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Viewforth Beach House
North Berwick, East Lothian

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North Berwick is a picturesque seaside town situated on the shores of the Firth of Forth. It is just 35 mins by train from Edinburgh, close to the A1 motorway, and perfectly placed for a superb family holiday or to explore the links golf courses in East Lothian.

Visit the Scottish Seabird Centre where you can see live pictures of the seabirds through remote controlled cameras on Fidra and the famous Bass Rock. You can visit the 14th century Tantallon Castle and the Scottish Museum of Flight. Enjoy a thrilling speed boat ride on the new speed boats or a more leisurely sail on �Sula� round the Bays and islands of Craigleith, Lamb, Fidra and of course the Bass Rock. You can enjoy the excellent selection of individual shops including several art galleries serving wonderful coffee and selections of home baking. There is an indoor swimming pool and sports centre, museum and library. Enjoy beautiful walks locally along the East and West Bays and the charming harbour or more extensive walking can be undertaken following the John Muir walkways or climb the town�s �Law� Hill.

Golf lovers from all over the world flood to North Berwick each year to sample the superb golf courses the area has to offer. The seaside town has a plethora of outstanding courses in its vicinity - each one is unique, challenging and kept in excellent condition. Within North Berwick there is the West Links course and the East Links course. Both courses are played along the rugged coastline and offer the most amazing picturesque views. The West Links is a stunning championship course, and is generally regarded as one of the best links courses in Scotland. Moreover the East Lothian area is the home to a number of the world�s most spectacular courses where any standard of golfer can enjoy the delights of traditional Scottish golf including Gullane, Muirfield, Aberlady, Whitkirk, Musselburgh, Haddington, Dunbar, Gifford, Luffness and Craigielaw.

  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms - 4: 2 double, 1 twin + pull out bed, 1 single
  • Bathrooms - 2 (1 en-suite shower room, 1 bathroom with luxury shower)
  • Spectacular sea views
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Original fire surround with luxury gas living flame
  • TV, DVD, video, stereo
  • High chair available on request
  • Superb outdoor entertaining/dining area
  • Strictly no pets
  • Property is in the centre of North Berwick
  • Edinburgh Airport - 25 miles
  • North Berwick train station - 7 mins walk
  • Excellent pubs and restaurants - 2 minutes walk
  • Right on the beach
  • Next to the harbour for sailing and boat excursions
  • Scottish Seabird Centre
  • Overlooking the West Links golf course
  • Overlooking the putting green
  • Tennis - 5 minutes walk
  • Sports Centre - 5 minutes walk
  • Shops - 2 minutes walk
  • Short breaks available

Accommodation:
Viewforth Beach House is quite unique in that it boasts the most stunning sea views from every room while complemented by a wonderful cottage garden beautifully laid-out with stunning views and superb outdoor entertaining/dining area. It is situated in a wonderful location, in the centre of North Berwick with direct access from its private, secluded garden to the West Beach. Located in the conservation area of Viewforth, this is the ideal base for a family holiday, golf holiday or for anyone just wanting to get away from it all. A holiday by the coast in this charming East Lothian town is wonderful - whether you want a golfing holiday or a family bucket and spade holiday - or something in between!

The house is 130 years old. It has been totally refurbished to the highest standard with all main amenities on its doorstep. The accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms � 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin room (with 1 spare bed) and 1 single room - and it sleeps 8 people comfortably. On the ground floor is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 single bedroom plus an excellent kitchen/dining area. All rooms have beautiful sea views. Upstairs is the main living room with spectacular sea views, a further double bedroom and a twin bedroom (with spare bed). Also upstairs is a large luxury bathroom.

Directions:
From the south follow the A1 North past Dunbar and follow the signs for North Berwick on the A198. Follow the signs for the Town Centre. You will come to a mini roundabout, go right and then take a left along the High Street. Take first right and first right again on to Forth St. Ahead you will see the "Auld Hoose" bar/restaurant. View Forth Lane is opposite the �Auld Hoose�. 5 View Forth is down the lane on the left hand side.
From Edinburgh take the A1 towards the South. Take the A198 signposted Tranent and North Berwick and follow the A198 through Aberlady and Gullane. You will enter the town from Station Hill where the fork ahead bears you to the left (a one way system) with the sea on your left. Ahead you enter Forth St where you will see the �Auld Hoose� bar/restaurant. Then as above.

What's included:
Heating and gas are included in the price, bed linen is provided.
The house has a Play Station and board games.

Cost and availability.
Change over day is Saturday with check in time 3pm.
Short breaks are available.

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5 Viewforth, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4NZ Scotland, UK

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