The Cottage by the Harbour is a charming home in the beautiful fishing village of St Monans.
Located just steps from the harbour and on the Fife Coastal Path, this pretty pink cottage is a category B listed building and although fully modernised internally much of the character and charm remains.
Suitable for up to four guests, this property offers flexible accommodation with two superking bedrooms which can be arranged as twins on request. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite shower room and with a further family bathroom The Cottage is as suited to friends, golfing groups and couples as it is to a family.
Sitting towards the foot of the hill to the harbour, the entrance steps down into the hallway with a bright, well equipped dining kitchen to the left and cosy, comfortable lounge to the right. Off the stairs there is a landing where you will find a useful utility room and access to the rear garden. On the first floor are the two spacious and bright bedrooms and the modern bathroom which has a shower over the bath. The terraced garden is fully enclosed and private and has several seating area where you can catch the morning and afternoon sun. Glimpses of the sea and the sound of waves and seabirds make this a tranquil, peaceful space to relax.
The Cottage by the Harbour is ideally positioned for experiencing some of the many delights that make the East Neuk a popular destination for holidays and short breaks. One of three local tidal pools is at the end of the adjacent street, maybe you fancy a refreshing dip or want to try out some watersports. The coastal path which connects all of the East Neuk villages passes the front door and as well as a fine dining restaurant the village also has a café/wine bar and Smokehouse for freshly caught local seafood.
There are several festivals throughout the year celebrating the vibrant art and music scene in the area and a huge array of fine local food and drink from berries to beer and salmon to seaweed available to buy direct from the producer or at one of the great local places to eat and drink. Whether Michelin star restaurants or traditional fish and chips are your preference, you can enjoy it all in the East Neuk!
Amenities
Wi-Fi
TV
Netflix
Open fire
Woodburner
Coffee maker
Dishwasher
Fridge freezer
Wine fridge
Microwave
Towels and linen
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Iron
Vacuum cleaner
Bath
Shower
Hairdryer
High chair
Stair gate
Travel cot
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Barbeque
Beach nearby
Full sea view
Partial sea view
On-street parking
EV charging point
Price
From £140 per night
From £695 per week
Location
The Cottage by the Harbour
19 Forth Street
St Monans
KY10 2AU
Fife, Scotland, UK
Short-term let licence number
FI 00490 F
Sleeps
Bathrooms
- Family bathrooms: 1
- En-suites: 1
- Baths: 1
- Showers: 2
- Toilets: 2
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Accessibility
Bedrooms and shower rooms are on the first floor, staircase has a landing and handrail.
Pets
Sorry, no pets permitted at this property.
No smoking
Strictly no smoking within this property.
Mobile signal
Variable according to network — check availability.
‘Fantastic cottage, very clean and comfortable. Excellent host, good communication.
We would definitely stay here again!’
Ground floor
- Well-equipped dining kitchen
- Comfortable lounge
- Utility room on mid-level
First floor
- Two superking bedrooms which can be arranged as twins on request
- En-suite shower room
- Family bathroom
Exterior
- Terraced garden with lower patio area and raised lawned area
- On the Fife Coastal Path
- On-street parking
Our favourite features
- Traditional features retained throughout the home
- Excellent position with the harbour and shore just steps away
- Flexible accommodation to suit all types of traveller
Low season
From £140 per night- January–March (excluding Easter holidays)
- November–December (excluding Christmas and New Year)
- Weekend and short breaks also available. Contact us for details.
Mid season
From £155 per night- April–May
- September–October
- Weekend and short breaks also available. Contact us for details.
High season
From £175 per night- 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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The Cottage by the Harbour
Address
The Cottage by the Harbour
19 Forth Street
St Monans
KY10 2AU
Fife, Scotland, UK
- Anstruther — 3.3 miles (9 minutes)
- Crail — 7.3 miles (16 minutes)
- Cupar — 14.9 miles (26 minutes)
- Dundee — 24.2 miles (47 minutes)
- Edinburgh — 47.2 miles (1 hour 23 minutes)
- Falkland — 21.2 miles (40 minutes)
- Kingsbarns — 10.8 miles (21 minutes)
- Pittenweem — 1.8 miles (5 minutes)
- Elie and Earlsferry — 3 miles (7 minutes)
- St Andrews — 12.5 miles (24 minutes)
- St Monans — 0.1 miles (1 minute)
- Tentsmuir Forest — 12.5 miles (24 minutes)
Railway
- Cupar — 15 miles (27 minutes)
- Leuchars — 16.4 miles (31 minutes)
- Leven — 11.9 miles (27 minutes)
- Kirkcaldy — 20.7 miles (44 minutes)
Airport
- Dundee airport — 25.9 miles (49 minutes)
- Edinburgh airport — 44.5 miles (1 hour 7 minutes)
Fuel
- Colinsburgh (BP) — 3.9 miles (8 minutes)
- Pittenweem (Gulf) — 2 miles (5 minutes)
- St Andrews (Shell) — 13.2 miles (23 minutes)
- St Andrews (Morrisons) — 12.7 miles (23 minutes)
- Anstruther — 3 miles (9 minutes)
- Carnoustie — 35.3 miles (1 hour 6 minutes)
- Colinsburgh — 5.1 miles (12 minutes)
- Crail — 9.2 miles (21 minutes)
- Elie and Earlsferry — 3.1 miles (8 minutes)
- Gleneagles — 50.4 miles (1 hour 20 minutes)
- Kingsbarns — 10.6 miles (21 minutes)
- Leven — 11.1 miles (24 minutes)
- Lundin Links — 9 miles (20 minutes)
- St Andrews — 13.6 miles (25 minutes)
