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20% discount on remaining stays between now and the 26th April 2024 (3 night stay minimum).
Overview
A minimalist chic apartment with sweeping sea views.
A distinctive contemporary property set above the white sands of Coldingham Bay
Dotted with beach huts and ringed with wildlife-rich dunes and grassland, the horseshoe-shaped Coldingham Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches in southern Scotland. Only a smattering of homes peppers the grassy slopes above the kilometre-long white sand beach, amongst them the pair of strikingly contemporary Bay Villas.
With sweeping views over the bay and ocean beyond it, the Villas are set back far enough from the water’s edge to allow you to take in the dramatic coastline while being near enough to go for an early morning swim and stroll on the sand.
Number 3 The Bay is a slick first floor apartment that will have lovers of minimalist contemporary design in raptures. Thanks to its pristine whitewashed walls, uncluttered design and the full-height windows and sliding door that span the sea-facing wall of the open plan living area, the entire apartment feels bright and airy. Streamlined, high-gloss kitchen cabinets create an almost invisible backdrop to the living area, which combines a sea view dining table and pair of soft grey sofas. Stepping out onto the balcony, which is flanked with shrubs to ensure privacy, you’ll find a second dining area and a pair of sun loungers, creating the perfect spot from which to enjoy the far-reaching sea views.
Two double bedrooms are located to the rear of the apartment, both featuring a soothing monochrome and silver grey colour scheme and views across open fields. The master bedroom features a built-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower while the second bedroom benefits from access to a bathroom with a bath and shower over. A utility room keeps washing and drying appliances as well as beach clothing and toys tidied away.
While you’re not soaking up the views of Coldingham Bay from the balcony, you can head down to the sand itself to enjoy excellent surfing, diving and kayaking - professional instruction in all three pursuits is available through the nearby St. Vedas Surf Shop. There are also plenty of walking routes in the local vicinity, including a scenic coastal walk that takes in the pretty fishing village of St. Abbs, the perfect spot for a tasty seafood chowder or crab baguette. Should you fancy a day trip, choices include the historic coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed and vibrant City of Edinburgh.
Property details
Layout
The apartment is on the first floor of the three-storey building and the accommodation is all on one floor. For less mobile guests, there is step-free access to the property.
Open-plan living area comprising:
Sitting room with a three-seater and two-seater sofa, coffee table, Smart TV with Netflix.
Fully-equipped kitchen with Neff electric oven and grill, Neff four-ring induction hob, integrated Neff microwave, large fridge / freezer, dishwasher and SMEG coffee machine, kettle and toaster. Dining area with seating for six.
Bedroom one with king size bed, bedside tables, built-in wardrobe with hanging space.
En suite shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with twin 3’ beds, built-in wardrobe with hanging space.
Family bathroom with bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Utility room with washer, dryer and ice maker.
Outside
The apartment is built on rising ground and is accessed on ground floor level from the rear or first floor level from the front. There is a first floor balcony to the front of the property, which is accessed from the lockable sliding doors in the open-plan living area. Outdoor furniture is provided. Please note that the balcony is fully enclosed, however young children must be supervised at all times.
Parking
There is a designated parking space for each apartment directly to the front of the development which comprises eight apartments in total. There is a disabled parking space and guest parking spaces on a first come, first served basis. There is additional parking in the public car park in the village.
Electric Vehicle Charging
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Babies & Children
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Beach kit and games are provided.
Please note that the balcony is fully enclosed, however young children must be supervised at all times.
Dogs
Regretfully, dogs are not permitted.
Guest amenities
The beds feature high quality linen. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Wi-Fi & mobile coverage
The apartment has superfast fibre broadband. Mobile reception is good on most networks.
Heating
There is gas underfloor heating throughout the property.
Guest privacy
The property sits in a block of four luxury apartments with a further block of four immediately adjacent. The apartment has its own entrance, sits on the first floor and is front-facing. It is important to note that there is another property next door. The balconies are separated by large planters and mature shrubs which provide screening and privacy.
SHORT-TERM LETS LICENSING
Scottish short-term lets licence number: Pending
The current EPC rating for this property is band C, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Location
There are two lively pubs in the village of Coldingham (1 mile) along with a restaurant and fish and chip shop, as well as a Spar shop for convenience shopping. The Luckenbooth coffee shop sits nearby, alongside the Coldingham Priory Church where you can explore 700 years of fascinating history.
Nearby Northfield Farm is a National Trust for Scotland Nature Centre, perfect for a coffee or lunch stop, or head to the harbour at St. Abbs, where you'll find a cafe and art gallery serving delicious crab sandwiches and some divine tasty bites!
Eyemouth (3 miles) has a good selection of local services, while a more extensive range of supermarkets and retail facilities can be found in Berwick-upon-Tweed (14 miles).
Activities
The sheltered sands of Coldingham Bay sit just a few minutes’ walk from the apartment. It has a lifeguard on duty through the summer season, and a rocky shore at either end provides an ideal spot for dabbling in the rock-pools. The area is much favoured by families and offers lovely golden sands just right for beach-cricket, volleyball or flying kites.
Surfing and bodyboarding is popular here and the St. Vedas Surf School can provide rental and instruction. The area has a beach café, toilet facilities and a lovely family-friendly walk over the headland to the pretty fishing village of St. Abbs. Here, you’ll see thousands of seabirds and seals on this stunning stretch of marine reserve coastline. Diving charters leave the harbour here every day, offering some of the best diving in the UK.
Nearby Eyemouth (4 miles) has been a fishing port since the 13th Century. Today, as well as being home to a fishing fleet of about 80 boats, the harbour is also the base for a diving school, boat trips around the coast and exhilarating rides in a high-powered RIB.
