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Charming fishermans cottage within minutes of beach and harbour

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A row of white houses with dark roofs, a clear sky, and a parked car on the street.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall with artwork.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and two sofas.
A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large wall clock.
A patio area with a table set for breakfast, including a cup, teapot, and various food items.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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St Abbs, UK
  • Place, Coldingham Sands
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Bamburgh Castle
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Eyemouth

Located in Eyemouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve and Duns Castle Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eyemouth Leisure Centre and Eyemouth Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Eyemouth Maritime Centre and Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre.
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St Abbs, UK

What's nearby

  • Coldingham Sands - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Northumberland Coast - 41 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 51 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 54 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Bamburgh Beach - 55 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Reston Train Station - 16 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Contented Sole - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ebbcarrs Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming fishermans cottage within minutes of beach and harbour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Charming fishermans cottage within minutes of beach and harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming fishermans cottage within minutes of beach and harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming fishermans cottage within minutes of beach and harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming fishermans cottage within minutes of beach and harbour located?

This family-friendly Eyemouth holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Coldingham Sands and St Abbs Visitor Centre. St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve and Coldingham Priory are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful quirky cottage set in a gorgeous, peaceful village, with a fantastic coastal walk to Coldingham.The property was fantastically equipped with a wonderful little surprise waiting (which my son found in 5 seconds of walking into the property).The rooms are comfortable and beautifully decorated - just watch out for the stairs.A wonderful location which made our break away, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 3 Nov 2026
Thank you, were delighted you enjoyed staying at No.8 and leaving it in such great shape. We hope you're able to visit again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was perfect!Very friendly hosts, everything was clean, the kitchen had enough cuttlery and other appliances for 6 people, there were inside and outdoor Games for the Kids, the beds were very comfortable and we had perfect weather for eating outside on the patio.We would definetly Book the cottage again, if we ever came back to Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal trip

Lovely property, very well equipped, gorgeous scenery, great coastal walks, and lovely cafe down by the harbour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thank you Clare, great to hear you had a good break. Hope you'll consider No.8 again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb holiday home in St. Abbs

We had a fabulous time! The property was clean, comfortable, had all basic amenities and more including a range of beach equipment, outdoor grill and garden area, dvds, board games...it really is super value for money- highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
Dylen, Priscilla and their boys were lovely guests. Communication between us was easy and the house was left in great order. We would welcome them back at any time and would highly recommend to other hosts Thanks again hope to see you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankyou

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We had a wonderful time - Cottage is perfectly placed - 50 yds from a choice of wonderful walks left to the Harbour & on to St Abbs Head, or turn right to Coldingham and beyond. Very impressed with the accommodation - cosy and comfortable. Could not have asked for a better place to stay, and the Tunnocks wafers were a very nice extra - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thanks Emma it was our pleasure to host you and thanks for leaving the place in such good order, we hope you'll return one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family (with three teenagers and a dog) stayed here for a few days in the October holidays. The house was very clean and well equipped and really comfortable. We loved the easy walking options from beautiful St Abbs, on the Berwickshire coastal paths and we satisfied everyone’s requirements inc gym junkie (Eyemouth leisure centre) to Harry Styles video recreation (St Abbs) to board games and pumpkin patch foraging and ball throwing on the beach for our furry family member. Thank you, we hope to be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
We're delighted to hear that you all enjoyed your time at the house and the area. Thank you for leaving the house in such good order, we hope you'll return one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Cottage

The location of the cottage is perfect for days on the beach, walking the cliffs, trips out and days in the garden. Simon and Audrey were the perfect hosts and provided aus with a clean and comfy accommodation. The facilities and the layout of the rooms in the cottage was ideal for our requirements. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!😃
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
Thanks Christine it was our pleasure to host you and thanks for leaving the place in such good order, we're delighted that you enjoyed your time at the house and in St Abbs, we hope you'll return one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perrys celebration

Fab location on a friendly street. Very quiet and comfortable. The owners have thought about all possibilities of needs of their customers. Which went beyond expectation. We would highly recommend and will be back. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thanks Fiona it was our pleasure to host you and thanks for leaving the place in such great condition, we hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

This is an absolutely lovely fisherman’s cottage and is exceptionally well appointed and well equipped to a high standard. Downstairs bedroom for anyone who can’t do steep stairs, accessible easy parking. Minutes walk to the harbour and plenty of walks straight from the door. Owners were helpful and easy to communicate with and there are friendly neighbours. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for your great review Anne. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at No.8 and at St Abbs. Thank you also for leaving the house in such perfect order. We hope you'll visit again. best wishes Simon & Audrey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovey cottage in a fab location

