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Longniddry, Haddington, East Lothian
 

Westwood Cottage

6
Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
A spacious farm cottage ideally located for East Lothians’ superb beaches and celebrated golf courses. Drive to Edinburgh Castle and all of the festival fanfare in 40 minutes before retreating back to the tranquillity of the countryside. It's all there for your enjoyment.

Westwood Cottage has been recently renovated to provide comfortable accommodation for up to six guests with highlights including a well-appointed kitchen, contemporary bathrooms, a handmade Roast Chandelier and local artwork from artists such as Kirsten Boston.

The cottage sits in a large garden with an outside dining area and attractive views across open farmland to Arthur’s Seat and the Pentland Hills in the distance. There is excellent walking from the front door around farm tracks, as well as numerous waymarked routes.

Westwood Cottage is very well-positioned for exploring East Lothian’s stunning coast. Longniddry beach, just a mile from the cottage, is one of the best kite surfing spots in Scotland and for families, the stunning sandy beaches of Aberlady and Gullane are both within a 15-minute drive. Gullane is also home to the renowned Bonnie Badger pub, created by chef Tom Kitchin.

There is an excellent array of activities for families nearby, including Archerfield Walled Garden and Fairy Trail, the Museum of Flight, Dalkeith Country Park, East Links Family Park and Foxlake water park, slightly further afield.

Scotland’s famous golf coast is on the doorstep, with the internationally renowned courses of Gullane, Muirfield and North Berwick all within a 10-mile radius. Longniddry also has a well-regarded 18-hole links course.

Westwood Cottage is exceptionally well-positioned to explore Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Festivals, taking a 20-minute train ride from Longniddry station, just a mile from the house.

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

The accommodation is all on the ground floor and may be suitable for less mobile guests.

Small utility area with washing machine and microwave. 

Large kitchen / dining room with double electric oven, AEG five-ring ceramic hob, grilled steak machine, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, large fridge / freezer, DAB radio and Belfast sink. A good selection of plastic picnicware is provided. Dining table for six guests with natural cowhide chair coverings, Digital Smart TV, door to terrace.

Sunroom with door to terrace.

Sitting / dining room with open fire (with an initial supply of logs provided), three-seater sofa, two armchairs and natural cowhide rug. Dining space for six guests.

Bedroom one with 5’ king size bed, side tables, wardrobe with hanging space and drawers below, chest of drawers.

Shower room with walk-in shower with rainforest showerhead and separate mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

Bedroom two with 5’ king size bed, wardrobe with drawers below and chest of drawers.

Family bathroom with bath, large walk-in shower, underfloor heating, basin and WC. 

Bedroom three with 3’ single bed, chest of drawers, ottoman and hook on back of door for hanging.

Bedroom four with 3’ single bed, chest of drawers, chair and hook on back of door for hanging.

OUTSIDE

Westwood Cottage sits within a large, private garden. To the rear of the cottage is a large paved and gravelled terrace with an outside dining table and benches seating six. Beyond this is a large lawned area. The garden is enclosed by post and rail fencing. Guests with dogs should be aware that this is not dog proof. A charcoal barbecue is provided (guests need to supply their own charcoal) and a washing line. There is also an outdoor shed available for guest use.

There are designated private parking spaces for at least six cars adjacent to the property, with a path leading to the rear entrance.

Location

Longniddry is a rural picturesque village set in the heart of East Lothian countryside making it a good base to explore the region. There is a small Co-op supermarket and Village Shop in the centre of the village, as well as a pharmacy, post office and a couple of coffee shops/cafes.

Haddington is the closest town (6 miles) with more extensive shopping and larger supermarkets. You'll find an excellent selection of grocers, wine shops, florists and butchers sitting alongside charming gifts and clothes shops, and craft galleries. Here, you can relax and watch the world go by in one of the many cafes, delicatessens or tea rooms in the town including The Loft for fabulous artisan breads and oven-fresh produce. The Waterside Bistro is very good, as is the Cottage Garden Kitchen which is very special (booking essential).

There is also a Farmers' Market in Haddington, held on the last Saturday of every month (9am-1pm), selling a wide variety of local produce presented in an inspiring and innovative way.

Gifford village is close by (9 miles) with the Lanterne Rouge cafe, which is particularly welcoming to cyclists, and Lewis and Clark Artisan Kitchen with freshly baked goods and local artisan products. You will also find a warm welcome at the Goblin Ha pub and the Tweeddale Arms Hotel.

For more elegant dining, head to La Potinière at Gullane (7 miles) or try Tom Kitchin's restaurant, The Bonnie Badger; a fabulous 5 star AA restaurant using locally sourced produce washed down with artisan beers and wines from an impressive selection. The owner's personal favourite is The Old Clubhouse in Gullane, which has gained a considerable reputation for good food and wine, and excellent Scottish hospitality, stretching far beyond the bounds of East Lothian.

East Linton (11 miles) has a good variety of local shops and excellent pubs, while the Crown and Kitchen comes highly recommended for classic Scottish dishes with a modern twist. It also has an award-winning butcher if you plan on having a BBQ.

Dunbar is not too far away (14.5 miles) and is home to the award-winning Creel Restaurant, serving delicious seafood, and Belhaven Fruit Farm has a great deli, café, and Gin Bar, as well as pick-your-own berries during the summer season.

