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A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.

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Binny Cottage on Cove Wynd
One of the prettiest wynds in Pittenweem! St Fillans Cave
Two ajoining cottages renovated by the National Trust
Exterior
View from bedroom window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pittenweem, Scotland
  • Billow Ness Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • St Monans Heritage Collection
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Elie Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.

Binny Cottage is a unique adjoining of 2 traditional fisherman's cottages offering cosy yet spacious accommodation in the popular fishing village of Pittenweem. Beautifully restored by the National Trust the cottage is situated opposite St Fillans Cave (Pittenweem means "Place of the Caves" derived from Pictish and Scottish Gaelic). It is just a few steps from the working harbour; currently the most active of the fishing ports in the East Neuk coast of Fife, 20 minutes from St Andrews.
Scotland's East Neuk of Fife coast is an ideal holiday destination renowned for its gorgeous beaches, coastal walks, quaint fishing villages, world class golf and delicious local food. Pittenweem boasts the last working fishing harbour and a vibrant artistic community makes it an ideal home to the now famous arts festival. The village offers excellent local amenities including shops, village store, cafes and galleries.
The cottage is much photographed by visitors to the area and is situated in Cove Wynd; one of the prettiest Wynds in Pittenweem. The white house with red roof illustrates perfectly the classic East Neuk building style.
Set over 3 floors, the upper level offers delightful views from the bedrooms of the Firth of Forth and the Lothian coast beyond as well as the rooftops of Pittenweem.
Sleeping up to 8 people, it is ideal for families or for groups of friends as a relaxing holiday base. A perfect location to come and rest, unwind and to experience the stunning coastal scenery . Binny Cottage has a true home from home feel and offers;

• A spacious dining kitchen leading to the back garden and equipped with a dual range cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dish washer and washer / dryer.
• Dual aspect luxurious lounge with multi fuel stove overlooking the walled garden to the west and the captivating stone strata of St Fillan’s Cave to the East.
• Four bedrooms with deep fitted wardrobes.
• x 2 king size bedrooms.
• x 1 twin bedroom.
• x 1 bedroom with a high-quality king-size sofa bed that doubles as a chill-out room - perfect for children and teenagers - which leads out to the patio garden;
• Smart TV and DVD.
• Wifi
• Travel cot and high chair
• A sheltered west-facing walled garden over two levels with paved upper terrace, perfect for relaxing in at any time of the day.
• Shower room with main shower, pebbled floor and underfloor heating
• Bathroom with over shower

The cottage is beautifully decorated throughout offering premium accommodation. It is adorned with the work of both local artists and other works exhibited at the annual art festival. Luxurious bed linen and high-quality towels throughout. A large selection of DVD's are available for all of the family along with books and board games.

Property manager

Sam Hinds
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have lovely neighbours, please bear in mind their proximity.
There is an additional optional charge for laundry and cleaning during longer stay periods.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number FI-01000-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and Billow Ness Beach, while Scottish Fisheries Museum and Crail Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider La Petite Epicerie and Cambo Estate Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pittenweem, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Billow Ness Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kellie Castle - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Elie Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 15 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cellar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour. located?

