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150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews

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A wooden cabin with a window and door, situated by a calm pond with reeds, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A wooden table with a bottle, glasses, and a vase of yellow flowers. A grill and a fire pit are visible in the background.
A harbor with boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.
A garden with yellow daffodils and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Leven, Scotland
  • Place, Leven Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fife Folk Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fife Heritage Railway
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 for Super king bedroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 for the single bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Downstair toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Leven

Located in Leven, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Fife Folk Museum and Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fife Heritage Railway and Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider The Scottish Deer Centre and Raptor World Interactive. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Leven, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Leven Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Fife Folk Museum - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Fife Heritage Railway - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Scottish Deer Centre - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lochs and Glens North Cycle Route - 14 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Markinch Station - 14 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hanarella Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Upper Largo Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Leven Beach, Fife Heritage Railway, and Kingarrock Golf Course. Fife Folk Museum and Hill of Tarvit Monument are also within 6 miles (10 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. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

We had a nice stay in this amazing house. The owners were very kind en gave us information about the places tot visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for a wonderful review, we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a great stay at Montrave. We do hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Holiday Home

The house is large and charming with very comfortable beds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the hosts, who are nearby, are delightful. The location is beautiful and it is close to nearby towns with tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022
Dear Marilyn, Thank you so much for a fantastic review, very kind of you and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you enjoyed the stay at Montrave and we do hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Characterful Montrave House

Comfortable, well equipped and spacious - it was a great base from which to attend daughter's graduation in St. Andrews. Hosts very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Dear Paul, Thank you very much for your kind words, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a wonderful stay with us and hope to welcoming you and family again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Familie

Very nice atmosphere and nice area to walk around with lots of deer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Dear Andreas, Thank you so much for a wonderful review, we really appreciate it. I am glad to know you enjoyed the stay and explored our deer farm. It was lovely to meet you and family and hope to welcoming you all again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant

Fantastic place for the whole family to stay. Comfortable, clean, spacious - and defo recommend the hot tub for a couple of nights. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thank you ever so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a wonderful stay at Montrave and hope to welcoming you all again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed

This property in Leven provided our crew with everything we needed during a recent trip to St. Andrews. It was clean, extremely spacious and quiet/secluded for a restful time away. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a wonderful stay at Montrave for the Golf Tournament in St Andrews. Look forward to welcoming you all again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from the crowds but incredibly convenient

Wonderful property! Quiet, spacious and comfortable. Fifteen minute drive to St. Andrews and a hour to Edinburgh via nearby train station. Great spot to explore Fife and its incredible coastline. Hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Dear Thomas, Thank you ever so much for your kind words, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had wonderful stay at Montrave. We hope to welcoming you and family again in the future. Best wishes Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway (and plenty of space for the in-laws!)

We had an amazing week away at Montrave House. The kitchen was well-stocked (and we cook a lot!), we had everything we needed for an infant (travel cot, high hair and plastic dishes/cups), everything was clean and tidy, and communication with the hosts was a breeze. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Dear Kristen, Thank you ever so much for a fantastic review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a wonderful stay and hope to welcome you again at Montrave in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I recently completed an eight-night stay at Montrave House, and it was exactly the peaceful retreat I needed. The house has a wonderful, deliberate pace to it that really allows you to decompress. I particularly loved the quiet atmosphere. The kitchen is well equipped if you are inclined to cook and the bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable with on demand heating if needed The location is perfect for exploring. It served as a fantastic base for driving the back roads to the East Neuk villages, yet provided a serene place to return to and rest. Airin was a wonderful host, and the house itself felt very centered and welcoming. If you are looking for a place to truly settle in and appreciate the beauty of the Scottish countryside without feeling rushed I highly recommend Montrave House. Plan on returning for my next Scotland trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for a wonderful review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. It was lovely to have you to stay and we are pleased to know you had a wonderful time. Look forward to welcoming you & family again at Montrave in the future. Best wishes Airin & Nick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 bedroom house in delightful country estate

Montrave House provided the perfect stay for our family group of 6 adults and one 5 year old. The accommodation was super comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen. Airin was extremely helpful and communication before and during our stay was easy and informative. I would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Dear Beverley, Thank you so much for spending your time to write a wonderful review about Montrave House. You are very kind and we really appreciate it. We do hope to welcoming you all again at Montrave in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home

