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illegal cargoes arriving from northern Europe and the Baltic. The house has been beauti-
fully restored to reflect its smuggling history and other aspects of its varied past. Both the
house and the adjacent tower-like dovecote can be hired out as self-catering accommoda-
tion.
Eyemouth Museum
(
www.eyemouthmuseum.org.uk
;
Manse Rd; adult/child £3/free; 10am-4pm Tue-Sat,
noon-4pm Sun Apr-Oct)
Captivating Eyemouth Museum has local history displays, partic-
ularly relating to the town's fishing heritage. Its centrepiece is the tapestry commemorat-
ing the 1881 fishing disaster.
MUSEUM
Sleeping & Eating
HOTEL, SEAFOOD
Churches Hotel££
(
01890-750401;
www.churcheshotel.com
; Albert Rd; s/d £75/£95-120; Mar-Oct;
)
This is a very stylish place set in an 18th-century building, with rooms exuding a cool
and classic demeanour. Each room has a different theme but No 4, with its four-poster
bed, and No 6, with huge windows overlooking the harbour, are our favourites. Little con-
veniences like bottled water, a DVD library and iPod docks are complemented by excel-
lent personal service from the owners. The restaurant menu (mains £13 to £25) is blessed
with the day's catch from the harbour - it's by far the best spot in town for fresh seafood.
One of southern Scotland's standout establishments.
Bantry££
(Mackays; 01890-751900;
www.mackaysofeyemouth.co.uk
; 20 High St; s without bath-
room £25, d ensuite £60; )
Plonked on top of the restaurant of the same name on the
main drag, this B&B has redecorated and refurbished rooms with muted tones and a lux-
urious, modern feel, positioned right on the waterfront. Try to get room No 3 if you're
after a double, as it's the only one with sea views. There's a fabulous deck with loungers
and a summer hot tub, overlooking the lapping waves. Add £2.50 per person for contin-
ental breakfast, or £7.50 for the works.
B&B
Oblò££
(
www.oblobar.com
;
20 Harbour St; mains £8-14; food 10am-9pm)
For a meal pretty
much anytime, find your way upstairs to this modern Mediterranean-fusion bar-bistro with
BISTRO
