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Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
SCT, Saint Monans
  • Popular LocationSt Monans Heritage Collection2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Fillan’s Cave7 min drive
  • Popular LocationElie Beach8 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)70 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.

The East Neuk of Fife stretches from St Andrews down a coastline peppered with small villages, full of character, which face across The Firth of Forth to East Lothian on the opposite side. A jumble of quaint colourful houses lead down narrow winding streets to line the harbours and rocky shores and their distinctive crow-stepped gables, fore stairs and red pantiles preserve the impression of their time as fishing villages that were totally dedicated to the sea. St Monans itself became one of Scotland's busiest fishing ports for many years but, from the mid 1800's the fleet dwindled and the village had to rely less on fishing and more on its heritage, capitalising on its preserved architecture and waterfront (that is still very much a working harbour today). The Neuk has an open plan living/dining/kitchen on the ground floor. Stairs lead to the shower-room and bedroom. The top floor provides the 2nd bedroom. The cottage is set back from the road providing an outdoor space for sitting.

Property manager

Steven Mitchell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this cottage is on the waterfront. Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 2 min walk
  • Anstruther Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • St Fillan’s Cave - 7 min drive
  • Elie Beach - 8 min drive
  • Billow Ness Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dreel Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kinneuchar Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from St Monans Heritage Collection, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wood Haven and Billow Ness Beach. Anstruther Golf Club and Elie Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig C., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
St Monans break.
Most enjoyable stay in a very quaint seaside village. Well placed for coastal walks and everything this part of Fife has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Professor MOIRA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely St Monans and excellent cottage
Great few days well equipped holiday house… clean and instructions all clear and helpful Would recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy days in St. Monans
Lovely stay at this cottage in S. Monans. Beautiful harbour and scenery. Walks right around St. Monans worth it..and saw quite a few hidden viewpoint gems.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Isabella B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
It was lovely only thing that was not so great was there was not a local pub !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Had a great time in a small fishing village. Great for walking, we had a dog. Only downside was Vrbo giving incorrect arrival information, which caused me to leave at 3am when i could have left home at a more respectable time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine in St Monans
Great stay in cosy comfortable cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Was amazing to revisit my childhood holiday village. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in beautiful setting would recommend
Really super rental, thank you for having us
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Four days in Fife
Great location, great weather and friendly people
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Comfortable, great location, good facilities, friendly town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
October break
Everything from the start of our stay right through to our departure was very good. Everything was as described in our electronic welcome pack. No negative comments at all. Would certainly recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cottage, lovely location
The pictures do make it look a bit bigger than it is and I was expecting a small garden, I must have misread, could do with a cottage manual on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Su P., Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Delightful cottage with everything you need for a chilled break on the coast. Steven was very helpful with questions. Location is quaint and great to reach other coastal towns. Lovely restaurants in Anstruthers and the doorstep. Just take good walking shoes and a jacket so the weather doesn’t stop you drinking up the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quaint cottag in great location!
Would highly recommend. Everything was very easy and communication with owner super!

10/10 Excellent

Marjory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and stylish
Steven has made this a very attractive place to stay. It is well equipped and the open fire is perfect for a cold night. You are seconds from the harbour and though you don’t have a view of it it does mean that you aren’t disturbed by passers by. Follow Steven’s recommendations and you won’t go far wrong. A great place to recharge your batteries.

10/10 Excellent

Marylyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Monans
This was a perfect house and location for a peaceful and relaxing break.

10/10 Excellent

Elysabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful coastal stay
Excellent coastal home base for moving student to St. Andrews. Almost too far at 25 minutes, but lovely drive back and forth and very nice relaxing space. Very clean, easy to park on the street, and friendly village.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mrs s., paisley

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal situation perfect for a few days
Ideal base for exploring on foot or by car along coast ,quiet friendly place to stay house was comfortable n decor was well thought out ,quirky detail everything we needed everything went to plan from min we booked top it all the weather was brill 🌞
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., Prince George, BC V2N5P6

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Stay
Enjoyed St. Monans - The space was perfect for us, beds comfy and living space relaxing. For us, it was too hot in the space when sleeping- we could have used a sheet or much lighter bedding. The restaurant across the street had wonderful home baked cakes we bought in the morning for our evening tea and treat. The other menu items were inviting too just didn’t have opportunity to try. Really enjoyed the East Pier Restaurant, ate twice - sat on the terrace, whole seabass, cullen skink, and pan fried Mackerel - so yummy! We explored the many other fishing villages and walked the fife trail. This is a wonderful area to visit, explore and breathe in the beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
As listed. Great to get to St Andrews, Crail, Anstruther and others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ivan David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
We found the property to be an ideal home from home as a base for a Monday to Friday short break...didn’t encounter any problems whatsoever. You’d have to nit pick to find something to complain about. Have no hesitation in recommending this property. Thank you Steven, we enjoyed our stay thoroughly.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B., Malton, North Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay!
Great cottage in a lovely location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky little house in attractive village
Quaint old house in attractive village, but with all mod cons. Very good shower and cooker. Stairs steep. Only hundred yards or so from harbour and village shop, where fresh bread delivered daily and next door to that is wonderful fish merchant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Perfect spring break
I stayed at this property with my husband, baby and parents and we had a super and very peaceful time. Steven is a great host and the property is beautiful and set in the most gorgeous village. We enjoyed walks, trips to nearby villages and a visit to St. Andrews. The village shop and local cafe are great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kâren D.

Characterful Property
Property has lots of character and has been well decorated. Is in great spot, short stroll to harbour and we had excellent meal at Craig Millar @ 16 West End overlooking the sea.. Also found it to be great base from which to explore surrounding coast..easy to get to St Andrew's and had excellent day at Cambo Gardens. A lot of thought has obviously been put into decorating the property, with individual artwork in each room and sense of style. Had lovely 4 days!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019