Crabtree & Crabtree invites you to reimagine self-catering and define your own luxury with our exclusive portfolio of holiday cottages, set in the very best spots of some of Great Britain’s wildest regions: the North of England and South of Scotland.

A spacious farm cottage ideally located for East Lothians’ superb beaches and celebrated golf courses. Drive to Edinburgh Castle and all of the festival fanfare in 40 minutes before retreating back to the tranquillity of the countryside. It's all there for your enjoyment.

Longniddry is a rural picturesque village set in the heart of East Lothian countryside making it a good base to explore the region. There is a small Co-op supermarket and Village Shop in the centre of the village, as well as a pharmacy, post office and a couple of coffee shops/cafes. Haddington is the closest town (6 miles) with more extensive shopping and larger supermarkets. You'll find an excellent selection of grocers, wine shops, florists and butchers sitting alongside charming gifts and clothes shops, and craft galleries. Here, you can relax and watch the world go by in one of the many cafes, delicatessens or tea rooms in the town including The Loft for fabulous artisan breads and oven-fresh produce. The Waterside Bistro is very good, as is the Cottage Garden Kitchen which is very special (booking essential). There is also a Farmers' Market in Haddington, held on the last Saturday of every month (9am-1pm), selling a wide variety of local produce presented in an inspiring and innovative way. Gifford village is close by (9 miles) with the Lanterne Rouge cafe, which is particularly welcoming to cyclists, and Lewis and Clark Artisan Kitchen with freshly baked goods and local artisan products. You will also find a warm welcome at the Goblin Ha pub and the Tweeddale Arms Hotel. For more elegant dining, head to La Potinière at Gullane (7 miles) or try Tom Kitchin's restaurant, The Bonnie Badger; a fabulous 5 star AA restaurant using locally sourced produce washed down with artisan beers and wines from an impressive selection. The owner's personal favourite is The Old Clubhouse in Gullane, which has gained a considerable reputation for good food and wine, and excellent Scottish hospitality, stretching far beyond the bounds of East Lothian. East Linton (11 miles) has a good variety of local shops and excellent pubs, while the Crown and Kitchen comes highly recommended for classic Scottish dishes with a modern twist. It also has an award-winning...