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Right on the shore in the picturesque little fishing village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife is East Shore, a traditional cottage that has been transformed into a charming seaside retreat.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: FI 00280 F |
The house is set out over three floors, as is typical for these old fishermen’s cottages, which are connected by steepish stairs (they were fit in those days).
On the ground floor is the spacious, modern and well-equipped kitchen with a dining area and the snug sitting room on the first floor has a beautiful sea view.
The double bedroom has been laid out on the top floor and from all of the cottage’s front windows there are more wonderful, uninterrupted sea views - you may even be lucky enough to see seals and dolphins swimming past the door!
While traditionally these old cottages with their thick walls and small windows could be rather dark, the careful choice of décor means that this is certainly not the case at East Shore. Both the kitchen and sitting room, that face south, are bright and sunny while the upstairs bedroom has both a Velux and a dear little window on the gable end at the side that adds to the charm.
Clustered round its little harbour, St Monans is one of the quietest and prettiest of the villages of the East Neuk. It has a famous seafood restaurant, shops and pubs within a few minutes walk of the cottage.
There are lovely coastal walks and more good golf courses in the surrounding area than perhaps anywhere else in Scotland, including, of course, St Andrews itself which is only 13 miles away.
In addition to its legendary golf courses, St Andrews is also steeped in history and has a vast expanse of glorious sandy beach, where both dogs and children will think they have landed in heaven! There is cycle hire in Elie, where you can also take boat trips to view the seabird colonies on the Isle of May in the Firth.
There is lots to see and do round about and further afield, Edinburgh, Perth, the Highlands and Loch Lomond can all be accessed with ease for a day trip.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, etc
First Floor
Sitting room with TV/DVD, CD player, etc
Shower room with WC and wash basin
Second Floor
Double bedroom (king-size).
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by gas central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, no pets. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 12/04/2024 to 15/04/2024
From 05/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
From 19/01/2024 to 22/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 15/12/2023 to 18/12/2023
From 12/01/2024 to 15/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 01/04/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 02/04/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 08/12/2023 to 11/12/2023
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2023 to 23/12/2023
From 27/12/2023 to 30/12/2023
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 |
| 27 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | £495.00 |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | £695.00 |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | £695.00 |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 01 Feb 2024 | £550.00 |
| 02 Feb 2024 - 28 Mar 2024 | £595.00 |
| 29 Mar 2024 - 18 Apr 2024 | £695.00 |
| 19 Apr 2024 - 02 May 2024 | £595.00 |
| 03 May 2024 - 23 May 2024 | £695.00 |
| 24 May 2024 - 30 May 2024 | £750.00 |
| 31 May 2024 - 20 Jun 2024 | £695.00 |
| 21 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024 | £750.00 |
| 19 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024 | £750.00 |
| 23 Aug 2024 - 12 Sep 2024 | £695.00 |
| 13 Sep 2024 - 03 Oct 2024 | £595.00 |
| 04 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024 | £695.00 |
| 25 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £550.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £750.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £750.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Very comfortable. All necessary facilities and great views across the Firth of Forth
One of the best holidays.
The cottage we stayed in was first class. Really comfortable, cosy, quiet and well equipped in a most stunning location....
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Perfect, couldn’t ask for more
Great property, great location, very well appointed, we loved it. The only slight issue was access to the private car pa...
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'A lovely week in a beautiful part of the world. The cottage is very well equipped and lovely and cosy - we will be back!'
Shaw party
'Thank you so much we've had a really, really relaxing time here. Comfortable and convenient for the East Neuk, one of the loveliest parts of Scotland.'
Dunlop party
'We had a wonderful time here - the house is warm and friendly and has everything you need.'
Reinke party
'Another wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage and surroundings. Just what we needed - see you again soon.'
'Wonderfully comfortable and cosy. We love having a 'home' to come back to and also enjoyed staying in all day!'
'Loved this cottage which is in a great situation - lulled to sleep by the sound of waves! Great walks along the coastal path and reliable public transport.'
'We've had a fabuous time in this beautiful cottage which has the best views. It has been a great base for our Fife adventures and we can't wait to come back.'
'What a beautiful place. This is a stunning, well equipped cottage. We will most definitely be back!'
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Guest Comments
'A lovely week in a beautiful part of the world. The cottage is very well equipped and lovely and cosy - we will be back!'
Shaw party
'Thank you so much we've had a really, really relaxing time here. Comfortable and convenient for the East Neuk, one of the loveliest parts of Scotland.'
Dunlop party
'We had a wonderful time here - the house is warm and friendly and has everything you need.'
Reinke party
'Another wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage and surroundings. Just what we needed - see you again soon.'
'Wonderfully comfortable and cosy. We love having a 'home' to come back to and also enjoyed staying in all day!'
'Loved this cottage which is in a great situation - lulled to sleep by the sound of waves! Great walks along the coastal path and reliable public transport.'
'We've had a fabuous time in this beautiful cottage which has the best views. It has been a great base for our Fife adventures and we can't wait to come back.'
'What a beautiful place. This is a stunning, well equipped cottage. We will most definitely be back!'