Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk

Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(82 Ratings)

Delightful cottage equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent location for exploring the East Neuk. Warm and welcoming with a private garden, cozy beds, and attentive host. A perfect home away from home.

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(82 Ratings)

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5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

Folly Cottage is more than 200 years old, named after a folly on the hill behind the house. It lies in Colinsburgh, a quaint East Neuk village full of pretty painted cottages with crow step gables. There are views over the beautiful Balcarres estate behind the property. There is a well-equipped kitchen diner, a comfortable living room with smart TV and French doors out to the garden, and upstairs a very large double bedroom with ample storage space, and a smaller twin room. The pretty bathroom is upstairs too. The wifi signal is excellent, perfect for keeping in touch with family or if you have a bit of work to do. Gas central heating and a wood burning stove have just been installed so it is very cosy if the weather is a little damp. The sun trap garden has a full set of garden furniture for drinks and meals, and a shed with barbecue set. Perfect for the school holidays!
This is a great base for exploring the East Neuk, with the beaches of Elie, golf courses, quirky shops, fine dining, countryside walks all within a few minutes drive. Trips to the Highlands, Perthshire or Edinburgh are all easy from here.
Colinsburgh itself has a shop, a pub, the only local garage, and a community cinema in the Town Hall. It is 5 minutes walk to Charlton golf course, and just a little further to the 2 courses in Elie. Of course St Andrews, home of golf, is just 15 minutes by car, and you have 7 courses there to choose from. Local supermarkets are well stocked and uncrowded, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from.
Pittenweem has galleries and cafes including the outstanding Cocoa Tree, with fabulous hot chocolate. The East Pier Smokehouse and Craig Millar's restaurant 16 are in St Monans for fine dining. The Cheese Farm is just along the road, for more than cheese, great lunches too. Ardross Farm shop can supply every need and Barnett's artisan breads are justly famous - feta and beetroot is one of my favourites. Kellie Castle with its wonderful garden is well worth a visit. Genteel Crail along the coast tempts with teashops and souvenirs. There's fresh and smoked fish from St Monans, and Balgove Farm Shop on the edge of St Andrews. There's something for everyone.
The cottage will be sanitized for each new set of guests and check-in is via a key in the key safe so no need to meet anyone unless you want to.
EPC=F

Amenities at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

61.7 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

50.6 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(82 Ratings)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(82 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

61.7 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

50.6 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(82 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely, cosy cottage. Ideal location for exploring Fife

8.0 / 10.0

Nice little place within an easy drive to lots of spots. There's not really anything in the small town where it's located and the cottage is on a fairly busy road. The host was very responsive and great with communication.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great week in this cosy cottage!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic location. Property very good and very friendly. Would go back again

10.0 / 10.0

Everything required was in the home and Maia promptly answered all inquiries.Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

A homely, well equipped cottage. We would recommend it

10.0 / 10.0

There was everything you'd ever need for a comfortable stay and by that I mean things like a teapot & cosy, oven gloves, decent wine glasses, mugs and a full compliment of cutlery & utensils..Cleaning products in kitchen & bathroom top.

10.0 / 10.0

Spent a few days over Christmas with the family and everything was excellent. Cottage was clean,tidy and lovely and warm.Everything that you needed was there and we had a lovely stay

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage was great for us. Spent a lot of daytime away visiting family. But there was everything you needed inc. A teapot which safly a lot properties lack. Fantastic stay and great communications with the hostess.

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage was lovely and full of character. Warm and cosy, very comfortable. Lovely enclosed little garden, perfect for the dogs. Maia was a great host, provided lots of useful information about the surrounding area and great suggestions on places to visit. Kept in regular contact and quick to answer any questions. I really enjoyed my stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return

10.0 / 10.0

Nice cosy cottage. Perfect for the week.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location.House was great had everything we needed.only complaint was couch not very comfortable.But apart from that everything was excellent.Hope to come back again.

8.0 / 10.0

A cosy cottage in a good location for exploring East Neuk. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped, although the living room furniture is getting a bit tired. The cottage opens directly onto the pavement alongside a surprisingly busy road. Traffic noise is not an issue but parking can sometimes be a bit problematic. There is a useful shop in the village but the pub is closed. Overall, with a couple of reservations, a very nice place to stay

10.0 / 10.0

The enclosed garden was a real bonus for us with our dogs. We found the property to be spacious and conveniently located. We found it easily and were able to park right beside the house.

10.0 / 10.0

House had all we needed for our short stay. Good communication with the host. Excellent base for exploring Fife.On a main road, so some road noise, but this did not bother us.

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed in Colinsburgh for a month and loved it. The cottage had all we needed, the town had all we needed. Maia is always responsive and ready to guide and help with any questions.

10.0 / 10.0

Situated in a small village but very accessible by bus to all surrounding costal towns in the East Neuk of Fife. A cozy wee cottage with a private garden and dog friendly. All the residents are very friendly too. My only concern that is totally outwith the hosts control is the door opens to a narrow pavement where the village speed limit is 20 mph - that no-one adheres to!

10.0 / 10.0

Great wee getaway for a weekend break

8.0 / 10.0

Overall a very good stay. A few points for consideration. We found the double bed mattress very uncomfortable. It would have been good if the bathroom door was lockable. The toilet seat needs to be fixed so it doesn't slide around!

