House in St Monans, SCT

Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views

Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views

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It's bigger on the inside!
Kitchen with island
Kitchen units
Kitchen looking over to living room

Overview of Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views

Reviews
4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

St Monans, SCT
  • Popular LocationSt Monans Heritage Collection5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBillow Ness Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationElie Beach8 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views

Large family house available with stunning sea and hill views, perfect for families and friends, plenty of space for 7 or 8. This lovely family home is much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside! There is plenty of space over 3 floors to spread yourself out, as well as a sunny garden.
The name Steamdrifter comes from the kind of steam powered fishing boats once built in the village and used by the locals for fishing around the coast of Scotland. St Monans is still very proud of its boat building and fishing heritage.
The ground floor has an open plan living room with wood burning stove, smart TV, kitchen with huge island with bar stools and a solid oak floor. This leads through to a huge conservatory which contains the dining table, as well as a sofa and comfy chairs for relaxing and enjoying the view over the garden. There's garden furniture and a barbecue set for al fresco dining.
On the first floor is the master bedroom, a very large room with views over the harbour and the village, with an ensuite shower and toilet. Next door is a sweet twin room overlooking the back garden, beside the family bathroom.
Up the next staircase are 2 more bedrooms, a single room with great sea views, and a lovely double room looking over the hills and farmland to the north. There is also another sitting room facing south, with an open fire, and the best views of all, uninterrupted views over the Firth of Forth to the Bass rock, Berwick Law and the coast of East Lothian. Watch the ships going up and down, keep an eye out for dolphins!
The wifi signal is excellent on every floor, perfect for keeping in touch with family on Zoom or if you have a bit of work to do on Teams.
Rental includes basket of logs for wood-burning stove, coal for open fire on top floor, fresh eggs from our own hens when available. All towels and linen provided. Large shed at the bottom of the garden is perfect for cycles or canoes.
There are 2 grocery shops in the village and local supermarkets are well stocked and uncrowded. There are plenty of cafes and takeaways in the area if you don't want to cook.
This pretty village is a great base for exploring the East Neuk, with the beaches of Elie for swimming, sea-kayaking, sailing and canoeing, golf courses at Elie and Charleton, and of course St Andrews only 12 miles away. There are quirky shops, fine dining, historic sights and countryside walks all within a few minutes drive. Trips to the Highlands, Perthshire or Edinburgh are all easy from here. The village is about an hours drive from Edinburgh airport.
The East Pier Smokehouse and the Giddy Gannet provide good food all day while award-winning Craig Millar's seafood restaurant is there for fine dining. Pittenweem has galleries and cafes including the outstanding Cocoa Tree, with fabulous hot chocolate, and the best fish and chip shop in the area. 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.
The house 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.
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Property manager

Maia Sheridan
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider La Petite Epicerie, or check out an event or a game at Wellsgreen Golf Range. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

What's nearby

  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 5 min walk
  • Billow Ness Beach - 6 min drive
  • St Fillan’s Cave - 7 min drive
  • Kellie Castle - 7 min drive
  • Elie Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 20 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anstruther Fish Bar - 7 min drive
  • Dreel Tavern - 6 min drive
  • The West End Bar & Gantry - 3 min drive
  • Kinneuchar Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family house near Elie, golf and beaches, sea views located?

This family-friendly Anstruther holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of St Monans Heritage Collection, Wood Haven and Billow Ness Beach. Elie Beach and Anstruther Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

3.0/5

Eco-friendliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Catherine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Light, spacious and very well-equipped
We had a great stay at this property. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. Small touches like the buckets and spades and fishing nets were a huge bonus for the kids. Lovely sea views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October break in the East Neuk
Lovely house, very well appointed. Easy to get to and great access to harbour and coastal path. Good location for trips to fishing villages, beaches and St Andrews. Would visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
The property has a rustic charm, nicely set out with everything you need for a home from home experience. Clean fresh bed linen and towels and lots of great info on arrival. A lovely little welcome pack and instructions on all appliances etc. a great bolthole for exploring the local area and the local attractions. We would have loved to have stayed longer, and will definitely be back for an extended stay.😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Margaret M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ENJOYABLE WEEK
Spacious property Very well-equipped Detailed and helpful information from owner Property would have benefited from deeper clean and reduction in some of house contents We very much enjoyed our week in St Monan’s
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/5 Good

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint St Monans
Very spacious well equipped property with excellent sea view from third floor. Lovely conservatory with large dining table. Good sized garden fully enclosed abd safe for children and dogs. Patio in need of tidy up. Overall everything we needed and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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