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150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Leven, Scotland
  • Hill of Tarvit
    8 min drive
  • Lochs and Glens North Cycle Route
    10 min drive
  • Leven Beach
    14 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    55 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.

150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews

Semi detached, large 4 bedrooms house part of traditional listed stable block built in the 1870. The property is part of a larger building with the owners living in an adjacent part of the stable. Previously run as Montrave House Bed and Breakfast.
The open plan kitchen, dining and siting room is an ideal place to relax after a long day exploring the East Neuk of Fife, the home of golf, fishing industry and farming. The house is very cosy with underfloor heating down stair and a log burning stove set in antique fireplace. Fully fitted kitchen with a fridge, electric hob and dish washer.
Pantry/boot room at the back of the house where you can find another fridge/freezer, washing machine and more storage.
The living/dining room has 2 comfortable sofas and some comfortable chairs, a large dining table with seating for 8 comfortably. Logs will be included for the log burning stove on your first night stay. There is a separate room with large TV with Freeview and DVD player. Upstairs there are 3 double rooms (1 ensuite and the other 2 are sharing a bathroom) and a single room en-suite. Bathrooms are fitted with bath tubs and good showers.
We have a mobile wood fired hot tub available to hire daily at an extra costs and book in advance.
There's plenty parking space within the courtyard of the property
Montrave is a working farm with over 200 red deer set on 250 acres of land, surround by mature woodland with lots of walking trails for you and your dog. There are also 2 beautiful Highland Cows. Montrave also runs a glamping site, Wigwam® Holidays Montrave Estate.
There are 2 wedding venues nearby, Pratis Barns (only 2 minutes away) and Teasses Estate (only 5 minutes drive) from Montrave House. Montrave House will be an ideal place to stay.
The nearest town and train station is Leven 3 miles away where you can find a local farm shop (Blackety side) and supermarkets. Beautiful fishing villages along the East Neuk of Fife, Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther & Crails are not far away. St Andrews is only approx 15-20 minutes drive.
The nearest beach is Leven beach with Largo Beach and Elie Beach not far away. St Andrews and St Andrews University is only 13 miles away.
If your are coming to play golf in Fife, Lundin Links and Leven Links Golf Course is less than 10 minutes away. We are not far from some other great golf courses around Fife, St Andrews Golf Course, Kingsbarn, Ladybank Golf Course.
Falkland Palace and Falkland village is only 15 minutes drive away.
Edinburgh airport is approx 50 minute drive.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Hill of Tarvit. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Fife Folk Museum and 8 minutes from Hill of Tarvit
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Airin Gilmour

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating 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

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1937.5 sq ft (180 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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
  • Note from host: Max 2 dogs and only allowed downstair.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Note from host: Pls let us know if you have visitors while staying
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 and a first aid kit
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.
Property Registration Number FI 01537 P

