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150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Leven, Scotland
  • Popular LocationLeven Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of St. Andrews17 min drive
  • Popular LocationElie Beach27 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)54 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews

Semi detached, large 4 bedrooms house part of traditional listed stable block built in the 1870. The property is part of a larger building with the owners living in an adjacent part of the stable. Previously run as Montrave House Bed and Breakfast.
The open plan kitchen, dining and siting room is an ideal place to relax after a long day exploring the East Neuk of Fife, the home of golf, fishing industry and farming. The house is very cosy with underfloor heating down stair and a log burning stove set in antique fireplace. Fully fitted kitchen with a fridge, electric hob and dish washer.
Pantry/boot room at the back of the house where you can find another fridge/freezer, washing machine and more storage.
The living/dining room has 2 comfortable sofas and some comfortable chairs, a large dining table with seating for 8 comfortably. Logs will be included for the log burning stove on your first night stay. There is a separate room with large TV with Freeview and DVD player. Upstairs there are 3 double rooms (1 ensuite and the other 2 are sharing a bathroom) and a single room en-suite. Bathrooms are fitted with bath tubs and good showers.
We have a mobile wood fired hot tub available to hire daily at an extra costs and book in advance.
There's plenty parking space within the courtyard of the property
Montrave is a working farm with over 200 red deer set on 250 acres of land, surround by mature woodland with lots of walking trails for you and your dog. There are also 2 beautiful Highland Cows. Montrave also runs a glamping site, Wigwam® Holidays Montrave Estate.
If you are going to a wedding either at Pratis Barns or Teasses Estate, Montrave is your ideal and nearest accommodation.
The nearest town is Leven 3 miles away where you can find a local farm shop (Blackety side) and supermarkets. Beautiful fishing villages along the coast Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther & Crails are not far away. St Andrews is only approx 15-20 minutes drive.
The nearest beach is Leven beach with Largo Beach and Elie Beach not far away. St Andrews and St Andrews University is only 13 miles away. We have our own natural/organic pool where the guests can enjoy cold water swimming.
If your are coming to play golf in Fife, Lundin Links and Leven Links Golf Course is less than 10 minutes away. We are not far from some other great golf courses around Fife, St Andrews, Kingsbarn, Ladybank Golf Course.
Falkland Palace and Falkland village is only 15 minutes drive away.
Edinburgh airport is approx 50 minute drive.

Property manager

Airin Gilmour

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Max 2 dogs and only allowed downstair.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Pls let us know if you have visitors while staying
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Montrave House

About the area

Leven

Located in Leven, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. St. Andrews Links and Old Course at St Andrews are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze, or check out an event or a game at Wellsgreen Golf Range. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Leven Beach - 14 min drive
  • University of St. Andrews - 17 min drive
  • Elie Holiday Park - 19 min drive
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 24 min drive
  • Elie Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 17 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Agenda - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bonnybank Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Leven Beach, Kingarrock Golf Course, and Fife Folk Museum. Hill of Tarvit and Wellsgreen Golf Range are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the crowds but incredibly convenient
Wonderful property! Quiet, spacious and comfortable. Fifteen minute drive to St. Andrews and a hour to Edinburgh via nearby train station. Great spot to explore Fife and its incredible coastline. Hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The house was perfect for me and my family. All the rooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us to have space. We loved walking around the property, so many beautiful views! We were there for Christmas and the house was decorated, which was a really nice surprise. The fireplace made everything extra cosy! Any issues we had were minor and very quickly resolved. Airin is a fantastic host and I would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed
This property in Leven provided our crew with everything we needed during a recent trip to St. Andrews. It was clean, extremely spacious and quiet/secluded for a restful time away. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Property and Hosts
I can't stress enough how wonderful the host of this property were to us. The grounds are spectacular. The location is great if you want to take 1 -2 hour day trips. Everything in the house was clean and orderly. The hosts greeted us with homemade bread, jams, tea, coffee and a few other essentials. I HIGHLY recommend Montrave House run by Airin and Nick Gilmour. Awesome stay. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
4 bedroom house in delightful country estate
Montrave House provided the perfect stay for our family group of 6 adults and one 5 year old. The accommodation was super comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen. Airin was extremely helpful and communication before and during our stay was easy and informative. I would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Lovely house with ample room for the 6 of us, plus our two furry friends. Hosts were onsite to welcome us and the pleasant offer of a pizza night whilst we were there was something we were keen to take up. Quiet location. Ample grounds for lovely walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Fantastic place for the whole family to stay. Comfortable, clean, spacious - and defo recommend the hot tub for a couple of nights. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted a relaxing family holiday and that’s exactly what we got , so very peaceful.
We enjoyed absolutely everything about our stay here. So Very relaxing and just what we needed after a busy year. We had lazy mornings then had some great walks around the grounds taking in the beautiful scenery. Airin (owner) is absolutely lovely, very accommodating and on hand to give help/ advice should you require it. On arrival we got a fab welcome pack and flowers- very nice touch, the house was very clean and has an ideal Living area with open plan kitchen/dining, excellent if you are cooking for a number of people. The underfloor heating makes the house very cosy every morning but should you get a little cold at night the large log burner soon heats it up. Bedrooms are super for 3 couples as we all had a bathroom each which was perfect. There is mention about homemade pizzas available but my family were disappointed that this is only provided during summer as they had been looking forward to trying them out. Portable Hot tub available , we hired this but slightly disappointed it takes a few hours to heat up and needs a lot of work to keep it going. We all absolutely loved the house and location , would definitely go back 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped kitchen
As cooks, we appreciated there were sharp knives and equipment to prepare a meal. The app for the property was a superb resource for any questions we had. Our bonus was being able to get pizzas too from their on-site wood fired pizza oven. Excellent location for Fife and close access to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and grounds, perfect base in Fife
Our family of 5 stayed at Montrave House for a week while we moved our daughter in for her first year at St. Andrews. It was a perfect base, convenient to St Andrews and Edinburgh, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Airin and Nick are gracious hosts- warm, welcoming and knowledgable, communication was clear and there were thoughtful touches throughout every part of our stay. The historic building is full of character and thoughtfully updated, the extensive property with well maintained trails and the available woodfired hot tub were a wonderful bonus, and made the trip really special for our other two teens. We will definitely stay at Montrave again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM
Location
Leven
Structure Type
Private vacation home