Title: Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly 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 # Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly Family-friendly cottage in Leven ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42500000/42497700/42497626/7cf88f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42500000/42497700/42497626/355d16d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42500000/42497700/42497626/69bdbc5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42500000/42497700/42497626/w4994h3328x6y6-0cef240c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42500000/42497700/42497626/w4997h3329x0y6-7a5ba422.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old Stables at Strathairly Cottage offers a secluded coastal retreat, sleeping 4 adults in luxury self-catering accommodation. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and direct access to Largo Beach across an adjacent field, perfect for walks and beach activities. The cottage features a woodburner stove, central heating and FreeSat Television for cozy evenings in. Outside there is ample parking to the front of the property with storage for push bikes nearby. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly The Old Stables at Strathairly Cottage offers luxury self-catering accommodation, sleeping 4 adults in a secluded coastal spot just outside the village of Upper Largo, gateway to the East Neuk of Fife. Fabulous enclosed gardens and access to beach. Situated in a peaceful coastal spot within walking distance of the villages of Lower Largo and Upper Largo and with direct access to Largo Beach across an adjacent field, The Old Stables offers flexible accommodation for up to 4 adults over 2 floors. The cottage is located at the end of a long private drive within approximately 2.5 acres of the owner’s gardens and is surrounded by arable farmland with no traffic to disturb the tranquillity. The ground floor accommodation comprises a large dining kitchen, living room with wood burner and patio doors to private patio and enclosed south facing garden looking towards the coast. In addition, there is a utility room with washer and dryer and downstairs toilet on the ground floor. On the upper floor there is a master room with king size bed and en-suite shower room. The second double bedroom can be configured as a twin room or double with king size bed. On the landing there is a family bathroom with over bath shower. Additionally there is storage for push bikes. Outside there is ample parking to the front of the property. To the rear there is a patio area with dining table and large fully enclosed south facing garden laid primarily to lawn – perfect for children and/or dogs – which looks towards the Firth of Forth. From the property there is direct access across the adjacent field to the Fife Coastal Path/Cycle Path and the stunning secluded beach which is a short walk of about 400m from the Cottage. From the Fife Coastal Path the village of Lower Largo is within easy walking distance and the other villages of the East Neuk can be accessed by foot or on bicycle. 15 minutes from St Andrews and within easy reach of over 20 golf courses, this means The Old Stables is a perfect spot for a golfing holiday - the new Dumbarnie Links Course is only 5 mins away. Local restaurants include various Michelin Star options (The Cellar, Peat Inn, Craig Millar etc)The Dory Bistro, many fine local pubs/restaurants and the award-winning Anstruther Fish & Chip Restaurant (awesome). Within walking distance are the Upper Largo Hotel and The Crusoe Hotel and Railway Inn in Lower Largo which are all very popular. Additional Information – • WiFi • Pet friendly - garden is dog-proof and we welcome dogs warmly! • All linen and towels provided • Private Parking • FreeSat Television • Woodburning Stove • Central Heating The lovely quaint fishing villages of the East Neuk such as Pittenweem (with its renowned arts festival), Anstruther, St. Monans and Crail, several good beaches at Elie and St. Andrews and the vast open spaces of the Lomond Hills are all within easy reach. In terms of visitor attractions, the area is well served by a number of National Trust for Scotland properties including Kellie Castle, Falkland Palace and Mansion Hill of Tarvit and there are some excellent restaurants and bars nearby. Strathairly Cottage is a charming rural property, which dates from the 1750s when it was formerly the dower house to the Strathairly Estate. The lands of Strathairly are understood to have formed a Knights Templar encampment during medieval times. The house was extended to the north in 1911 in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style to create the distinctive architectural style that exists today with the feature turret and crow stepped elevations. Please note that the cottage is located at the far end of a 600m gravel track. We regularly drive down it in our Jazz but it does occasionally have a few potholes (which we repair on a regular basis) so please get in touch if you have any concerns or questions re the track. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33582600/33582528/9c8e7c66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views. 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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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Leven, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Kellie Castle and Hill of Tarvit Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Course at St Andrews and Lochs and Glens North Cycle Route. Travelling with kids? Consider Fife Heritage Railway, or check out an event or a game at Fife Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Leven travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leven.dx5713) [View more Cottages in Leven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leven-Cottages.d5713-aaCottages.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%7C56.21407%2C-2.91233&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IUku2mOG30iewStbs8FjBxjO300=) Leven, SCT ### What's nearby - Elie Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles - Shell Bay - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles - Leven Beach - 14 min drive - 5.4 miles - University of St. Andrews - 21 min drive - 13.4 miles - Old Course at St Andrews - 22 min drive - 13.7 miles ### Getting around - Markinch Station - 27 min drive - Dundee (DND) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Molly Malones - ‬13 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Aurrie - ‬7 min drive - ‪Upper Largo Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hanarella Cafe - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly located? > Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Leven Beach, Fife Heritage Railway, and Shell Bay. Elie Beach and Wood Haven are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Beach Access - Dumbarnie Golf - Beautiful 2 B/Rm Cottage - Pet Friendly Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 59 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful cottage. The (almost) private beach is very easy to reach via a field and there is absolute peace and quiet - great for relaxing. Helen & Ross are great hosts with lots of tips for exploring the surrounding area. ##### Robert Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Hazel M. