Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in Central Scotland

Kinglassie, Kinglassie, Fife, Central Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £434

Self catering accommodation in Kinglassie sleeps 6.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Beautifully situated amidst rolling farmland, yet less than 10 miles from the beaches and fishing villages of the scenic East Neuk, this substantial farmhouse offers a delightful family home. It has been sympathetically modernised to provide comfortable accommodation whilst retaining the original character. Rooms are bright, well decorated with many lovely touches and furnished in a complementary style. The large enclosed garden is well maintained with lawns and shrubberies and there is secure storage for sports equipment. All rooms, especially the sun lounge enjoy panoramic views making this the ideal property for a relaxing holiday in tranquil surroundings. The property adjoins the Scottish Equestrian Center which offers riding at all levels and the surrounding area boasts a very wide range of activities, situated in the heart of golfing country and 2 miles from Cluny Clays, one of the largest recreational centers. Add to this picturesque beaches with sailing facilities, walking and gliding, you have the ingredients for a perfect recreational holiday. Ground Floor: Lounge with open fire, dining room, library/sun lounge, breakfasting kitchen, utility room, bathroom with shower over bath. First Floor: 1 double and 1 twin bedroom, 1 bedroom with single bed and additional roll out bed, shower room. Cooking by electricity, oil-fired central heating plus open fire. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, television, DVD, CD player. Bed linen and towels supplied.

Lower Largo, Leven, Fife, Central Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £250

Self catering accommodation in Leven sleeps 6.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This traditional stone-built fisherman's cottage is over 150 years old and stands on the main street, just a short walk from the lovely sandy beach at Largo Bay. The picturesque little fishing villages scattered along the East Neuk offer wonderful opportunities for sailing, fishing and exploring. The area is also popular for hill walking/climbing and for golfers, there are endless local courses to choose from. The Fife Coastal Path stretches from Lower Largo to St Andrews. An ideal base for touring with easy access to St Andrews, Perth, Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow. This attractively furnished terraced cottage is on 3 levels. The main rooms are well-proportioned, bright and sunny. To the rear there is a small elevated enclosed garden for sitting out,(it is not really suitable as a childrens play area) and there is secure storage for sports equipment, cycles, etc. Shops, pubs and hotels in village 1/4 mile. Ground floor - very comfortable large lounge / dining room, contemporary, compact kitchen with pantry, bathroom with over bath shower. First floor - lovely master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower-room, 1 bedroom with adult size bunk beds. Upper floor - pleasant sunny double bedroom with coombed ceiling and en suite wc/whb.(accessed by steep narrow stair) Cooking by electricity, gas central heating. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, auto washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, Freeview television, DVD, CD/hi-fi. Cot and high chair available. Bed linen and towels can be hired by arrangement.

Balcurvie, Windygates, Fife, Central Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £434

Self catering accommodation in Windygates sleeps 6.

Features include: Detached • Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: In a delightful rural setting, high above the village, this charming detached cottage enjoys panoramic views over rolling countryside to the Lomond Hills. Very well appointed, all rooms are bright and very comfortably furnished. The large enclosed garden has a patio with furniture and is ideal for outdoor living or children playing. Sitting at the end of a private lane leading up from the village there is a lovely tranquil atmosphere and a true "away from it all" feeling. All accommodation is ground floor. The village hotel and shop are 1 mile with further facilities 3 miles away in the seaside resort of Leven. All along the East Neuk coastline are picturesque old fishing villages, sandy beaches, sheltered coves, excellent links golf courses and quality restaurants while inland quiet roads run through fertile farmlands and country villages. Walkers have the scenic coastal trail or pretty country paths to enjoy and riding is available at the nearby Balcurvie Riding Centre. St Andrews, Edinburgh, Perth and Stirling are easily accessible for day trips. 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms (cot and high chair available), living/dining room, galley style kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath. All electric. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, television, Freeview, DVD, CD player. Bed linen and towels provided.

Easter Brunton, St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in St Andrews sleeps 6.

Features include: • Beach nearby • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the Royal Burgh of Falkland, a picturesque village within easy reach of St Andrews, Perth and Dundee, this beautifully presented, B listed holiday house is the end one of a row, perfect for families and friends. Within a few moments’ walk there are 28 listed buildings to explore including the imposing palace, with the oldest tennis court in Britain, and a number of pubs and restaurants. A 9-hole golf course is ½ mile; cycling and walking in the Lomond Hills. Visit fishing villages and lovely beaches of the East Neuk and lochs of the Trossachs. Shops 100 yards, pub 150 yards.

