St Monans holiday house rental with internet access, golf, fireplace and TV

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  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • Min stay varies
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 3 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Large family house available with stunning sea and hill views, perfect for families and friends, plenty of space for 7 or 8. This lovely family home is much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside! There is plenty of space over 3 floors to spread yourself out, as well as a sunny garden.

The name Steamdrifter comes from the kind of steam powered fishing boats once built in the village and used by the locals for fishing around the coast of Scotland. St Monans is still very proud of its boat building and fishing heritage.

The ground floor has an open plan living room with wood burning stove, smart TV, kitchen with huge island with bar stools and a solid oak floor. This leads through to a huge conservatory which contains the dining table, as well as a sofa and comfy chairs for relaxing and enjoying the view over the garden. There's garden furniture and a barbecue set for al fresco dining.

On the first floor is the master bedroom, a very large room with views over the harbour and the village, with an ensuite shower and toilet. Next door is a sweet twin room overlooking the back garden, beside the family bathroom.

Up the next staircase are 2 more bedrooms, a single room with great sea views, and a lovely double room looking over the hills and farmland to the north. There is also another sitting room facing south, with an open fire, and the best views of all, uninterrupted views over the Firth of Forth to the Bass rock, Berwick Law and the coast of East Lothian. Watch the ships going up and down, keep an eye out for dolphins!

The wifi signal is excellent on every floor, perfect for keeping in touch with family on Zoom or if you have a bit of work to do on Teams.

Rental includes basket of logs for wood-burning stove, coal for open fire on top floor, fresh eggs from our own hens when available. All towels and linen provided. Large shed at the bottom of the garden is perfect for cycles or canoes.

There are 2 grocery shops in the village and local supermarkets are well stocked and uncrowded. There are plenty of cafes and takeaways in the area if you don't want to cook.

This pretty village is a great base for exploring the East Neuk, with the beaches of Elie for swimming, sea-kayaking, sailing and canoeing, golf courses at Elie and Charleton, and of course St Andrews only 12 miles away. There are quirky shops, fine dining, historic sights and countryside walks all within a few minutes drive. Trips to the Highlands, Perthshire or Edinburgh are all easy from here. The village is about an hours drive from Edinburgh airport.

The East Pier Smokehouse and the Giddy Gannet provide good food all day while award-winning Craig Millar's seafood restaurant is there for fine dining. Pittenweem has galleries and cafes including the outstanding Cocoa Tree, with fabulous hot chocolate. 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.

The house 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.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: King Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 4: Single Bed
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Cot available
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Access is by a key in key safe on gable wall. I am available locally if you want to meet or if you would like advice on what to do or where to go.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

No hen or stag parties please.

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About the owner

Maia S.
Average reply time:
1 hour 40 minutes

Calendar updated:
11 Mar 2024

Years listed:
8

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This House has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 7. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 01 Jul 2016. Located in Fife, it has 11 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £1088 to £1483.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 11 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

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Elldun
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Peaceful location
Mar 2023

A lovely home to have a break. Very cosy and comfortable. Everything you need is provided for you to enjoy your stay. Kitchen and living room space is great. Loads to do nearby. Anstruther is just al… More 

Reviewed 10 Mar 2023

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Great break by the sea
Apr 2022

Lovely clean house with a view over the harbour.Well equipped with everything you will ever need.The garden at the rear is large with plenty room for kids and dog to play in.We had to use one of the s… More 

Reviewed 11 Apr 2022

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perfect
Jul 2020

Great home from home. Everything was just right. Kids felt at home straight away. Perfect base for the coastal walk.

Reviewed 8 Aug 2020

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Superb
Jul 2019

Lovely holiday home which met needs of all our family well. Have been before and will return again. Really enhanced our holiday and owner couldn’t be more helpful. Lots to do and explore nearby … More 

Reviewed 19 Aug 2019

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Morna F

Lovely relaxing cottage
Aug 2017

The house is beautiful and welcoming. We have 11 year old triplets and a large dog. The house absorbed us all. The kids flocked to the upper living area with its telescope and sea views, they loved h… More 

Reviewed 14 Sep 2017

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