The cottage is older style but lovely and modern inside. It has all the conveniences ypu could want. Brilliant location and the garden was an excellent extra. The stairs to the upstairs bedrooms are steep. Fine for us but you wouldn't manage if you had mobility issues (there is a big downstairs bedroom, thought ). Easy parking right outside the front door. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thanks Claire, hope you’ll be able to visit again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Warm and comfortable cottage with everything you need from lots of cutlery, plates and dishes to DVD films and games. Headroom upstairs is a little low - I am 6’3” and my head was brushing the ceiling - but not a problem in the main downstairs bedroom where we slept. The cottage is very close to the harbour and a lovely walk to nearby Coldingham Beach. Another enjoyable walk is the coastal path to St Abbs lighthouse. The owners ensure that everything is ok, keep in touch and are always available for any problems. We had inadvertently left an item behind which they very kindly posted back to us. We would not hesitate to return to this delightful cottage when we visit St Abbs again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 11-16 July 2022

Lovely 3 bedroomed cottage, clean & comfortable, it had everything you would need and more for enjoying your stay. It has a sizable back garden with BQ, table & chairs. Hosts were lovely and nothing is too much trouble, Audrey & Simon are always available if needed. The area has views to die for which is exactly why we chose this area. It has cafes at harbour, Old school and beach which are just a short walk away. There is no shops, Pub/ Restraunt (nearest is Coldingham) except small post office so you would need transport if going for provisions. Coldingham Beach is lovely, shallow, great for water sports & clean too, it can bee seen & walked to from short cliff walk from cottage which is great. Overall it was a chilled laid back break for us with tours to Berwick, Eyemouth, Seahouses and Eyemouth.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you Linda, it was our pleasure to meet you both. Thank you also for leaving the house in immaculate condition. We wish you well and hope that you'll consider 8 Murrayfield again one day best wishes Simon & Audrey
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, well equipped cottage - garden over a road

It should state garden is across a road at the back - so I could not just leave the door open to let the dog out. Also, I was unlucky in that the cottage next door was being re-roofed and a new chimney built all weekend. Noise and hammering from 8.15am until after 5pm -had the owner have informed me of this, I would have cancelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Hi Susan Thank you for your review. We take on board your comment about the garden and will make it clearer on the listing page. We are obviously hugely disappointed that you weren't able to enjoy your stay at No.8 due to the unforeseen building works from the neighbouring property. We were expecting the chimney to need simple re plastering but when the builder removed the existing he found that the bricks were cracked too and deemed it structurally unsafe and removed it immediately. Unfortunately this all happened just a couple of hours before your arrival and there wasn't time to advise you and we didn't feel that the rebuild would really disturb you. With regard to the neighbours replacing the front section of their roof, we didn't expect the work to commence until the day of your departure, for this we can only apologise, we wish you could have contacted us during your stay so we could have asked them to suspend the work. best wishes Simon & Audrey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Aussies loving the Scottish borders

The cottage exceeded our expectations in all aspects. It had every facility we could possibly want, everything was high quality, guaranteeing absolute comfort for the five adults in our group. Simon and Audrey were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for us, close to wonderful coastal and rural walking paths; the harbour, the amazing rib boat ride and a great little cafe. The general store, four or five doors away was very handy and the friendly proprietors couldn't do enough to help us. As we didnt have a car, we relied on Graham at Premier taxis (01890 781 230) for connecting to nearby villages and Reston Station. Graham was reliable, friendly and helpful. Thank you so much Simon and Audrey, from Joan (Jo), Dan, Maggie, Des and Lorraine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
Joan and her companions were absolutely perfect guests. Communication between us was easy and the property was left in an immaculate condition. We would highly recommend Joan to other hosts. Thank you all for your custom and we hope the rest of your UK trip is fantastic. best wishes Simon & Audrey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in St. Abbs - Unser Aufenthalt in St. Abbs

We enjoyed the friendly and propper stay in St. Abbs. Simon and Audrey were excellent hosts and gave valuable hints to explore this fantastic area of the scottish borders. Thanks to Simon and Audrey, we started to dream of our return. Wir haben den freundlichen und sauberen Aufenthalt in St. Abbs sehr genossen. Simon und Audrey waren tolle Gastgeber und haben uns mit wertvollen Hinweisen zum entdecken der schottischen Borders versorgt. Vielen Dank an Simon und Audrey, wir haben schon angefangen vom Wiederkommen zu träumen. Catherine und Marco
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
It was a pleasure to meet you, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at 8 Murrayfield. Thank you for leaving the house in such a great condition, we hope you'll visit again. best wishes Simon & Audrey
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