A beautiful 4 bedroomed house next to the harbour with fabulous gardens

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Pittenweem, Fife

Billow Ness Beach
‪4 min drive‬
St Monans Heritage Collection
‪6 min drive‬
Elie Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Dundee (DND)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Studio bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Sleeps 8 - Herring House is a beautiful combination of traditional and modern living in this beautiful seaside village in the heart of the East Neuk. A very spacious house with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), all with fabulous sea views. Off street parking for 3 cars, an amazing huge decked and grass garden built into the rock face which is a sheltered spot for admiring the fabulous sea views. Just off the harbour front in Pittenweem, Herring House is a wonderful spot for a family holiday, group of golfers or walkers. At the gate is the coastal path, the beaches and harbour of Pittenweem.

EPC Rating - D

STL Licence No - FI 01848 F

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Fife Cottages

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number FI 01848 P

About the area

Anstruther

Anstruther is home to this holiday home. Scottish Fisheries Museum and Crail Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Course at St Andrews and Anstruther Golf Club. La Petite Epicerie and Cambo Estate Gardens are also worth visiting.

Pittenweem, Fife

What's nearby

Billow Ness Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
St Monans Heritage Collection - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Kellie Castle - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Elie Beach - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
University of St. Andrews - 16 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

Cupar Station - 22 min drive
Dundee (DND) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪The Cellar - ‬5 min drive
‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬5 min walk
‪The Waterfront - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful 4 bedroomed house next to the harbour with fabulous gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful 4 bedroomed house next to the harbour with fabulous gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful 4 bedroomed house next to the harbour with fabulous gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful 4 bedroomed house next to the harbour with fabulous gardens located?

Situated in Anstruther, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Billow Ness Beach, Anstruther Golf Club and St Monans Heritage Collection. La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

3 June 2024

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

Lovely stay

Gorgeous, well appointed cottage in a picturesque sea side fishing village.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan W.

5 June 2024

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Fabulous property for a family holiday

Herring House is a lovely property - comfortable, clean, well-equipped and quiet, with a glorious sun terrace and moments from the shore and Fife Coastal Trail. We had an amazing holiday and look forward to a return visit. One minor suggestion - could you maybe install blackout blinds in the top bedroom to help the sleepers not be woken by the summer sun at 4.30am!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete H.

27 June 2023

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Smell the Sea!

We stayed here as three couples with the dogs for a week over the summer solstice period and had a thoroughly superb week. The accommodation works brilliantly over three floors with generous double bedrooms and three bathrooms and the ground floor living area works well with a large kitchen diner and large living room. The garden is lovely but the best feature has got to be the fact that you walk out of the gate onto the beach. Pittenweem is a beautiful working fishing port with a good pub, really good bistro several cafes and all the amenities you need. The proximity to the Fife coastal path was one of the major reasons for our choice of venue and we weren't disappointed. I would happily holiday here again and explore more of this beautiful, but quiet part of Scotland. I cannot recommend this property highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

30 May 2023

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A great pleasure to stay in Herring House!

Easy to locate from directions given. We enjoyed a very comfortable stay in this spacious house - warm and every appliance functioned well. Guidance book was easy to follow. Lovely garden area to eat out and so close to the harbour front and the coastal path AND that tidal pool if brave enough to swim. High Street offered helpful shop and PO and cafes.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C., Seattle, USA

1 Jan 2023

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Herring House

We spent Christmas week in the Herring House (and the eider house next door). The property was spotless and had ample space for our large family gathering. The Christmas trees were up, and the shortbread and wine was a nice touch. The house is full of charm and had everything we needed. Location is perfect, just steps from the waterfront, and easy access to the coastal path. Checkin/out was smooth and simple. Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property !

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

23 May 2022

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Relaxing Herring House

We truly enjoyed our stay at Herring House. It felt like home and we were sorry to have to leave. Hopefully we will be able to travel from Canada 🇨🇦 again in the near future

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malik A., London

2 Apr 2022

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Wonderful celebrations

We spent a fabulous few days at Herring house for my wife’s ‘big’ birthday recently. The sun shone, the walks were stunning and the food in the area did not disappoint!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne M.

