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 |
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 flame effect gas fire that keeps it nice and toasty.
The double bedroom has been laid out on the top floor and from all of the cottage’s front windows there are wonderful and 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/diner with electric oven, gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave etc
First Floor
Sitting room with gas coal-effect fire, TV/DVD, CD player
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin
Second Floor
Double bedroom
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 (subject to a fair usage policy). 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).
- Save 15% - February Half Term From 16/02/2019 to 22/02/2019
- Save 10% w/c 23 Feb 19 From 23/02/2019 to 01/03/2019
- Save 5% w/c 02 Mar 19 From 02/03/2019 to 08/03/2019
- Save 5% w/c 09 Mar 19 From 09/03/2019 to 15/03/2019
- Save 5% - Easter 2019 From 06/04/2019 to 11/04/2019
- Easter Break 2019 From 13/04/2019 to 19/04/2019
- May Half Term 2019 From 25/05/2019 to 31/05/2019
Changeover Day: Fri
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 |
08 Feb 2019 - 04 Apr 2019 | £395.00 |
05 Apr 2019 - 25 Apr 2019 | £475.00 |
26 Apr 2019 - 09 May 2019 | £395.00 |
10 May 2019 - 23 May 2019 | £475.00 |
24 May 2019 - 30 May 2019 | £525.00 |
31 May 2019 - 27 Jun 2019 | £475.00 |
28 Jun 2019 - 29 Aug 2019 | £525.00 |
30 Aug 2019 - 19 Sep 2019 | £475.00 |
20 Sep 2019 - 10 Oct 2019 | £395.00 |
11 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | £475.00 |
01 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | £345.00 |
20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | £525.00 |
28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | £525.00 |
06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | POA |
06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | 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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Clean,bright,well equipped-they'd thought of everything even binoculars so you could watch the birds on the shore or shi...
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Cottage very well equipped and a stunning location.

stayed there last year, loved it so returned this year. clean, comfortable, very well equipped. fantastic view. welco...
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Booked online found it straightforward and confirmation came back reasonably quickly and entry instructions clear. Confi...
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A really lovely welcome pack which was most appreciated and really beautifuly decorated and well equipped cottage fabulo...
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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 definately be back!'
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 definately be back!'