Lovely house with ample room for the 6 of us, plus our two furry friends. Hosts were onsite to welcome us and the pleasant offer of a pizza night whilst we were there was something we were keen to take up. Quiet location. Ample grounds for lovely walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Dear Julie, Thank you so much for your kind words, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are so pleased to know you had a wonderful stay at Montrave and hope to welcoming you all again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and personal

My family had an absolutely wonderful experience staying here! Airin and Nick went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. From the moment we arrived, they were incredibly accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed and more. What stood out most was the personal touch they brought to every interaction; it felt like staying with a friend rather than just booking a place. They added thoughtful extras that truly made our stay extraordinary, from personal property tours to homemade bread. We can’t recommend this place enough and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for a wonderful review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. It was nice to meet you and family and we are pleased to know you all enjoyed the stay at Montrave. Hope to welcome you all again in the future. Kind regards Nick & Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent Property and Hosts

I can't stress enough how wonderful the host of this property were to us. The grounds are spectacular. The location is great if you want to take 1 -2 hour day trips. Everything in the house was clean and orderly. The hosts greeted us with homemade bread, jams, tea, coffee and a few other essentials. I HIGHLY recommend Montrave House run by Airin and Nick Gilmour. Awesome stay. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Dear Debbie, Thank you so much for a wonderful review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay at Montrave House and we hope to welcoming you all again at Montrave in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

The house was perfect for me and my family. All the rooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us to have space. We loved walking around the property, so many beautiful views! We were there for Christmas and the house was decorated, which was a really nice surprise. The fireplace made everything extra cosy! Any issues we had were minor and very quickly resolved. Airin is a fantastic host and I would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we really appreciate it. We are so pleased to know you had a great stay at Montrave during the festive season and the new year. We wish you and your family best wishes for 2024 and look forward to welcoming you all again at Montrave in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

a mixed experience

Felt the advert promised more than delivered. No hot tub as stated on advert and no cost reduction. Its a lovely house but some old tired pieces need TLC tolift it.Setting is isolated which is good in one way but with poor WiFi not one I'll return too
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2025
Thank you for the review, however we never advertised the mobile hot tub as part of the renting of the house (It was always able to be hired daily and book in advance) however we no longer have the mobile hot tub. It's not on our listing anymore. Apologies for this misunderstanding. We wish you all the best. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

McCormick Family. 11-18 June 2021

Beautiful, clean, comfortable house, so well equipped, having everything we needed for our stay. Airin and Nick are such hospitable hosts, responsive to any of our queries and made us feel very welcome. Additional touches of fresh flowers, wine,coffee,eggs, fruit, milk etc was a very welcome touch on our arrival and very much appreciated after our journey! The expansive grounds are ideal for adults and children to explore with lots of paths to take to see around the estate. The house is ideally situated between Leven and Cupar making the surrounding areas easily accessible. We certainly enjoyed a wonderful week here and would thoroughly recommend this property to any future guests. Thank you Airin and Nick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2021
Dear Violet, Thank you so much for writing a wonderful review about Montrave House, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you and your family really enjoyed the stay at Montrave. We hope to welcoming you all again in the near future. Kind regards Airin & Nick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for a family wedding

We booked this property at the last minute, as we needed a base for our daughter's wedding, in St. Andrews, and our previously-booked accommodation had cancelled. I'm so glad we did! In the run-up to our stay, communication from Airin was friendly and helpful. On the day of our arrival, she was there to greet us and let us know that she was available to answer any questions. The property is fabulous, with a huge kitchen (with all mod-cons), dining, seating area, with a separate room off it with a TV and DVD player (Which we didn't use). Also, a utility/boot room, with an additional fridge/freezer and a microwave oven. Upstairs are all the bedrooms; two with en-suite. The house contains many items of antique furniture and an amazing wood-carved fireplace. Plenty of parking space. We've no hesitation in recommending this property. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2022
Dear Martin, Thank you very much for spending your time to write a wonderful review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you all had a lovely stay for your daughter's wedding. We hope to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We wanted a relaxing family holiday and that’s exactly what we got , so very peaceful.

