Head Gardener’s Cottage

The Head Gardener’s Cottage is a charming cottage, set within 150 acres of unspoilt country scenery on the Broxmouth Estate in Dunbar, East Lothian. Dunbar is a beautiful fishing town situated on the most picturesque coasts of East Lothian. It surrounded by a choice of stunning beaches within a 20 minutes radius Belhaven Bay, White Sands, Yellowcraig, Tyninghame, North Berwick and Pease Bay. Whether you feel like surfing or just enjoying the tranquil of the location, there are plenty of options. Many of the 22 golf courses for all levels of golfers are Championship courses – making East Lothian a paradise for golfers. Broxmouth Estate is in fact adjacent to the Dunbar Golf Club which is an Open qualifying venue and is considered as one of the best links courses in Scotland. Additionally, within only 20 minutes’ drive you will arrive at Muirfield which is world renowned and host to the British Open.

Dunbar offers a wealth of activities for famillies. There is the East Links Family Fun Park which has animals for the children to feed, train rides and an amazing fort for them to play on. We also have Fox Lake on our doorstep which offers lots of different activities like Wakeboarding and rope courses just to mention a few. Additionally, in Dunbar you can find one of the biggest indoor swimming pools in East Lothian with a wave machine – massive attraction for children!

If you’re feeling adventurous boat trips can also be arranged for in the Dunbar harbour. Belhaven beach is also great for surfing and Coast to Coast offer full kit hire.

Short drive from Broxmouth Estate you can explore the famous Concorde at the Museum of Flight in addition to many historic and modern aircrafts. The Scottish Seabird Centre at North Berwick is also a very popular family attraction facing the all-white Bass Rock.

If you are looking for some arts and festival experiences, Edinburgh is only 30 minutes’ drive or 20 minutes train journey away – offering some of the most incredible festivals all year round and especially in July and August – the International Festival, Festival Fringe and Military Tattoo.

• Sleeps – 8 +
• Bedrooms 4: 2 twin rooms – 1 double bed – 1 king bed. (There are also two sofa beds one in the master bedroom and one in the living room available by prior agreement)
• Bathrooms – 2 bathrooms, a shower room, downstairs WC
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Microwave
• TV with Freeview/DVD and radio
• Free WiFi

• Cot and Highchair available on request
• Patio with garden furniture
• Hot tub – 7 seater
• Maid service and cook available on request
• Pets welcome by prior arrangement
• Short breaks available
• Dunbar – close /1.5 miles
• Edinburgh Airport – 40 minutes/38 miles
• Dunbar station – 5 minutes/1.5 miles
• Wonderful restaurants nearby
• 22 golf courses within a 30 minute radius

• Beaches – on the doorstep
• Surfing
• East Links Fun Park – 5 minutes
• Museum of Flight – 15 minutes
• Scottish Seabird Centre – 20 mins
• Boat trips around Bass Rock
• Riding, go carting, sailing, shooting are all available locally
• Edinburgh 35 minutes by car (20 by train)
• Dunbar – under 3 minutes/1.5 miles
• Edinburgh Airport – 40 minutes/38 miles

• Dunbar station – 3 minutes/1.5 miles
• Wonderful restaurants nearby
• 22 golf courses within a
• 30 minute radius
• Beaches – on the doorstep
• Surfing
• East Links Fun Park – 5 minutes
• Museum of Flight – 15 minutes
• Scottish Seabird Centre – 20 mins
• Boat trips around Bass Rock
• Riding, go carting, sailing, shooting are all available locally
• Edinburgh 35 minutes by car (20 by train)

Broxmouth Park is full of character, history and natural tranquillity! The Park is perfect and natural oasis of peace for those who enjoy walks also accompanied by your four-legged companions. On occasion you might be lucky to even catch a glimpse of deer roaming round in the woods.

The Head Gardener’s Cottage combines the charms of a country cottage with luxury – all recently refurbished to a very high standard. The property can easily accommodate 8 people and it is a lovely venue for a celebration or for family get-togethers. The house has been decorated using largely Mulberry fabrics and furnishings which creates a sumptuous and cosy feeling. It is one of the most quaint and beautiful cottages in East Lothian and has plenty of parking, large grounds and is situated next to a walled garden. It also boosts a wonderful new 7 person hot tub which is kept at around 40C – a great and fun feature all year round!

This beautiful cottage sleeps 8 + people (2 sofas beds by arrangement) in four interior designed bedrooms. There are 2 bathrooms, one shower room and one WC. One bathroom is decorated with Bisazza Mosaics and has a large spa bath. Another has a huge slipper bath with pebbles on the floor which is really lovely to walk on. The house is very private with a private entrance surrounded by mature trees. Within this secluded area is outdoor patio furniture and a hot tub which is really lovely to relax in.

On entering the cottage there is a beautiful handmade wooden kitchen which has under floor heating, a range cooker and some seating. The dining room has luxurious silk drapes and comfortably seats 8 people. The sitting room is spacious with comfortable sofas (1 sofa bed), ideal for relaxing. There is a downstairs bedroom with double bed and a downstairs WC with a stone basin.

Upstairs are three bedrooms one king sized and one double each dressed with cushions and throws and two twin bedded rooms. The master bedroom has an additional sofa bed (must be requested prior to arrival).

Broxmouth Park is on the A1087, 1 1/4 miles to the east of Dunbar. Exit the A1 where you see the brown sign East Lothian Tourist Trail, continue 200 metres turning right into the driveway between large curved walls and pillars.

Heating is included.

All towels and bed linen are provided together with tea towels.

The kitchen comes equipped with all the necessities eg washing-up liquid etc.

If you prefer not to self-cater, maid service and cook are available extra on request.

Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.

There are two sofa beds one in the master bedroom and one in the living room. If these are required it must be by prior agreement and there is a charge for this.

The changeover day is flexible. Check-out time is 10am and check-in is after 4pm.

Short breaks and weekends on request.

To book this luxury self catering cottage near Edinburgh, check the availability and pricing in the below calendar.