Willow Cottage
Set within the celebrated 5,000-acre Dunglass Estate, Willow 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.
When Robert Burns visited Dunglass in 1787, he famously described the estate’s Gothic church, rugged coastline, sylvan woodlands and landscaped gardens as: “the most romantic sweet place I ever saw.” Now in the capable hands of the fourth generation of Ushers, the estate comprises a thriving sustainable farm as well as beautiful parkland and woodland that stretch to the sea, making it a picturesque, convenient and romantic base from which to explore East Lothian’s prized beaches, golf courses, and historic towns. Located under an hour’s drive from Edinburgh, Willow cottage even puts the great city within easy reach.
Willow cottage boasts sweeping views across the Dunglass Estate to one side through attractive arched windows and is accessed by way of the shared courtyard. The welcoming country kitchen features crisp white units, an American-style fridge freezer and a rustic timber dining table while the sitting room is flooded with sunshine thanks to triple-aspect windows and completed by a wood-burning stove and chic sofas, including a made-for-lounging chaise sofa. Soft heritage colours and a touch of tartan warm the three bedrooms, which share access to a contemporary bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower with a rainforest head.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
There are two further cottages in the immediate courtyard area - Birch Cottage (sleeps 6) and Laurel Cottage (sleeps 6), while Seaview House (sleeps 8) and The Treehouse (sleeps 2) both sit in nearby proximity.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Shared courtyard with access door leading directly into hallway with space for hanging coats.
Utility room with sink, washing machine and separate dryer.
Kitchen with electric oven and separate grill, ceramic four-ring electric hob, large American style fridge / freezer, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso machine with an initial supply of pods. Dining table and seating for six guests, console, sideboard and storage cabinet.
Sitting room with three-seater sofa and chaise sofa, wood burner (with an initial supply of logs provided), Smart TV.
Bedroom one with fixed 4'6" double bed, side tables, chest of drawers, double wardrobe.
Bathroom with shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with fixed 4'6" double bed, side tables, dressing table, wardrobe.
Bedroom three with zip and link beds, which can be set up as a 5' king size double or 2'6" twin beds, as preferred. Side tables, sofa, chest of drawers, built-in hanging space with rail.
OUTSIDE
There is a shared communal courtyard area to the front of the property and an additional communal garden to the west side of the courtyard shared between guests of Willow Cottage and Birch Cottage. This is a lawned area with a sun house and 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 courtyard, where the rear of the Dunglass Collegiate Church can be seen. While parking within the courtyard is prohibited, guests are welcome to offload belongings and then move cars to the parking area.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 available.
- 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 Willow Cottage and bad weather may impact the connection. 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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