We enjoyed absolutely everything about our stay here. So Very relaxing and just what we needed after a busy year. We had lazy mornings then had some great walks around the grounds taking in the beautiful scenery. Airin (owner) is absolutely lovely, very accommodating and on hand to give help/ advice should you require it. On arrival we got a fab welcome pack and flowers- very nice touch, the house was very clean and has an ideal Living area with open plan kitchen/dining, excellent if you are cooking for a number of people. The underfloor heating makes the house very cosy every morning but should you get a little cold at night the large log burner soon heats it up. Bedrooms are super for 3 couples as we all had a bathroom each which was perfect. There is mention about homemade pizzas available but my family were disappointed that this is only provided during summer as they had been looking forward to trying them out. Portable Hot tub available , we hired this but slightly disappointed it takes a few hours to heat up and needs a lot of work to keep it going. We all absolutely loved the house and location , would definitely go back 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2023
Dear Jennifer, Thank you ever so much for your kind words, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are so pleased that you and your family had a great stayed at Montrave and enjoyed the walk around the farm. Hope you will come back for pizzas during summer time:)) Thanks again for staying with us and Best wishes for 2023. Kind regards Nick & Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect! The most amazing country home and setting just an hour outside of Edinburgh.

Our family of 6 stayed at Montrave house for 5 short nights. It was perfect for all of us. So peaceful and beautiful. It really felt like home. Our hosts, Nick and Airin were very easy to work with, were immediate with sorting out needs and questions. They left a generous and delicious homemade loaf of bread and 2 jars of homemade jam, wine, milk and 2 bouquets of flowers from their garden to greet us. Check in and out was breeze. It was clean and confortable. A dryer would have been nice for we spoiled Americans but the huge drying rack inside the large laundry room was great. Washing and fire pit (x1 use) were available at no cost. Extra wood is available for purchase. The grounds are massive and worth a walk around. They own the Wigwam property next door and invited us to visit. The sheep and horses ( next door) were fun to watch all day. We were sad to leave and hope to return. We highly recommend Montrave House in Leven, Scotland. There are ocean views very near by and the beach is close as well. My husband has driven on the wrong side of the road and was good at relearning. Thank you, Nick and Airin for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
Dear Jodi, Thank you so much for your kind words, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you all had a wonderful stay at Montrave and hope to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well equipped kitchen

As cooks, we appreciated there were sharp knives and equipment to prepare a meal. The app for the property was a superb resource for any questions we had. Our bonus was being able to get pizzas too from their on-site wood fired pizza oven. Excellent location for Fife and close access to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Dear Kenny, Thank you so much for a wonderful review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a great stay at Montrave and hope to welcoming you all again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and grounds, perfect base in Fife

Our family of 5 stayed at Montrave House for a week while we moved our daughter in for her first year at St. Andrews. It was a perfect base, convenient to St Andrews and Edinburgh, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Airin and Nick are gracious hosts- warm, welcoming and knowledgable, communication was clear and there were thoughtful touches throughout every part of our stay. The historic building is full of character and thoughtfully updated, the extensive property with well maintained trails and the available woodfired hot tub were a wonderful bonus, and made the trip really special for our other two teens. We will definitely stay at Montrave again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for spending your time to write a wonderful review for Montrave House. You are very kind and we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a great stay with us. Hope to welcoming you all again in the near future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property in a wonderful location

Well laid out, with everything you need, rooms well made up, comfortable beds and bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Dear Samina, Thank you ever so much for writing a wonderful review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. So glad to know you had a wonderful stay at Montrave. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home

The property was beautiful presented & very comfortable. We felt very at home, shame we couldn’t stay for longer. The hosts were were welcoming & accommodating. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Dear Tania, Thank you so much for a wonderful review, we really appreciate it. So glad to know you had a great stay at Montrave. We hope to welcome you again at Montrave in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October half term '21

Superb mid week stay. The property is very well appointed, the location is great and the hosts/owners are very accommodating. Easy driving distance to restaurants, beach and golf. I would thoroughly recommend Montrave House.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Dear Alan, Thank you very much for a wonderful review, you are very kind and we really appreciate it. So glad to know you had a great stay at Montrave. We do hope to welcome you again at Montrave in the future. Kind regards Airin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Break

We all had a lovely time, super accommodation, very well appointed, wonderful grounds for the dogs and everyone else to explore, great fun in the rustic hot tub, very kind and welcoming hosts, close to lovely little East Neuk places to explore, thank you very much for letting us all enjoy your home for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Dear Judith, Thank you very much for a fabulous review, we really appreciate it. We are pleased to know you had a wonderful stay at Montrave. We hope to welcome you again at Montrave in the future. Kind regards Airin
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