Merchant's House

Merchant’s House is a spectacular period property with incredible sea views. Situated at the esplanade where the Dreel Burn flows into the Firth of Forth, it undoubtedly has some of the best views of the picturesque town of Anstruther.

Accommodating up to seven guests, Merchant’s House is a listed building, retaining many original Georgian features. It has large and bright rooms, many with dual aspect views, open fireplaces and high quality furnishings throughout.

Merchant’s House is one of the most recognisable buildings in the town, with its prime position at the end of the Esplanade. With the stepping stones right at the door you can cross the beach below to reach the shore front.

The house is packed with original features, evident from the second you step in! A spacious formal dining area with additional seating and an open fireplace leads through to a large kitchen. Open up the original wooden shutters to enjoy views across the bay from the window seat or enjoy morning coffee at the kitchen island. The range cooker and well equipped kitchen ensure you’ll have all you need to cook with, and with an abundance of fresh produce available locally, you’ll be spoilt for choice for ingredients and inspiration! A wide staircase leads from the dining room to the upper level, with a useful utility room and access to the rear garden at mid-level. The private garden has seating to allow you to make the most of the sun all day long.

The lounge is located on the first floor. A large, comfortable sofa coupled with elegant armchairs offer the perfect place to relax, with an open fire for the cooler nights. As it is at the corner of the building, there are several windows offering amazing views across the Dreel burn, over to the shore front and out across the sea. The master bedroom, which also enjoys dual aspect views, is also on the first floor. The adjoining shower room can be accessed from the master bedroom as well as from the corridor. A further staircase leads up to the second floor where you will find the family room with a double bed and single bed and the further double room. A family bathroom with overhead shower completes the accommodation.

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Netflix
  • Open fire
  • Woodburner
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge freezer
  • Wine fridge
  • Microwave
  • Towels and linen
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • High chair
  • Stair gate
  • Travel cot
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbeque
  • Beach nearby
  • On-street parking
  • EV charging point

Price

From £195 per night
From £1075 per week

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Location

Merchant’s House
1 Shore
Anstruther
KY10 3DY
Fife, Scotland, UK

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Short-term let licence number

Pending

Bathrooms

  • Family bathrooms: 1
  • Shower rooms: 1
  • Baths: 1
  • Showers: 2
  • Toilets: 2

Floor plan

Floorplan for Merchant's House

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Accessibility

Accommodation over three levels.

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.

We had a fantastic stay over New Year. We have been to a few of Gillian’s properties and we will definitely be back.
Merchant House is a beautiful location and very peaceful.  We loved everything about the house.

Lesley Ann - January 2023

Ground floor

  • Enter into the formal dining area with open fire
  • Large kitchen with range cooker, island for gathering around and window seating
  • Period staircase leading to mid level utility and garden access

First floor

  • Master bedroom—king size bed, views over the Dreel Burn and Jack and Jill shower room
  • Traditional lounge with wood panelling, open fire and tremendous views
  • Shower room accessible from hallway and bedroom

Second floor

  • Double bedroom—views over the gardens to the sea
  • Family bedroom with double and single bed, sea and beach views

Exterior

  • Iconic home in prime location
  • Sea views from every room
  • Suntrap garden to the rear
  • Travel cot and high chair available on request
  • Dog friendly

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Merchant's House

Address

Merchant’s House
1 Shore
Anstruther
KY10 3DY
Fife, Scotland, UK

  • Anstruther — 0.3 miles (3 minutes)
  • Crail — 4.2 miles (10 minutes)
  • Cupar  — 16.2 miles (28 minutes)
  • Dundee — 23.5 miles (46 minutes)
  • Edinburgh — 48.8 miles (1 hour 24 minutes)
  • Kingsbarns — 7.7 miles (14 minutes)
  • Pittenweem — 1.3 miles (4 minutes)
  • Elie — 5.8 miles (13 minutes)
  • St Andrews — 9.5 miles (17 minutes)
  • St Monans — 3.1 miles (9 minutes)

Railway

  • Cupar — 16.4 miles (29 minutes)
  • Leuchars — 15.1 miles (29 minutes)

Airport

  • Dundee airport — 24.5 miles (45 minutes)
  • Edinburgh airport — 46.4 miles (1 hour 10 minutes)
  • St Andrews — 10 miles (20 minutes)
  • Kingsbarns — 7.9 miles (15 minutes)
  • Gleneagles — 51.5 miles (1 hour 20 minutes)