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Montrave House

150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the crowds but incredibly convenient
Wonderful property! Quiet, spacious and comfortable. Fifteen minute drive to St. Andrews and a hour to Edinburgh via nearby train station. Great spot to explore Fife and its incredible coastline. Hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The house was perfect for me and my family. All the rooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us to have space. We loved walking around the property, so many beautiful views! We were there for Christmas and the house was decorated, which was a really nice surprise. The fireplace made everything extra cosy! Any issues we had were minor and very quickly resolved. Airin is a fantastic host and I would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed
This property in Leven provided our crew with everything we needed during a recent trip to St. Andrews. It was clean, extremely spacious and quiet/secluded for a restful time away. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Property and Hosts
I can't stress enough how wonderful the host of this property were to us. The grounds are spectacular. The location is great if you want to take 1 -2 hour day trips. Everything in the house was clean and orderly. The hosts greeted us with homemade bread, jams, tea, coffee and a few other essentials. I HIGHLY recommend Montrave House run by Airin and Nick Gilmour. Awesome stay. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
4 bedroom house in delightful country estate
Montrave House provided the perfect stay for our family group of 6 adults and one 5 year old. The accommodation was super comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen. Airin was extremely helpful and communication before and during our stay was easy and informative. I would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Lovely house with ample room for the 6 of us, plus our two furry friends. Hosts were onsite to welcome us and the pleasant offer of a pizza night whilst we were there was something we were keen to take up. Quiet location. Ample grounds for lovely walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Fantastic place for the whole family to stay. Comfortable, clean, spacious - and defo recommend the hot tub for a couple of nights. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted a relaxing family holiday and that’s exactly what we got , so very peaceful.
We enjoyed absolutely everything about our stay here. So Very relaxing and just what we needed after a busy year. We had lazy mornings then had some great walks around the grounds taking in the beautiful scenery. Airin (owner) is absolutely lovely, very accommodating and on hand to give help/ advice should you require it. On arrival we got a fab welcome pack and flowers- very nice touch, the house was very clean and has an ideal Living area with open plan kitchen/dining, excellent if you are cooking for a number of people. The underfloor heating makes the house very cosy every morning but should you get a little cold at night the large log burner soon heats it up. Bedrooms are super for 3 couples as we all had a bathroom each which was perfect. There is mention about homemade pizzas available but my family were disappointed that this is only provided during summer as they had been looking forward to trying them out. Portable Hot tub available , we hired this but slightly disappointed it takes a few hours to heat up and needs a lot of work to keep it going. We all absolutely loved the house and location , would definitely go back 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped kitchen
As cooks, we appreciated there were sharp knives and equipment to prepare a meal. The app for the property was a superb resource for any questions we had. Our bonus was being able to get pizzas too from their on-site wood fired pizza oven. Excellent location for Fife and close access to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and grounds, perfect base in Fife
Our family of 5 stayed at Montrave House for a week while we moved our daughter in for her first year at St. Andrews. It was a perfect base, convenient to St Andrews and Edinburgh, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Airin and Nick are gracious hosts- warm, welcoming and knowledgable, communication was clear and there were thoughtful touches throughout every part of our stay. The historic building is full of character and thoughtfully updated, the extensive property with well maintained trails and the available woodfired hot tub were a wonderful bonus, and made the trip really special for our other two teens. We will definitely stay at Montrave again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for a family wedding
We booked this property at the last minute, as we needed a base for our daughter's wedding, in St. Andrews, and our previously-booked accommodation had cancelled. I'm so glad we did! In the run-up to our stay, communication from Airin was friendly and helpful. On the day of our arrival, she was there to greet us and let us know that she was available to answer any questions. The property is fabulous, with a huge kitchen (with all mod-cons), dining, seating area, with a separate room off it with a TV and DVD player (Which we didn't use). Also, a utility/boot room, with an additional fridge/freezer and a microwave oven. Upstairs are all the bedrooms; two with en-suite. The house contains many items of antique furniture and an amazing wood-carved fireplace. Plenty of parking space. We've no hesitation in recommending this property. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jodi c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! The most amazing country home and setting just an hour outside of Edinburgh.
Our family of 6 stayed at Montrave house for 5 short nights. It was perfect for all of us. So peaceful and beautiful. It really felt like home. Our hosts, Nick and Airin were very easy to work with, were immediate with sorting out needs and questions. They left a generous and delicious homemade loaf of bread and 2 jars of homemade jam, wine, milk and 2 bouquets of flowers from their garden to greet us. Check in and out was breeze. It was clean and confortable. A dryer would have been nice for we spoiled Americans but the huge drying rack inside the large laundry room was great. Washing and fire pit (x1 use) were available at no cost. Extra wood is available for purchase. The grounds are massive and worth a walk around. They own the Wigwam property next door and invited us to visit. The sheep and horses ( next door) were fun to watch all day. We were sad to leave and hope to return. We highly recommend Montrave House in Leven, Scotland. There are ocean views very near by and the beach is close as well. My husband has driven on the wrong side of the road and was good at relearning. Thank you, Nick and Airin for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Characterful Montrave House
Comfortable, well equipped and spacious - it was a great base from which to attend daughter's graduation in St. Andrews. Hosts very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a wonderful location
Well laid out, with everything you need, rooms well made up, comfortable beds and bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway (and plenty of space for the in-laws!)
We had an amazing week away at Montrave House. The kitchen was well-stocked (and we cook a lot!), we had everything we needed for an infant (travel cot, high hair and plastic dishes/cups), everything was clean and tidy, and communication with the hosts was a breeze. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
The property was beautiful presented & very comfortable. We felt very at home, shame we couldn’t stay for longer. The hosts were were welcoming & accommodating. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
October half term '21
Superb mid week stay. The property is very well appointed, the location is great and the hosts/owners are very accommodating. Easy driving distance to restaurants, beach and golf. I would thoroughly recommend Montrave House.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

