Laurel Cottage
Set within the celebrated 5,000-acre Dunglass Estate, Laurel is one of a trio of cottages that make up the stylishly restored former stables. Fronted by a striking arched entrance, the Courtyard Cottages form the remaining three sides of a square around the tranquil courtyard that has housed the Usher family’s horses, carriages and motorcars over the generations.
The rugged coastline, crumbling Gothic church, woodlands and landscaped gardens of Dunglass have been prized by Burns and countless others over the centuries. Since coming under the ownership of the Usher family, the estate’s sprawling gardens, parkland and woodland have been complemented by a thriving sustainable farm. While such a beautiful setting, complete with the sea just a stroll away, makes it easy to linger on the estate, Laurel is perfectly placed to explore East Lothian’s prized golf courses, towns and even Edinburgh, which is less than an hour’s drive away.
Entering Laurel cottage through the shared courtyard, you step into a homely kitchen, with pretty sage green walls and a rustic wooden dining table. This leads into the sitting room, which benefits from a large sofa and armchairs set around an atmospheric wood burner. Off the light-filled hallway are three bedrooms - two doubles and one twin, which share a stylish, timber-clad bathroom with a large walk-in shower with a rainforest head.
Outside, Laurel Cottage benefits from its very own private lawned garden, complete with charcoal barbecue and views of the 15th-century Dunglass Collegiate Church.
For larger parties able to holiday together, Laurel cottage can be let with two further three-bedroom cottages in the courtyard, Willow and Birch, while Seaview House (four bedroom) and the captivating Treehouse (one bedroom) sit just a few hundred yards away.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Shared courtyard. Access door with low step leading directly into:
Kitchen with oven and separate grill, ceramic four-ring electric hob, large fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washer / dryer, microwave and Nespresso machine with an initial supply of pods. Dining table and seating for six guests. Access door to the rear private garden.
Sitting room with large sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV, wood burner (with initial supply of logs provided).
Off the sitting room is:
Bedroom one with fixed 5' double bed, side tables, console / dressing table,chest of drawers, built-in space for hanging.
Off the kitchen is a hallway leading to:
Bathroom with large walk-in shower with rainforest head and separate hand mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with fixed 3' twin beds, side tables, dressing table, in-built cupboard with hanging space.
Bedroom three (small step down) with 5' king size bed, side tables, dressing table, hanging rail, chest of drawers, armchair, built-in open shelving.
OUTSIDE
There is a shared communal courtyard area to the front of the property. Laurel Cottage also has its own private lawned garden to the rear with outdoor furniture and a charcoal barbecue (initial supply of charcoal provided).
The wider estate extends to 5000 acres and guests are welcome to walk and enjoy the wider area.
There is parking available to the right-hand side of the main courtyard access, where the rear of the Dunglass Collegiate Church can be seen. There is no parking within the courtyard, but guests are welcome to offload their belongings at the main courtyard access and then move cars to the parking area - approximately 50 yards away from the entrance. There is designated disabled parking just to the left of the main access.
Location
Belhaven Smokehouse in Dunbar (9 miles) offer a super range of smoked fish, meat, cheese and local produce, and there are a number of quality butchers in the area selling locally sourced meat as well as game. Andersons Butchers in North Berwick (19 miles) come highly recommended, selling pork from the locally reared Mangalica or ‘hairy pigs ‘(a Hungarian cross between domestic breeds and wild boar). There is also a traditional fishmonger in Dunbar High Street. Larger supermarket shopping can all be found in Dunbar, Haddington and North Berwick.
For eating out, there are a wide range of dining options in the area but try The Creel in Dunbar for warm, informal dining and locally sourced food and seafood, or the Rocks Hotel for their excellent seasonal menu.
Further afield, the Waterside Bistro in Haddington is a super choice for lunch or evening dining, along with plenty of lovely coffee stops along the way.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Barbecue
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided.
- HeatingOil fired central heating throughout the property and there is a wood burning stove in the sitting room.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Open fire/ Woodburning stoveInitial supply of logs, firelighters and kindling provided.
- Outside space
- Pet freeSorry, dogs are not permitted.
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is provided on the Dunglass Estate network. Please note that this is not a direct supply for guests of Laurel Cottage and bad weather may impact the connection and speed. If this occurs, please be aware that this may not be an immediate fix. Mobile and 4G signals are generally good.
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Important Information
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.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: Pending. The current EPC rating for this property is band E, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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