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

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Pittenweem, Scotland
  • Popular LocationBillow Ness Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnstruther Golf Club2 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt Monans Heritage Collection5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)73 min drive

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Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
143 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    2 single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1540 sq ft (143 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number FI 01000 P

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Delightful Historic Property Just a few Steps From the Harbour
Delightful Historic Property Just few Steps Harbour House
Delightful Historic Property Just few Steps Harbour Pittenweem
Delightful Historic Property Just few Steps Harbour House
Delightful Historic Property Just few Steps Harbour Pittenweem
A Delightful Historic Property Just a few Steps From the Harbour
A Delightful Historic Property Just a few Steps From the Harbour
A Delightful Historic Property Just a few Steps From the Harbour
A Delightful Historic Property Just a few Steps From the Harbour

About the area

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Billow Ness Beach - 18 min walk
  • Anstruther Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 5 min drive
  • Kellie Castle - 7 min drive
  • Elie Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anstruther Fish Bar - 4 min drive
  • Dreel Tavern - 3 min drive
  • The West End Bar & Gantry - 4 min walk
  • Kinneuchar Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 7 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 68 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Natasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Cottage
Spent a few days here mid December to celebrate family birthday. When we arrived cottage was cosy and warm and the lovely Christmas tree and decorations made it feel like home from home. The layout suited us perfectly with mum, dad and two kids on top floor with their own bathroom/shower. Myself, hubby and daughter on mid floor with our own shower/toilet. There was nothing in the spacious kitchen that we could not find. The garden looked amazing alas in December a bit too chilly to make use of. All in all a great cottage, to which I would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

E D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jos M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay!
I recommend this cottage Highly!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Had a brilliant time at this beautiful cottage with my children and grandchildren. It was very spacious, immaculately clean and excellently equipped with everything you could think of. Really geared for families with games, DVD’s Xbox and books The owner was an excellent host and left a generous welcome pack for us and also made sure there was plenty of tea coffee milk etc. They also provided all cleaning materials and there were tons of towels and beach towels. The beds were super comfy too. The grandchildren enjoyed playing in the garden which was south facing so a great wee sun trap. Really nice quiet area just a 1 minute walk from the harbour. Would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of a holiday in Pittenweem. Hope to come again soon
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Caroline N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy and comfortable stay close by the picturesque harbour
This property was a great find for our group of 5 adults. It is a delightful cottage, beautifully furnished, clean and very comfortable (with newly remodeled bathrooms). It is well located for walks along the coastal path, and also easy access to browse the High Street shops. We also enjoyed the wood burner in the cold February weather. Sam (our host) was very responsive to our questions, also surprised us with some bubbly for our birthday celebrations. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023