Golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Ocean view
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About this property
Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh
Kinghorn Town Hall is a unique self-catering apartment located in Kinghorn, The Kingdom of Fife. The apartment has a beautiful spacious open plan living/dining area with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD player, selection of books, DVDs and board games. Superfast broadband has been installed in 2020, allowing for faster more reliable Wi-Fi. There are three bedrooms in the property, these are located on the second floor. A twin room; with two single beds, King-sized double bedroom and a King-sized double bedroom with an ensuite. Within the ensuite there is a shower, sink and toilet. The main bathroom is also located on the same floor which has a sink, toilet and shower over a bath.
The dining table seats 6 people, although there are a couple of extra seats if guests visit. Just off the dining area, there is a separate fully equipped kitchen. This is a comfortable size if you are cooking or baking, and have all the equipment you should require.
The apartment is located on the first and second floor of the property. To access the apartment there are several stairs to reach the ground floor. The ground floor is previously the old jail, which is now one of the offices for Fife Historic Buildings Trust, although mainly unused, our team sometimes uses the meeting room also on the ground floor. There is a separate locked door to access the apartment within the ground floor hallway., so the apartment is completely exclusive use. Within the stairwell there is a singular toilet and sink. Up two flights of stairs there is the entrance into the living/dining room. If you continue up the stairs to the second floor, you will find the three bedrooms and family bathroom. The washing machine and tumble dryer are also on the second floor.
From the second floor hallway to the kitchen, there is also a hidden spiral staircase that can be used. The apartment has been sympathetically restored, retaining many period features. The rooms are furnished in keeping with the history of the building, while providing all the modern amenities you would expect.
The apartment is fantastic for families and friends to gather and relax, enjoying time together in the large main room or taking in some of the beautiful Fife Coast. Guests can access a small fully enclosed private garden, the access is located on North Overgate at the side of the property. There is a table and chairs in the garden.
This historic property has been restored in keeping with the history, it is a fascinating apartment to stay in. Plenty of room, however still remaining cosy and intimate. There is Gas Central Heating throughout the property, which heats the apartment well. Kinghorn Town Hall is positioned well for access around Fife as well as close to Edinburgh, without needing to be in the centre of the city.
Built in the Tudor Gothic style, this impressive castellated stone structure enjoys glimpses out across the Firth of Forth. The Town Hall was constructed in 1826, replacing an earlier medieval building which was hit and seriously damaged by lightning. Part of the original building is thought to date back to the 12th century. Latterly it was used to provide the debating chamber, offices and prison cells for the Burgh Council. The new building was designed by the architect Thomas Hamilton (1784-1858) and was used for Council functions for almost 150 years but fell into disrepair in the 1980s. It was restored in 2009.
EPC Rating: E
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Located in Burntisland, this apartment is near the beach. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and ecotours nearby. Visit our Burntisland travel guide
Is Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh located?
This family-friendly Burntisland apartment building is located by the sea, 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Fife Ice Arena, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Silver Sands Beach and Leven Beach. Lochore Meadows Country Park and Forth Road Bridge are also within 12 miles (20 km). Kinghorn Station is only a 4-minute walk.
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Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Amazing building and very well set with period fixtures and fittings making it feel really authentic .
Beds were super comfy. However, the room which has the clock above it had a ticking sound all night, which could be off-putting to some light sleepers.
Wouldn't recommend it for people who have an issue climbing stairs, as there are many to get up to the main rooms.
Great location, being near the coastline as well
Such a nice stay, everything we need was there. The small stairs between the living. room and bedrooms are great. We had a wonderful time although the weather was typical scottish. We will come Back. Beth ist very nice.
A very well appointed property and the location fit our needs. We took in the Chip shop down the road and didn’t think it was as great as people had raved. But The Ship had great food and portions, as well very reasonable prices. The location of the Co-op for groceries was convenient. Pamphlets were also found to be helpful. Recommendation is to include instructions on operation of the oven, we got it to work but it would beep at us quite often. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
12 Apr 2017
Great stay in a fabulous property!
Enjoyed the beautiful property, it was a great base for exploring the area. Clear arrangements made for accessing the property and everything was in good working order.
We stayed at this really interesting property, it’s quite grand and quirky but still has a cosy feel, handy shop and beautiful beach nearby and great for sightseeing
This is a unique property, that makes you feel as if you are staying in a mini castle. Don’t worry, the comforts of modern life are there too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna C.
25 Apr 2016
Original and interesting
A lovely place like staying in a mini castle!
The plumbing was a bit erratic (the shower in particular),but the town hall was so interesting it made up for that.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tricia J.
30 Mar 2017
Amazing property in lovely village
Will definitely book again on a return trip. This flat had everything we needed, was an easy train ride to Edinburgh and the village of Kinghorn is so charming and friendly. Also being so close to the beach meant amazing sunsets and exploring. Being in a historical property just put it over the top.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Markus B.
7 Aug 2017
We loved it!
We just can recommend the apartment. The rooms look exactly as shown in the pictures. Lots of space in the living room. We felt at home immediately. Thanks again for the hospitality!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth f.
3 May 2017
Spectacular!