To learn a little about Eyemouth’s history, pay a visit to Gunsgreen House on the opposite side of Eyemouth harbour. Built in 1753, today it offers the chance to learn more about the life of ‘merchant’ John Nisbet through its interactive tours of the house, museum and cellars. Children can dress up as a smuggler, explore hidden tunnels, hide in barrels and discover the famous ‘tea chute’!
For golf fans, Eyemouth’s golf club boasts a sixth hole voted as ‘Britain’s most extraordinary golf hole’ (check it out!) and there are a number of other highly regarded courses nearby, including links courses at North Berwick, Goswick, Dunbar and Gullane. Fishing can be found at nearby Westloch Farm.
To the south, the tiny, picturesque island of Lindisfarne linked at low tide to the mainland, is an overwhelmingly mystical place, home to the evocative remains of a ruined eleventh-century priory, a beautifully restored castle and the infamous Lindisfarne Mead.
To the north, head to Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar for some watery excitement with its wakeboard park and ringo rides, while wildlife enthusiasts and photographers will love the Scottish Seabird Centre and John Muir Country Park. Finally, the magnificent City of Edinburgh is a very easy day trip either an hour by car or 45 minutes by train from nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed.
C&C experiences
We invite you to enjoy the most coveted and exclusive local experiences available in the North of England and the South of Scotland on your next Crabtree & Crabtree adventure.
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Children and families
Here at Crabtree & Crabtree, we like to think we’ve pulled together some rather nifty ideas to keep tots to teens happy and entertained during your stay.
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Fishing
Welcome to the realm of the king of fish, the mighty River Tweed. Every year thousands of Atlantic Salmon make their way up river, an annual odyssey that is one of nature's miracles.
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Historic houses and castles
With more stately homes, castles and historic sites here than you can shake a proverbial stick at, visitors are quite simply spoilt for choice.
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Wildlife
Our region is home to outstanding scenery which boasts emerald forests, pristine lochs and rivers, heathery hillsides, sweeping moorlands as well as a picture perfect coastline.
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Walking
From the lush green uplands to shimmering sea, the area boasts a hugely diverse and enticing landscape that is perfect for exploring on foot. From gentle rambles to long-distance hikes, there are a vast array of trails and waymarked routes for newbie walkers or experienced alike.
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Golf
There are 40 golf courses in Northumberland, and another 21 in the Scottish Borders offering visitors an incredibly wide and varied range of golfing options.
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Adventure Sports
If you love a challenge or just crave a little excitement away from the day-to-day bustle of working life, we have lots to offer - whether it be watery pursuits, muddy blasts or thrill seeking, adrenaline-charged adventures.
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Cycling & mountain biking
Whether you ride fast or slow, on-road or off-road, there is something uniquely special about enjoying some outdoor time on two wheels. Here in the region we have something for everyone from high-energy mountain biking blasts to gentle forest paths the whole family can enjoy.
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Shooting
For sheer variety alone Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are irresistible to any gun.
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Ancestral history research
Crabtree & Crabtree know that tracing the history of your family can be a wonderful journey of discovery. Here are our top tips for starting your family tree.
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Additional housekeeping
Award yourself a real break and let us provide a pair (or more) of helping hands.
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Wine delivery
Crabtree & Crabtree have teamed up with Corney & Barrow one of the longest established independent Wine Merchants in the UK to offer a bespoke service.
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Holiday photography
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"3 The Bay is a beautiful apartment everything top notch quality and the balcony with it's lovely furniture a great place to sit and enjoy the views."
Brabban family"Thank you very much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful apartment. It has been the best ever Crabtree & Crabtree holiday we have had so far. We did bring some essentials with us just in case, but your apartment had everything we needed and more. So modern and clean. We will definitely be back. It will be great to see it in the summer months too. The welcome pack was lovely too and included some of our favourite things."
The Mcfayden Family"Very pleased with the location, facilities within the apartment, and furnished to high quality - completely met our expectations, and we will definitely be booking this apartment again! Thank you."
Dr Gulati"We had a fantastic stay at 3 The Bay. The apartment was furnished and equipped to an excellent standard; everything was spotless and all the equipment felt brand new as if we were the first to be using it. The owner asked if we had everything we needed, but there was nothing at all overlooked. All the furnishings and decorations were of a very high standard, as were the appliances in the kitchen and utility room. The location of The Bay is amazing, with stunning views of the bay and surrounding cliff tops. We took the opportunity to really relax into our holiday and enjoyed many afternoons on the beautiful beach, making use of the plentiful beach equipment and games for the children to use and enjoy. We also enjoyed walking the cliff tops into St Abbs and Eyemouth, and had a lovely pub lunch at the New Inn in Coldingham village. I would heartily recommend a stay at 3 The Bay; we felt very spoilt and lucky to discover such a beautiful place as our first holiday for two years. We were really sad to leave and would love to return in the near future."
Mrs Firth"We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was lovely, very relaxing and extremely comfortable."
Ms Shayler"We really enjoyed our week at 3 The Bay. What a wonderful, comfortable, luxury apartment in a fantastic position with spectacular views and decent walks on the doorstep. Just the place to de-stress. The owners were great communicators and made us feel very welcome and were very generous with their welcome pack as a result of which I have discovered a new treat, Biscoff spread on rich tea biscuits, very moreish. We hope to return there one day. As usual booking holiday accommodation through yourselves is an absolute breeze."
Mrs TurnerAvailability
- Sorry, dogs are not permitted.
- Typical arrival day: Friday and Monday out of high season.
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am
"The slick minimalist design of this apartment keeps the focus on the endless sea views and makes for effortless beach living."Margaret, owner of 3 The Bay