27 Feb 2022

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Herring House

We loved the house and appreciated how everything was there to accommodate the whole family.Herring House was homely and comfortable.There was only one snag and that was the stairs a couple of the family members slipped and fell on the same stairs and on the same step obviously at different times.I think it was fourth or fifth step up from the first set of stairs.We thought it was important to inform you just so that you are aware.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

22 Jan 2022

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Brilliant!

Fantastic location, lovely spacious property with all facilities available, value for money in comparison to many other properties we have stayed in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

6 Dec 2021

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Comfortable and warm

Excellent accommodation and location was perfect for a short break with two old dogs. Everything required is provided and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trine P.

3 Nov 2021

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Lovely House

Lovely house, fantastic location. Warm, comfortable and clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

10 July 2021

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A gem of a house

This is a lovely property in a prime location, very close to the beach yet tucked back so it is private. The garden and drive are excellent giving a lovely viewpoint and off street parking which is rare for this location. The house itself is spacious and very well set up. We were a group of 6 with a dog and it was very comfortable for us. We would happily book it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne P., Stirling

21 Feb 2020

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Break with friends

Herring House is a fantastic base to explore the East Neuk. The house has everything you need for a great break away. The kids enjoyed exploring in the village and the coastal walks to St Monans, Elie and Anstruther.

10/10 Excellent

Graham H., Clitheroe

14 Nov 2019

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Perfectly positioned family getaway

We’ve been having 3-generation family autumn holidays for a few years now, and this was the best yet! Late October sunshine really helped, but if it had been rainy, the house would have been fine for a family aged 1 to 60+. It was very near the beach, which we all loved exploring, and there were great walks in all directions. House provided everything we needed, and felt like a home, not a minimalist guest property. Only downside was poor phone reception and slow WiFi - but maybe that was also an upside! Hope to be back another autumn, or in the spring/summer to include a trip to the Isle of May.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John O.

21 Oct 2019

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Pittenweem family holiday

Herring House is a lovely place from which to enjoy Pittenweem, the East Neuk of Fife and further afield if you wish. The kitchen is very well supplied with all of the kit that you are likely to need and the three big bedrooms plus smaller room with bunk beds are very comfortable. We as grandparents stayed there with our son, his wife and three children (all under 10 yrs) and everyone enjoyed the time there. The shoreline is within 100yds and access to Pittenweem on foot (bakers, shop, chip shop, pub, harbour etc) is easy - though be prepared to get fit walking up and down the steep Wyndes which give the place charm.

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

26 Aug 2019

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Great location

Perfect location near the harbour, great for exploring the cafes and galleries of Pittenweem. Lovely beaches nearby and scenic cliff walks. House is clean and well decorated and a good size for our family of five.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jos V.

23 June 2019

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small deficits

a very nice house, very clean , very well equipped. Though there were some small deficits that can easy be solved : a shower head in the bathroom on the second floor, curtains in the bedroom on the second floor (we woke op every morning at 5 PM because of the light).

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

22 May 2019

SUNNY WEEK IN PITTENWEEM

Great location when the weather permits, we finally decided that the fish in chips in Pittenweem is better than Anstruther, 8 votes cast 6 Pittenweem, 2 Anstruther

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire B., Kamloops, BC, Canada

9 May 2019

Beautiful setting in quaint village

This is a lovely character house in the quaint fishing village of Pittenweem. Our group of 8, including 3 kids, really enjoyed the location steps from the sea. We were lucky to have good weather (in April) and made the most of the garden and its views in the mornings before going out to neighbouring attractions. Although the home has character it is modern and very well equipped, and being set back from the street (and accessible via a narrow entrance way) meant that it felt very private. Our only one complaint with the top floor bathroom is that there is only a bath and no shower which meant it wasn't very useful for our family and resulted in more of us sharing the main bathroom. One other observation is that with no cloakroom on the ground floor, my mother who walks with a stick did have to go up one flight of stairs for the bathroom. Unfortunately this is just due to the layout of older homes and could not be helped. Other than this, we had a great stay and would be very happy to stay here again if we have the opportunity.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

16 Apr 2019

Great property in a fantastic location.

Fantastic house in a great location. Can’t fault the house at all and having such easy access to the coastal walk made our break all the more enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

Bedroom #3

Bedroom #4

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms

En Suite

Family Bathroom

Studio bathroom

Spaces

About this property