Herring House

Pittenweem

Just steps from the coastal path and the iconic West Shore, Herring House offers the perfect blend of homely comfort and seaside charm.

Sleeping up to eight guests and boasting off-street parking plus an expansive garden, it’s an ideal retreat for families or friends looking to relax and explore the beautiful East Neuk.

Set over three well-designed floors, this generously sized property has room for everyone to unwind.

Welcoming lounge

Step inside to a welcoming lounge complete with a large corner sofa, cosy armchairs, a gas flame-effect fire, and a well-stocked selection of books and games—perfect for peaceful evenings in.

Dining kitchen

The bright dining kitchen features an extending table that seats eight and is fully equipped for a self-catering stay. You’ll find everything you need, including picnic plates and glasses for beach days or visits to the nearby tidal pool.

Bedrooms on the main level

Three comfortable bedrooms are located on this level:

  • A spacious double bedroom
  • A fun and practical bunk room
  • A further generous double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room

Each double room offers ample storage for longer stays.

Super-king suite with sea views

The top floor is home to the impressive super-king suite, featuring an en-suite bathroom, a dedicated workstation, and a relaxing seating area with the best sea-view lookout point in the house – perfect for writing, daydreaming, or wave-watching.

Enclosed garden and outdoor space

Accessed via a private road from the shore, Herring House sits within a fully enclosed garden, ideal for families and those bringing pets.

The outdoor space includes:

  • Private parking for up to four vehicles
  • A barbecue area beside the house
  • A lawned garden
  • A tiered seating area with sweeping sea views—well worth the gentle climb

Family-friendly extras

Families will love the abundance of buckets and spades for sandy afternoons on the beach. Wild swimming spots await at the bottom of the lane, or head to the tidal pool just around the coastal path.

Exploring Pittenweem

The charming fishing village of Pittenweem offers a working harbour, friendly cafés, galleries, and the chance to spot seals – and even the occasional dolphin pod.

Stroll the coastal path to nearby villages, each with unique attractions including artisan shops, farmers’ markets, and historic sites.

Activities and day trips

  • Watersports: Try your hand at paddleboarding, kayaking, or sea swimming.
  • Food lovers: Enjoy award-winning local produce and exceptional seafood.
  • Golfers: Some of Scotland’s finest courses are nearby, including the world-famous Old Course at St Andrews, just a 20-minute drive away.
  • Day trips: Edinburgh is only an hour away for those wishing to venture further.

The perfect East Neuk escape

Herring House offers comfort, charm, and unforgettable coastal views – everything you need for the perfect East Neuk escape.

Amenities

Price

From £275 per night
From £1250 per week

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Location

Herring House
4 Still Park
Pittenweem
KY10 2NT
Fife, Scotland, UK

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Short-term let licence number

FI 01848 F

EPC rating

D

Sleeps

Bathrooms

  • Shower rooms: 1
  • En-suites: 2
  • Baths: 1
  • Showers: 3
  • Toilets: 3

Floor plan

Three-storey floor plan. The ground floor includes an entrance hall with stairs, a lounge at the front of the property and an open kitchen and dining area to the rear. The first floor features a central hallway with stairs, three bedrooms and a separate shower room, plus an ensuite to one bedroom. The second floor comprises a large main bedroom with sloped ceilings and a private ensuite bathroom.

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Accessibility

Bedrooms and bathrooms on first and second floors, accessed by stairs.

Pets

Well behaved pet welcome by arrangement, £20 fee applies.

No smoking

Strictly no smoking within this property.

Mobile signal

Variable according to network — check availability.

Just steps from the coastal path and the iconic West Shore, Herring House offers the perfect blend of homely comfort and seaside charm.

Lounge and kitchen

  • Spacious lounge with flame effect gas fire
  • Well-equipped kitchen
  • Dining area with table which seats 8

Bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Double bedroom on first floor
  • Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
  • Bunk bedroom sleeps 2
  • Second floor suite with superking bed, en-suite bathroom and workstation

Exterior and location

  • Large, tiered garden with seating areas and barbecue
  • Off-street parking for multiple cars
  • Steps from the shore

Our favourite features

  • Fantastic location just off the coastal path
  • Family friendly, with well-behaved dog welcome
  • Super sea views from upper level
Front view of a traditional three-storey terraced house with cream roughcast walls, bright blue window frames and a white door, set in a small paved courtyard with neighbouring stone houses under a clear blue sky.

Exterior

Herring House is a traditional coastal home

Bright, cosy living room with peach walls, two dark grey sofas with colourful cushions, a white glass-topped coffee table, two armchairs by a large window with dark curtains, a bookshelf, a patterned rug and a television near the fireplace.