Beamed living room with gas ‘wood burner’ and French doors. Dining room with French doors. Beamed kitchen. Utility. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Creel Cottage, Anstruther, Fife, Central Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £328 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Anstruther sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break

Accommodation overview: Set within a recent and sympathetically converted small courtyard (formally a fish merchant's yard) and just a few moments' stroll from the harbourside (pictured) with roof top views across the Firth of Forth and out to Bass Rock this very comfortable and well appointed town house makes an ideal holiday base. Anstruther the largest of the East Neuk fishing villages is home to the Scottish Fisheries Museum as well as interesting shops welcoming pubs and an award winning fish and chip shop (500 yards). Just 9 miles away lies the 'home' of golf the ancient university town of St Andrews and many other excellent courses are close by. Visitors can enjoy boat trips to the Isle of May there are wonderful coastal footpaths and the beaches are glorious.

Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (super king size double by arr). Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Sitting room with dining area. Kitchen. Second floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC with sloping ceiling.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Cupar, Cupar, Fife, Central Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £413

Self catering accommodation in Cupar sleeps 4.

Features include: Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Golf near by Garden • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: On a small country estate 3/4 mile from Cupar, Garden Cottage is in a beautiful quiet situation with views over fields, woodland and pond. Highland cattle graze in the policies and wildlife abounds. Shops and hotel 0.75 miles. There is much to see and do in the area which is renowned for its excellent golf courses. The Scottish Deer Centre is 3 miles away and in Cupar there is a good selection of shops and restaurants as well as tennis courts and a swimming pool. This would be an ideal base for touring the quaint villages of the East Neuk where there are beautiful clean sandy beaches, safe for bathing, and the historic University town of St Andrews is within easy reach. Cupar was for a long time the county town and is still a bustling place with many interesting buildings. There are lovely walks in the surrounding area including the last part of the Coast to Coast walk from Oban to St. Andrews. This charming detached cottage with stone bow front dates back to 1890 and looks over a pond to fields and woodland and has a private garden with garden furniture and a Little Tykes climbing frame. Use of estate tennis court by arrangement. The very comfortable interior is warm and welcoming, with an open fire in the lounge. Both bedrooms have coombed ceilings and lovely countryside views. 1 double and 1 twin bedroom (cot and high chair available by arrangement), lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, extra separate wc. Cooking by electricity, oil fired central heating throughout, plus open fire. Fridge, microwave, auto washer/dryer, satellite television, DVD, hi-fi with CD player, payphone. Bed linen, towels and a welcome pack are provided.

Glen Isla, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £324

Self catering accommodation in Blairgowrie sleeps 4.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed Parking available Golf near by Garden • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This 19th century croft cottage has been completely refurbished and refitted in a tasteful and sympathetic manner to provide exceptionally stylish, comfortable and welcoming accommodation in a spectacular and tranquil rural setting. Set under a wooded hillside in the tiny hamlet of Folda at the edge of the Cairngorm National Park the cottage enjoys a sunny aspect facing south over the glen to the dramatic slopes of Mount Blair and historic Forter Castle. The large enclosed grassy garden is safely enclosed and has ample parking. Electric heating and wood burning stoves with logs supplied make this an ideal destination at any time of year. This area offers a wealth of activities including hill-walking (the Cateran Trail passes through Folda) , climbing, mountain biking, angling, golf, riding, bird-watching, flora and fauna and winter sports at nearby Glenshee and is the perfect base for exploring the quiet roads of the Perthshire lochs and glens, the sandy beaches and fishing villages of the Angus coast or the magnificent scenery of Royal Deeside which lies over Scotland's highest road, the Cairnwell Pass. There is a small shop and a lovely country inn 4 miles away and the pretty little town of Alyth is 12 miles with local shops and a choice of three quality golf courses. 1 double bedroom (cot available), living room with wood burning stove and double futon, spacious well appointed kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove, bathroom. All electric. Fridge, washing machine, microwave, LCD television, DVD, CD player. Bed linen and towels provided.

Heron House, St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £310 to £595

Self catering accommodation in St Andrews sleeps 6.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by •

Accommodation overview: Nestled in the peaceful village of Cellardyke, Heron House is a charming fishermans cottage which has been tastefully furnished throughout.   The rooms offer a comfortable, relaxing feel and even allow a glimpse of the sea.   Being so close to the shore makes Heron House the perfect location from which to enjoy breakfast watching the waves or spend an evening strolling along to the harbour to watch the sun go down over the sea. Cellardyke is just a short walk from the neighbouring village of Anstruther where you can find quality restaurants including the award winning Anstruther Fish bar and The Cellar Restaurant holder of 3AA rosettes and seafood restaurant of the year. You will also come across a good selection of small independent shops and galleries.