• Entire home
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) offers accommodations in North Berwick, a few steps from West Bay and 1.4 miles from Broad Sands Beach. This vacation home offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 28 miles away and Edinburgh Playhouse is 28 miles from the vacation home. Offering a terrace with inner courtyard views, this vacation home also features a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. Muirfield is 4.7 miles from the vacation home, while Royal Mile is 27 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 34 miles from Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
10.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for North Berwick
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  • Hunter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is excellent. Property very clean and tidy. Good accommodation for family of 4.
  • M
    Michael
    Canada Canada
    great host. left some food for breakfast. close to all restaurants and attractions. private
  • Joanna
    Canada Canada
    Great location, lovely house, nice additions (eg a few groceries)

Hosted by Ian Mitchell

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Ian Mitchell
Fully licensed (EL00008F) cosy and contemporary cottage nestled in a quiet courtyard right in the heart of North Berwick - with free parking! With all the best that North Berwick has to offer on your doorstep Skippers Retreat is perfectly placed to ensure you have an amazing stay in what used to be called 'The Biarritz of the North'. Completely new high end fit out recently completed, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with Netflix. Fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and all the amenities you need, new beds/linen, M&S mattress, adult bunk beds.
It is such a privilege to share our holiday home in North Berwick with our guests. A real bolt-hole with everything within walking distance and a beach so close you could virtually fall onto it! Whether your golfing on the Golf Coast or planning to BBQ on the beach, North Berwick really does have it all!
Skippers Retreat is surrounded by all that North Berwick has to offer, from Golf courses to beaches, the Seabird Centre and the old harbour, restaurants and bars, Italian ice-cream parlours to independent boutiques, museums, parks, train station to Edinburgh (30 mins), sports centre, retro coffee shops and much more!!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking)
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Terrace
    Activities
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    Building Characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    License number: D, EL00008F

    FAQs about Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking)

    • Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Check-in at Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking). All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) is 800 feet from the center of North Berwick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) on this page.

    • Yes, Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Skippers Retreat (with free doorstep parking) can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.