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Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife

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Sun Trap garden
Quiet, sheltered location, 40m off Links Road
Front door and outhouse containing (washer/dryer)
Private courtyard garden
Lounge access out to garden
Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Map
Earlsferry
  • Popular LocationElie Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Monans Heritage Collection6 min drive
  • Popular LocationElie Holiday Park9 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Open plan kitchen / lounge - sofa bed

1 Double Futon

Shower/WC room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife

Helena Cottage is a lovely 2-bedroom detached cottage. Located at the Earlsferry end of picturesque Elie, it is in a quiet location just off Links Rd next to the golf course. It is just a two minute walk from the award winning blue flag sandy beach and the well regarded 19th Hole Bar and Restaurant. It is an ideal holiday base for couples and families alike to enjoy Elie & all that Fife has to offer. Short term licence no. FI00035F. Max occupancy 5 (incl sofa bed) excl under 2's.

The cottage is fully double-glazed (EPC C), has free wifi, and comprises open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with extendable dining room table & chairs and solid oak hardwood flooring. The contemporary fitted kitchen includes a new gas hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, new fridge with freezer compartment, and all the new crockery/glasses and kitchenware you could need for your stay. The lounge is also very comfortable, with a 4-seater corner sofa bed (can sleep 1), wall mounted freeview TV, and Ipod docking station.

Off the hallway is the double bedroom, through which you access the adjoining twin bedroom - both are well furnished, with alarm/clock radio and hairdryer in main double bedroom, and wall-mounted TV with built-in DVD player, Netflix and amazon Prime in the twin bedroom. Also off the hall is the refurbished bathroom, with excellent shower.

Patio doors open out to the small sheltered courtyard garden, with table and chairs for relaxing in the sun - a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Elie's typically sunny weather.

Laundry facilities are provided, with washing machine in the utility store, iron/board/hi-dri available and outdoor washing line. The property also has a travel cot and high-chair available.

The cottage is all on the ground level and located down a short gravel footpath, so offers a nice quiet stay, suitable for all ages. Pets welcome by agreement, and subject to an additional fee of £25. If you would like to bring your dog, please advise this in inquiry, so that can amend quote accordingly.

Elie has a lot to offer - golf, tennis, putting, library, bowling, bike hire, watersports centre, beach activities, coastal walks including the famous "chain walk" and of course there are a number of wonderful local restaurants, cafes and pubs. As well as nearby St Andrews which is only a 20 minute drive away. Elie is a perfect location for exploring the East Neuk of Fife.

The cottage and garden area are all yours during the stay. Access to keys is through a coded keybox - for security of other guests, the code will be provided one week before your stay.

Access is down a 40-yard gravel path - while the path and house are all on one level and would be suitable to those with limited mobility, it is not really suited to wheelchair access.

Changeover day is Saturday, so weekly bookings start/end on Saturday unless by alternative arrangement. Part-week bookings are available off peak, and usually either start or end on a Saturday.

The property has a travel cot & mattress and high chair available for you to set up and use (in outhouse) - pls bring own cot linen if wish to use this.

Linen is available for the corner sofa bed should your group need it.

Property manager

Brian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pls add pet fee in booking request.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Chk in after 3.30pm/check out by 10am.Unless essential to do so, pls avoid check-in or out between 11pm and 7am to minimise any noise for neighbours.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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
Property Registration Number FI00035F, FI00035P

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leven

Located in Leven, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider La Petite Epicerie, or check out an event or a game at Wellsgreen Golf Range. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Earlsferry

What's nearby

  • Elie Beach - 6 min walk
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 6 min drive
  • Elie Holiday Park - 9 min drive
  • St Fillan’s Cave - 11 min drive
  • University of St. Andrews - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Andrews Leuchars Station - 26 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anstruther Fish Bar - 11 min drive
  • Dreel Tavern - 10 min drive
  • The West End Bar & Gantry - 8 min drive
  • Kinneuchar Inn - 4 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Helena Cottage, Elie, Fife located?

This family-friendly Leven cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Elie Beach and Wood Haven. Shell Bay and Elie Holiday Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location
Overall a positive experience, owner was very good at helping troubleshoot The downside was the only access to the second bedroom was via the main bedroom which was not ideal as if people stay in the twin room and need to use bathroom during the night they need to walk through the main bedroom. We had my parents stay for the night and to get around this we slept on sofa bed which is very uncomfortable - mattress very thin and dips in the middle (not for 2 people to sleep on)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

andrea t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliantly located cottage
Had a great stay at the property which is a very short walk to the beach, less than 4 minutes, and an even shorter walk to the 19th Hole pub. Set back from the road, in a quiet position. Parking is on the road but we had no issues finding a space close by. Sunny enclosed garden, ideal if you have a dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob J., Carluke, Lanarkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Elie
Property was smaller than it looked online but perfectly fine. Tucked away and very quiet with all the local Shops and beech a short walk away. A lovely restaurant only a minute walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helena Cottage
Lovely property in a fantastic location, near the beach and pub. Well equipped and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

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