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Overview
A fabulous Scandi-chic beach apartment set just above the picturesque sands of Coldingham Bay
Calling all beach lovers and followers of Scandi fashion: this is the pad for you!
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 pepper 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.
There can be few cooler places to call home after a surf than 6 The Bay, a spacious first floor apartment in the Bay Villas that combines sea views with laidback Scandi interiors. Drop your beach togs in the utility room, wash off the sand in one of the apartment’s two slick monochrome bathrooms, rustle up a snack in the super high-spec kitchen, throw open the full-height glass sliding doors to the sheltered, sunlit balcony and kick back on a deck chair soaking up the sea views.
It’s a beachy way of life you’ll soon grow accustomed to while staying at 6 The Bay, which brings the sea indoors with its two nautical-inspired bedrooms, each decorated with specially commissioned photography of Coldingham Bay, and a relaxed chic open-plan living space. The epitome of modern living, the sea view kitchen and dining area combines a streamlined high-gloss kitchen with a chunky timber dining table and benches, with an additional dining table on the balcony for al fresco meals. Simple blonde wooden furniture, potted plants, botanical prints and a tan leather chaise sofa complete the laidback vibe of this stylish living space.
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 an exclusive 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 corner sofa and two arm chairs, 65” Digital Smart TV and Sonos speaker.
Fully-equipped kitchen with Neff electric oven and grill, Neff four-ring induction hob, integrated Neff microwave, large fridge / freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso machine. Dining area with seating for six.
Bedroom one with zip and link beds, which can be set up as a king size bed or 2’6” twin beds on request. Side tables and built-in storage comprising dressing table and hanging space with shelving below.
En suite shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with zip and link beds, which can be set up as a king size bed or 2’6” twin beds on request. Side tables and built-in storage comprising dressing table and hanging space with shelving below.
Family bathroom with bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Utility room with washer/dryer.
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.
An electric barbecue and two deck chairs are provided for use on the balcony.
For the beach, there are four folding beach chairs, a beach rug, beach shelter and beach games.
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 opposite St Vedas Surf Shop.
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
Please note that the balcony is fully enclosed, however young children must be supervised at all times. A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
A selection of beach equipment is provided, including a picnic basket, beach chairs, beach games, rug and shelter.
Dogs
One well-behaved dog is welcome.
Your furry friend is welcome in the apartment but please keep them off the sofas and beds. There is a utility room suitable for a crate and dog bed to house your pet and dog bowls available in the utility room.
Please clean off sandy paws before entering the property. There is a tap at the access door. Please provide your own towel for your pup. The utility room is ideal for allowing your dog to dry off after a beach walk.
Guest amenities
The beds feature high quality linen. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom. Luxurious towels are provided along with Arran Aromatics hand soap and shower gel.
Please provide your own beach towels. There is a picnic basket, comfy beach chairs, beach games, rug and shelter provided for days on the beach.
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: SB00051F
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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Dog sitting
Our experienced dog sitters will look after your furry friends whilst you are out exploring.
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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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We've had a great time at 6 The Bay. It's a very lovely apartment and fully lived up to the description. We think it's the best holiday rental we've ever found in the UK. It matches the quality of the best of Mediterranean properties we've experienced. We are now trying to plan a return visit. Thank you to the owners and Crabtree & Crabtree for this spectacularly good experience.
Mr Anderson“What an amazing flat! We loved the beach, seeing the sun come up and playing pirates. We will be back again in the summer hopefully for more adventures. We will be taking décor ideas home too…”
Harkness Family“Thank you for a perfect stay! We have visited St. Abbs and Coldingham countless times and 6 The Bay is by far and away the best place we have rented – the apartment is so well equipped and the view is unrivalled! The owners have thought of absolutely everything, thank you! We would recommend a walk along St. Abbs Head to see the seals, as well as chips from Eyemouth and cooking a meal with fresh seafood. No doubt we will be back again soon!”
Kilgour Family“A fabulous apartment in a superb setting. Spacious, comfortable, warm and well-equipped. We loved the cliff path walk to St. Abbs and wandering around Berwick and Eyemouth. Appreciated the smart speaker and large TV during the darker evenings. Thank you for the welcome pack. We have had a very peaceful and restful week.”
Dr Taylor“We had a great stay here. It is a wonderful place to relax and have family time. The weather was kind to us, so plenty of beach, surf and SUP time.”
Mr Barrie“We had a wonderful week in this fabulous location. The apartment is perfect, the owners have thought of everything. Thank you!”
Ms Cumming“Stunning holiday in every way! We will definitely be back! Thank you.”
The Jackson Family“What an amazing apartment! It felt like home as soon as we walked in. We were also met by the owners who have a Border Terrier, just like us and we knew straight away that the standard would be high and welcoming, just like them! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your holiday home. The views are amazing and the beach is so near and lovely. Thanks to the cleaners! We arrived early and they were so helpful about parking etc. Thank you also for all the welcome pack details. Just makes it all welcoming!”
The Smith Family“We have enjoyed a wonderful holiday in and around this wonderful apartment. We felt very much at home here and enjoyed the local eating places. Look in at No. 4 Gallery, just outside of St. Abbs. Impressive!”
Mr & Ms Thornton“Heaven! What a lovely peaceful location! So beautifully decorated and so well stocked for our family. It was most certainly our home from home! Thank you so much, we will be back.”
The Hodgson Family“Beautiful apartment and location. There was everything you could possibly need for your stay here. We will be back!”
The Connelly Family"It is a beautiful apartment and a lovely walk to the little beach. Thank you for the welcome pack. It was great to be on holiday again after lockdown. We were in Edinburgh for an event so decided to spend a few extra days at your fantastic apartment!"
Mr & Mrs Harries"We had a fantastic holiday, thank you so much, the apartment was beautiful and location superb. My mother treated us to a chef from Burnside Catering who was amazing and gave us extra special memories of the holiday. We will be booking again soon!"
Ms Thompson"Amazing apartment, stunning location, glorious weather. We have loved our holiday here. The pub in st Abbs is excellent, surf lessons at St Vedas fab. Good food at the New Inn in Coldingham. Worth the walk to St Abbs Lighthouse for stunning views."
Ward Family"Beautiful apartment in a great location, we appreciated the little extras. We will be back!"
Mr & Mrs Jones"We had a super holiday here and were blessed with good weather!"
Mr & Mrs Thomson"Fabulous apartment with breathtaking views. Hope we can come back one day - bliss!"
Bentley Family“All to brief but a wonderful break, the flat is great, so well furnished. We had plenty of walks to St. Abbs, and up to the remains of Milldown Farm which belonged to the family in the early 20th century. We hope to be back next year. Thank you.”
“Lovely apartment, well equipped and amazing location! Lindisfarne - very special, Seahouses, St. Abb’s Head – great walks with spectacular views, Farne Isles boat trip – excellent, spotted seals and puffins.”
Mr & Mrs PottsAvailability
- One well behaved dog is welcome.
- Typical arrival day: Friday during high season with the additional option of Monday out of high season.
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am
"The sea is ever-present in this spacious apartment, whether visible in all its azure beauty or experienced through photographs of Coldingham Bay we've had specially commissioned."Angus & Gill, owners of 6 The Bay
