Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking)

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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Skippers Retreat in East Lothian offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property features a sun terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free toiletries. Additional facilities include a private check-in and check-out service, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 34 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the holiday home is a few steps from West Bay. Nearby attractions include Muirfield (5 mi) and Arthurs Seat (26 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location, nearby shops, and options for food and drinks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    Canada Canada
    “Good welcoming package thorough information on the facilities. Very clean.”
  • Hunter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location is excellent. Property very clean and tidy. Good accommodation for family of 4.”
  • Michael
    Canada Canada
    “great host. left some food for breakfast. close to all restaurants and attractions. private”
  • Joanna
    Canada Canada
    “Great location, lovely house, nice additions (eg a few groceries)”
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely and clean with all the amenities we needed for a short stay. Ideal for walking to the local pubs which are a stone throw away! Added bonus of car parking spot outside the door!”
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean, lovely decor. Everything needed for our short stay”
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Homely Great location Warm Easy to use equipment, dishwasher etc”
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Superb location right in the heart of North Berwick and minutes from the beach. The place was beautifully presented with everything you need. We were provided with eggs, bread, cereal and milk as well as some treats! A really nice touch.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and wonderful holiday house. Easy parking, easy key access, very clean and comfortable”
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect wee house in the best location. Can’t fault it at all!”

Hosted by Ian Mitchell

9.4
Host Review Score
Ian Mitchell
Fully licensed (EL00008F) cosy and contemporary cottage nestled in a quiet courtyard right in the heart of North Berwick - with free parking! With all the best that North Berwick has to offer on your doorstep Skippers Retreat is perfectly placed to ensure you have an amazing stay in what used to be called 'The Biarritz of the North'. Completely new high end fit out recently completed, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with Netflix. Fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and all the amenities you need, new beds/linen, M&S mattress, adult bunk beds.
It is such a privilege to share our holiday home in North Berwick with our guests. A real bolt-hole with everything within walking distance and a beach so close you could virtually fall onto it! Whether your golfing on the Golf Coast or planning to BBQ on the beach, North Berwick really does have it all!
Skippers Retreat is surrounded by all that North Berwick has to offer, from Golf courses to beaches, the Seabird Centre and the old harbour, restaurants and bars, Italian ice-cream parlours to independent boutiques, museums, parks, train station to Edinburgh (30 mins), sports centre, retro coffee shops and much more!!
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: D, EL00008F