Ferienhaus für Selbstversorger, Garten near Edinburgh, Schottland.
120 year old traditional sandstone holiday cottage, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
(Fife Council Short term lets permission FI 00307P)
Conservatory, garden with covered fire pit area.
Sleeps 3 (2 adults + 1 preteen child )
in 2 bedrooms i.e. 1 double, 1 single)
(Please note:-no cot and no high chair provided.)
Well equipped , self catering holiday home.
Comfortable, relaxing, clean, inviting & welcoming accommodation.
(modest, not ultramodern or posh)
Popular with German families and repeat guests.
Ideal for a couple. Family, child friendly, also suit single person.
Sorry no pets, no smoking or visitors please.
It is just off the B981 so we don't advertise as "quiet" as there is some road noise
but don't let it put you off as it's not generally a problem but feel free to ask for details.
Information leaflets and brochures.
Books and Indoor games.
Log burning stove. 1 basket of logs to start you off, more can be bought at local garages and shops.
Wi- Fi.
Well equipped kitchen with usual basics seasoning, etc.
A welcome gift of snacks and drinks, (typically a miniature wine or whisky and a Scottish beer, shortbread, etc. )
Let us know after booking if you have any food or drink restrictions, so that we can personalize your complimentary hospitality basket.
A large living room.
1 bathroom with shower over bath.
View of 3 Forth Bridges and fields. Parking.
Lovely enclosed back garden, with B.B.Q, bistro tables and 2 chairs plus 2 steamer loungers.
Ideal also as a winter holiday getting to know Edinburgh.
Individual, not buy to let.
24 hour emergency. Phone text for general help/ maintenance.
Owners keen to make your holiday enjoyable.
Lots of local information, including supermarket & attractions
It's lovely, do come to stay.
A welcome home from home, with extra touches.
Distinctive features: We have a keen interest in repairing & decorating & are constantly making improvements & restoration ( i.e. original wooden doors & some floorboards, etc.) indoor feature shelves, facings, etc.
Calthermic heating installed November 2018.
Newly decorated for 2023.
Edinburgh is only 20 minutes (10 miles) and is easy by car, bus or train.
The ancient Burgh of Inverkeithing is one mile away, with good train & bus links, Park & Ride, bank, small shops, post office, library, take away food,
We (Chris and Yvonne Barley) are in a small cluster of cottages at the Old Duloch, like an old hamlet. (Not the big new estate which is 2 miles further north).
Arrival time 16:00 hours is best (before any possible Forth Bridge crossing traffic delays.
Dunfermline, Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Trossachs National Park, Loch Ness, fishing villages, etc. are nearby.
Local golf, falconry, riding, walking, cycling, castles, coastal areas, shopping, eating, distilleries. Skiing at Glenshee, etc.
Cycle track a few metres from the cottage.
A great area with plenty to do for all ages.
Nearby:-Childrens' park, beautiful blue flag beaches, sea and boat rides.
Plenty golf courses, some with spectacular coastal views.
Great touring, historical buildings. Lovely coastal & fishing villages.
Events. Recycling: SPORTS & EVENTS:-
Edinburgh zoo and festivals -science, film, book, music, tattoo, fringe.
Royal Highland show, Knockhill motor racing circuit. Homecoming Scotland, September open door historic buildings.
It's a good place for holidays, most hobbies & learning experiences.
Seems it really appeals to German holidaymakers.
Great cities, countryside, heritage, history, parks, botanical gardens, shopping, golf, falconry & leisure centres, riding stables, Falkirk wheel (canal boat).
Book for 2 weeks or more, there's so much to do.
RECYCLING:-Please ask if you wish more details but basically we have recycling (separate containers for , plastics, paper and general rubbish. )
Any arrival days. Ideal with a car but if you like walking, Inverkeithing station is 1 mile away.