Title: Family house near Elie, golf, beaches, sea view, great base for the East Neuk Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family house near Elie, golf, beaches, sea view, great base for the East Neuk ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30480000/30479200/30479134/a3ffddbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30480000/30479200/30479134/27425770.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30480000/30479200/30479134/41f8b36d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30480000/30479200/30479134/433cbc71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30480000/30479200/30479134/dd80a828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of St Monans village, Steamdrifter is a spacious family home perfect for relaxing and exploring. This lovely house boasts an open-plan living room with a wood-burning stove, smart TV, and kitchen with huge island bar stools. Unwind in the sunny conservatory or enjoy al-fresco dining in the garden. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family house near Elie, golf, beaches, sea view, great base for the East Neuk Large family house available with stunning sea and hill views, perfect for families and friends, plenty of space for 7 or 8. This lovely family home is much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside! There is plenty of space over 3 floors to spread yourself out, as well as a sunny garden. The name Steamdrifter comes from the kind of steam powered fishing boats once built in the village and used by the locals for fishing around the coast of Scotland. St Monans is still very proud of its boat building and fishing heritage. The ground floor has an open plan living room with wood burning stove, smart TV, kitchen with huge island with bar stools and a solid oak floor. This leads through to a huge conservatory which contains the dining table, as well as a sofa and comfy chairs for relaxing and enjoying the view over the garden. There's garden furniture and a barbecue set for al fresco dining. On the first floor is the master bedroom, a very large room with views over the harbour and the village, with an ensuite shower and toilet. Next door is a sweet twin room overlooking the back garden, beside the family bathroom. Up the next staircase are 2 more bedrooms, a single room with great sea views, and a lovely double room looking over the hills and farmland to the north. There is also another sitting room facing south, with an open fire, and the best views of all, uninterrupted views over the Firth of Forth to the Bass rock, Berwick Law and the coast of East Lothian. Watch the ships going up and down, keep an eye out for dolphins! The wifi signal is excellent on every floor, perfect for keeping in touch with family on Zoom or if you have a bit of work to do on Teams. Rental includes basket of logs for wood-burning stove, coal for open fire on top floor, fresh eggs from our own hens when available. All towels and linen provided. Large shed at the bottom of the garden is perfect for cycles or canoes. There is a grocery shop in the village and local supermarkets are well stocked and uncrowded. There are plenty of cafes and takeaways in the area if you don't want to cook. This pretty village is a great base for exploring the East Neuk, with the beaches of Elie for swimming, sea-kayaking, sailing and canoeing, golf courses at Elie and Charleton, and of course St Andrews only 12 miles away. There are quirky shops, fine dining, historic sights and countryside walks all within a few minutes drive. Trips to the Highlands, Perthshire or Edinburgh are all easy from here. The village is about an hours drive from Edinburgh airport. The East Pier Smokehouse and the Giddy Gannet provide good food all day while award-winning Craig Millar's seafood restaurant is there for fine dining. Pittenweem has galleries and cafes including the outstanding Cocoa Tree, with fabulous hot chocolate, and the best fish and chip shop in the area. The Cheese Farm is just along the road, for more than cheese, great lunches too. Ardross Farm shop can supply every need and Barnett's artisan breads are justly famous - feta and beetroot is one of my favourites. Kellie Castle with its wonderful garden is well worth a visit. Genteel Crail along the coast tempts with teashops and souvenirs. There's fresh and smoked fish from St Monans, and Balgove Farm Shop on the edge of St Andrews. The house will be sanitized for each new set of guests and check-in is via a key in the key safe so no need to meet anyone unless you want to. EPC=D ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Family House Elie Golf Beaches Great sea Views St Monans Family Elie Golf Beaches Great sea Views St Monans Family House Elie Golf Beaches sea Views Great Base East Neuk Family House Near Elie Golf Beaches Great sea Views Family House Near Elie Golf Beaches Great sea Views ## About the area Located in Anstruther, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Scottish Fisheries Museum and Crail Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Course at St Andrews and Anstruther Golf Club. La Petite Epicerie and Cambo Estate Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Anstruther travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anstruther.dx182734) [View more Holiday homes in Anstruther](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anstruther-Private-Holiday-Homes.d182734-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.20541%2C-2.76697&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P6s7WnPxttYi3bPIaoS4jx42kcY=) St Monans, SCT ### What's nearby - St Monans Heritage Collection - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Elie Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Kellie Castle - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles - University of St. Andrews - 19 min drive - 14.5 miles - Old Course at St Andrews - 21 min drive - 15.9 miles ### Getting around - Cupar Station - 20 min drive - Dundee (DND) - 37 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dreel Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ship Tavern - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family house near Elie, golf, beaches, sea view, great base for the East Neuk pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Family house near Elie, golf, beaches, sea view, great base for the East Neuk? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family house near Elie, golf, beaches, sea view, great base for the East Neuk? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family house near Elie, golf, beaches, sea view, great base for the East Neuk located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from St Monans Heritage Collection and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wood Haven and Billow Ness Beach. Elie Beach and Anstruther Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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