The 'Herring Queen', an apartment sleeping up to 8 persons, is inches away from Eyemouth's harbour with its painted fishing boats and friendly fishermen. Named after the famous Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival, this duplex apartment celebrates the area's nautical history with white bright walls, local artwork and wonderful views of the harbour from every room. Built in the early nineteenth century the apartment is elegant and well furnished. Many original features have been retained including the detailed cornicing, ceiling roses, large windows and wooden floors. With 2 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the apartment can sleep 2 to 8 persons comfortably and is ideal for one large or two smaller families - but it is equally cosy for a romantic break for a couple. Situated on the first floor to take advantage of the views the kitchen dining room is spacious with 2 windows overlooking the harbour, ideal for sipping that morning coffee while watching the fishermen unload their catch. It is fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer and all crockery and cooking equipment that you could need, including a latte/espresso machine. The large 8 seat dining table takes in the views of the harbour. There is a comfortable sofabed in this room. The graceful lounge has the high ceilings, detailed cornicing and original ceiling rose typical of the 1800s. Again the lounge is situated on the first floor, the large window overlooks the harbour and has a window seat ideally positioned to catch a glimpse of the harbour's resident seals. There are lots of books, games, a selection of toys and a large plasma television to keep you occupied during any inclement weather. The plush leather sofa converts into a comfortable bed. A large bathroom is situated on this floor with both power shower and separate bath. There is also a walk-in cupboard with a high chair, cot, pushchair, cool-box, deck-chairs, windbreak, buckets and spades and fishing equipment.The cupboard is ideal for hanging wet walking or scuba diving gear to dry. Upstairs, the 2 large bedrooms have the most marvellous views of the harbour; both have perfectly positioned window seats for taking in the views with a morning coffee or a nightcap! Both beds are large doubles and there are also slide out single beds in each room. There is a shower-room with a power shower and an office area with full broadband access on this floor. The Herring Queen is our own holiday home and as such it is generously equipped and furnished. All beds and bedding are of excellent quality, it is equipped with full Sky and WIFI / broadband facilities, and there are plenty of books and boardgames to enjoy.