Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage RecommendationsSt Monans East Neuk of Fife



Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in St Monans, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.

Lilac Cottage is a lovely stone built traditional 100 year old cottage with open fire, situated in St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife, approximately 250 yards from the Fife Coastal Walking Path and 20 minutes drive from St Andrews. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4. Bedroom 1 has 1 x King size bed and bedroom 2can be set up with either 1 x super King size bed or 2 x single beds. Fantastic location for golfers, walkers, families or romantic getaways.

The Old Post Office is in a stunning Harbour front location and has spectacular views over the picturesque harbour and out across the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh and East Lothian.Perfect for summer holidays with its location close to the beach or winter getaways making the most of the log burning stove and open fire to warm up after a stroll around the lovely village.The old post Office is full of quirky charm with many original features making it a truly unique holiday experience. The house is south facing and set over three floors with unrivalled views across the harbour and Firth of Forth from each floor.On entering the property through the ground floor vestibule you arrive in the first of two living rooms, this one on the ground floor has a wood burning stove, television, DVD player, radio and dining area which comfortable seats eight, there is also a high chair. The kitchen is conveniently located off the dining area and is fully modernised with a gas hob, electric fan oven, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer,large fridge/freezer, microwave and is fully stocked with cutlery, crockery and utensils to provide you with all you require for your stay.The first floor is accessed up a hand built spiral staircase and has a second living room with open fire, 32” flat screen television, DVD player and stunning views over the harbour, this room also contains a very comfortable double sofa bed if you require extra sleeping space. The second bedroom is on first floor and contains bunk beds, there is also a modern shower room on this floor with toilet, wash-hand basin and a Travatine tiled floor. The top floor is also accessed up a hand built spiral staircase and contains a large double bedroom with king sized bed and views over the harbour, there is also a small child's bed and a cot is available. There is also a bathroom and a separate WC on this floor. All of the floor landings have stair gates on them to offer you piece of mind if you have small children.There is gas central heating throughout.The property is unique St. Monans harbour in that it has area to the front of the house where you can sit and soak up the sun or just watch the world go by. There is a fully enclosed secure garden area to the back of the property which is accessed through the kitchen or a lane at the side of the property. It has a BBQ and patio area with a table and chairs. The side entrance allows the easy storage of bicycles.The fife coastal walking path passes by the front door of the property making it the perfect location for anyone wanting to enjoy this wonderful trail.There is free on-street parking at the front of the house.

Periwinkle is a traditional comfortable Scottish house. Built for a fisherman's family it has many character features, including open fire for guests use. The sunny west facing walled garden has garden furniture and barbeque. The garden gate opens onto the village green, with views beyond towards Kellie Law. Quietly situated in the sea side village of St Monans and all the amenities this friendly village has to offer. Both the house and location provide an excellent base for a holiday.

Ivybank Cottage is a traditional sandstone house with enclosed garden located in the conservation village of St Monan's, close to the old harbour. Property has 4 bedrooms and sleeps up to 8 guests. The Master bedroom with en-suite shower room is located on the ground floor, along with the well equipped kitchen and dining area. There is also a magnificent sun room with folding patio doors leading to a large, furnished decking area which overlooks the garden and gives fantastic views of the sea. Each of the main rooms has sea views. The first floor consists of a spacious lounge with feature wood-burning stove, a double bedroom with a super-king bed (can be split into two singles) with an en-suite (with a separate door onto landing), a further shower room and a large family bathroom. On the second floor there is a double and a twin room. Both these rooms have access to a toilet and wash hand basin. There are TVs in each of the bedrooms. There is private parking available for 2 cars. The 12 steps from first to second floor are quite steep and may not suitable for people with mobility problems. St Monan's once had two thriving boat yards; the largest being James N Miller & Sons. The yard started business in 1747 with generations of the Miller family living in Ivybank. The Miller boat yard built Fifer fishing boats and many prospective of their prospective buyers were entertained to tea & scones in the kitchen of Ivybank as they studied the plans for their new boats. In the 20th Century the Miller family extended their business into building solid, seaworthy sailing yachts. Sir Malcolm Campbell commissioned his yacht, Blue Bird, with the Miller Yard. Sadly, the yard closed in 1992 and boatbuilding is now only a part of St Monan's history.

East Pier View is a ground floor apartment in a traditional fisherman's cottage in St Monans, aptly named East Pier View for its unrivalled vista across the quaint pier of this popular East Neuk fishing village. It is extremely spacious and equipped to a luxurious standard, with paintings by the owner adorning the walls and a colour scheme which perfectly complements the seaside setting. The house is located on the harbour front and there is ample parking to the front of the property. Thanks to its the size and location, it would particularly appeal to couples looking for a relaxing coastal escape.



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