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In the heart of the East Neuk, with fabulous sea view and close to great golf.

Cottage in Anstruther with kitchen and patio

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St.Monans windmill - our lovely view
plenty of logs are supplied
books and magazines for guests to enjoy
Interior
beautiful view of the historic St.Monans windmill

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View in a map
  • Place, St Monans Heritage Collection
  • Place, Elie Beach
  • Place, Kellie Castle
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In the heart of the East Neuk, with fabulous sea view and close to great golf.

Mill View Cottage is perfectly situated just a few hundred yards from the picturesque Fife Coastal Path, half way between St Monans and Pittentweem, and only a 20 min drive from St Andrews. Mill View is a newly renovated, immaculately presented traditional cottage with a large private garden and courtyard parking for four cars. The accommodation is all on one level and is suitable for guests with restricted mobility. The view across the sea to North Berwick with the historic windmill of St.Monans in the foreground is just breathtaking.

Providing a stylish comfortable retreat, the spacious, contemporary interior has been thoughtfully furnished with ample seating in the lounge and dining kitchen for six. There are three spacious bedrooms, one with a super king bed, one with a king size bed, and one with twin beds. The two largest beds are Sealy posturepedic beds with Nostromo pillow top mattresses. They are very spacious and comfortable and should ensure an excellent night's sleep, something that many of our guests have appreciated. The twin beds have award winning Emma mattresses and are also very comfy and suitable for adults or children.

The bedrooms are arranged in two 'wings' on either side of the lounge with the double bedroom and bathroom in one wing and the other two bedrooms and shower room in the other. The bathroom and shower room are recently fitted out with luxury sanitary ware.
The cottage has Sky TV, including SKY cinema and SKY sports, free wifi, Alexa and an ample selection of books, games, jigsaws etc for guests to use. There are also tennis racquets, beach toys etc. For colder days and evenings, there is a wood burning stove with wood supplied. There is a large decked area in the beautiful garden with garden furniture, parasol and outdoor lighting.

Best of all, however, are the wonderful panoramic sea and windmill views. It can be hard to tear yourself away from them to go exploring but well worth doing!

St Monans itself is a traditional harbour village overlooking the Firth of Forth, with spectacular views across to North Berwick, The Isle of May and Bass Rock. You can explore the streets and lanes, historic buildings, the old windmill that once powered the salt panning industry and the beautiful, old 14th Century church. Pittenweem has more shops, coffee shops, art galleries and a busy harbour selling fresh fish daily. There are a number of places in St.Monans selling freshly caught local seafood too, or you can catch your own from the sea front. There is a good local hotel in St. Monans, the very popular East Pier Smoke House selling fantastic lobster and an excellent seafood restaurant.

The Fife Coastal Path is just a stone's throw from the cottage , dotted with pretty fishing villages and many sandy beaches and coves to visit along the way. Pittenweem, St.Monans and Anstruther are all within easy walking distance of the cottage.

Activities for all interests can be found locally: fine golf courses, sandy beaches, watersports, art exhibitions, historic houses and gardens. This area is famous for golf with more than 40 courses in Fife, from the famous fairways of St. Andrews to the more traditional links courses and beautifully landscaped parkland and heathland courses. There are also numerous tennis courts nearby including St.Monans and Elie.

Just at the foot of the road, beside the steps to the coastal path, is Pathhead Nurseries. This is an excellent, well stocked garden centre linked to their own farm. It doesn't have a coffee shop, though there are plenty in the area, but it does sell freshly laid farm eggs from their own hens. It also has some fresh fruit and vegetables. Ardross farm shop is a short distance away and is a foodie's paradise with plenty of locally sourced artisan products. Bowhouse food market is a 2 minute drive and it has regular weekend food festivals.

There are sandy beaches a short drive away, we like Elie Beach and Kingsbarns Beach. Shopping wise, St.Andrews and Anstruther have a large variety of shops with the smaller villages having lovely gift and interior shops and essentials such as bakers, butchers, grocers etc.

Mill View Cottage is a warm, welcoming and comfortable retreat whatever the season. Nestled beside the Fife coastal path it really is a walker’s paradise and a great place to come home to at the end of a busy day. Heaven!

LOUNGE
3 seater and 2 seater sofa
Large comfy matching chair
2 footstools
Television with SKY TV including SKY Cinema and Sports package
Amazon Echo with Alexa and Unlimited Music
Log Burner
Games
Patio Doors to enclosed garden
Gorgeous Views to sea and historic St.Monans windmill

KITCHEN
Fully fitted and well equipped
New boiler with constant hot water and adjustable heating
Fridge freezer / washing machine / dishwasher
Large table which seats 6
Ample pots, crockery, glassware, cutlery etc
Door to courtyard
Selection of Tea / Coffee / Biscuits / Milk / Condiments / Herbs and Spices
Kitchen Towel / Foil / Bin Liners
Washing Liquid / Dishwasher Tablets / Cleaning Products
Countryside Views

BEDROOMS
1 Superking, 1 King, 1 twin
Comfortable good quality mattresses and pillows
Storage
Hairdrier
Sea Views from Superking bedroom

BATHROOM (with shower) AND additional SHOWER ROOM
Toiletries and Towels
Non Slip Mats / Bath Mats.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is lots to do in the area for children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please discuss your needs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Scottish Fisheries Museum and Crail Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kellie Castle and Scotland's Secret Bunker. La Petite Epicerie and Cambo Estate Gardens are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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St. Monans, Fife, SCT

What's nearby

  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Elie Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Kellie Castle - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 19 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 19 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shoregate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dreel Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the heart of the East Neuk, with fabulous sea view and close to great golf. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at In the heart of the East Neuk, with fabulous sea view and close to great golf.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of the East Neuk, with fabulous sea view and close to great golf.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In the heart of the East Neuk, with fabulous sea view and close to great golf. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from St Monans Heritage Collection and within 3 miles (5 km) of Billow Ness Beach and Anstruther Golf Club. La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Jeanette Smart

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My husband and I both work in Education and live in Paisley. We have owned our beautiful property in the East Neuk for 15 years and have had many wonderful family holidays there.

Why they chose this property

Our children have now grown up and we are finding that we are using the property less often. We couldn't bear to sell it so we've renovated it from top to bottom and are now ready to become hosts which is an exciting new chapter for us. We are really looking forward to welcoming guests to Mill View Cottage and I know they will enjoy it as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

Without a doubt, the beautiful views are the best thing about our property. Countryside or sea vistas from almost every window makes it a truly beautiful place to relax. The light is just wonderful and the paint colours in the lounge never seem to look the same from one day to the next!
Another feature of Mill View is that it sits in a wonderful position exactly half way between Pittenweem and St.Monans and just a few hundred yards from the coastal path. It's lovely to go down to the path and then think .....which way today? Either way - you won't be disappointed.
We've worked hard to make the cottage comfortable and stylish and it has been furnished and decorated to a high standard. Most of the furniture and accessories have been purchased in the past year from Laura Ashley. The bathrooms have high quality fittings such as Mira showers and Villeroy and Bosch sanitary ware. We want our visitors to feel pampered and delighted with their choice.

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