Lounge

The spacious lounge has seating for 8 guests

Modern kitchen with wooden worktops, white cabinets, beige tiled splashback, built-in oven and hob with a stainless steel extractor, double sink and small appliances arranged along the counters.

Kitchen

The kitchen is well-equipped

Bright dining kitchen with a wooden table set for six, blue and white tableware, and a spacious kitchen area with wooden worktops, white cabinets, tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Dining kitchen

There is a formal dining area within the kitchen

Spacious attic bedroom with a double bed under sloping ceilings, two skylight windows, bedside lamps, a pair of cream armchairs on a blue rug and a small table beside a window seat.

Bedroom 1

The superking bedroom is on the second floor

Bright bedroom with soft blue walls, a large white bed with folded towels, two colourful landscape prints on the wall and an en suite bathroom visible through an open door.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 is a light, bright double room

Calm, pastel green bedroom with a white double bed, teal cushions, bedside tables with lamps, wall art and a tall curved mirror beside the window.

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 is a calm and tranquil double room

Small bedroom with bright yellow walls, a metal bunk bed, patterned bedding, a wooden chair by a large window with village views and seaside themed wall hooks.

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4 has a set of bunk beds

Warm, inviting living room with peach walls, a grey corner sofa, two armchairs, a wooden fireplace with an electric fire, colourful artwork, a patterned rug and a television near the window.

Lounge

The lounge is on the ground floor

Bright dining area with a wooden table set for six, neutral walls, seaside themed decorations and a large window with views of neighbouring houses.

Dining area

The dining table extends to seat 8 guests

Close-up of a grey corner sofa with colourful seaside themed cushions and a tartan throw, beside a white glass-topped coffee table with magazines and a small bowl.

Lounge

Bespoke soft furnishings for a homely welcome

Close-up of a kitchen worktop with a stainless steel toaster, decorative sugar, coffee and tea canisters, a black kettle and beige tiled splashback.

Kitchen

A starter pack of essentials is included

Cosy attic seating nook with two cream armchairs facing a small round table, a bright blue rug and a window seat overlooking rooftops.

Bedroom 1

The bedroom has a seating area with wonderful views

Modern shower room with a large glass walk-in shower, wall-mounted sink, heated towel rail, blue walls, tiled floor and a window bringing in natural light.

Shower room

The family shower room is on the first floor

En suite bathroom with a skylight, mosaic tiled wall, modern toilet and a wall-mounted vanity unit with an illuminated mirror, opening into a bedroom with wooden flooring.

En-suite bathroom

Bedroom 1 has an en-suite bathroom

Small en suite shower room with light tiles, a toilet, a compact sink, a heated towel rail and a decorative model boat, opening into a blue bedroom with colourful artwork.

En-suite shower room

Bedroom 2 has an en-suite shower room

Window seat with nautical patterned fabric and a matching cushion, looking out over rooftops and chimneys towards a wooded hillside.

Window seat

Watch the sun set from the window seat

Sunny terraced garden with a stone patio, outdoor table and chairs, surrounded by plants and overlooking neighbouring cottages with red tiled roofs.

Garden

The tiered garden has several seating areas

Spacious living room with peach walls, a large grey corner sofa decorated with colourful cushions, a white coffee table, framed coastal artwork and a lit Christmas tree in the corner.

Lounge

Herring House decorated for the festive season

Close-up of a neatly made double bed with white bedding and folded towels, a bedside lamp casting warm light and a framed landscape print above the headboard.

Bedroom 1

Wake up refreshed after a great sleep

Corner of a bedroom with a window overlooking rooftops, a woven bench, a wooden chair, a modern sculptural bedside lamp and a neatly made bed with folded towels.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 is on the first floor

Bedroom with soft blue walls, a white double bed neatly made with folded towels, matching bedside tables with modern spiral lamps and framed artwork above the headboard.

Bedroom 2

The bedroom is spacious and has plenty storage

Compact yellow bedroom with a metal bunk bed, patterned bedding, folded towels on the lower bunk and a white door to the side.

Bedroom 2

Ideal for kids, the bunk room is fun and fresh

Rear view of the house with blue window frames, looking towards a tiered garden with stone walls, steps, planted borders and a grassy lawn under a bright blue sky.

Garden

The garden has a large grassed area and patio as well as parking for multiple cars

Living room with peach walls, a wooden fireplace and electric fire, grey corner sofa with colourful cushions, framed coastal artwork and a white coffee table on a patterned rug.

Lounge

Lots of local art work adorns the walls

Close-up of a dining table set with plates, bowls and glasses beside a window decorated with a small model sailboat and a wooden sign reading Beach, with cottage rooftops visible outside.