marilyn b., Chappaqua, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Holiday Home
The house is large and charming with very comfortable beds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the hosts, who are nearby, are delightful. The location is beautiful and it is close to nearby towns with tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Break
We all had a lovely time, super accommodation, very well appointed, wonderful grounds for the dogs and everyone else to explore, great fun in the rustic hot tub, very kind and welcoming hosts, close to lovely little East Neuk places to explore, thank you very much for letting us all enjoy your home for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house for a family get together, spacious and comfortable.
Came across this property by accident at the last minute, was not disappointed. Warm and spacious, it met all our requirements for our 3 day stay . Excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry L., KEIGHLEY

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
A lovely very well equipped character property situated on a large country estate. Had fun exploring the estate by bike & on foot, especially enjoying deer watching. We hired a wood fired hot tub which the three children in our party particularly enjoyed especially in the evening. Twice a week tasty pizzas are available to order, cooked by the hosts Airin & Nick in a wood burning oven. Nearby is the beautiful Fife coast with its small fishing villages. Great for families and a favourite of ours is Elie with a car park adjacent to a large beach which has safe bathing & kayaks, paddle boards, canoes etc available to hire. The more adventurous of our party had great fun jumping into the sea from the end of the harbour. To summarise Montrave House ticked all the boxes of a three generation family group, also our friendly and very helpful hosts Airin and Nick added to the enjoyment of our stay. We all had a wonderful time & didn't want it to end.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilly H., Cheshire, united Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent: Wonderfully characterful and spacious home in peaceful countryside location
We are just back from our long weekend at Montrave House and how we wish we could have stayed longer! This place is idyllic - far from the madding crowd, yet within easy reach of Edinburgh by train, or the beautiful villages of the Fife coast by car - St Andrews 12 miles. We absolutely LOVED Montrave Houes. It is huge, beautifully furnished with antiques and collectables, and excellently equiped throughout. There was everything you could possibly want in the kitchen (would be great for a family celebration) and laundry room - so much more than one usually finds in self catering accommodation. It's clearly been furnished with real thought and attention to detail, and nothing was too much trouble for the lovely owners, who were on site all the time (it's a working farm). Our three teenagers loved exploring the extensive grounds and playing on the football pitch, and we all loved the walks locally and seeing the deer on the farm. It was such a peaceful spot, and we especially loved the wood burning hot tub and changing room on a trailer, which was towed to the door by the owners already lit and well stocked with wood (you pay extra for this, but it is definitely worth it for sitting out under the stars!) There is an excellent farm shop a couple of miles away, plus supermarkets in Leven and further afield. Kirkcaldy station (free parking) is about 25 minutes drive, and there are very regular trains to Edinburgh Waverly which take around 40 minutes or so. Our teenagers (boy and girl both 17yrs, and 15 yr old boy) loved the TV room with Apple TV, plus the music dock, and the table tennis table and football pitch which were a short walk away in the garden. Having three bath/shower rooms, plus an additional loo downstairs was a real advantage and the whole place felt very luxurious and spotlessly clean. There are glamping pods further down the drive in a separate area (see Montrave Wigwam holidays) all run by the same family, well spread out with lots of space for children / dogs, and we thought this makes Montrave a good place for a large family celebration in that extra guests could easily be accommodated there. We will most definitely be back - it's one of the best places we've ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday.
Lovely house and fabulous location.

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
All as described. Airin was lovely without being intrusive. Had a problem with the hot water and literally 5 mins later there was a knock at the door to sort it. Really big house with every amenity you could think of. Really enjoyed our time there, thank you! Laura
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Dodds

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, location and facilities
We had such a lovely time at this property and Airin responded quickly to all our queries beforehand. Airin wasn’t far away if we had questions while we were there and everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. The estate was a great place to explore and plenty of space outdoors for games. We used the table tennis barn and we bought the pizzas that were on offer - delicious! We hired the hot tub out for a couple of nights and we loved it! Thanks for having us in your lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021