I, like the Mice, love a staycation and a good old relaxing weekend away - I find it a happy-challenge to cram as many into the diary as humanly possible! The 3BM sisters are always visiting and sharing top tips for weekends away or travel trips abroad but for the first time we're heading over the
northern border into beautiful Scotland, to the seaside village of Coldingham. I bring you ... Sanddancer Cottage.
Whether it's peacefully lapping against the shore
in Barbados or roaring in the bracing cold in Brighton, there is no better background sound than the sea, and Sanddancer Cottage offers just that. Perched on top of a
cliff overlooking the tranquil Coldingham Bay, the cottage is the ideal getaway
for a group of girls, friends or families, and really does offer something for
everyone.
The first thing you notice when you arrive is
the detail. From the big WELCOME sign when you first walk in, to
the handmade driftwood bench seat enticing you to remove your shoes - the house screams
style, warmth and comfort. The ground floor is home to
three beautiful double rooms (one with en suite), a big bright bathroom and a
utility room. Each room is personalised and
unique with sweet additional touches along the way.
If the ground floor description didn't blow you away then the upstairs definitely will! A stunning open plan lounge/diner/kitchen takes over the entire floor with windows aplenty offering an idyllic view of the sea and
Coldingham Bay on one side and rolling hills on the other. Beaming with lots of
natural light and packed with statement furniture pieces - many of which were
lovingly handmade out of driftwood by the owners - and cosy finishing touches,
you'd struggle to not want to move in immediately! I guarantee you will not want to move an inch all weekend ... well, perhaps a quick skip to the garden to jump
into the tempting hot tub - pure heaven!
In the winter, the wood burner in the centre of
the room ensures an all round warm glow and in the summer, open the balcony
doors on either side to let the cool breeze drift on through.
The owners have thought of everything...
Sofas big enough for everyone to lie down on with soft blankets - check
Sofas big enough for everyone to lie down on with soft blankets - check
A gorgeous handmade dining table and chairs fit
for the queen - check
Cosy dressing gowns and slippers in every room
- check
Top notch coffee machine - check
Cooking oils and kitchen essentials - check
Fire guard for the wood burner in
case any little hands are visiting - check
Wine cooler set into the garden wall (amazing)
- check
Sound system and plastic wine and cocktail
glasses for the hot tub - check
You get my drift!
Coldingham Bay itself is a hive of - albeit,
very laid back - activity via the St Veda Surf Shop which offers all sorts of activities for beginners
through to experienced sea farers, including Sea Kayaking (**so much fun**!),
body boarding and surfing.
If you really do want to go further afield and are keen to explore (or revisit) a new city, Edinburgh is just a mere one hour
drive away to the North, and Newcastle one hour to the South. Just along the
coast, Bamburgh and Holy Island are perfect day trip locations - see
Northumberland Coast for more information.
Top Tips & How To Get
There:
The Detail: Four double bedrooms, sleeps 8
comfortably + room for additional little people. Child and family friendly -
stair gates, fire surrounds etc. all provided. One master bedroom with en suite +
two additional bathrooms. Car parking. Washing Machine.
Top Tip: Sainsbury's delivers direct to the
door so if you're arriving by train (or just want less hassle) my tip would be to order your shop direct to the cottage. That way, you'll be stocked up on the
essentials and you really don't need to leave the house, other than to enjoy the
spectacular views and walks.
How To Get There:
By Train: East Coast trains from London Kings Cross to Berwick-upon-Tweed leave hourly and take approximately 3.5 hours. Standard Price is £125 but book early for good deals! From Berwick, Coldingham is just a short taxi ride away.
By Train: East Coast trains from London Kings Cross to Berwick-upon-Tweed leave hourly and take approximately 3.5 hours. Standard Price is £125 but book early for good deals! From Berwick, Coldingham is just a short taxi ride away.
By Car: Coldingham Bay is just of the A1
on the Scottish Borders
For More Information & To Book:
0759 294 5499
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