Guests say
St Andrews cottage in Pittenweem is highly praised for its unbeatable harbour-side location, beautiful views, and stylish, comfortable interiors. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, and proximity to local amenities and coastal walks. While most reviews highlight cleanliness and comfort, some mention maintenance issues such as dated showers, minor damp, and occasional problems with fittings. The host is generally described as helpful, and some guests received thoughtful welcome packs, though these are not guaranteed. Overall, the property offers a memorable and relaxing base for exploring the East Neuk of Fife.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well presented, with only a few reports of minor issues such as mould in showers or damp in one bedroom. The majority of reviews describe the property as spotless or very clean.
The location is universally praised, with guests loving the harbour views, proximity to local shops, eateries, and the coastal path. The setting is described as perfect for exploring Pittenweem and the wider Fife area.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, cosy living spaces, and a warm atmosphere. A few minor issues with beds not being zipped together or slight damp were noted, but overall comfort is a strong point.
The cottage is generally well equipped, especially the kitchen, and offers good amenities. However, several guests noted maintenance issues such as faulty electrics, dated showers, broken blinds, and minor wear, suggesting some areas could benefit from attention.
Some guests received welcome packs with wine and coffee, and the host is often described as helpful and communicative. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, future guests should not expect them as standard.
About this property
In a lovely harbour location, this luxury cottage offers wonderful accommodation for exploring the East Neuk of Fife.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Cinema Surround System, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: (1 Step) Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the courtyard.. St Andrews is positioned right on the harbour in Pittenweem, the most active of the fishing ports in the East Neuk of Fife, and boasts stunning sea views across the Firth of Forth to the Bass Rock and Isle of May.
The location of this lovely cottage is sublime. A quintessential fisherman’s cottage, the property has been restored to provide luxury, contemporary and tastefully furnished, self-catering accommodation yet still maintaining some of the character within a unique setting. There has been a fisherman’s cottage on this location since the 16th-century and the original building fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1908 and not rebuilt until 1918 after the Great War. The family who built the new fisherman’s cottage were from St Andrews, hence the name. The old hooks where the fishing nets were hung to dry are still on the wall in the back garden, which is now a sunny courtyard and ideal for enjoying the summer sun with a glass of wine. The old wash house still has the old sink and is great for cleaning sports equipment or rinsing the sand off your buckets and spades. Within the cottage you will find it is beautifully presented with much thought, care and attention to the finer details. Both spacious double bedrooms are en-suite, and on the ground floor there is also a large storage cupboard to store your golf equipment. The open plan living space on the first floor captures the amazing sea views to enable guests to enjoy watching the fishing boats entering and leaving the picturesque harbour, and the fish market in the morning where the local fishermen sell their catch. If fish is on your menu you can purchase freshly caught fish and prepare that special meal in the well-equipped kitchen.
From your front door you can walk to the local inn, fish and chip shop, restaurants, chocolate shop and café, local bakers shop and an interesting array of artist galleries. Explore the quaint lanes and wynds of this historic fishing village and find St Fillan’s cave in Cove Wynd, which was used as a chapel by St Fillan in the 700s. Pittenweem Arts Festival held at the beginning of August is a very popular event. The Fife Coastal Path passes through the village and is ideal for exploring the coast on foot to picturesque fishing villages and beautiful sandy beaches and coves. This area is famous for golf and St Andrews with its championship courses is within 10 miles, as are more than twenty other local courses so you will be spoilt for choice. With historic buildings, whisky distillery, museums and visitor attractions and boat trips to the Isle of May to see the wild birds, St Andrews in Pittenweem is the perfect location for all ages to explore this area of Fife. Edinburgh 45 miles. Perth 40 miles. Dundee 23 miles. Beach 120 yards. Shop 300 yards, pub 50 yards, restaurant 10 yards.
Free WiFi
Scottish Letting Licence FI-04133-F
Reviews (36)
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Steven Shearwood
Whilst the location of this property is beautiful it has somewhat declined since our last visit four years ago. On our last visit my wife cut her foot on a protruding screw as you enter the lounge . Whilst reported to the owner it still protrudes just above the floor boards . The kitchen now lacks a few items which have not been replaced . No holiday welcome book exists with both cottage and local information . The Tv is in the wrong place ( you have to sit at the dining table to view it properly!) Downstairs the rear yard isn’t inviting at all to sit in so we took a bench outside the front door. Both bedrooms downstairs felt damp with the en-suite extractor fans broken . The window blinds on the front bedroom were broke and despite the owner saying they would be fixed they weren’t which is difficult with no curtains and the window being adjacent to the footpath outside . To cap it all the sash windows in the rear bedroom were either painted or sealed and we were unable to open the window which felt like sleeping in a confined space . Not good at all which is a shame as the property has potential to be luxury as was the case on our previous visit . Disappointed as we had recommended the property to our daughter who holidayed with us !
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Confirmed Guest
Great location
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Confirmed Guest
We loved the house and decoration/furniture. Would have liked some easily accessible information about WiFi, tv etc