Guests say
Rock Cottage offers a charming and cosy stay in a stunning harbour-side location, perfect for those seeking peace, beautiful views, and easy access to coastal walks and beaches. Guests praise the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the unique setting overlooking the harbour. While most found the cottage clean and inviting, a few noted areas needing refurbishment and minor maintenance. The majority of reviews highlight the tranquil atmosphere and proximity to local attractions, making it an ideal spot for couples or small groups looking to unwind by the sea.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with several specifically mentioning spotless bathrooms and overall cleanliness. However, a few reviews noted areas that could benefit from a deeper clean or refurbishment, such as carpets and dining chairs.
The location is widely praised for its picturesque harbour views, peaceful setting, and easy access to coastal walks and beaches. Guests consistently highlight the unique position right on the harbour as a standout feature.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy and comfortable, with positive remarks about the beds and the relaxing atmosphere. Some mentioned the cottage felt a bit claustrophobic due to limited natural light, but most found it suited their needs well.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and most appliances are in good working order. Some guests suggested minor improvements, such as more storage, additional utensils, and small repairs, but these did not significantly detract from their stay.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A cosy couples retreat, Rock Cottage is in the perfect location for exploring the Scottish borders, Edinburgh and Northumberland.. 10 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
First Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Decked patio with garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . Rock Cottage is a cosy, compact retreat on the edge of the pretty harbour of St Abbs, just ½ mile from Coldingham Bay on the Scottish border. The property is set within the courtyard of Dive St Abbs, where the owners run a diving charter boat and B&B. This is the perfect destination for couples looking to be in the heart of village and harbour-side life. There are views of the harbour from every window, and the living room opens onto a small enclosed decked patio right next to the rock. There is a post office, shop and a couple of cafés in the village. Coldingham, 1½ miles, and Eyemouth, 5 miles away offer a golf course and a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants.
There’s so much to do in the area – St Abbs Head Nature Reserve is fun for everyone, and also has a wonderful cliff top walk. Paxton House, Manderson, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles offer an insight into their historic past. Beach 2 miles. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Letting licence no.: SB01037F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
Rock Cottage is set in a wonderful location.It's a quirky building and is very unique. It's very compact but is perfect for couples seeking a seaside getaway.The layout is unique, but you quickly get used to it. However, I'd avoid it if you've got mobility issues, as there are stairs inside and the bathroom is upstairs (bedroom downstairs). The view from the decking is gorgeous, with 2 comfy chairs and a table. The local people are friendly and welcoming. The harbour is busy during the day and very quiet at night, so you get the best of both worlds. The cottage has lots of crockery and kitchen bits to use. However, be aware it doesn't have a freezer (not enough space), just an ice box within the fridge. Just a pointer too, the fridge is connected to the oven master switch. We only realised after everything in the fridge/ ice box thawed, after turning the 'oven' off at the wall. The TV's were advertised as Smart TV's, the lounge TV is, but is old and wouldn't open any of the apps. The bedroom TV didn't have any smart features. The bed was super comfy though! Our getaway was very reasonably priced for 7 nights. The one thing I was disappointed in was the cleanliness. I won't go into any detail, but I couldn't settle until I'd cleaned a lot of the key (obvious) areas. The whole cottage could do with a deep clean. I am still willing to give 5*, due to the quirkiness and the location of the cottage. I wouldn't hesitate to book again, but I'd like to think there'd be more attention to detail with cleaning in the future. I'm already looking for dates later in the year!
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Confirmed Guest
Rock Cottage is a lovely place to stay right next to the harbour in the village of St Abbs. The cottage gives you access to coast walks and the lovely beach at Coldingham bay. The cottage is well equipped and lovely and clean.
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Stephen Leech
This cottage was lovely and very clean there was lots of kitchen equipmentThe location is gorgeous and the people so friendly I would highly recommend and I would most certainly return there