10.0 / 10.0

Couldn’t fault it really nice cottage

10.0 / 10.0

Colinsburgh is a nice little town near the sea. There is so much to see and do nearby and we have been all day off to see the sights.

8.0 / 10.0

The cottage is perfect for getting around the coast area.Edinburgh is a one hour away .

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed in this delightful cottage for a week over our daughter’s graduation from St Andrews. Ideally located for exploring the East Neuk and one of the best equipped self catering establishments we have every stayed in. A real home from home with comfy beds, private sun trap garden and easy parking. We were made to feel very welcome and would definitely recommend and return. Five stars ⭐️

10.0 / 10.0

Property was clean and spacious. Plenty of hot water ,every kitchen utensil you could need. The garden is a sun trap, even in April. Wi FI fast, no issues. Although Colinsburgh doesn't have much it's a good base for exploring the East Neuk of Fife. Local shop is well stocked. Farm shop nearby, plenty of beaches within a short drive to explore. Our host was quick to answer any queries we had. We found the double bed a bit soft but we normally have a very firm mattress. Thought the property was good value and would be happy to return.

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable and welcoming, but attention is required to bathroom re-staining in the shower area around the bath

10.0 / 10.0

The pictures don't do the property justice. The home has such a nice, relaxed feel and is well equipped with everything you need. The fresh eggs and Easter treats were such a lovely touch also. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a lovely time!!

2.0 / 10.0

Dated cottage which needs a declutter and most of all a good clean. Looked like somebody had just left before we checked in. Filthy Bed sheets, stained towels, crisps packets under bed, broken curtain pole etc Would not recommened.

10.0 / 10.0

Can't wait to return

6.0 / 10.0

Great experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect cottage for what I needed, stayed for 3 nights felt very at home. Didn't want to leave! Well equipped everything I needed. The 2 local shops had enough in them to get by, fresh veg aswell obviously not a huge choice but more than I expected and very friendly service. The road can be quite busy, but it's totally fine!

10.0 / 10.0

We loved staying at this property. The log burner is the soul of the house. I managed to cook lots of nice homemade dishes for my children. There are a couple of things that could be renovated but it is very homely.

8.0 / 10.0

I spent 3 weeks with 2 friends and my little dog at the house and, while I personally didn't like Colinsburgh (the traffic was pretty full-on and there is nothing there), it was a great house and a good place to use as a base to view the area. The beds were comfy, the house was toasty, the smart TV was good, the wood-burning stove was great, the internet was steady and the shower was hot. Although the road was quite busy, there was always a place to park and the locals were also really friendly. It was a just a short drive to walk my dog in the woods at Shell Bay or Elie Beach and there is a patch of woodland and a playing field just behind the house for quick local dog walks. You should check out the Andross Farm shop (which is fantastic) and the very popular Bowhouse which has lots of food and craft stalls. They are right near one another and not far away at all. Oh, and the host Maia is really nice. She's friendly, accommodating and very quick to respond. She left detailed instructions about the house as well as local recommendations. The house is in a good location for sightseeing and has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable and well-equipped property, convenient for visiting the east Neuk of Fife. Maia the host kept us well informed and was easily contactable should any issues arrive. Hopefully we can return to this lovely cottage again soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic property great location to explore fife a bit of modernisation required but had everything you needed for a great holiday would definitely recommend

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage was clean and comfortable. The lady renting the cottage was fabulous. She was responsive and friendly and provided easy to use and detailed instructions on how to use the features of the cottage. She also provided good (and correct) information on local restaurants and facilities.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely village. Friendly locals.

Lovely village. Friendly locals.

Very comfortable, clean cottage with all the essentials needed for a home from home. Comfortable beds made for a great nights sleep. Situated on main road but this didn't detract from a fantastic holiday. Great base to visit The East Neuk. This was my second visit to the cottage. I will definitely return in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed a very relaxing weeks stay in the cottage. with our two dogs. The cottage is well equiped , comfortable , cosy and very central for exploring the beautiful East Neuk of Fife . There is a lovely walled cottage garden which was totally secure for the dogs. Despite being on a very busy stretch of road, we had no issues with parking. We enjoyed it so much we have now booked to go back later this year ! ps. loved the free range eggs, thank you !!

10.0 / 10.0

Cosy cottage with lovely garden.

Cosy cottage with lovely garden.

The cottage is very comfortable and has all you need. The garden is charming- a real suntrap and fully secure. We had a couple of problems will we were away and Maia was easy to contact, kind and helpful.

8.0 / 10.0

Great stay

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay.very well equipped , clean, cosy property.would definitely recommend . Oscar,our dog also enjoyed his stay but he wasn’t too keen on the garden . He likes grass to lie on and there was none. It is also overgrown and not very inviting. Could do with a bit of tlc ( some paintwork needing done ) especially the banister. But saying that would stay again . Very central for touring area.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice cottage with everything you needed

Nice cottage with everything you needed

The property was good with all the facilities you needed. My only complaint is it was on a main road that was busy at times. Good for access to surrounding places though

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.

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Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk

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About this cottage rental

Amenities at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk

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Cottage in Scotland

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Nearby attractions

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk pet friendly?

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