The Old Inn, Pittenweem
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£350–£550 / week
About the home
The Old Inn is a beautiful holiday home in Pittenweem, in the heart of the East Neuk of Fife. Pittenweem is one of the most painted and photographed villages in the UK due to its unspoiled picture postacard townscape. It has become famous for its annual arts festival providing visitors with a week long fest of fine art exhibitions, crafts and local folk music, made all the more interesting by a majority of the venues being local people’s homes. Pittenweem is one of the historic fishing villages nestling along the East Neuk of Fife, and still has a working fishing harbour today. It is a wonderful location from which to explore the East Neuk by car, bicycle or on foot. If you play golf, you will be spoiled for choice among the many golf courses in the area, which includes the famous Old Course at St Andrews which is only a short drive away. Whatever time of year you decide to come you will receive a warm and friendly welcome. Enjoy the novelty of staying in the former Coaching Inn that is one of the oldest buildings in the village, dating from 1617, a time of smugglers, highwaymen and witches.
Tucked away in a quiet position just off the high street, yet only a short walk to all amenities including the beach and the pretty harbour, the Old Inn has been renovated as a spacious, well equipped and comfortable holiday home that sleeps up to six. The house is bright and airy and furnished to a high standard. The private courtyard to the front of the house has table/chairs and chiminea for chilly evenings. There is a separate large utility/boot room which can be accessed directly from the courtyard where bikes or other sports equipment may be stored and where you will find a large selection of games for children. Wi-Fi internet access and digital LCD televisions are just some of the facilities provided for guests today that could not have been dreamed of by the original guests at the Inn when it was built nearly four hundred years ago.
A small dog is welcome by arrangement.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Pittenweem, 400m |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
Further details indoors:
Living Room - open plan to kitchen - a bright room with wooden beams, gas coal effect fire, comfy leather seating, LCD tv with DVD, dining table to comfortably seat 6.
Kitchen area - Full sized fridge / freezer, microwave, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, lots of storage.
Large Master Bedroom with seating area - Double bed, large wardrobes, large chest of drawers, leather sofa, coffee table, LCD tv.
Cloakroom - with wc and wh basin.
Bedroom 2 - Twin bedroom, chest of drawers, wardrobe etc.
Bedroom 3 - Bunk bedroom, chest of drawers, wardrobe etc.
Family Bathroom - Fully tiled spacious bathroom with large shower cubicle, bath, wc and wh basin.
Utility/Boot Room - Separate large utility and boot room with washing machine and tumble drier, plus selection of children's toys and games.
A high chair and a child's cot are available on request.
Wi-fi internet access is available throughout the property including the courtyard.
Please note that the house is very old and as a result there are some quirky steps within the accommodation between the living room and the bedroom areas. This makes the house unsuitable for those who cannot walk unaided.
Further details outdoors:
The Old Inn has an enclosed private courtyard to the front with seating, table and chiminea.
Further details
Change over day is normally Saturday, but other days may be possible on request outwith the high season.
Short breaks also available outwith the high season on request.
Please contact Jane on 07792 827584 for enquiries/bookings. OR follow us on TWITTER - themacphersonfamily@btinternet.com (Jane@theoldinn).
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The Fife region
Pittenweem is a village in the heart of the East Neuk of Fife. 'Neuk' is old Scots for 'corner'. It is one of a string of pretty fishing villages along the coast, including Elie, Anstruther and Crail.
The Kingdom of Fife is an ancient region with its own distinct identity. It is the Ancestral home of the Scottish monarchs, world famous for its golf and has some of Scotland's best scenery. Fife has been the site of many of the most important events in Scottish history, which is why it has a wealth of castles, cathedrals, and places of historic interest. Dunfermline in the southern part of the region is an ancient capital of Scotland.
In Central Fife is the historic village of Falkland with its impressive palace, and nearby is the market town of Cupar, set in rolling countryside.
St Andrews, Scotland's oldest university town and the home of the world-famous Royal and Ancient golf club, are must-see visitor attractions.
The Kingdom of Fife is known throughout the world as the home of golf and boasts more than forty courses, from the famous Old Course at St Andrews, to many traditional seaside links, to beautifully landscaped parkland and heathland courses suitable for golfers of all abilities.
The Fife coastline is a very special environment which has distinctive rock formations and varied wildlife. In the East Neuk, long sections of the Fife Coastal Path stretching from Elie, past Pittenweem to Crail can now be enjoyed by recreational and serious walkers. From the coast you can see grey seals and, in summer, basking sharks and dolphins. The nearby islands of Inchcolm and Inchkeith are home to thousands of seabirds, with large numbers of puffins found on the Isle of May. You can see these close up by taking one of the boat trips to the islands from Anstruther.
East Fife and the East Neuk enjoys one of the driest climates in Scotland, with more sun and lower rainfall than most other areas, and no midges!
The Anstruther / Pittenweem area
Pittenweem is one of the most painted and photographed villages in the UK due to its unspoiled picture postacard townscape. It has become famous for its annual arts festival in August, providing visitors with a week long fest of fine art exhibitions, crafts and local folk music, made all the more interesting by a majority of the venues being local people’s homes. Pittenweem is one of the historic fishing villages nestling along the East Neuk of Fife, and still has a working fishing harbour today. It is a wonderful location from which to explore the East Neuk and the wider Kingdom of Fife by car, bicycle or on foot. Further afield, St Andrews is 20 minutes drive away. Perth, Edinburgh and Dundee are all around an hour. Walking, cycling, sailing, other water sports and of course golf are all activities enjoyed by our visitors. Whatever time of year you decide to come you will receive a warm and friendly welcome.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Edinburgh: 72 km |
| Railway: | Kirkcaldy: 32 km |
| Ferry: | Rosyth: 54 km |
If you are travelling from further afield several airlines including Easy Jet fly from a number of UK and European cities to Edinburgh. There are good rail links to Edinburgh and from there to Kircaldy, the nearest railway station to Pittenweem. Several car hire companies operate from Edinburgh airport. Most visitors from within the UK choose to drive, and those from beyond the UK normally fly to Edinburgh and hire a car there. The road links to Scotland and within Scotland to Fife are good. There are motorways and duel carriageways to Glenrothes, and an A class road from there to Pittenweem. The drive from Edinburgh takes around 1 hour.
Activities near Anstruther
Tennis in town
Watersports
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for The Old Inn, Pittenweem
The best place we have ever stayed. Accommodaton spot on and local walks excellent. Albert & Caroline Scrafton, Cleveland
Brilliant house and lovely village with so many walks. Family loved it. Will be back. The Ronaldson Family, East Kilbride.
Fabulous house, fabulous location. The Stott family, Glasgow
Had fabulous holiday. Great location, house etc.
the Innes family, Aberdeen
What a beautiful area and a splendid house. Two weeks shot by. Ian, Christine, James and Archie, Romford.
We have enjoyed our stay enormously, and Maddie says what a cool TV! Thank you
Morag Muir and family, Tayport
Another great time here thanks, great house and great village. The Innes family, Aberdeen
We just wanted to say that we had a fantastic week at the Old Inn, Pittenweem. The accommodation was excellent. The Piotrowicz family.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 17 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Our pricing structure is simple and economical
Price for Christmas and New Year £550
Price for the Arts Festival on application
Short break deals and discounts for lower occupancy available during mid and low season
Small charge if more than one small dog.
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