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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Elie Beach
2 bedroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Explore the area
Earlsferry
Elie Beach
Place, Elie Beach
4 min walk
Wood Haven
Place, Wood Haven
19 min walk
Old Course at St Andrews
Place, Old Course at St Andrews
28 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
71 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Open plan kitchen / lounge - sofa bed
1 Double Futon
Shower/WC room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife
Helena Cottage is a lovely 2-bedroom detached cottage. Located at the Earlsferry end of picturesque Elie, it is in a quiet location just off Links Rd next to the golf course. It is just a two minute walk from the award winning blue flag sandy beach and the well regarded 19th Hole Bar and Restaurant. It is an ideal holiday base for couples and families alike to enjoy Elie & all that Fife has to offer. Short term licence no. FI00035F. Max occupancy 5 (incl sofa bed) excl under 2's.
The cottage is fully double-glazed (EPC C), has free wifi, and comprises open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with extendable dining room table & chairs and solid oak hardwood flooring. The contemporary fitted kitchen includes a new gas hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, new fridge with freezer compartment, and all the new crockery/glasses and kitchenware you could need for your stay. The lounge is also very comfortable, with a 4-seater corner sofa bed (can sleep 1), wall mounted freeview TV, and Ipod docking station.
Off the hallway is the double bedroom, through which you access the adjoining twin bedroom - both are well furnished, with alarm/clock radio and hairdryer in main double bedroom, and wall-mounted TV with built-in DVD player, Netflix and amazon Prime in the twin bedroom. Also off the hall is the refurbished bathroom, with excellent shower.
Patio doors open out to the small sheltered courtyard garden, with table and chairs for relaxing in the sun - a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Elie's typically sunny weather.
Laundry facilities are provided, with washing machine in the utility store, iron/board/hi-dri available and outdoor washing line. The property also has a travel cot and high-chair available.
The cottage is all on the ground level and located down a short gravel footpath, so offers a nice quiet stay, suitable for all ages. Pets welcome by agreement, and subject to an additional fee of £25. If you would like to bring your dog, please advise this in inquiry, so that can amend quote accordingly.
Elie has a lot to offer - golf, tennis, putting, library, bowling, bike hire, watersports centre, beach activities, coastal walks including the famous "chain walk" and of course there are a number of wonderful local restaurants, cafes and pubs. As well as nearby St Andrews which is only a 20 minute drive away. Elie is a perfect location for exploring the East Neuk of Fife.
The cottage and garden area are all yours during the stay. Access to keys is through a coded keybox - for security of other guests, the code will be provided one week before your stay.
Access is down a 40-yard gravel path - while the path and house are all on one level and would be suitable to those with limited mobility, it is not really suited to wheelchair access.
Changeover day is Saturday, so weekly bookings start/end on Saturday unless by alternative arrangement. Part-week bookings are available off peak, and usually either start or end on a Saturday.
The property has a travel cot & mattress and high chair available for you to set up and use (in outhouse) - pls bring own cot linen if wish to use this.
Linen is available for the corner sofa bed should your group need it.
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Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number FI00035F
Property # 10442486
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Leven
Located in Leven, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
University of St. Andrews - 26 min drive - 27.9 km
Old Course at St Andrews - 28 min drive - 29.2 km
St. Andrews Links - 31 min drive - 27.8 km
Getting around
Leuchars Station - 26 min drive
Dundee (DND) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Anstruther Fish Bar - 11 min drive
Ship Tavern - 11 min drive
Upper Largo Hotel - 6 min drive
The Cellar At 24 East Green - 11 min drive
The Wee Chippy - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife located?
Situated in Leven, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Elie Beach and Wood Haven. Shell Bay and St Monans Heritage Collection are also within 3 miles (5 km).