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At A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour., you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

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About the area

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. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Anstruther travel guide
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Pittenweem, Scotland

What's nearby

  • A brass astronomical instrument, possibly a telescope, in a museum display case.
    University of St. Andrews
    21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • A stone bridge over a grassy field with historic buildings in the background.
    Old Course at St Andrews
    22 min drive - 21.5 km
  • A golf course with historic buildings in the background.
    St. Andrews Links
    25 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Billow Ness Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anstruther Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station
    21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anstruther Fish Bar
    4 min drive
  • The Cocoa Tree
    1 min walk
  • The Cellar At 24 East Green
    4 min drive
  • The Ship Inn
    8 min drive
  • The Waterfront Chip Shop
    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.

How much is parking at A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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

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9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful cottage, fabulous location and fantastic host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay

Beautifully presented cottage and garden with lots of space to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The house was perfect for our family gathering. It had everything we needed to cook family meals and a lovely big sitting room to watch TV and play games together. Nicely situated to do the coastal walks to Anstruther and St Monan. Also to visit St Andrews and the V&A museum in Dundee.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful cottage in great location

Tastefully furnished and decorated. Garden is nicely landscaped with a private feel. Location is great with walks accessible from the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A superb house

We loved our stay in Binny Cottage with its beautiful garden
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely retreat

This is a lovely property, very serene with lots of light, a gorgeous garden, and stunning views from the upper floors. I needed someplace that felt quiet and private but not isolated and this totally fit the bill… it was right in town but tucked away on a steep, narrow lane that only allows for foot traffic. If anyone in your party has mobility issues, this property probably isn’t right - you have to walk yourself and your luggage up the lane with has some stairs as well, and the house itself is on three floors. For me it was absolutely perfect, and it would be great for a larger party as it has three lovely bedrooms and two full baths, and the kitchen is large with a big table and there is lovely outdoor furniture as well. The hosts were wonderful, very communicative and helpful. All in all, a very well run property in a beautiful setting. I felt very lucky to have stayed there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place to stay!

I recommend this cottage Highly!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The stay was great, the house was beautiful and had everything we needed for our visit to the area. Check in process was smooth and the host was responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing weekend at this beautiful cottage. Great communication before and recommendations given. Extremely clean property with everything considered that you will need for your stay. Thank you for our lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family reunion

Delightful! We would come again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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