The Cottage by the Harbour

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
  • 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 £140 per night
From £695 per week

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Location

The Cottage by the Harbour
19 Forth Street
St Monans
KY10 2AU​
Fife, Scotland, UK

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Short-term let licence number

FI 00490 F

Bathrooms

  • Family bathrooms: 1
  • En-suites: 1
  • Baths: 1
  • Showers: 2
  • Toilets: 2

Floor plan

Floor plan of two floors, floor 1 and floor 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.

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Absolutely lovely little house in the heart of St monans. Nice spacious rooms and sparkling clean. Great kitchen with everything you could need including a fridge with an ice machine… Highly recommended

Ricky August 2023

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

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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 (8 minutes)
  • Crail — 7.3 miles (16 minutes)
  • Cupar  — 14.9 miles (26 minutes)
  • Dundee — 24.2 miles (47 minutes)
  • Edinburgh — 47.6 miles (1 hour 21 minutes)
  • Kingsbarns — 10.8 miles (20 minutes)
  • Pittenweem — 1.8 miles (4 minutes)
  • Elie — 3 miles (6 minutes)
  • St Andrews — 12.5 miles (23 minutes)
  • St Monans — 0.1 miles (1 minute)

Railway

  • Cupar — 15 miles (26 minutes)
  • Leuchars — 16.4 miles (32 minutes)

Airport

  • Dundee airport — 25.9 miles (49 minutes)
  • Edinburgh airport — 44.8 miles (1 hour 5 minutes)
  • St Andrews — 13.1 miles (25 minutes)
  • Kingsbarns — 10 miles (21 minutes)
  • Gleneagles — 50.4 miles (1 hour 18 minutes)