This family-friendly Anstruther cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Billow Ness Beach and Anstruther Golf Club. La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with property
First class
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
Beautifully presented cottage and garden with lots of space to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical holiday in Pittenweem!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Binny Cottage! The location was a dream, finding the property and parking were both simple, and the cottage itself was perfectly cozy, clean, and extremely well appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook up some beautiful meals with local ingredients and Sam and Jeremy's tips on where to go made our stay in Pittenweem feel like a home away from home.We can't thank you both enough for our wonderful Christmas holiday in Scotland! And we're already discussing a return!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A superb house
We loved our stay in Binny Cottage with its beautiful garden
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
House was perfect for us, clean with every amminity also lovely garden to sit in. Was celebrating my 70th birthday everthing was perfect even the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, amazing location!
This property was perfect. Spacious for four of us, comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plenty of room for us to spread out, including the kitchen and living room. Convenient small grocery in walking distance (we did not have a car), and a bakery and some great restaurants. Several wonderful walks to nearby towns. Hosts were beery responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay!
I recommend this cottage Highly!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful East Fife
We had a glorious week in this beautiful house in Pittenweem helped no doubt by the unseasonably warm and sunny weather. The area is very scenic with lots of farm and fish shops which we enjoyed visiting. The house itself is lovely - very comfortable, warm and inviting with a real sun trap of a garden which we used every day. Gloriously private and quiet too! Would hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Wonderful views!
We had a great stay. Beautiful home in a great location to explore the coast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
A beautiful house, with equally beautiful views. Fantastic walk into Anstruther for the home made ice cream and award winning fish and chips.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Beautiful property, comfortable beds, perfect location, beautiful garden. All perfect, no complaints (only thing to note and people could be made aware of is had children there once and when back door and front door open at same it’s a bit of a wind tunnel, need to prop front door open otherwise it slams and it’s heavy and child nearly got caught - just useful to be aware of it!) Thanks so much for a lovely holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a lovely village
Idyllic is the word - Pittenweem is a lovely little fishing village and a great base for wider travel, and this house is just perfect - really well presented, large enough that you aren't all tripping over each other and very quiet. Sam is a terrific host too.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Binny Cottage
An interesting, comfortable cottage that was well equipped with appliances and furnishings for our visit. The patio and back yard area was very nice which was enjoyed by all. The property was as represented as expected. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in Fife
Cozy seaside cottage near harbor with excellent communication and recommendations from host. All of our needs and comforts were satisfied. We would most DEFINITELY stay again and recommend to family and friends! We enjoyed coastal walks, the wood stove/sitting room, BIG kitchen, back garden, and space for everyone. The Dory Bistro was excellent! And I especially liked the friendly staff at the Coco Tree and the yarn shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra K.

We loved our stay at Binny Cottage! The place is lovely and well equipped.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Binny Cottage. This home is well provisioned and very cozy! We were very lucky to find such a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Halina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Delightful! We would come again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dannymcfadyen
It was a very enjoyable stay. The property was excellent very comfortable and clean. I would recommend this property without hesitation and very much looking forward to returning sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Binny Cottage
We had a fantastic time at Binny Cottage. The cottage is just as pictured and the garden is beautiful to relax in. It is tucked away in a quiet location and just seconds from the harbour. We had a great week. Thank you Sam xx
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

E D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dempseys at Binny Cottage
Wonderful property. So lovely it was difficult to leave and explore the magnificent coastline and beautiful village. We got great September weather and Binny Cottage was the perfect place to base ourselves and explore such a picturesque part o& the world. Nice to cosy in at night and play some games in the big comfy living-room too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marika P., Eglisau, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to discover Scotland Fife
Fabulous house to spend a wonderful holiday: Very big, nice decorated, great garden, perfect location. We, two couples, shared the amazing cottage to go on coastal walks and enjoyed the lovely village Pittenweem.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage that made a 60th birthday one to rememer
We had a wonderful time at Binny cottage - it’s a brilliant cottage in a brilliant location. Easily accommodates 8 and the kitchen/living spaces are big and welcoming. Communication with the hosts was easy and they were incredibly accommodating to our needs. It was the perfect place for a 60th birthday weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in Pittenweem
Beautiful cottage, wonderful location. Communication with the host was timely and very responsive. Great suggestions for area dining and shopping. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
The house is in an idyllic location, just above the port of Pittenweem. It is spacious and clean, with a nice garden. Parking in the port was free, but not always easy to find.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B., London, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
Excellent in every way possible
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely coastal cottage
The cottage suited our needs and had everything we needed for a weeks holiday over the Christmas period. It was beautifully decorated so we felt the Christmas spirit and cosy and warm. Pittenweem is a gorgeous coastal village that we enjoyed exploring and is centrally located along the Fife Coastal Path. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

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Hosted by Sam Hinds

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