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing comfortable cottage close to beach Lovely comfortable property with everything we could need. Spacious relaxing enclosed garden surrounded by trees and shrubs. Short walk to local beach. Owners live next door and provided lots of information about places to visit. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bd2264f5-a0ab-4df7-9a7b-c3012a29e1e1-1748788935792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Hazel M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike F. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location and hosts I stayed here because I was moving to Scotland and needed a temporary place whilst looking for a rental. This was a great decision because I was incredibly comfortable and well looked after. The cottage is in the perfect location for accessing the coastal walk - a truly wonderful spot. ##### Mike F. Stayed 36 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel F. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5-Star Review – Peaceful Getaway at Strathairly Cottage We had a wonderful stay at Strathairly Cottage! Nestled in quiet barley fields, the cottage offered a peaceful retreat with beautiful views and easy walks to the beach and nearby Lower Largo. Our kids had an amazing time hiking, exploring the shore, and even made it up Largo Law! The location made it simple to enjoy great local restaurants in both Lower and Upper Largo. Ross and Helen were outstanding hosts—warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Highly recommend for a relaxing family getaway in the Scottish countryside. ##### Daniel F. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wilson M. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and great propert Fantastic ##### Wilson M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem A prefect place for a quiet holiday or a base to explore the wonderful East Neuk ##### Robert C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria P. 2 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay! After long days of study at St. Andrews, this cottage was the perfect place to unwind. The beach walks are lovely, and the area was spectacular in the late summer weather. Our dog was warmly welcomed. ##### Victoria P. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn C. 3 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Cottage Absolutely fantastic property loved the location and the whole ambiance of the cottage. Ross and Helen were fantastic. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Dawn C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas W. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Visit A fantastic property in a wonderful location. Helen and Ross were great hosts and really informative about the local area. Lola, our cockerpoo loved all the local beaches and the wonderful enclosed garden. ##### Nicholas W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway This was our first stay and it certainly won’t be our last. The cottage is set a in a truly tranquil and stunning location, with access to a scheduled beach and the coastal path which our dogs enjoyed as much as we did. Helen and Ross are excellent hosts, and made sure everything was perfect for our stay. Definitely a hidden gem! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne C. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Holiday Wonderful cottage, wonderful location with a short walk to the beautiful beach & wonderful hosts. Helen & Ross were very accommodating, they went about & beyond & provided us with a lovely welcome hamper filled with bread/butter/milk/cheese/wine/coffee/fresh flowers & more! The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. Thank you for a perfect stay, we will definitely be back! ##### Joanne C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen r. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The old stables We were very impressed with the property. The owners could not have been more helpful. Cottage was excellently equipped and its location with private beach access was a real bonus and super for dogs. ##### Helen r. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe L. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Refreshed and recharged The cottage is in a lovely location ideally placed to access all of the Fife coast and its attractions. It is so quiet yet close to the beach. We truly loved our stay and Helen and Ross could not have been better hosts. It has all the amenities you’d expect and a few extra touches. We are leaving recharged and looking forward to a return visit. Margot and Freddy (dogs) couldn’t have been happier with the enclosed garden and walks available to them. ##### Zoe L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie G. 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Upper largo cottage Very welcoming hosts, good communication throughout booking process and stay, short walk through fields to the long dog friendly beach, need to be reasonably fit to do this as fairly steep incline to coastal path. Dogs very happy large secure garden. Need a car as 5 to 10 min car ride to local towns. Lovely well equipped spacious property would rebook ##### Jackie G. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Q. 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carol Beautiful, clean and well equipped cottage in a stunning location. Great for our 2 dogs, with an enclosed garden and lovely coastal walks nearby. The cottage was very dog friendly (as we found the whole of Fife to be!) Plenty of local information in the cottage made planning our days out easy. Helen and Ross were incredibly welcoming and helpful on arrival and throughout our stay. We had a great time, with lovely weather and would happily return in the future. ##### Carol Q. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin S. