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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Colinsburgh, SCT
  • Elie Holiday Park
    8 min drive
  • Old Inn
    2 min walk
  • St Andrews Bus Station
    14 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    61 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk. October holiday discounts!

Folly Cottage is more than 200 years old, named after a folly on the hill behind the house. It lies in Colinsburgh, a quaint East Neuk village full of pretty painted cottages with crow step gables. There are views over the beautiful Balcarres estate behind the property. There is a well-equipped kitchen diner, a comfortable living room with smart TV and French doors out to the garden, and upstairs a very large double bedroom with ample storage space, and a smaller twin room. The pretty bathroom is upstairs too. The wifi signal is excellent, perfect for keeping in touch with family or if you have a bit of work to do. Gas central heating and a wood burning stove have just been installed so it is very cosy if the weather is a little damp. The sun trap garden has a full set of garden furniture for drinks and meals, and a shed with barbecue set. Perfect for the school holidays!
This is a great base for exploring the East Neuk, with the beaches of Elie, golf courses, quirky shops, fine dining, countryside walks all within a few minutes drive. Trips to the Highlands, Perthshire or Edinburgh are all easy from here.
Colinsburgh itself has a shop, a pub, the only local garage, and a community cinema in the Town Hall. It is 5 minutes walk to Charlton golf course, and just a little further to the 2 courses in Elie. Of course St Andrews, home of golf, is just 15 minutes by car, and you have 7 courses there to choose from. Local supermarkets are well stocked and uncrowded, and there are plenty of cafes are already doing takeaways in the area if you don't want to cook, and will reopen fully from 15th July.
Pittenweem has galleries and cafes including the outstanding Cocoa Tree, with fabulous hot chocolate. The East Pier Smokehouse and Craig Millar's restaurant 16 are in St Monans for fine dining. The Cheese Farm is just along the road, for more than cheese, great lunches too. Ardross Farm shop can supply every need and Barnett's artisan breads are justly famous - feta and beetroot is one of my favourites. Kellie Castle with its wonderful garden is well worth a visit. Genteel Crail along the coast tempts with teashops and souvenirs. There's fresh and smoked fish from St Monans, and Balgove Farm Shop on the edge of St Andrews. There's something for everyone.
The cottage will be sanitized for each new set of guests and check-in is via a key in the key safe so no need to meet anyone unless you want to.
EPC=F
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Shell Bay. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from St Monans Heritage Collection and 8 minutes from Kellie Castle
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Leven cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Maia Sheridan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, East Neuk. October holiday discounts! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
The cottage was great for us. Spent a lot of daytime away visiting family. But there was everything you needed inc. A teapot which safly a lot properties lack. Fantastic stay and great communications with the hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base for walking holiday
The cottage was lovely and full of character. Warm and cosy, very comfortable. Lovely enclosed little garden, perfect for the dogs. Maia was a great host, provided lots of useful information about the surrounding area and great suggestions on places to visit. Kept in regular contact and quick to answer any questions. I really enjoyed my stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal base
Nice cosy cottage. Perfect for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.House was great had everything we needed.only complaint was couch not very comfortable.But apart from that everything was excellent.Hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, a very nice place to stay
A cosy cottage in a good location for exploring East Neuk. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped, although the living room furniture is getting a bit tired. The cottage opens directly onto the pavement alongside a surprisingly busy road. Traffic noise is not an issue but parking can sometimes be a bit problematic. There is a useful shop in the village but the pub is closed. Overall, with a couple of reservations, a very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious two bedroom home
The enclosed garden was a real bonus for us with our dogs. We found the property to be spacious and conveniently located. We found it easily and were able to park right beside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Value for money
House had all we needed for our short stay. Good communication with the host. Excellent base for exploring Fife.On a main road, so some road noise, but this did not bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haven in Colinsburgh
We stayed in Colinsburgh for a month and loved it. The cottage had all we needed, the town had all we needed. Maia is always responsive and ready to guide and help with any questions.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy wee Cottage
Situated in a small village but very accessible by bus to all surrounding costal towns in the East Neuk of Fife. A cozy wee cottage with a private garden and dog friendly. All the residents are very friendly too. My only concern that is totally outwith the hosts control is the door opens to a narrow pavement where the village speed limit is 20 mph - that no-one adheres to!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Motherwell

