Guests say
The Anchorage is highly praised for its exceptional location with stunning sea views, comfortable furnishings, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the homely feel and thoughtful touches, including welcome gifts, though these are not guaranteed. While most reviews are glowing, a few mention minor maintenance issues and the need for some TLC in places.
Most guests found The Anchorage to be immaculate and spotlessly clean, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, a few guests noted areas that could benefit from more thorough cleaning or maintenance, slightly affecting the overall impression.
The property's location is consistently lauded for its amazing sea views and proximity to coastal walks and towns. While some guests noted minor road noise, the overwhelming majority were captivated by the scenery and wildlife, enhancing their overall experience.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of The Anchorage, highlighting the cosy furnishings, ample space, and warm atmosphere. The presence of multiple bathrooms and comfortable beds also contributed positively, although a few guests suggested improvements to showers and heating arrangements.
The property is praised for being well-equipped and providing a range of facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen and entertainment options. Some guests suggested updates to certain areas and noted the occasional maintenance issue, such as shower temperature control and window operability.
Many guests were delighted by the thoughtful touches provided by the owners, such as welcome packs and treats. However, as not all reviews mention such gifts and to ensure no false expectations, it is politely noted that these gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Cockburnspath 1 mile. A lovely detached holiday home with stunning sea views, situated a mile away from the village of Cockburnspath and eight miles south of Dunbar on Scotlands beautiful North Sea coast. The Anchorage will accommodate up to eight people over three floors and its superb dramatic clifftop location gives fantastic cliff and sea views. The ground floor has a dining room, a fitted kitchen with access to the rear decked area, a spacious sitting room with, not only amazing coastal views, but also an open fire, ideal on those cooler days. There is also a sun room which can be enjoyed throughout the year thanks to the woodburning stove. The first floor has three bedrooms, a double with an en-suite, boasting a lovely freestanding bath, a second double and a 2 6 twin. The second floor has a further double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a balcony opening up onto stunning views along the coast and out to swirling sea beyond. The garden has a decked area and is the perfect place to drink in the atmosphere and relax with a good book. A short walk brings you down onto the stony beach below and there are additional coastal walks within this beautiful part of Scotland, including the Southern Upland Way, Scotlands longest official Long Distance Path, terminating here at the village of Cockburnspath. Alternatively, for a different, but no less beautiful, backdrop, head inland and explore some lovely Borders scenery including the Lammermuir Hills, attractive towns and historic abbeys. Just north of Dunbar is spectacular Belhaven Bay with its famous beach or should you fancy and day in Edinburgh, there is a regular service from Dunbar. Golfers are well-provided for with an array of championship and public courses including Muirfield and Gullane nearby and theres diving, surfing and cycling opportunities in abundance. With beautiful coastline, great walks and access to superb scenery at your fingertips, there is something for everyone at The Anchorage, whatever the season. EPC Rating: Band F
Cockburnspath is a small, beautiful and untouched village, situated just inland of the North Sea coast. A perfectly serene base for surfers, cyclists and walkers, the breathtakingly-beautiful beach at Pease Bay is less than two miles away and the Southern Upland Way, Scotlands longest official Long Distance Path, terminates here at the villages thistle-covered cross. The village offers a village shop and a Post Office whilst Dunbar, eight miles away offers a selection of pubs and train service to Edinburgh.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor double with en-suite freestanding bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double, 1 x first floor 2 6 twin, 1 x second floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
2 x shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Sun room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with open fire and woodburning stove.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars with further parking in layby opposite on a first come, first served basis.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed front lawned garden with enclosed rear decked area.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles.
Note: Mobile phone reception at the property is variable.
Note: There is a low wall to the rear with fencing and a steep drop, care to be taken and children and pets to be supervised.
Note: Reduced head height on the stairs to the second floor and in the second floor bedroom and en-suite.
Note: There are small steps to access each room on the ground floor and changes of levels on the first floor.
Note: Check-in 5pm.
Please note this property only accepts 1 booking per week, please contact us to confirm availability.
Reviews (64)
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Claire
The welcome treats we're greatly appreciated. Amazing views out to sea, the kids loved to sit and watch the waves coming in. All bedrooms comfy and plenty of storage for clothes. Everything you could need in the kitchen for cooking with and bonus having a washing machine. Loved all the pictures and trinkets throughout the house. As with any home there are bits of decorating/maintenance needing done, before going we were made aware of a recent leak which had caused a patch on the ceiling. None of this took away anything from the amazing property. We'll definitely be back. Fantastic location and an amazing house.
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Elaine
We enjoyed walking along the numerous beaches within an easy car ride away and even had glimpses of dolphins and deer from the house.
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Margaret
There were a few issues with the property mainly some windows were unable to be opened. The shower on the right on the middle floor could not be regulated to a cooler temperature it was always too hot. And my son said warm water came out the cold water tap in the same shower room. The conservatory was lovely but was far too hot too use when we were there, roof blinds inoperable. Overall a lovely vacation was had, plenty of room for us all in this spacious property. Our 2 dogs loved their early morning walks around the area.