Guests say
Nautilus Cottage receives high praise for its stunning sea views, spacious and well-equipped interiors, and excellent location near the harbour and local amenities. Guests appreciate the bright, airy atmosphere and the proximity to scenic walks, swimming spots, and pubs. While most found the property clean and comfortable, a few noted minor maintenance issues such as worn mattresses and chipped crockery. Overall, the cottage is highly recommended for families and groups seeking a relaxing coastal getaway.
The majority of guests found the cottage immaculately clean and well-presented, with only isolated mentions of chipped plates and tired mattresses affecting the overall impression.
The location is frequently described as perfect, with beautiful harbour and sea views, easy access to Anstruther, and nearby attractions such as the tidal pool and local pubs.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, sofas, and a spacious layout, though a few noted that some mattresses were worn and could be improved.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped with modern amenities, though minor issues such as a faulty dishwasher basket and chipped crockery were occasionally mentioned.
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
Nautilus Cottage provides beautifully presented accommodation on the coast in a perfect area for golf enthusiasts..
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 37" TV, Freesat, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Gas Hob
Utility Room: Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking.. With a red pantile roof and located on the historic harbourside at Cellardyke, this beautifully presented, terraced fisherman’s cottage boasts spectacular views over the picture postcard harbour, Firth of Forth and Isle of May. Nautilus Cottage has been lovingly renovated, and provides contemporary furnishings, spacious accommodation and a cosy woodburner, ideal whatever the weather outside. In this quiet location, this is the perfect spot in which to relax and enjoy the area with friends and family. The harbour has a small sandy beach and there is a bar, restaurant, children’s play park and small local shop.
Anstruther is within walking distance, with its working harbour, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy fish and chips from the award-winning restaurant. Home to the Scottish Fisheries Museum, there are boat trips from the harbour to the Isle of May, where there is the world renowned bird sanctuary and nature reserve, famous for puffins and seals.
The Fife Coastal Path runs through the village, with historic castles, pretty fishing villages and many beautiful beaches and coves along the way. The ancient university town of St Andrews is 9 miles away, famous for its golf courses. Other golf courses close by include Anstruther, 1 mile, Crail and Kings Barns, both 5 miles. At the cottage there are built-in golf bag stands for you to store your golf equipment. For fishing enthusiasts, why not try your hand at crab, lobster and cod fishing (licence required) which are available in the local area? However you decide to spend your time, you can be sure that the comfort of Nautilus Cottage awaits your return. Relax and enjoy the views whilst planning your next day’s adventure. Beach 10 yards. Shop 800 yards, pub 100 yards and restaurant 10 yards.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting licence no.: FI00790F
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Home had been fully refurbished and was beautiful, with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. A couple of teething issues, following renovation (as we were the first to stay there since the works, which could not have been predicted) were very quickly fixed by local professional trades and then there was no issues at all. It was just what we needed and a great place to stay for a quiet recharge with a local pub, harbour and tidal pool etc. All the home amenities you would need for a family / friends stay.
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Confirmed Guest
Nautilis Cottage was ideal for our family get together, with plenty space and a lovely outlook.However, I was disappointed with the condition of the mattresses and the plates in the property. The mattresses on the beds had obviously seen extensive use and the bowls and plates were nearly all chipped.
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Geraldine
Great stay for a couple of nights.