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Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk, last minute Easter bargains!

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This is your home!
My cottage is the white one with red windows
Kitchen diner with door onto garden
Set for dinner
Well-equipped kitchen with dining table

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Colinsburgh, SCT
  • Elie Holiday Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Elie Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk, last minute Easter bargains!

Folly Cottage is more than 200 years old, named after a folly on the hill behind the house. It lies in Colinsburgh, a quaint East Neuk village full of pretty painted cottages with crow step gables. There are views over the beautiful Balcarres estate behind the property. There is a well-equipped kitchen diner, a comfortable living room with smart TV and French doors out to the garden, and upstairs a very large double bedroom with ample storage space, and a smaller twin room. The pretty bathroom is upstairs too. The wifi signal is excellent, perfect for keeping in touch with family or if you have a bit of work to do. Gas central heating and a wood burning stove have just been installed so it is very cosy if the weather is a little damp. The sun trap garden has a full set of garden furniture for drinks and meals, and a shed with barbecue set. Perfect for the school holidays!
This is a great base for exploring the East Neuk, with the beaches of Elie, golf courses, quirky shops, fine dining, countryside walks all within a few minutes drive. Trips to the Highlands, Perthshire or Edinburgh are all easy from here.
Colinsburgh itself has a shop, a pub, the only local garage, and a community cinema in the Town Hall. It is 5 minutes walk to Charlton golf course, and just a little further to the 2 courses in Elie. Of course St Andrews, home of golf, is just 15 minutes by car, and you have 7 courses there to choose from. Local supermarkets are well stocked and uncrowded, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from.
Pittenweem has galleries and cafes including the outstanding Cocoa Tree, with fabulous hot chocolate. The East Pier Smokehouse and Craig Millar's restaurant 16 are in St Monans for fine dining. The Cheese Farm is just along the road, for more than cheese, great lunches too. Ardross Farm shop can supply every need and Barnett's artisan breads are justly famous - feta and beetroot is one of my favourites. Kellie Castle with its wonderful garden is well worth a visit. Genteel Crail along the coast tempts with teashops and souvenirs. There's fresh and smoked fish from St Monans, and Balgove Farm Shop on the edge of St Andrews. There's something for everyone.
The cottage will be sanitized for each new set of guests and check-in is via a key in the key safe so no need to meet anyone unless you want to.
EPC=F

Property manager

Maia Sheridan

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
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leven

Located in Leven, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Colinsburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Elie Holiday Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Elie Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Shell Bay - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Leven Beach - 16 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 16 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk, last minute Easter bargains! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk, last minute Easter bargains!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk, last minute Easter bargains!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk, last minute Easter bargains! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Elie Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Wood Haven. Elie Holiday Park and Shell Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
There was everything you'd ever need for a comfortable stay and by that I mean things like a teapot & cosy, oven gloves, decent wine glasses, mugs and a full compliment of cutlery & utensils..Cleaning products in kitchen & bathroom top.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Spent a few days over Christmas with the family and everything was excellent. Cottage was clean,tidy and lovely and warm.Everything that you needed was there and we had a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
The cottage was great for us. Spent a lot of daytime away visiting family. But there was everything you needed inc. A teapot which safly a lot properties lack. Fantastic stay and great communications with the hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base for walking holiday
The cottage was lovely and full of character. Warm and cosy, very comfortable. Lovely enclosed little garden, perfect for the dogs. Maia was a great host, provided lots of useful information about the surrounding area and great suggestions on places to visit. Kept in regular contact and quick to answer any questions. I really enjoyed my stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal base
Nice cosy cottage. Perfect for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location.House was great had everything we needed.only complaint was couch not very comfortable.But apart from that everything was excellent.Hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, a very nice place to stay
A cosy cottage in a good location for exploring East Neuk. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped, although the living room furniture is getting a bit tired. The cottage opens directly onto the pavement alongside a surprisingly busy road. Traffic noise is not an issue but parking can sometimes be a bit problematic. There is a useful shop in the village but the pub is closed. Overall, with a couple of reservations, a very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious two bedroom home
The enclosed garden was a real bonus for us with our dogs. We found the property to be spacious and conveniently located. We found it easily and were able to park right beside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Value for money
House had all we needed for our short stay. Good communication with the host. Excellent base for exploring Fife.On a main road, so some road noise, but this did not bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haven in Colinsburgh
We stayed in Colinsburgh for a month and loved it. The cottage had all we needed, the town had all we needed. Maia is always responsive and ready to guide and help with any questions.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy wee Cottage
Situated in a small village but very accessible by bus to all surrounding costal towns in the East Neuk of Fife. A cozy wee cottage with a private garden and dog friendly. All the residents are very friendly too. My only concern that is totally outwith the hosts control is the door opens to a narrow pavement where the village speed limit is 20 mph - that no-one adheres to!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Motherwell

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September weekend
Great wee getaway for a weekend break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ian Fryer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A pleasant village cottage, ideal for a long weekend.
Overall a very good stay. A few points for consideration. We found the double bed mattress very uncomfortable. It would have been good if the bathroom door was lockable. The toilet seat needs to be fixed so it doesn't slide around!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Couldn’t fault it really nice cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place to be
Colinsburgh is a nice little town near the sea. There is so much to see and do nearby and we have been all day off to see the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Chaleureuse maison sur 2 étages dans un petit village tranquille à quelques km de la mer. La cuisine est très bien équipée et permet de préparer des repas. Les communications sont rapides.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil
The cottage is perfect for getting around the coast area.Edinburgh is a one hour away .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way
We stayed in this delightful cottage for a week over our daughter’s graduation from St Andrews. Ideally located for exploring the East Neuk and one of the best equipped self catering establishments we have every stayed in. A real home from home with comfy beds, private sun trap garden and easy parking. We were made to feel very welcome and would definitely recommend and return. Five stars ⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base
Property was clean and spacious. Plenty of hot water ,every kitchen utensil you could need. The garden is a sun trap, even in April. Wi FI fast, no issues. Although Colinsburgh doesn't have much it's a good base for exploring the East Neuk of Fife. Local shop is well stocked. Farm shop nearby, plenty of beaches within a short drive to explore. Our host was quick to answer any queries we had. We found the double bed a bit soft but we normally have a very firm mattress. Thought the property was good value and would be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage and good location
Comfortable and welcoming, but attention is required to bathroom re-staining in the shower area around the bath
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy holiday home
The pictures don't do the property justice. The home has such a nice, relaxed feel and is well equipped with everything you need. The fresh eggs and Easter treats were such a lovely touch also. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a lovely time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

ALEX W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Wouldnt recommended.
Dated cottage which needs a declutter and most of all a good clean. Looked like somebody had just left before we checked in. Filthy Bed sheets, stained towels, crisps packets under bed, broken curtain pole etc Would not recommened.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maia was a wonderful host and the place was lovely
Can't wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelvin U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
It was a lovely home , we felt at home.
Great experience.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Dundee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely and cosy
Perfect cottage for what I needed, stayed for 3 nights felt very at home. Didn't want to leave! Well equipped everything I needed. The 2 local shops had enough in them to get by, fresh veg aswell obviously not a huge choice but more than I expected and very friendly service. The road can be quite busy, but it's totally fine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maia Sheridan

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Languages:

English