Guests say
Cauldside West Cottage is praised for its peaceful, rural setting, making it an ideal base for exploring East Lothian, nearby beaches, and Edinburgh. Guests appreciate the abundance of wildlife, comfortable beds, and the well-equipped nature of the cottage. The location is tranquil yet within easy reach of local amenities and attractions. While most reviews highlight the cottage’s charm and relaxation, a few mention the rough access track and some areas needing refurbishment. The owner is generally described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though a minority noted issues such as dust under beds and stained linen. Overall, cleanliness is generally satisfactory but could benefit from more attention to detail.
The location is widely celebrated for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside views, and proximity to beaches, Edinburgh, and local amenities. The rural setting and wildlife are particular highlights, though the access track is rough.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as cosy, peaceful, and relaxing, with comfortable beds and a restful atmosphere. A few comments suggest some furnishings are dated, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is generally well equipped, with positive remarks about kitchen facilities and streaming TV. However, some guests noted maintenance issues such as an old microwave, worn furniture, and a rough access road.
The owner is often described as friendly and helpful, enhancing the guest experience. While a welcome gift was mentioned in one review, it was not received, so such gestures cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Cauldside West Cottage offers peace and tranquillity, ideal for couples and families to explore golden sandy beaches and the nearby picturesque fishing towns.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and firepit. Bike store. Private car park; allocated for 2 cars. No smoking.. Cauldside West Cottage is accessed by a rough track and is tastefully furnished, cosy and warm with gas central heating and a wood burner with logs supplied. It has an enclosed garden with great views of the surrounding country side where both roe and fallow deer are regular visitors, and an outdoor shed for bike storage. Smeaton Estate is a working farm of 450 acres, which is owned and run by the Gray family who live nearby, they have carefully maintained and preserved the natural beauty of the estate as well as working the land. You can enjoy glimpses of farm life from the cottage, which includes a large garden nursery, horses and Highland cows. Adjacent to the cottage are the grounds of the old mansion house with parkland, a lake and arboretum which is part of the National Tree Collection of Scotland. There is also an award winning tearoom, serving home baked cakes on the estate if you fancy a treat!
The peaceful village of East Linton, about a mile away, is within walking distance of the cottage and has several local amenities including two pubs (both serving food), a café, a supermarket with cash machine, local butcher and a chemist. There are two National Trust for Scotland attractions in the village, Phantassie Doocot and Preston Mill, which are well worth a look. Just some 6 miles’ drive away is Dunbar, with a traditional high street with a local baker, fishmonger and butcher as well as supermarkets, local shops and galleries and eateries. The town has a picturesque working harbour where you can watch daily activities and the local boats unloading their catch. It is also home to the beaches of the coastal John Muir Country Park.
Other nearby towns are Haddington, Belhaven and North Berwick, all roughly about 6 to 7 miles away, they all have a good range of local shops, pubs and restaurants. The village of Belhaven is well known for its brewery, which is the oldest working brewery in Scotland, offering tours and sampling, as does the nearby Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery where you can see how Scotland’s national drink is made. For a day out, the capital city of Edinburgh is only 25 miles away and there is a regular train service from Dunbar or Drem to the city centre, taking only 20 minutes, so you can enjoy the city without having to look for a parking space! Ideal for visiting the Edinburgh Festival, the Royal Military Tattoo or just exploring the city. East Lothian has a great choice of golf courses and all in lovely locations such as Gullane, Dunbar and North Berwick. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
EPC Rating = G
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
We were at Cauldside Cottage 18th - 25th September. It’s situated on a working farm. Beautiful views across the fields. Wild life all around. There is a Garden Centre with a tea room on the estate. Lots of things to see and do in this beautiful area of Scotland. Helen the owner is lovely too. We had a great holiday. Would definitely go again.
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Confirmed Guest
Very comfortable and good value for money. Helen extremely helpful.
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Confirmed Guest
A perfect base for visiting relatives, seaside, countryside and Edinburgh. Secluded cottage down 300m of unmade track - just go steady. With a sheltered garden surrounded by fields and woods. Local bus just outside grounds and Edinburgh bus in East Linton. Easy parking near bus stop. Butcher, artisan bakery, pharmacy, co-op, farm shop, cafe, pubs and Chinese takeaway there too. TV has Now TV stick for streaming some channels plus Netflix.