We had a wonderful time at Kinghorn Town Hall. We were pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness of this property. We kept opening doors and finding one more room.
I would recommend this home to anyone wanting to visit the area.
I would definitely come back to this rental.
Thank you for a great time and your great hospitality.
Elisabeth and Tom U.S.A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
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8/10 Good
Johnny V.
1 Jul 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
The whole place is cool but hard to get in and musty. It is relatively far away from literally everything but that might be the point. We had issues getting in and the host was non responsive for quite some time but we figured it out and got in. There are stairs, fire doors, and it was quite hot in the 3 rooms upstairs even with windows open. There are spiderwebs, the downstairs toilet was slow to fill and hard to flush but we figured it out. Everything required "figuring out". We had people who needed to work and it was an issue getting on WiFi but we eventually got the corrected password. It was a great experience but only for a one time thing. I wouldn't have stayed here multiple days knowing how far it was from all the action. This is 30 miles or more away from Edinburgh and that means an hour to 1.5 hours driving. There is a bit of charm and we did explore the area but it is by no means what I thought we were getting into.
It’s hard to express how perfect our stay was at this residence -I’m not going into details about all the amenities, etc except to say the website description was perfect! What i am going to share is how relaxing, enjoyable it was—it exceeded our expectations! It’s a quaint quiet community-we loved walking to the co-op and bringing back food/snacks/wine and just relaxing after a day filled with exploring! There was a local pub where everyone was local and so friendly! We had tried since 2020 to visit Scotland and Beth was wonderful postponing and coordinating our delay year after year—i have shared this location with so many friends-if i could give it 1000 stars i would!
The property was exactly as advertised. The girls loved the round back staircase and the walled garden was wonderful on sunny days to sit and have a drink. The twenty foot high ceilings in the lounge and dining area never wore thin in ten days. The bedrooms were unique.
If I had one criticism it would the same for every place we stay in Scotland. Coming from Canada the electrics are different as are the hobbs, cooktops, and washing machines. A little tutorial would be helpful.
Would we stay again if coming to the area? Yes, Yes, and Yes again.
Thank you for sharing such an old historical site!
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Haus sehr genossen. Die Gegend ist sehr interessant, Edinburgh gut mit dem Zug erreichbar und im Haus kann man sich sehr wohlfühlen
Much more impressive in reality, very friendly people in the area and so much to see and do. Stunning scenery and historic areas. A real gem of a place with a great story of bringing this former town hall and jail back to life. Well done to all involved, a place we loved .
Excellent location for Edinburgh, St. Andrews and the East coast. There should be a mention of two flights of stairs to the living accommodation plus another two flights of stairs to the bedrooms , toilets and bathrooms if anyone has mobility problems.
Plenty of room to store clubs in hall way. Location an hour from StAndrews or Gleneagles. But plenty of lovely courses near by, especially Kinghorn and Burnt Island.
Good walks and great beaches.
Really enjoyed our stay in the historic town hall. Very clean, spacious, warm and comfortable. Keep in mind that There are stone Steps to the bedrooms and bathrooms for anyone with limited mobility. Lots of interesting information provided with regards the History of the property and surrounding area. It’s a Short 5min walk to the train station with easy links to Edinburgh. Lovely meal enjoyed at ‘The Ship’ Across the road, booking advisable. TV is easy to use and has all the current apps inc Apple TV you can log into which is great on the wetter days! St Andrews is approx 45minutes away by car and worth a visit. We also enjoyed a visit to the harbour towns of Crail and Pittenweem. Would recommend
Wohnung mit sehr viel Stil.
Gute Ausstattung.
Sehr einfacher und unkomplizierter Kontakt mit Beth.
Sehr gute Lage: nur 5 Minuten zur Bahnstation - von dort kommt man in 45 Minuten direkt nach Edinburgh.
Kleiner COOP direkt in der Nähe.
Das Restazrant auf der anderen Stra ßenseite (Ship) ist emofehlenswert.
Jederzeit wieder!
This is truly a unique building with lots of character, very spacious and comfortable. Communication with Beth Bell was easy and everything worked fine. We loved the great hall and the main bedroom is special, too. The walled garden adds to the experience. Sometimes you feel like the owner of a tiny castle. Perfect for trips to Edinburgh by train, too. Yes, the seagulls are noisy and really like the place, but so did we.
We stayed at the Kinghorn Town Hall June 22 - 30. The property was just as presented on VRBO. It has so much charm and character. There was plenty of room and I loved the back spiral staircase. The location in Kinghorn was perfect for travelling to Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Glasgow and other points by car and by train. We could walk to the Co-Op and Bakery for supplies and it was an easy drive to Kirkcaldy for grocery shopping. We had a delicious dinner at the Ship across the street. The apartment had all of the necessary amenities. We appreciated the loaf of bread, milk and bottle of wine that were waiting for us in the kitchen. The gas fire was perfect on the one chilly day during our stay. As another reviewer mentioned, the seagulls and other birds nesting on the roof could get loud, especially with the early sunrise and late sunset. Also, since there are no windows in the bedrooms, they got a little warm when the area experienced a bit of a heat wave. Overall it was a great place and I would definitely stay here again.