Book direct at Castle Rock Guest House, Eyemouth

Description:
Castle Rock was built around the turn of the century.Andrew Usher, the benefactor of the village, intended it as a manse but as it was not required by the church it was sold in 1908 for the princely sum of £900.For more than half of its life Castle Rock has been in the hands of one family, the Laidlaws. William Laidlaw, a woollen manufacturer, of Duns, purchased it in 1919 and it passed to his son in 1932. On his death in 1974, his will provided for seats to be placed along the 'Braes' to Coldingham Sands and one on the Round Hill at the back of his house.

The Scottish Painter, Gemmel Hutchison, was married to the Laidlaw's niece and was often to be seen sketching around the village while staying at Castle Rock.Recently Castle Rock made history by featuring in a TV series. Three episodes of 'Taggart' shown in September 1996 contained wonderful views of this property and the surrounding area as well as many internal scenes.

Castle Rock is an attractive Victorian House in a wonderful situation on the cliffs above the harbour providing magnificent views from every room. It has four rooms, and a friendly, family atmosphere prevails.Breakfast consists of home made jams and marmarlades and good local produce with free range eggs. We only use local produce and the result is good home cooking. There is a trust bar in the sitting room, and Castle Rock has a carefully selected wine list.All rooms have private en suite facilities, and there is a whirlpool (spa) bath available in the main bathroom. In each bedroom there is direct dial telephones, hospitality trays, electric blankets (for when the wind whistles), hairdryer, clock radio, colour TV with satellite.