Dining area

The dining area is on the ground floor

Close-up of a bathroom sink with a floral soap dispenser, beneath a frosted window decorated with a ceramic fish ornament.

Bathroom

The shower room is modern and fresh

Bathroom with mosaic tiled panels around a built-in bath, an illuminated mirror reflected in the foreground and a chrome heated towel rail on the wall.

En-suite bathroom

Enjoy a long soak after a day exploring

Small workstation with a glass desk, a modern desk lamp, a mesh chair and a compact stereo system with speakers.

Workstation

The workstation is the perfect place to write your postcards

Large bedroom with soft green walls, a white double bed with teal cushions, bedside tables with lamps, a dressing table by a big window and checked curtains framing views of nearby rooftops.

Bedroom 3

This bedroom is on the first floor

Tiered garden with stone walls, steps and seating areas, including a central patio with a table and chairs and an upper level with wooden chairs, all overlooking surrounding cottages under a bright blue sky.

Garden

The garden is bursting with colour in the summer

Modern lounge with a wall mounted TV on the left, a wooden fireplace with a silver electric fire in the centre, and two decorative bird sculptures standing on the hearth.

Lounge

The flame effect gas fire is perfect for cooler evenings

White harbourside houses beside the water under a bright blue sky, with a cobbled slipway in the foreground and a yellow arrow marking the uphill lane that leads to the property.

Location

Herring House is on the lane just off West Shore

Two colourful coastal paintings hanging on a peach wall above a grey sofa decorated with a tartan blanket and a harbour-themed cushion.

Lounge

Coorie in and get comfy

Close up of a dining table set with white plates, bowls, patterned blue placemats and champagne glasses, with a blue casserole pot in the background.

Dining area

There’s plenty of local produce to tempt you

View along the coastal path with waves breaking against the sea wall and a row of white cottages with red roofs stretching towards the hillside under a bright blue sky.

Location

The iconic West Shore

Low season

From £275 per night
From £1250/ week
  • January–March (excluding Easter holidays)
  • November–December (excluding Christmas and New Year)
  • Weekend and short breaks also available. Contact us for details.
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Mid season

From £315 per night
From £1500/ week
  • April–May
  • September–October
  • Weekend and short breaks also available. Contact us for details.
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High season

From £325 per night
From £1650/ week
  • Usually booked Saturday to Saturday.
  • June–August
  • Christmas and New Year
  • Easter holidays
  • Weekend and short breaks also available. Contact us for details.
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Herring House

Address

Herring House
4 Still Park
Pittenweem
KY10 2NT
Fife, Scotland, UK

  • Anstruther — 1.7 miles (7 minutes)
  • Crail — 5.6 miles (14 minutes)
  • Cupar — 16.3 miles (30 minutes)
  • Dundee — 24.5 miles (48 minutes)
  • Edinburgh — 48.5 miles (1 hour 26 minutes)
  • Falkland — 22.6 miles (43 minutes)
  • Kingsbarns — 9.2 miles (18 minutes)
  • Pittenweem — 0.7 miles (4 minutes)
  • Elie and Earlsferry — 4.9 miles (12 minutes)
  • St Andrews — 11.1 miles (24 minutes)
  • St Monans — 2.5 miles (9 minutes)
  • Tentsmuir Forest — 19.8 miles (43 minutes)

Railway

  • Cupar — 16.4 miles (30 minutes)
  • Leuchars — 16.4 miles (33 minutes)
  • Leven — 13.3 miles (31 minutes)
  • Kirkcaldy — 22 miles (47 minutes)

Airport

  • Dundee airport — 25.9 miles (50 minutes)
  • Edinburgh airport — 45.6 miles (1 hour 9 minutes)

Fuel

  • Colinsburgh (BP) — 5.3 miles (12 minutes)
  • Pittenweem (Gulf) — 0.6 miles (4 minutes)
  • St Andrews (Shell) — 11.2 miles (23 minutes)
  • St Andrews (Morrisons) — 11.4 miles (24 minutes)
  • Anstruther — 1.5 miles (6 minutes)
  • Carnoustie — 35.4 miles (1 hour 8 minutes)
  • Colinsburgh — 6.5 miles (15 minutes)
  • Crail — 7.5 miles (19 minutes)
  • Elie and Earlsferry — 5 miles (13 minutes)
  • Gleneagles — 51.8 miles (1 hour 23 minutes)
  • Kingsbarns — 8.8 miles (19 minutes)
  • Leven — 12.5 miles (27 minutes)
  • Lundin Links — 10.4 miles (24 minutes)
  • St Andrews — 11.4 miles (24 minutes)