Self-Catering at Mercat Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Edinburgh

Holiday home
Mercat Cottage is an all ground floor cottage, part of Cockenzie House and Gardens. The cottage sleeps six people in two bedrooms which are a king-size double and a twin room with a sofa bed in the living area. There is also a separate shower room and a basin and WC. Completing the accommodation is an open plan living area with a kitchenette, dining area and sitting area with an electric fire. Outside guests have use of the shared formal gardens and there is a private patio area. Off road parking for two cars is also available. Mercat Cottage is a fantastic choice with many activities in the nearby area.

Accomodation Details
All-ground-floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower. Basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchenette, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed and electric fire

Area
This coastal town is just a thirty minute drive from Edinburgh and is home to some of its own fantastic amenities. Visit the galleries, tea rooms and gardens or walk a stretch of the John Muir Way which runs along the shore. There are a number of golf courses within easy reach and trips to Edinburgh are a must. The Old Town boasts the castle and The Royal Mile as well as Holyrood Palace and the new Scottish Parliament. The New Town offers elegant Georgian buildings and streets with a wealth of shopping, eating and drinking to suit all tastes. Add to that the accessibility of the surrounding countryside, beaches and hills and you have the ideal location for an exciting break.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Electric portable radiators and electric fire. Electric oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi (signal is intermittent at the property), selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shared use of estate grounds with formal garden. Private patio area with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles. Please note, this property has a minimum night stay of x3 nights.

Mr Watson

May 2019

Everything was perfect apart from the internet we never had any all week but this did not affect our holiday in any way and would certainly recommend mercat cottage for a fantastic place to stay..

Mr Bijkerk

April 2019

Really spacious, I would be back !

Mr Lovatt

December 2018

Our second visit this year and, as always, the staff couldn’t be more helpful.. The welcome pack on both occasions exceeded our expectations. Access to the grounds of Cockenzie House for dog and owner alike is a real bonus, as is ready access to the John Muir Coastal Walk.

Mrs Renton

November 2018

The cottage exceeded our expectations & was ideal for us.. We did not realise how close to the beach it was. The staff were welcoming & helpful even when we arrived & somehow the booking had not got through to them.They got the cottage ready quickly & left a super welcome breakfast pack which was much appreciated. They accomodated our needs with our dogs & we will definately be back as this is an ideal base to visit elderly parents which was the purpose of our stay.The cottage was spacious & light & had all you need to be comfortable.

Mrs Jones

October 2018

Lovely cottage with the friendliest people.. Comfortable and warm (it went very cold outside!!). In a great location. So easy to get in and out of Edinburgh on the bus as well as driving a little further to the Forth Bridge, Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. Loved it!!

Mr Foster

August 2018

The staff from the big house were great Lisa the house keeper welcomed us with milk bread butter jam and some chocolate tea cakes mmmmmm.. Thankyou Lisa. And thankyou to Marietta we had a lovely time as it was our 39th wedding anniversary. This is a cottage we will be going to for a long time to come.

Mr Vroomans

July 2018

The first cottage we visited, Merewood Cottage in the Lake District, was very fine.. The second one, Mercat, was a disappointment. It was not well cleaned, the kitchen hardly deserves the description, WiFi (needed nowadays) was very bad. I was lucky that I decided not to work during my stay (which I usually do a little with the help of email etc.), otherwise it would have been a disaster. People were friendly and I think that they are proud of their community achievement for which the commercialization of the cottage is a part of, but Sykes should not connect its service to it untill they reach a certain level.

Mr Phizacklea

December 2017

The location was ideal for someone visiting Edinburgh.. The accommodation was homely and comfortable. With its large main living room, we were easily able to entertain our family (who live in Edinburgh) for Boxing Day. A total of 15 people.

Vaughan J

November 2017

Staff were very helpful and greeted us with warmth and friendliness.. They gave us a welcome starter pack of bread, milk, eggs and jam, they advised us of all the local eateries and were always at hand to ensure that our stay was memorable.

Mrs Housley

October 2017

Lovely cottage in a great location.. Next to the sea but can get bus to Edinburgh from bus stop outside cottage. Had a lovely relaxing holiday here, the tea shop in cockenzie house is well worth a visit.

Mr Cook

April 2017

Cockenzie House is a fantastic place to stay, with fantastic staff..

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Mercat Cottage in Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh