Holiday cottages in East Lothian, East Lothian
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Everything your group needs for a brilliant East Lothian break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around East Lothian.
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Local Weather
Open-Meteo
Planning a holiday in East Lothian? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the East Lothian coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.
6°
Partly cloudyWind 18 km/h · feels seasonal
Today
10° 4°
Fri
9° 3°
Sat
11° 3°
Sun
9° 6°
Mon
15° 6°
Tide Times — East Lothian Coast
Environment Agency
The East Lothian coastline is one of the finest in England, and knowing the tides makes all the difference for beach days, coastal walks and watersports. These readings from the nearest East Lothian tide gauge show whether the water is rising or falling.
Tide risingBased on last readings
Updated 06:45Gauge reading
Days Out Nearby
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From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, East Lothian is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your East Lothian holiday cottage.
Gifford War Memorial
Landmark · Gifford
Main Street, Gifford, EH41 4QT, United Kingdom
Mercat Cross
Landmark · Gifford
The Square, Gifford, EH41 4QJ, United Kingdom
Linplum
Attraction · Haddington
Mag's Bank, Haddington, EH41 4PE, United Kingdom
War Memorial Fountain
Landmark · Haddington
B6368, Haddington, EH41 4HU, United Kingdom
Mill Pond
Attraction · Garvald
Blindwell Brae, Garvald, EH41 4PF, United Kingdom
Bara Church
Attraction · Garvald
Blindwell Brae, Garvald, EH41 4PF, United Kingdom
Burns Family memorial
Landmark · Haddington
B6368, Haddington, EH41 4HH, United Kingdom
Burns Family Well
Landmark · Haddington
B6368, Haddington, EH41 4HH, United Kingdom
Yester Castle
Castle / fort · Quarryford
U163, Quarryford, EH41 4PL, United Kingdom
War Memorial
Landmark · Haddington
Sidegate, Haddington, EH41 4BU, United Kingdom
Walking Routes
OSM Overpass
There's no better way to explore East Lothian than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.
John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)
National trail · Prestonpans → North Berwick
23 km
John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)
National trail · Prestonpans → North Berwick
25 km
Core Paths
Local route · East Lothian Core Path Network
Trail
Pencaitland Railway Walk
Local route
Trail
EV Charging Points
Open Charge Map
Travelling to East Lothian in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your East Lothian stay.
Walden Place
2 points · up to 22 kW
Gifford, EH41 4RA
Fast
Seggarsdean Court
2 points · up to 7 kW
Haddington, EH41 4L
Standard
Aubigny Sports Centre Rapid Charger
3 points · up to 50 kW
Haddington, EH41 4DB
Rapid
John Muir House (Electric Car Park)
2 points · up to 7 kW
Haddington, EH41 3HA
Standard
John Muir House
8 points · up to 50 kW
Haddington, EH41 3HA
Rapid
John Muir House Rapid Charger
2 points · up to 50 kW
Haddington, EH41 3HA
Rapid
Knox Academy, Haddington
2 points · up to 7 kW
Haddington, EH41 4DT
Standard
Long Stay Car Park Charging Hub
4 points · up to 7 kW
East Lothian, EH41 3AF
Standard
Abbot's View, Haddington
1 point · up to 7 kW
Haddington, EH413QH
Standard
Village Hall
2 points · up to 22 kW
Garvald, EH41 4LN
Fast
Haddington Retail Park
6 points · up to 75 kW
Haddington, EH41 3EA
Rapid
West Crescent, East Saltoun
1 point · up to 7 kW
East Saltoun, EH345EF
Standard
Getting Around
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Getting to and around East Lothian is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your East Lothian holiday cottage and explore the area.
East Linton Station
Nearest railway station
9.7 km
Drem Station
Nearest railway station
10.2 km
Longniddry Station
Nearest railway station
10.9 km
Pubs & Restaurants
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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, East Lothian has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.
Lanterne Rouge cafe
Gifford
Café
The Tyneside Tavern
Haddington
Pub
The Golf Tavern
Haddington
Pub
Little Loft Shop
Haddington
Café
Falko Café & Restaurant
Haddington
Café
Beaches
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Some of the finest beaches in the UK are right on the doorstep of your East Lothian cottage.
Supermarkets & Shops
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Stocking up for your stay in East Lothian? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.
Co-operative Food
Gifford EH41 4QT
Shop
Shop Smart
Haddington EH41 3ET
Shop
Day-Today
Haddington EH41 3ET
Shop
Co-op Food
Haddington EH41 3AT
Shop
The Food Warehouse
Haddington EH41 3FW
Supermarket
The Village Store
East Saltoun EH34 5ED
Shop
Asda Express
Haddington EH41 3FW
Shop
The Olde Village Shop
Pencaitland EH34 5EX
Shop
Useful Info
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Good to know before your stay in East Lothian — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.
East Lothian Community Hospital
Haddington
5.5 km
Edington Cottage Hospital
North Berwick
15.7 km
