Guests say
Bramble Cottage offers a cosy, well-equipped base close to the beach and local shops, making it convenient for exploring Leven and nearby attractions. Guests appreciated the comfortable beds and friendly host, with several highlighting the property's excellent location. However, some reviews noted issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and occasional noise from the road and neighbouring dogs. Despite these concerns, many guests enjoyed their stay and found the cottage suitable for a relaxing break.
Cleanliness received mixed feedback. While some guests found the property generally clean, several reviews mentioned issues such as dusty surfaces, dirty carpets, unwashed dishes, and bathroom cleanliness concerns. A few guests reported needing to clean on arrival.
The location was frequently praised for its proximity to the beach, shops, and local attractions. Some guests noted road noise, but overall, the convenience and accessibility were highlighted as strong positives.
Guests found the cottage cosy with comfortable beds and relaxing sofas. However, some mentioned disturbances from road noise and barking dogs, as well as issues with mattresses and temperature control.
The cottage was described as well-equipped, with good kitchen facilities and internet. Nonetheless, several guests noted maintenance issues such as loose toilet seats, faulty taps, and the need for deep cleaning or minor repairs.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Nestled in the centre of the coastal town of Leven, Bramble Cottage is perfect for those looking for a traditional seaside holiday.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, 18" Freeview TV
Shower Room: (1 Step), Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. . 1 small dog welcome, at cost (£30). Bike store. On road parking. No smoking.. Bramble Cottage is a deceptively spacious, semi-detached, single-storey cottage situated in the very heart of the popular seaside town of Leven, with the owner living next door. Built in 1900 as the local shop and post office, the cottage has under gone a full renovation to provide contemporary, good quality, self-catering, holiday accommodation suitable for a couple. If you would like to arrive at this lovely cottage with a bottle of whisky, prosecco or groceries waiting in the fridge, this can be supplied by prior arrangement with the owner, at cost.
Ideal for a seaside break, from your front door you are just minutes’ walk to the long sandy beach and promenade with great views over the Firth of Forth to the East Lothian coast. The promenade provides activities to suit all with amusement arcades, putting green, crazy golf, play areas, festival gardens park, Leven leisure pool and regular events including the Summer Prom Festival with live music. The local shops, cafés, bars and restaurants are all within a short walk. For guests who enjoy walking, Letham Glen and Silverburn offer woodland walks and the Fife Coastal Path passes through the town and is ideal for exploring the coast on foot, discovering the picturesque fishing villages and beautiful sandy beaches and coves.
A great location for golfers of all abilities with 3 courses within walking distance, including Leven Links Course, which is the qualifying course when the Open is played at St Andrews. There are numerous other excellent courses close by and the home of golf, St Andrews, is only 10 miles away. St Andrews make a great day out with excellent shopping facilities as well as good quality restaurants, pubs, bistros and an aquarium. There are many historic buildings to visit both the city centre and in the surrounding area, and a climb to the top of the tower of the medieval cathedral provides a super view of the area.There is a regular bus service to St Andrews just across the road and the local bus station provides services to Kirkcaldy and the surrounding towns. For those wanting to travel a little further afield, Dundee is only 22 miles and Edinburgh city centre is 36 miles. Beach 400 yards. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
We had to clean the cottage on arrival. Bathroom didnt look like it had been cleaned before our arrival.Bed is two single beds zipped together. One of the mattresses was sunk in the middle.
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Confirmed Guest
Looked good on arrival then... bathroom tap dirty where the water came out and at the base of.. shower mat filthy round suckers.. bedroom door wouldn't close properly.. bedroom carpet dirty.. duvet cover had 2inch rip..bowl on kitchen table filthy..if you ran kitchen tap there was a smell of sewerage.. wooden floor needed cleaning...sit on 2 seater sofa and cracked head off the table... table chairs ripped... When called for the key the ladies jumper was absolutely covered in cat/dog hair so no I won't be returning and definitely won't recommend
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Confirmed Guest
Anne was very hospitable and helpful. We enjoyed our stay in Leven and it was not far to St. Andrews and not too far from the Stirling Castle. It is a little hard to find the place but Google maps helped along with Anne.The accommodations are clean, great internet, and the place has all your needs for using the kitchen. We would come again.