Cockenzie House and Gardens is a charity set up to bring this hidden 17th Century gem into community ownership. With two self catering cottages we are open on a daily basis offering practical and elegant spaces for hire within easy access from Edinburgh - excellent exhibition and function space a traditional tea room studio space for artists and professional businesses and of course holiday accommodation. We are less than one minute's walk from the John Muir Way and the shores of the Firth of Forth less than 30 minutes drive from the centre of Edinburgh and within very easy access of East Lothian's fantastic range of golf courses. In addition the Mercat Cottage offers: - Free Wireless Internet - A complimentary breakfast hamper - Free parking - Patio area looking out on to our listed gardens - Easy access to Falko's Secret Garden Tea Room - Close access to the Hecla Gallery offering for sale a wide range of art sculpture and design from East Lothian - Dog friendly facilities. Bedrooms The Mercat features one double room the Blooming Room named after Cockenzie & Port Seton's award winning Ladies in Bloom group and one twin room commemorating the Cockenzie Power Station which was decommissioned in 2013 and became world famous in 2015 when the twin chimneys were demolished. Along the corridor guests can find our 'Seton Sands' shower room and 'Boat Shore' Bog. Living Accommodation Our 'Heritage Room' allows guests access to the well equipped shabby chic kitchen and the comfortable sitting area with coloured television and entry out onto the private patio. This in turn leads out on to our listed gardens where guests can walk amongst the apple trees from which Bonnie Prince Charlie's Highlanders fed after the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745 or across the lawns where Sir Walter Scott and Turner would have discussed the illustrations of the Waverley Novels. We offer a complimentary breakfast hamper

one double twin room and sofa double bed in lounge area

Cockenzie House offers an unparalleled selection of accommodation choices whether your requirement is for self catering bed and breakfast or indeed the exclusive use of this unique property.

Style:

• Unique
• Traditional
• Rustic
• Homely
• Comfortable

Rooms Facilities:

• Balcony/Terrace
• Pets allowed
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Freeview
• Family/oversized room
• DVD player
• Free Wireless internet connection
• Colour television
• Iron
• Internet access
• Free High speed internet connection
• Wireless internet connection
• Fireplace
• Non-smoking
• CD player
• Fire alarm with light
• Refrigerator

Bed Details:

• Double bed
• Twin (single beds)
• Sofa bed

Bathroom Details:

• Shared toilet
• Private bathroom
• Shower
• Private toilet

Amenities:

• Restaurant
• Internet access (wireless) in public areas
• Non-smoking (throughout)
• Lounge
• DVD/Video/Games rental
• Beauty/Spa facilities
• BBQ/Picnic area
• Baggage store
• Ironing facilities

Parking:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Number of Rooms: 2

Number of Floors: 1

Mobility Description:
. Our Mercat Cottage is all on the ground floor

Smoking Policy: No smoking

Dining Facilities:

• We have a tea room available for our guests.

Children Policy: Children welcome

Child Facilities:

• Highchairs
• Games available
• Cots

Check In Time: 1753-01-01 14:00:00.000

Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 11:00:00.000

Reception Closing Time: 2001-01-01 21:00:00.000

Pet Policy:

• Dogs

Recreation:

• Sightseeing tours
• Cycling
• Golf - driving range
• Nature trail
• Golf
• Water activities
• Museums/galleries
• Garden
• Boating
• Walking
• Shopping
• Bird watching
• Fishing
• Beach nearby
• Fine dining
• Animal watching
• Horse racing

Business Facilities:

• Internet connection (wireless)
• Printer
• Photocopier
• Meeting rooms

Directions:
Take the A198 exit from A1. Follow A198 and B6371 to W Harbour Rd in Cockenzie. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto A198. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto B6371. Go through the first roundabout. Turn left onto Edinburgh Rd/B1348. Take the 1st right onto W Harbour Rd. Follow the road round to the right Destination will be on the left through a large gateway into a cobbled courtyard. Park in the courtyard and phone 01875 819456;