Guests say
St Andrews cottage in Pittenweem is praised for its charming decor, stunning harbour views, and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciate the comfortable accommodation, the thoughtful welcome pack, and the property's ideal location for exploring the East Neuk of Fife. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of reviews mention the property being very clean, with no specific complaints about cleanliness. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
The location is consistently praised for its beautiful views, proximity to local amenities, and the harbour. It is described as perfect and excellent, indicating a very high satisfaction among guests.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy and warm. Some minor issues with bed configuration and fluctuating water temperature in showers are mentioned, but overall comfort is rated highly.
While the property is well-equipped and guests are generally satisfied, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as toilet seats, noisy fans, and electrical problems. These recurring issues suggest that facilities could be improved.
The welcome pack of wine and coffee is mentioned positively, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as not all reviews mention gifts and to ensure expectations are managed, it should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
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 (23)
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Ewan
St Andrews is placed on the quayside in Pittenweem (you know that. I just wasn’t sure how to start it). The location is lovely and you can watch the fishing boats from the upstairs living room area. The bedrooms were both immaculate and the showers were slightly dated, but powerful. Upstairs in the living room there are more board games than a Smyths and the living area is delightful. But the kitchen has to be my favourite room, as it is at home. I often find kitchens in holiday lets often come with a blunt knife, plastic chopping board and four boring knives to match four boring forks. But there were as many utensils as a working kitchen, as well as plenty of lovely crockery, cups and glasses. There are cast iron pans, a set of digital scales in case some baking takes your fancy and even a juicing machine. I could go on. Long and short, I loved the location ,the building, the incredible attention to detail and the kitchen. It was all brill.
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Confirmed Guest
St Andrew’s house was a fantastic base to explore the delights of Pittenweem and the East Neuk of Fife. We really enjoyed the fabulous view of the working harbour from the living room and watching the fishing boats going out. The accommodation was well equipped, spacious, comfy and toasty warm. It was lovely to return to following our bracing wintery walks along the Fife Coastal Path to explore the neighbouring towns. We really enjoyed our stay.
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Confirmed Guest
An absolutely fabulous house with wonderful views over the harbour. The house was kept nice and warm which was appreciated given the windy weather! There was everything there that you needed for a very comfortable stayPittenweem is a lovely village - the entire area is wonderful We will definitely be back to this lovely place