Guests say
The Sailmakers Loft in Anstruther is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location. Guests have enjoyed the cosy, well-equipped apartments with sea views and the proximity to local amenities. While parking can be challenging and the stairs may be a consideration for some, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently mention the property being very clean and well maintained, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as fantastic, central, and accessible to the harbour, shops, and bars, although parking is noted as a potential issue.
The apartment is repeatedly referred to as comfortable, cosy, and quiet, with a comfortable bed and spacious rooms, although some guests mentioned noise from the restaurant.
Facilities are generally praised as well-equipped and high quality, but there are comments about lighting issues and the smell from the restaurant's extractor fan, which suggests some room for improvement.
While some guests mentioned welcome treats, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of this gesture across all stays, and it should be noted that such gifts are a delightful surprise rather than a guaranteed amenity.
About this property
The ideal location for a romantic escape, with sea views from the living room, walks along the shore and Michelin star restaurants on the doorstep..
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 43" Freeview Smart TV, Bluetooth Speaker
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . On road parking. No smoking.. Immaculately presented, this first floor duplex apartment is situated in the charming fishing village of Anstruther. Providing contemporary living, yet maintaining the character of the building, Sailmaker’s Loft has been thoughtfully furnished for comfort and ease, and creates a wonderful atmosphere for a relaxing holiday for a couple. Anstruther is an old fishing town with cobbled streets, little alleyways and a working fishing harbour. Two sandy beaches for paddling or exploring the rock pools are just a few minutes’ walk from Sailmaker’s Loft.
For guests who enjoy eating out, there is a great choice from Michelin starred restaurants to fish and chip shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. The town also has a good selection of local gift shops, as well as boutiques and galleries to visit. For a great day out take a boat trip to the Isle of May and visit the renowned bird sanctuary and nature reserve, famous for puffins, grey seals and other wildlife in the summer months.
Enjoy leisurely walks along the Fife Coastal Path, which runs through the village, and visit historic castles, pretty fishing villages and many beautiful beaches and coves. The area is famous for golf courses, with a challenging 9-hole course along the shore and many links courses in the surrounding areas.
This area has a great seafaring history and a visit to the Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of the area. After spending your day exploring the shore, the open plan living space of Sailmaker’s Loft is the perfect spot in which to relax and admire the views over the sea. St Andrews is 9 miles away, and Edinburgh, Stirling, Perth and Gleneagles are all within an hour’s drive. Beach 20 yards. Shop 10 yards, pub and restaurant 5 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (16)
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Confirmed Guest
Ideal for a couple. We'll equipped kitchen. Large shower room. Comfortable double bed. Parking is an issue.Just steps away from restaurants, cafes and bar. Would visit again.
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Jane Smith
We had a lovely 4 nights at this very comfortable wee apartment. It's very central for amenities, parking is in a very narrow street but we always managed to get parked ok. Only drawback for us was the smell of food from the restaurant downstairs on the one night it was open during our stay - the extractor fan pipe seems to come out close to the bottom of the stairs and the smell drifted up to the front door and into the hallway - but thankfully not to the rest of the house. There are a lot of stairs, and the lighting is a bit of a challenge as it kept going off when we were halfway up the stairs! The apartment is very well equipped and extremely cosy and we wouldn't hesitate to return. Lovely restaurants just a few minutes walk away (we didn't try the one downstairs as it only opened on our last day and we'd plans already made) and a lovely pub for drinks just at the end of the road (The Ship Tavern). Highly recommend this lovely accommodation and Anstruther is a stunning place to visit.
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Brian Morgans
Perfect spot for a golf vacation. Very pleased.