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Old Coastguard Cottage Kip

Burnmouth, near Eyemouth, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Located in the picturesque fishing village of Burnmouth, enjoy stunning views out across the beautiful bay
  • This charming working fishing village is perfectly located to enjoy picturesque coastal walks and the sandy beaches of Eyemouth and Coldingham
  • Discover the historic town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, the north Northumberland coastline, castles, Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Scottish Border.
  • Edinburgh city is within easy reach by train or car
  • A birdwatchers paradise with over 30 species of birds found along the coast
  • Golf courses are found in abundance in this area with championship course in North Berwick
  • Weekly bookings run from Friday to Friday. Short break stays run from Friday to Monday, Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Friday.
Property code: OC-78485

Occupying an idyllic hilltop spot with panoramic sea views, this delightful cottage makes a fantastic holiday home for families, couples and friends seeking a serene getaway along the Scotland-England border. Just outside a secluded coastal village, the property offers peaceful accommodation for up to six guests, and features a welcoming wood burner, picture windows and a charming tiered garden. Perfect for quiet walks along lonely beaches, this elegantly furnished retreat has been beautifully updated to provide a relaxing holiday home in unforgettable surroundings.

The inviting open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner has a central island and a stylish dining table, providing an ideal space for family meals, with a lovely alcove offering views over the bay. From the kitchen, three steps lead down to a utility room and bathroom, and from the dining area five steps take you down into the cosy lounge. With a wood burner, Smart TV and comfortable seating, this light-filled space is ideal for relaxing in after a great day out. An oak staircase in the middle of the dining area leads down to the lower ground floor, which features a shower room and two bedrooms, each with a Smart TV: a pretty super-king-size room and a lovely twin. A second staircase leads from the lounge down to cheerful king size bedroom with a Smart TV and access to a shower room. Outside, the tiered garden has seating and a BBQ, providing a lovely space for dining alfresco and taking in beautiful sea views.

The fishing village of Burnmouth lies along one of the Scottish Great Trail coastal paths, with the sandy beach of Eyemouth (2.5 miles) and the picturesque village of Saint Abbs (6.5 miles) to the north. Heading south, the thriving town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (6.5 miles) has plenty of historic sites and a wealth of great pubs and restaurants.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king size and twin room with 2 single beds.
  • Please note this property sleeps a maximum of 6 people (this includes infants)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and, 2 shower rooms with showers and WC’s
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • 1 wood burner (first basket of logs included) coal and wood included
  • Smart TV's throughout with SkyQ in every room
  • Tiered garden with table and seating
  • BBQ available for use, please leave clean for next guests
  • Short Term Let Licence Number: SB00096F
  • Parking: due to this property being on the bend of a hill, parking is only available for 1 car on the drive. Other cars will have to park at either the top or the bottom of the hill.
  • Superb beach 7 miles, shop 3 miles and pubs can be found in Eyemouth or Berwick Upon Tweed
  • Home from home
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Linzi Brown

This property is personally managed by Linzi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jackie 1st April 2026

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This is a superb cottage in a great location. It is spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The owners are friendly and very accommodating, a generous goodie basket and fresh flowers which I loved. There are many beautiful beaches/ places to visit in the area. I have no hesitation in recommending Old Coastguard cottage.

Reviewed by Lucy 27th December 2025

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The house and location were beautiful! The hosts were very accommodating and attentive. The view was stunning.

Reviewed by Lesley 12th October 2025

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Lovely cottage so well equipped with lots of thoughtful touches. Highly recommend it. You do however need a car as it is on a very steep hill. It was relaxing just sitting watching the sea and chilling.

Reviewed by Aidan 22nd August 2025

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You simply won't find a better equipped holiday cottage - everything you need is there with enough basic supplies for the week. It's all spotlessly clean and well maintained. Comfy beds, fluffy towels, the whole 5* experience. It's in a beautiful location looking straight onto the sea with lots to go and see within reach. Owners in touch, helpful aRead morend lovely. We (2 grownups, 2 children: 14 and 11) stayed for a week in August 2024 and we liked it so much that we came back in 2025. Recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 15th July 2025

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A first class property. A lovely welcome touch was the treats left for us by the owners, they were enjoyed by us all. The property was very well equipped. The 'oberservation bay' was a lovely place to sit in and watch the local wildlife. Also relaxing place to sit and listen to the sea. We couldn't fault the place.