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a lovely location This holiday property is in a hard-to-beat location: a short walk across the field and down onto a gloriously deserted beach with a ca. 1 mile walk to Largo village to the east, or 2 miles of wide sandy beach to the east. It is great for walking a dog - we usually did not see a soul. The cottage is very cosy with a log burner that is easy to fire up when needed. Our hosts were very helpful and welcomed us with a lovely pack of local goodies. We ate out as there are many pubs, bars and eateries in the vicinity: special mention to The Wee Chippy in Anstruther and the Crusoe in Largo and don't forget that most of the golf courses offer a bar/restaurant. We shall definitely visit again. ##### Kevin S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie K. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage in stunning coastal setting We stayed for a week in this lovely cottage. We were greeted by the hosts and treated to a lovely welcome hamper. The cottage was comfortable and spotless. Everything you could need for a week away from home was there. The cottage is located on the coast, with an easy walk directly to the, mostly deserted, beach. We toured the area, visiting many of the local fishing villages. Including Anstruther, Crail, Pittenweem and St Andrews. A brilliant week. Finally, the back garden is beautiful. We were lucky to have sunshine all week. The garden is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee, or a glass of fuzz at the end of the day. Looking forward to retuning soon. Thank you Ross and Helen ##### Julie K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joachim Josef L. 12 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Week in Fife We stayed one week in OldStables. Had a perfect week by enjoying the beach and silence with our dog. Helen and Ross have us good tips where to Go to discover Fife. The house is well equiped and spacious. Will be glad to stay there once again ##### Joachim Josef L. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florian S. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastische Woche in ruhiger Lage direkt am Meer / Fantastic week in a quiet location right by the Das Ferienhaus von Helen und Ross ist fantastisch. Sehr ruhig gelegen, sehr sauber mit einem großartigen Garten und allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Der Strand ist zu Fuß zu erreichen mit einem sehr schönen Küstenweg zum Wandern und Spazieren gehen. Helen und Ross haben uns sehr herzlich willkommen geheißen und es gab einen tollen Blumenstrauß und einen Präsentkorb mit Leckereien zur Begrüßung. Sie haben uns mit wertvollen Tipps für Ausflüge, Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Umgebung versorgt und waren immer sehr hilfsbereit. Die Umgebung ist wunderbar mit vielen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten und bezaubernden kleinen Fischerorten. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und werden gerne wiederkommen. Vielen lieben Dank an Helen und Ross. Helen and Ross's cottage is fantastic. Very quiet location, very clean with a great garden and equipped with everything you need. The beach is within walking distance with a very nice coastal path. Helen and Ross made us feel very welcome and there was a lovely bouquet of flowers and some goodies to welcome us. They provided us with valuable tips for excursions, restaurants and shopping in the area and were always very helpful. The surrounding area is wonderful with many excursion possibilities and charming little fishing villages. We felt very comfortable and will gladly return. Many thanks to Helen and Ross. ##### Florian S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen m. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning location & beautiful cottage The most relaxing trip, so quiet and secluded yet a short walk along a sandy beach to a local village with a general store and a few pubs. Would highly recommend. My partner and I took our aging dog and went on a few trips further along the coast, St Andrews only 20 minutes away and the cottage was fully stocked with everything you would need not to mention the fabulous welcome hamper. Ross & Helen are fabulous hosts and ensured we had everything we needed ##### karen m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duncan R. 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful hideaway Lovely, cosy, comfortable stay with easy access to beach and plenty of wildlife to spot. Cottage was well equipped and Ross and Helen were great hosts. ##### Duncan R. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Torsten F. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wundervolle Woche am Meer Wir hatten eine wundervolle Woche mit unserem Sohn und Hund im Haus von Helen und Ross. Zur Begrüßung gab es einen tollen Blumenstrauß und einen Korb mit Leckerein, so dass das erste Frühstück mehr als gesichert war. Wir fühlten uns gleich sehr zu Hause. Das Haus ist sehr schön und liebevoll eingerichtet. Der Garten ist komplett eingezäunt , so dass unser irisch Setter sich austoben konnte ohne dass wir immer ein Auge auf ihn haben mussten. Vom Gründstück aus geht es über ein eingezäuntes Feld und eine eingezäunte Wiese direkt zum Strand. Besser kann man mit Hund gar nicht wohnen. Es gibt einen Kaminofen, den uns Helen auch an einem Abend netterweise angemacht hat. Si ehatte auch ganz viele Ideen für Sehenswürdigkeiten, lokale Spezialitäten und andere interessante Betätigungen. Wir würden jeder Zeit gern wieder unseren Urlaub bei ihnen verbringen. Vielen herzlichen Dank noch mal an Helen und Ross. ##### Torsten F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel McMeeking 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing relaxing week Perfect location and hosts, the cottage was lovely and spacious and had everything you need for great stay. With the private access to a lovely beach a big plus for our dog. The peacefulness of the cottage coupled with ease to explore the whole area of lovely local villages, farm shops and interesting walks made it a really enjoyable stay for us. Thanks to Helen and Ross ##### Daniel McMeeking Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth P. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Off The Beaten Track Super cottage a really peaceful week with our 3 Scottie’s. Host were so welcoming, even adding extra fencing to make sure our tiny pup couldn’t get out of the garden at all. View stunning, gardens totally enclosed and safe. We were lucky to see so much wildlife, roe deer, heron, and lots of pheasants. Lovely welcome pack and excellent ideas for meals out places to visit. Nothing too much trouble. ##### Ruth P. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay B. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful home from home in peaceful & tranquil surroundings We had a fantastic week in this extremely comfortable and well-equipped property - the best aspect of which was its location! A five minute walk from the beach and within easy reach of the coastal villages of Fife. We fell in love with this part of the world and will be back! The dog loved it too! ##### Lindsay B. 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