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Partan Cottage

Lower Burnmouth, Scottish Borders (Ref. 1122068)

Customer rating

4.5★

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Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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30 Customer Review(s)

  • Michael

    “This is a copy/paste of the email we sent you on 25 October, which remains unacknowledged as of today, 07 November.”

    Hello, We returned from our holiday yesterday and just wanted to raise a few things with you. 1) The main issue is one of comfort. The sofa springs have failed and the whole thing needs to be replaced. We ended up having to put pillows from the beds underneath the sofa cushions to make it bearable. The two armchairs are extremely uncomfortable - again, the springs appear to have failed, so unfortunately they were not a comfortable alternative to the sofa. The mattresses on both beds are ...

    Hello, We returned from our holiday yesterday and just wanted to raise a few things with you. 1) The main issue is one of comfort. The sofa springs have failed and the whole thing needs to be replaced. We ended up having to put pillows from the beds underneath the sofa cushions to make it bearable. The two armchairs are extremely uncomfortable - again, the springs appear to have failed, so unfortunately they were not a comfortable alternative to the sofa. The mattresses on both beds are extremely soft and lumpy. All of this meant we seriously considered bailing out of the holiday after the second night, but we persevered as we did not want to lose money. This is the fourth time we have stayed at 6 Partanhall, and this is the only time we have felt this way. 2) The cleanliness of the cottage. Generally, it was ok, but there were some areas which really weren't acceptable. See attached 2 x photos of the inside of the oven as a prime example. There were toenail clippings between the sofa cushions. Lots of cobwebs throughout the house. Windows facing the sea were dirty and hindered the view (we've had this problem on previous visits and ended up cleaning them ourselves). I went to adjust the position of the TV on the wall and it was disgustingly filthy behind there. Rubber mat on the kitchen draining board had brown sludge in the corners. There was what appeared to be food residue in the kitchen sink overflow. 3) The bath is leaking. This was also the case when we last visited, in April this year (and we reported it). The leak is coming from under the plughole, and when you empty the bath you end up with a large pool of water on the floor. The cleaner has been informed about this. 4) Toilet is constantly dripping water down the back of the bowl. Again, we reported this last time. It does appear to have been looked at (last time it was noisy during the night, which meant we had to shut off the water to it, and this wasn't the case this time thankfully) but it is still faulty, so just bringing this to your attention. 5) The cleaner tried to gain entry to the property before the checkout time of 10am. We were taking the rubbish to the bins by the harbour when she tried to get in. When we returned at 0955, we went in to quickly use the toilet before leaving at 1000. The cleaner told us she was waiting to get in, and she said we should have been gone at 0930. I had already checked the email from you, which states checkout time is 1000. The cleaner disagreed and said 'the book' says the time is 0930.

    - Michael, October 2025

    Very sorry to hear this and we are addressing these issues where necessary. The mattresses are 3 years old and we have not had any negative comments until now likewise with the sofas. Thank you however for bringing this to my attention. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
  • Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Electric storage heating and ground-floor underfloor heating
  • Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Shared enclosed terraced garden, patio area, patio furniture, barbecue area
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 2.7 miles beach 3 miles
  • Note: Apologies but no children allowed due to proximity to sea wall
  • Note: There is a steep one-way access road to the cottage
  • No short breaks
  • Only Friday arrivals accepted
  • No dogs allowed, however the owner does occasionally visit with their dog.

The property

Partan Cottage is a charming former fisherman's cottage dramatically nestled in a spectacular location at the foot of the cliffs in Lower Burnmouth, just a few steps from the shore and with stunning coastal views of the picturesque working harbour.

Having undergone a full refurbishment, Partan Cottage offers modern, high-standard accommodation whilst retaining the character and many of its original features such as the range.

Open plan living accommodation with cosy under floor heating on the ground floor and two double rooms, both with Jack &

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39; Jill access to the bathroom, this gorgeous property is a wonderful place to get away from it all at any time of year. Dolphins and seals are both regular visitors to the bay and can often be seen splashing whilst hunting for food or resting on the sheltered rocks in the cove.

From the front doorstep, there are plenty of rock pooling opportunities along the shore just yards away, and the area is renowned for its interesting geological formations ideal for fossil hunting.

Fresh crab and lobsters are still landed at the quaint harbour.

With its breath-taking uninterrupted sea views and idyllic location, Partan Cottage is a truly enchanting cottage by the sea. The local area has some wonderful countryside and coast with miles of open sandy beaches and vertiginous cliff top walks.

There is plentiful open hill country with the Cheviot Hills to the south and Lammermuir Hills to the north offering great scope for walking and exploration.

Holy Island, St Abbs with its spectacular diving, the Farne Islands and the wonderful beaches and castles of North Northumberland are all within easy driving distance and the vibrant capital city of Edinburgh is only 40 minutes away by rail from Berwick. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Open plan kitchen/dining/living room - beamed with under floor heating. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine and microwave. Dining table and chairs for 4 guests. Lounge area with wall mounted Smart TV, range (ornamental only), electric stove, comfy seating and sea views.

Access to shared rear terrace garden. Stairs to first floor. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 to the rear with king-size bed and chest of draws. Bedroom 2 to the front with double bed, chest of draws, hanging space and Velux window with sea views. Bathroom (Jack &

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39; Jill with access from both bedrooms) with roll top bath, hand shower, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. OTHER FACILITIES Private parking for 1 car to the front of the property.

Shared steep enclosed terraced garden to the rear with furniture and BBQ area.

Bench seating at the front.

Underfloor heating downstairs, electric panel heaters upstairs and immersion heater.

All electricity, bed linen and towels included in the rent.

Steep one way access road leading down to cottages - level exit road towards the harbour.

Adults only - regret no children due to the close proximity to the sea wall.

No dogs allowed, however the owner does occasionally visit with their dog

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

LOWER BURNMOUTH

Berwick-upon-Tweed 6 miles.

The tiny fishing hamlet of Lower Burnmouth enjoys an idyllic location at the foot of picturesque cliffs of the Berwickshire coast. Uninterrupted coastal views, an interesting rocky shoreline and quaint fishermen's cottages are just some of the features that give Lower Burnmouth its enchanting appeal and in the summer grey seals can often be sighted in the sheltered bay. Dining options in nearby Eyemouth include the stylish Oblo, known for its flavourful Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and the welcoming Ship Restaurant & Bar, offering hearty British classics in a relaxed setting. You can stock up on essentials at Ayton Mini Market, Best-one, or Co-op Food on Eyemouth High Street, with further supermarkets available in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Holy Island, St Abbs with its spectacular diving, the Farne Islands, the wonderful beaches and castles of North Northumberland, and the rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders are all within easy driving distance. Why not visit the vibrant capital city of Edinburgh, only 40 minutes away by rail?

Note: Apologies but no children allowed due to proximity to sea wall.
Note: There is a steep one-way access road to the cottage. No short breaks. Only Friday arrivals accepted.
Note: No dogs allowed, however the owner does occasionally visit with their dog