Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.

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A stone cottage with a blue door, a small garden, and a sign indicating it is a holiday cottage.
A white fireplace mantel with a framed blue artwork, a white vase with flowers, and a white vase with a brown lid.
A living room with a blue armchair, a white table, and a blue sofa. There are framed pictures on the wall, a lamp on the table, and a bookshelf in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.
A cozy room with a white fireplace, a rug, and a basket of items.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated close to a museum, this 1-bedroom cottage accommodates 4 guests. It offers opportunities for birdwatching, motorboating, and swimming. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby golf facilities, while the property is also pet-friendly. Explore attractions like Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field and Falkland Palace in the charming village setting.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 41 bedroom2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Freuchie, Fife, Scotland
  • Place, Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Falkland Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ladybank Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

bath/shower room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.

Holmlea Cottage is a 180 year old stone cottage with high ceilings and original features, set in the prettiest little road in the centre of Fife. Lomond Road is narrow and set with pretty cottages on both sides, and within yards of Holmlea it narrows to a path and wooden bridge leading over a meandering burn, the path leads to a 2 1/2 mile walk up the Lomonds where great views are to be had in all directions. Freuchie is a friendly village with cosy pubs, local shops and is only 2 miles from the historic village of Falkland, where you can visit the wonderful Falkland Palace and gardens, famous teashops and lovely walks to Mapsie Den waterfall and the laid back Pillars of Hercules cafe and organic shop. You are also within easy travelling distance of beautiful and historic St Andrews with its golden beaches and golf courses, the East Neuk with its pretty harbours, and Dundee's new V & A design museum. Holmlea cottage is furnished in a pretty and vintage style with original artworks on the walls by the owner and her family, many of which are for sale. The cottage has many original features, and lovely antique furniture, as well as gorgeous textiles and carefully chosen items such as lamps, ornaments and other objects which give it a homely and attractive style, Guests always comment on how they love the details and comfort, and don't want to leave!
EPC Rating D Licence No. FI 00095 F

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are welcome and there is a dog bed and bowls
Please keep fairly quiet early in the morning and
Please be careful not to block neighbours access i

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number FI-02825-R
Property # 10221140
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cupar

Located in Cupar, this cottage is in a rural area. Falkland Palace and Croft Moraig are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth and The Scottish Deer Centre. Bongos Soft Play Centre and Raptor World Interactive are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Freuchie, Fife, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Falkland Palace - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ladybank Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Backhouse Rossie Estate - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • The Scottish Deer Centre - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Ladybank Station - 5 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leona's Home From Home - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Covenanters - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

As of 26 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village. on 14 September 2026 start from NZ$633, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Falkland Palace. Ladybank Golf Club and Lomond Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Katy Stevenson

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Katy and Geoff bought the cottage recently and loved it! We have really enjoyed furnishing and partly renovating it to create a magical and beguiling atmosphere, and hearing how much our guests love it too. Katy is an artist and art teacher, and Geoff, as well as his day job, loves playing music, and our family share our love of art and music too. We don't always meet our guests in person, but have really enjoyed helping our guests to have a lovely holiday and feel as though we have made a lot of friends with the people who are drawn to stay here.

Why they chose this property

The cottage was built in 1840, is made of traditional stone, and still has many of the original doors and features. We love old buildings and have tried to enhance the charming traditional qualities with sensitively chosen features such as tiles, including Delft tiles, fabrics and furniture. We have found some old photographs of the road, and have been informed by our builders that there had been another building next to it originally, and an external staircase to the upper floor (now an attic) which might have been a separate dwelling, and probably housed a cottage industry such as weaving.

What makes this property unique

Our guests have found it to be a supremely relaxing place to unwind, and take a break from busy life. They have been befriended by villagers in the local pubs, and have also found it to be an excellent base from which to explore the delights of Fife, and further afield to Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth. Some have joked that we would have to find another property as they weren't leaving!

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