Pretty Scottish town with popular holiday park is home to Alan Carr’s new Traitor’s-like castle
IT’S been a month since Alan Carr lied his way to victory on The Traitors – and now, he’s bought his own Scottish castle.
He’s set to renovate it in his own TV show and right next door is a charming seaside town with its own holiday park.
On the Scottish border is Alan Carr‘s new £3.25million home – Ayton Castle.
He has signed a deal with Disney+ where he plans to transform his castle into a luxury hotel and spa.
The castle itself dates back to the 19th century and it is set across two floors – but also has a huge five-story tower.
Just four-minutes away from the castle is the seaside town of Eyemouth.
The small town sits on the coast, it has a harbour filled with boats and visitors have mentioned seeing seals bobbing up and down too.
It also has a sandy beach that’s a popular spot for swimmers year-round.
With its proximity to the sea, expect some top-tier fish and chips.
Some of the top-rated chippies include The Heathers Restaurant, The Contented Sole and The Ship restaurant.
In Eyemouth, there’s also a Parkdean holiday park which has sweeping views across the coastline.
The site has an amusements and games room, outdoor play area, sports courts, kids’ club and live entertainment at Killies Lounge.
There’s also a newly furnished Boathouse Bar & Restaurant.
There are plenty of caravans and lodges to choose from which vary from two to three bedrooms – the largest can sleep up to eight guests.
All accommodation has a TV, kitchen and lots have incredible beach views.
At Parkdean Eyemouth, lodge holidays start from £254, caravan holidays start from £103, and touring starts from £12.
Just up the road from Eyemouth is a pretty fishing village called St Abbs.
It has a beautiful harbour and visitors should pop into the tiny cafe that sits just above the water.
The family-run Ebbcarrs Cafe serves up fresh local seafood, homemade bakes and local ales – which can all be enjoyed whilst watching the boats bob up and down.
One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “The café itself is a delight. Think crusty baguettes overflowing with fresh seafood, a glass case brimming with homemade cakes, and prices that make you grin instead of wince.”
Another simply added: “Lovely cafe, in an equally lovely village.”
For those who want to head into the city, Edinburgh is an hour’s drive north of Eyemouth.
15-minutes south of Eyemouth and across the border is the small town of Berwick-upon-Tweed which is the happiest place to live in the UK.
The Guardian, who conducted the study, called Berwick an “overlooked jewel” and added “yet people who know it, adore it – it is a great place to live with community spirit in bundles.“
Berwick is at the top end of the Northumberland coastal path so it’s easy to explore the pretty coastline and see castles at Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Warkworth.
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