Cauldside West Cottage

Cauldside West Cottage suits couples and families wanting a quiet base for exploring East Lothian's coast. The entire property is yours alone: two bedrooms (one king, one with twin singles), a bathroom with shower, and a ground-floor layout that works well for those who prefer not to use stairs. The kitchen has a full range of appliances for self-catering, and a wood-burning stove warms the living room. Essentials like electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wifi are all covered.

The cottage sits on Smeaton Estate, a 450-acre working farm where you might spot roe or fallow deer. An enclosed garden with seating area and firepit opens onto views of the surrounding farmland. You can watch farm life unfold—horses, Highland cattle, and a large plant nursery are part of the working estate. Adjacent to the cottage stand the grounds of an old mansion house, which form part of Scotland's National Tree Collection and include parkland, a lake and arboretum. The estate also runs an award-winning tearoom serving home-baked cakes.

East Linton village, about a mile away, has two pubs serving food, a café, shops and a chemist—an easy walk. The village holds two National Trust properties worth visiting. Dunbar, roughly 6 miles off, has a traditional high street with independent food shops and galleries. Parking for two cars is on site; the cottage is accessed by a rough track. No smoking inside.