Reviewed by Hilda 27th June 2025

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Reviewed by Peter 20th June 2025

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A fabulous cottage

Reviewed by Diann 23rd May 2025

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Wonderful and helpful oversight to all aspects of our stay were given by the owner. Six adults with different considerations were very pleased with "everything" available ie. hospitality,recommended visiting sites and reviews that promised much were fulfilled.

Reviewed by Julia 9th May 2025

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The Old Coastguard Cottage is a real treat. Everything we could possibly want or need was provided for and even things we did not expect. Very high standard of cleanliness and comfort throughout and a lot of care taken to ensure a home from home experience. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Susan 5th May 2025

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Fantastic cottage with everything you need and Sharron is a great host. Generous welcome pack which is so thoughtful, decor is modern and tasteful. Favourite places to go were St Abbs Harbour and down to Seahouses, there is also a nice Starbucks five minutes drive away. We saw seals, deer and many seabirds from the vestibule window while having morRead morening tea. Serenity does great boat trips from Seahouses and there is a nice inn where you can sit and watch the boats in the harbour with a drink. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 19th March 2025

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We stayed at the Old Coastguard Cottage for ten nights. It was peaceful and relaxing. It was central to visiting many castles, beaches, small towns and Edinburgh. It is also not too far from a train station. We rented a car so we could travel at our leisure. It was wonderful!

Reviewed by James 27th September 2024

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Extremely comfortable, clean and well-equipped, and well-placed to explore the Borders and Northumberland. Fabulous coastal walks and views of the sea. Helpful and generous owners.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 20th September 2024

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An outstanding cottage in every way. The view from the old coastguards look out is perfect. The cleanliness of the cottage on our arrival was brilliant. Very warm and cosy cottage. The welcome touches of fresh flowers and goodies were so kind. The cottage was so well equipped too. Everything was there! We even found egg cups so that we could have fRead moreresh farm boiled eggs for breakfast. So often holiday cottages don t have egg cups! Thank you for a wonderful holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 5th September 2024

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Before we set off the owner contacted us with loads of helpful info including directions, places to visit, places to eat etc. This was really useful and saved us time. On arrival the house was immaculate and decorated to a very high standard. A lovely welcome pack was left for us and we felt immediately at home. We only stayed for 3 nights due to wRead moreork commitments but wish it could have been longer. We may very well rebook this property in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Aidan 23rd August 2024

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We stayed at the Old Coast Guard Cottage for a week in late August, with two grownups and two children (13 and 10). We couldn't have asked for anywhere better. Everyone loved it. The cottage itself is very well appointed - everything's done to a very high standard. Immaculately clean on arrival and everything in very good condition. It's kept very Read morewell stocked - a lot of thought has gone into that. Location is super with the coast path on your doorstep and towns near . Definitely recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Louise 16th August 2024

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Very well equipped. Home from home. Everything you need.

Reviewed by Leigh 26th July 2024

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Cottage is really well presented with all the facilities you need. It is also in a great location for exploring this part of the coast. We loved the beaches at Coldingham, Whitesands and North Berwick. Train to Edinburgh from Berwick also provided a couple of good days out as well. The information provided and welcoming pack was also a lovely gestuRead morere from the owners, and contributed to a fantastic holiday in an area of the UK we had not visited before. Hide

Reviewed by Maggie 17th June 2024

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Could not fault this spotless, comfortable, well equipped, welcoming holiday home. The location was perfect for us. It is on the stunning Berwickshire Coastal Path with walks from the door. There is loads to do and see a short car ride away - Farne Islands cruise, Holy Island and Bamburgh Beach were great. The sea view from this cottage is awesome.Read more I loved to sit in the lookout snug (it is a former coastguards cottage) and watch the sun on the sea. Owner super helpful with local info. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 7th June 2024

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A beautiful cottage, very comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. The location is great for exploring the coast, golf and day trips into Edinburgh.

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