The cottage is located in the village, a very short walking distance from the picturesque harbour, Local leisure craft can be hired for sight seeing trips and scuba diving charters. The inshore waters are controlled by the St Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve. It is very attractive to scuba divers because of the strong tidal movement which encourages a great diversity of flora and fauna and interesting tick formations. It is not unusual to see porpoise and seals while out on a trip. St Abbs Head National Trust Reserve is easily accessible from the village by car, or by designated footpaths. The headland is a unique landmark on the east coast of Scotland providing a wealth of wildlife and good coastal views. Particularly during spring and summer the headland is home to thousands of nesting seabirds. There is a Trust based cake and craft shop beside the car park at the Northfield Farm, for which there is a small charge. The parking on the headland is restricted. Coldingham Sands, is a short walk from the house, which is easily accessed by a path along the cliff tops. There is a car park for the beach, which also provides disabled access. There is a car parking charge. The sands has always been a favourite of visitors and locals. The beach huts on the beach foreshore lay testimony to this. A life guard supervises the beach during the summer months. A beach café and toilets are also located on the beach. Surfing is becoming more and more popular on the beach. When the conditions are right, surfing here competes with anywhere in Scotland. There is a charge in all local car parks. The sands is only one, of several beaches worthy of exploring on a walk to the lighthouse or south to Eyemouth. In St Abbs there is a local store and Post Office run by Carol and William who provide an essential and friendly service. The shop also sells diving accessories. The old village school houses a local museum and is the venue for local events. St Abbs church was recently sold by the Church of Scotland. The joint parishes of St Abbs and Coldingham now use the Priony in Coldingham for worship.