St Colms
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Sleeps 14 / From £5,670 per week
St Colms is a magnificent Edwardian Mansion overlooking the 16th green of the famous West Links of North Berwick.
St Colms, a magnificent Edwardian Mansion overlooking the 16th green of the famous West Links of North Berwick.
The house provides comfortable accommodation for up to 14 guests on a self-catered basis. The house is ideally suited for golfing holidays, family holidays and for corporate entertainment.
The principle feature of the house is a magnificent first floor Edwardian drawing room, offering a superb view of the golf course and the Firth of Forth. The property has a beautiful large walled garden which offers direct access to the golf course and to the beach.
The West Links at North Berwick is one of the oldest and most scenic golf courses in Scotland. Founded in 1832 it is a classic links course which starts and ends in the town and runs along the coast in the direction of Edinburgh. The sea can be seen from almost every hole and and at several points it is possible for a wayward shot to end on the beach. Today the course is used as a qualifier for the British Open when it is hosted at Muirfield.
There are many other golf courses within a 10 mile radius of North Berwick, so St Colms is an ideal base for the golfing enthusiasts holiday!
For those non-golfing members of the party, the centre of Edinburgh is only 30 minutes away by rail, or 40 minutes by road, and the city offers extensive shopping facilities, sightseeing opportunities and a buzzing nightlife. St Colms also provides a great base for those wishing to experience the Edinburgh Festival during August.
The property is only 20 minutes by road from Dunbar which is on the main London to Edinburgh line and Edinburgh airport is approximately 50 minutes by road.
Accommodation
The principle feature of the house is a magnificent first floor Edwardian drawing room, offering a superb view of the golf course and the Firth of Forth. An oak panelled hall leads to a library and to a dining room with a table which can seat sixteen in comfort.
Accommodation
Ground Floor:
Lovely large reception hall with open fireplace and window seat
Large sitting room with French doors out onto terrace and garden (and television)
Large dining room seating up to 16 with French doors out onto terrace and garden
Study / library
Kitchen and utility room
1 x single bedroom with adjoining shower room.
First Floor:
Beautiful Edwardian Drawing room with original features and lovely views out over the garden and onwards to the golf course and sea.
1 x Super King Size bedroom with en suite bathroom (with shower attachment)
1 x Super King size bedroom with en suite bathroom (with shower attachment)
2 x twin bedrooms with shared bathroom
Second Floor Flat:
Please note this is only let in conjunction with the main house, the rooms are smaller due to the attic space and heated by storage heaters. It should be noted that the second-floor flat is accessed via a door from the main house and a staircase to the upper level. The staircase is in a large shared entrance with Havana. Havana is also available to rent should you wish to accommodate a further 6 guests.
1 x King Sized Bedroom
1 x double bedroom
1 x twin bedroom (plus an extra single bed)
Shared shower room.
Linen and towels included.
Short-term let provisional licence number: ELGF141677. EPC Rating: D.
Activities
Golf
North Berwick Golf Course
The West Links is one of the oldest and most scenic golf courses in Scotland and can be accessed directly from the garden of the house. Founded in 1832 it is a classic links course which starts and ends in the town and runs along the coast in the direction of Edinburgh. The sea can be seen from almost every hole and and at several points it is possible for a wayward shot to end on the beach.
One of the most famous holes is the 15th, called Redan, a 190 yard par three, which has been studied and imitated by golf architects from all over the world and there are versions of this hole in America. Some famous golf matches have taken place on these links. Today the course is used as a qualifier for the British Open when it is at Muirfield.
Other Courses
It is said that there are no fewer than 100 further golf courses within a half hour radius of North Berwick, the best known being Gullane One and Two and Muirfield – frequently voted the best golf course in the British Isles and the setting for many famous Open Championships.
North Berwick
The centre of town is approximately 10 minutes walk from the property and provides a selection of basic shopping facilities and a number of good restaurants and bars. There is a train station in the centre of town with a reliable and regular rail link to the centre of Edinburgh taking approximately 35 minutes.
There are a number of historic monuments and houses worth a visit within easy reach of the town, including Tantallon Castle. East Lothian also boasts some of the best beaches in Scotland, which are excellent for walks, and horse riding can be arranged locally.
Edinburgh
Ediburgh is a city widely renowned for its beautiful architecture, friendly people and Castle perched high above the city centre. There are many art galleries and museums to suit every taste including the National Galleries of Scotland.
There are excellent shopping facilities with all the usual high street names and also a wide number of interesting gift shops and small art galleries. The city has at least five major theatres playing host to a wide variety of plays and concerts throughout the year.
It is during August each year however that the city truly comes to life with the Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe Festival, Book Festival and Jazz Festival attracting huge numbers of perfomers from all over the world. At the same time, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is held at the castle and is certainly an experience not to be missed!
St Colms is approximately 50 minutes by car from Edinburgh airport and only 20 minutes by road from Dunbar which is on the main line from London to Edinburgh.
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