Longniddry train station is five minutes by car, offering easy access into the centre of Edinburgh.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • Allows babies in arms
      Up to 12 months.
    • Allows children
      1 - 16 years.
    • Barbecue
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      Two well-behaved dogs are welcome (£25 fee per dog). Dogs must be kept out of the bedrooms and are not allowed on the furniture.
    • Enclosed garden
    • Hairdryer
      A hairdryer is in each bedroom.
    • Heating
      There is gas central heating throughout the property, a heated towel rail or underfloor heating in each bathroom and an open fire in the sitting room.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
    • Open fire/ Woodburning stove
      Initial supply of logs provided.
    • Outside space
    • Wi-Fi
      The house has fibre broadband. Mobile reception is good on most networks.

Important Information

Westwood sits on a farm track with minimal passing traffic. Whilst the cottage sits within the farm complex, it is standalone and the accommodation provides privacy for guests, in particular to the rear. Please note that guests do not have access to the farmyard.

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: EL00130F. 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

Accessibility

Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
Guests
Max Adults:
6
Max Children:
5
Max Infants:
3
(Children who require a cot)
Maximum number of adults and children is 6
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The Little Things We Love

Nearby beaches for dog walks, the beautiful countryside and the full-height patio doors and windows in the sunroom which allow the light to flow through the cottage.

Don't take our word for it...

House compliant with photos, very very well equipped and perfect location for visiting the area and Edinburgh just 20 minutes by train. Recommended!
Teiton Family , 9th August 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Fantastic place to stay and base for exploring the local area.
Hemson family, 1st August 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Really easy and comfortable place to stay. Spacious, bright and clean. And very convenient for Edinburgh. Thanks for having us. Hope to stay again.
Hill family, 3rd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We have had a lovely break away. Thank you for our hamper, it was a nice surprise. We found everything we needed and enjoyed the nearby towns and beach. Edinburgh is spectacular - we hope to return in the near future. Thank you again for our comfortable stay.
Gorton family, 3rd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had an amazing week at Westwood Cottage. It’s a lovely house, lots of space, great walks for the dog and lovely and clean. We had great weather which made it even better so were able to sit in the garden.
Ms Gardiner, 3rd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for our stay at Westwood Cottage - the owner is an absolutely fabulous host, the house is in the perfect location and has everything you could wish for! We have been so lucky with the weather to enjoy the views in the sun and the snow and we will be looking to come back again next year! Perfect!
Baird family, 3rd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We have had a lovely stay. The property is first class and we would recommend to family and friends. Very spacious and comfortable. Also very airy and clean. The cake, Easter egg and wine was a lovely touch and a very nice surprise. Thank you again.
Skye family, 3rd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

This is our second time here and we loved it as much as our first. The Christmas decorations were brilliant, the kids loved it! The beds are very cosy and warm, we all had great sleeps. Having a horse in the field next to us was lovely as we have them carrots. Thank you!
Collins family, 3rd April 2024
Teiton Family
House compliant with photos, very very well equipped and perfect location for visiting the area and Edinburgh just 20 minutes by train. Recommended!
Hemson family
Fantastic place to stay and base for exploring the local area.
Hill family
Really easy and comfortable place to stay. Spacious, bright and clean. And very convenient for Edinburgh. Thanks for having us. Hope to stay again.
Gorton family
We have had a lovely break away. Thank you for our hamper, it was a nice surprise. We found everything we needed and enjoyed the nearby towns and beach. Edinburgh is spectacular - we hope to return in the near future. Thank you again for our comfortable stay.
Ms Gardiner
We had an amazing week at Westwood Cottage. It’s a lovely house, lots of space, great walks for the dog and lovely and clean. We had great weather which made it even better so were able to sit in the garden.
Baird family
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for our stay at Westwood Cottage - the owner is an absolutely fabulous host, the house is in the perfect location and has everything you could wish for! We have been so lucky with the weather to enjoy the views in the sun and the snow and we will be looking to come back again next year! Perfect!
Skye family
We have had a lovely stay. The property is first class and we would recommend to family and friends. Very spacious and comfortable. Also very airy and clean. The cake, Easter egg and wine was a lovely touch and a very nice surprise. Thank you again.
Collins family
This is our second time here and we loved it as much as our first. The Christmas decorations were brilliant, the kids loved it! The beds are very cosy and warm, we all had great sleeps. Having a horse in the field next to us was lovely as we have them carrots. Thank you!
Murdoch family
We've had a lovely stay. Great location and very handy for the train to Edinburgh. Lots of lovely space, very comfortable and beautifully kept. The welcome hamper was very welcome too. Thank you, the break is just what we needed!
Hannath party
We've had a lovely stay. Great location and very handy for the train to Edinburgh. Lots of lovely space, very comfortable and beautifully kept. Thank you very much the break is just what we needed!
Herman party
Thank you very much for such wonderful accommodation and for making our stay so pleasant. From the beautiful flower arrangement to the pleasing scenery and fresh air everything was just perfect. Our vacation was everything we could have dreamed of and more.
Rattray party
I have stayed in many self-catering places in East Lothian, most of them very good, but Westwood Cottage beats them all. A fabulous, spacious, quiet cottage with big East Lothian skies – perfect! My family visited and can’t wait until I come back – hopefully in April. Thank you to the owners, for all the festive touches. The lemon drizzle was the best.
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