8 Barney Mains Cottage is a delightful stone-built cottage settled on the owner’s working farm and framed by the rolling countryside on the outskirts of Haddington. The property is ideal for two couples or a family and their four-legged companion looking for a rural getaway to East Lothian. Enter into this delightful property and discover a contemporary open-plan living space with a whole host of amenities resting in the kitchen, ideal for cooking a hearty meal which can be enjoyed at the dining area. When planning the day ahead of you, settle into the sitting room, warming your feet beside the glowing woodburning stove. When sleep calls, freshen up in the bathroom with either a soak in the tub or a warm shower, before choosing between the two super-king-size bedrooms, both zip/link and able to be set up as twins on request. When the sun is shining, make the most of the rear garden and dine alfresco in the countryside air. Haddington is a lovely village with a selection of amenities available for guests, including local eateries, pubs and convenience stores for all of your holiday essentials. Dining options include The Waterside Bistro, Eastern Eye and The Loft Cake and Bakery, whilst guests can also enjoy walks beside the River Tyne, try out a game or two at the local golf course, or visit Amisfield Walled Garden and St Martin’s Kirk. There are many historic sites settled within the local area, including Preston Mill, the National Museum of Flight, Hailes Castle, Chesters Hill Fort, and Dirleton Castle and Gardens, ideal for history buffs. Visit the seaside town of North Berwick, where there is a sandy beach, Coastal Communities Museum, the Scottish Seabird Centre and lovely cafes and eateries for meals out. Birdwatch at Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve or visit the fantastic city of Edinburgh, where there are a great many attractions to visit. Options include Edinburgh Castle, local museums, Edinburgh Zoo, Palace of Holyroodhouse, local parks and coastal walks. There is so much to be explored with a stay at the charming 8 Barney Mains Cottage.

Twenty miles east of Edinburgh is the small town of Haddington, which has long been the cultural and geographical centre for East Lothian, and sits on the north-east bank of the River Tyne. Once famous for its mills, it was also the fourth-largest town in Scotland during the Middle-Ages, and went on to be the centre of the Scottish Agricultural Revolution.

The medieval layout of the town has been little altered since then, and to preserve the historic buildings the government rehabilitated many of Haddington's structures to ensure their preservation. Nowadays, Haddington is a beautiful market town, rich in history and with many attractions. Travel over to Lennoxlove House, one of Scotland’s most ancient and notable houses, in the middle of an extensive estate, or roam about the Butterdean Wood amongst the rich selection of flora and fauna, where Roe deer graze and the birdlife is vast. Play some holes at the long-established Haddington Golf Club where visiting parties are welcome, and you can relax in the clubhouse afterwards. Haddington will serve you as the perfect location to explore this gorgeous county of East Lothian.

EPC Rating: Band D

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