Kate’s Cottages, Bracken Lodge

Set in the hills overlooking the stunning coastline, Kate’s Cottages are in the heart of East Lothian. In a secluded location, near the historic harbour town of Dunbar, we offer luxury self catering cottages, with a welcome basket and options to include nursery equipment, toys, games & dog pack. Miles of farm tracks and beaches to explore... Our Children’s Garden is a paradise for little ones, and we welcome your dogs too! From the moment you arrive you can start to relax. The space Bracken Lodge is one of two beautifully furnished cottages, decorated in a country style of squishy sofas, period and antique furniture, sumptuous curtains and wool carpets. It is warm and inviting. Providing centrally heated cosiness, it has an open fire in the sitting room to snuggle in front of. A starter pack of kindling, firelighters and logs can be requested at an additional cost of £30. Bracken Lodge can accommodate up to four people, plus a baby or toddler in a travel cot. It has two upstairs bedrooms. The large master bedroom has a double bed. The second small bedroom has twin beds. Decorated with sumptuous silk curtains, warm wool carpets, soft cotton bedlinen, cosy blankets and plenty of storage for your holiday wardrobe. There are two bathrooms, both contemporary in design. The ground floor shower room has a large walk in shower, with wc and large wash hand basin. The first floor bathroom (beside the bedrooms) has a small bath, suitable only for babies and young children , a wc and small wash hand basin. The kitchen is small but well equipped. The dining table is set in the south facing window in the sitting room, facing the garden and view beyond. The dining table seats up to 4 people. A separate utility room has a washing machine. All the kitchen, sitting room and master bedroom enjoy a bright southerly aspect and have superb views of the surrounding hills. For the Tiny Little Ones: For the smallest of our guests, you can request nursery equipment ranging from a travel cot, highchair and a pack which can includes a bottle steriliser, changing mat, socket covers and child friendly crockery and cutlery. If there is anything you need that is not listed, please just email us and we will do our very best to help. Toys.... Inside, each cottage has a well stocked toy box with a range of toys for all ages, family board games and books. Guest access Just for you.... Each cottage has its own private, south facing, cottage garden with furniture for relaxing and dining. Guests are welcome to help themselves to the fresh herbs growing in the gardens. For everyone to share: The Children’s Garden….. Outside we have a Children’s Garden, fully enclosed, overlooking the sheep fields, with a separate gate from the main garden area. It is a children’s paradise with a large Cedar wood Skyfort playcentre. It is towering playland that will feel like their own castle! For the smaller ones we have a large sandpit with lots of toys for digging and building, a toddler slide and swing, ride on toys and a wooden playhouse with kitchen, play food, pots and pans and a picnic bench so they can set up their very own café! Games Garden… Our outdoor toy shed is packed with lots of garden games to play on the lawn area. Other things to note Welcome, welcome! What will be waiting for you when you arrive? A welcome basket is provided so that you can enjoy a cup of tea and a few nibbles, before starting to unpack. The kitchen will be stocked with your basic requirements including tea, coffee, sugar, milk sachets, salt & pepper. There will also be washing up liquid, kitchen spray and a few dishwasher tablets. These are complementary. The bathrooms have hand soap, toilet roll and complementary towels. You can arrange a delivery of a supermarket for food and supplies which you can place in advance, so it can delivered after your 4pm arrival time. Alternatively “Click & Collect” is available from Asda which is 5 mins away. Registration Details SL Kate’s Cottages East Lothian Council 29/9/23