city centre. The Royal Yacht Britannia was Her Majesty The Queen’s floating palace for over 40 years and is one of the city’s best attractions.