September weekend
Great wee getaway for a weekend break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ian Fryer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant village cottage, ideal for a long weekend.
Overall a very good stay. A few points for consideration. We found the double bed mattress very uncomfortable. It would have been good if the bathroom door was lockable. The toilet seat needs to be fixed so it doesn't slide around!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Couldn’t fault it really nice cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neil
The cottage is perfect for getting around the coast area.Edinburgh is a one hour away .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
We stayed in this delightful cottage for a week over our daughter’s graduation from St Andrews. Ideally located for exploring the East Neuk and one of the best equipped self catering establishments we have every stayed in. A real home from home with comfy beds, private sun trap garden and easy parking. We were made to feel very welcome and would definitely recommend and return. Five stars ⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base
Property was clean and spacious. Plenty of hot water ,every kitchen utensil you could need. The garden is a sun trap, even in April. Wi FI fast, no issues. Although Colinsburgh doesn't have much it's a good base for exploring the East Neuk of Fife. Local shop is well stocked. Farm shop nearby, plenty of beaches within a short drive to explore. Our host was quick to answer any queries we had. We found the double bed a bit soft but we normally have a very firm mattress. Thought the property was good value and would be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage and good location
Comfortable and welcoming, but attention is required to bathroom re-staining in the shower area around the bath
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy holiday home
The pictures don't do the property justice. The home has such a nice, relaxed feel and is well equipped with everything you need. The fresh eggs and Easter treats were such a lovely touch also. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a lovely time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

ALEX W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wouldnt recommended.
Dated cottage which needs a declutter and most of all a good clean. Looked like somebody had just left before we checked in. Filthy Bed sheets, stained towels, crisps packets under bed, broken curtain pole etc Would not recommened.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maia was a wonderful host and the place was lovely
Can't wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelvin U.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a lovely home , we felt at home.
Great experience.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Dundee

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely and cosy
Perfect cottage for what I needed, stayed for 3 nights felt very at home. Didn't want to leave! Well equipped everything I needed. The 2 local shops had enough in them to get by, fresh veg aswell obviously not a huge choice but more than I expected and very friendly service. The road can be quite busy, but it's totally fine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and great host with cosy living room and well equipped kitchen diner.
We loved staying at this property. The log burner is the soul of the house. I managed to cook lots of nice homemade dishes for my children. There are a couple of things that could be renovated but it is very homely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joanne M., Brighton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy house, great host
I spent 3 weeks with 2 friends and my little dog at the house and, while I personally didn't like Colinsburgh (the traffic was pretty full-on and there is nothing there), it was a great house and a good place to use as a base to view the area. The beds were comfy, the house was toasty, the smart TV was good, the wood-burning stove was great, the internet was steady and the shower was hot. Although the road was quite busy, there was always a place to park and the locals were also really friendly. It was a just a short drive to walk my dog in the woods at Shell Bay or Elie Beach and there is a patch of woodland and a playing field just behind the house for quick local dog walks. You should check out the Andross Farm shop (which is fantastic) and the very popular Bowhouse which has lots of food and craft stalls. They are right near one another and not far away at all. Oh, and the host Maia is really nice. She's friendly, accommodating and very quick to respond. She left detailed instructions about the house as well as local recommendations. The house is in a good location for sightseeing and has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Very comfortable and well-equipped property, convenient for visiting the east Neuk of Fife. Maia the host kept us well informed and was easily contactable should any issues arrive. Hopefully we can return to this lovely cottage again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colinsburgh stay
Fantastic property great location to explore fife a bit of modernisation required but had everything you needed for a great holiday would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022