Guests say
Maisie Cottage is a spacious, well-equipped holiday home in a fantastic location for exploring the East Neuk of Fife. Guests consistently praise its size, sea views, and proximity to coastal walks and local amenities. The cottage is comfortable and dog-friendly, with a well-stocked kitchen and enclosed garden. While some furnishings and decor are dated and the shower and curtains could be improved, most guests found it clean, warm, and excellent value for money. The property is ideal for families and groups seeking a relaxed base to enjoy the surrounding area.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with several describing it as spotless. However, a few mentioned cobwebs, minimal cleaning in some areas, and carpets or floors needing more attention.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to the harbour, coastal walks, and nearby towns. The peaceful setting and sea views are frequently highlighted as standout features.
Guests appreciated the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and warmth of the cottage. Some noted issues with soft mattresses, low furniture, and the inconvenience of the bathroom being downstairs, but overall comfort was rated positively.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and has everything needed for a short stay. However, several reviews mention the dated decor, poor shower, curtains needing repair, and minor maintenance issues such as lighting and cracks.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Lovely large house situated in one of the picturesque fishing village of St Monans..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Netflix
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, two highchairs and stairgate. . Back garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden. Holidaymakers, couples and family bookings only.. Maisie Cottage is a comfortable, bright, and spacious three-bedroom house found in the village of St Monans, one of the popular villages dotted along the stunning Fife Coastal Path. Here you can enjoy some lovely walks along the coastal path and discover the area’s cultural history, the remains of Newark Castle, Ardross Castle, the turreted Elie Lighthouse, and the haunted Ladies Tower.As you enter the house there is a spacious living area with plenty of room for the whole family to gather around. There is a bright modern kitchen fully equipped with a dining area perfect for evening meals with views over the garden to the sea. At the end of the hall there is a family bathroom with a bath, shower cubicle and toilet, there is also a private garden with a lovely decking area offering sea views, ideal for relaxing on those long summer evenings. There is a shed tucked around the side of the house where you can store your bikes, should you wish to explore this truly beautiful part of Fife by bike. Upstairs there are three spacious bedrooms offering the choice of two double bedrooms and a twin room.Ideal for families or a group of friends looking to play golf in St Andrews which is just a 25-minute drive away, although there is a pub and restaurant in the village, Anstruther is just an 8-minute drive away with a lovely choice of shops, a fantastic bakery, delicious fish and chips and a wider choice for eating out. This is a lovely peaceful base for relaxing and exploring. The neighbouring village Pittenweem is 5 minutes away and holds many arts and crafts fairs in the summer, a must for art lovers and painters alike. Beach 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (46)
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Confirmed Guest
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Maisie Cottage. We especially loved the views and peace and quiet of the place. We had some beautiful weather and had a chance to soak up the sunshine in the sheltered garden too.
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Confirmed Guest
Great location. Spacious, fully equipped, decor requires a little upgrading eg shower
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Confirmed Guest
Maisie cottage is great value, spotless and well equipped. Fantastic location. The garden area great for relaxing.The cottage would benefit from a few improvements, decor is tired, we found the sofas quite uncomfortable as they are very low. Curtains in bedroom need changing. The shower is quite poor but the bath lovely and deep. We left some sunglasses which the owner kindly agreed to post to us.Heating is on a timer, we found this fine and the cottage was lovey and warm, additional electric heaters are there if needed.Overall we all enjoyed our second visit to maisie cottage and St Monans