Traditional cottage in peaceful countryside near North Berwick and beach

North Berwick and East Lothian are lovely places. Edinburgh is within easy reach by car or train (very easy by train) and we the countryside and beaches and watersports on our doorstep. For golfers, it is a heaven, with golf courses for any standard of golfer available. While known most for the coastline, beaches and the golf, I have grown to love the countryside and, in particular, the many cycle and walking paths through the countryside and small hamlets and villages. On top of that, we have castles. It is a lovely place to have growing children and to live and enjoy the many amenities.

I also love the buzz in the summertime as visitors come to North Berwick and you see walkers and cyclists on the roads and paths.

The cottage is just such a beautiful looking cottage and the bench outside the front, in particular, is a suntrap. I have lived in the cottage a couple of times and it is lovely. Sitting outside and just listening to the bird noises and watching them going about their lives. I recently spent a half an hour just sitting in the garden and was watching two long-tailed tits and two blue tits build their nests, then a hare came loping up, having not really noticed me. A little later I spotted a dear in the garden.

The cottage has been decorated really nicely and has an electric aga installed and all mod cons (with a tv in each bedroom as well as the living room) and good wifi. A washing machine and tumble dryer are available in an out building.

The location is the star, however. We are really close to the John Muir Way and paths that stretch from Dunbar (just about 6 miles away) to Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland. Beaches (Yellowcraig, North Berwick, Tyninghame, Seacliff, Belhaven) and lovely towns are villages (East Linton, North Berwick, Dunbar, Haddington) are within 5 or 6 miles.

The local villages have nice cafes and pubs. The roads nearby are quite quiet (I avoid the main roads) and there are lots of off-road paths, some well maintained, some less so (I can give you guidance there as I was involved in mapping them).

We also have an eV charger (as an eV owner, I felt that was important to include), meaning you can relax and charge overnight at the house. This is chargeable, but cheaper than public chargers. We use the Tap Electric app.

All in all, it's a lovely peaceful location with access to beautiful beaches and countryside, excellent golf courses, a good range of cafes, bars and restaurants, and, if you like the city, you can be in Edinburgh in 45 minutes.