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Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Colinsburgh, FIFE
  • Place, Elie Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wood Haven
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, St Monans Heritage Collection
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Leven

Located in Leven, this cottage is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of St Monans Heritage Collection and St Fillan’s Cave. .This cottage is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Old Course at St Andrews and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from University of St. Andrews.
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What's nearby

  • Elie Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Wood Haven - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Kellie Castle - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • St Fillan’s Cave - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 23 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Larachmhor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬9 min drive

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, great base for the East Neuk

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 and restaurants to choose from.
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
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cosy cottage. Ideal location for exploring Fife
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chereen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage we go back to every year. All you need in cottageLog fire our favouriteLots to do short drive away, close to St Andrews, Cupar Anstruther and Pittenweem..Looking forward to our next stay already
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week in this cosy cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maia was a wonderful host and the place was lovely

Can't wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little place to be

Colinsburgh is a nice little town near the sea. There is so much to see and do nearby and we have been all day off to see the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place within an easy drive to lots of spots. There's not really anything in the small town where it's located and the cottage is on a fairly busy road. The host was very responsive and great with communication.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr Connor

Fantastic location. Property very good and very friendly. Would go back again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelvin U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

It was a lovely home , we felt at home.

Great experience.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HELEN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable place

A homely, well equipped cottage. We would recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal base

Nice cosy cottage. Perfect for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Spent a few days over Christmas with the family and everything was excellent. Cottage was clean,tidy and lovely and warm.Everything that you needed was there and we had a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Couldn’t fault it really nice cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

There was everything you'd ever need for a comfortable stay and by that I mean things like a teapot & cosy, oven gloves, decent wine glasses, mugs and a full compliment of cutlery & utensils..Cleaning products in kitchen & bathroom top.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morag R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60 Main Street

Everything required was in the home and Maia promptly answered all inquiries.Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was clean and comfortable. The lady renting the cottage was fabulous. She was responsive and friendly and provided easy to use and detailed instructions on how to use the features of the cottage. She also provided good (and correct) information on local restaurants and facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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