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Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife

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Sun Trap garden
Quiet, sheltered location, 40m off Links Road
Front door and outhouse containing (washer/dryer)
Private courtyard garden
Lounge access out to garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Earlsferry
  • Elie Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Elie Holiday Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Open plan kitchen / lounge - sofa bed

1 Double Futon

Shower/WC room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife

Helena Cottage is a lovely 2-bedroom detached cottage. Located at the Earlsferry end of picturesque Elie, it is in a quiet location just off Links Rd next to the golf course. It is just a two minute walk from the award winning blue flag sandy beach and the well regarded 19th Hole Bar and Restaurant. It is an ideal holiday base for couples and families alike to enjoy Elie & all that Fife has to offer. Short term licence no. FI00035F. Max occupancy 5 (incl sofa bed) excl under 2's.

The cottage is fully double-glazed (EPC C), has free wifi, and comprises open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with extendable dining room table & chairs and solid oak hardwood flooring. The contemporary fitted kitchen includes a new gas hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, new fridge with freezer compartment, and all the new crockery/glasses and kitchenware you could need for your stay. The lounge is also very comfortable, with a 4-seater corner sofa bed (can sleep 1), wall mounted freeview TV, and Ipod docking station.

Off the hallway is the double bedroom, through which you access the adjoining twin bedroom - both are well furnished, with alarm/clock radio and hairdryer in main double bedroom, and wall-mounted TV with built-in DVD player, Netflix and amazon Prime in the twin bedroom. Also off the hall is the refurbished bathroom, with excellent shower.

Patio doors open out to the small sheltered courtyard garden, with table and chairs for relaxing in the sun - a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Elie's typically sunny weather.

Laundry facilities are provided, with washing machine in the utility store, iron/board/hi-dri available and outdoor washing line. The property also has a travel cot and high-chair available.

The cottage is all on the ground level and located down a short gravel footpath, so offers a nice quiet stay, suitable for all ages. Pets welcome by agreement, and subject to an additional fee of £25. If you would like to bring your dog, please advise this in inquiry, so that can amend quote accordingly.

Elie has a lot to offer - golf, tennis, putting, library, bowling, bike hire, watersports centre, beach activities, coastal walks including the famous "chain walk" and of course there are a number of wonderful local restaurants, cafes and pubs. As well as nearby St Andrews which is only a 20 minute drive away. Elie is a perfect location for exploring the East Neuk of Fife.

The cottage and garden area are all yours during the stay. Access to keys is through a coded keybox - for security of other guests, the code will be provided one week before your stay.

Access is down a 40-yard gravel path - while the path and house are all on one level and would be suitable to those with limited mobility, it is not really suited to wheelchair access.

Changeover day is Saturday, so weekly bookings start/end on Saturday unless by alternative arrangement. Part-week bookings are available off peak, and usually either start or end on a Saturday.

The property has a travel cot & mattress and high chair available for you to set up and use (in outhouse) - pls bring own cot linen if wish to use this.

Linen is available for the corner sofa bed should your group need it.

Property manager

Brian

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pls add pet fee in booking request.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Chk in after 3.30pm/check out by 10am.Unless essential to do so, pls avoid check-in or out between 11pm and 7am to minimise any noise for neighbours.

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
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
Property Registration Number FI00035F, FI00035P

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leven

Located in Leven, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Kellie Castle and Scotland's Secret Bunker are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Course at St Andrews and Anstruther Golf Club. La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Earlsferry

What's nearby

  • Elie Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elie Holiday Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Shell Bay - 12 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 21 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 26 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cellar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife located?

Situated in Leven, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Elie Beach and Wood Haven. Shell Bay and Elie Holiday Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moira S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helena Cottage

Had a lovely stay in this vottage which offered everything we required. Very clean, comfortable and ideally situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

We had a lovely stay at this cottage.a
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location East Neuk Fife

A super wee property, brilliant for families but not necessarily for 2 couples as access to second bedroom is through the first (although this is what was advertised so no surprise). Clean and quiet location and very well equipped. Elie a great place and well situated for exploring the East Neuk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Overall a positive experience, owner was very good at helping troubleshoot The downside was the only access to the second bedroom was via the main bedroom which was not ideal as if people stay in the twin room and need to use bathroom during the night they need to walk through the main bedroom. We had my parents stay for the night and to get around this we slept on sofa bed which is very uncomfortable - mattress very thin and dips in the middle (not for 2 people to sleep on)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

andrea t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliantly located cottage

Had a great stay at the property which is a very short walk to the beach, less than 4 minutes, and an even shorter walk to the 19th Hole pub. Set back from the road, in a quiet position. Parking is on the road but we had no issues finding a space close by. Sunny enclosed garden, ideal if you have a dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob J., Carluke, Lanarkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Elie

Property was smaller than it looked online but perfectly fine. Tucked away and very quiet with all the local Shops and beech a short walk away. A lovely restaurant only a minute walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helena Cottage

Lovely property in a fantastic location, near the beach and pub. Well equipped and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian

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English