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150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews

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Living area
Exterior
Montrave House
The main door
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Leven, Scotland
  • Place, Leven Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fife Heritage Railway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fife Folk Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 for Super king bedroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 for the single bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Downstair toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews

Semi detached, large 4 bedrooms house part of traditional listed stable block built in the 1870. The property is part of a larger building with the owners living in an adjacent part of the stable. Previously run as Montrave House Bed and Breakfast.
The open plan kitchen, dining and siting room is an ideal place to relax after a long day exploring the East Neuk of Fife, the home of golf, fishing industry and farming. The house is very cosy with underfloor heating down stair and a log burning stove set in antique fireplace. Fully fitted kitchen with a fridge, electric hob and dish washer.
Pantry/boot room at the back of the house where you can find another fridge/freezer, washing machine and more storage.
The living/dining room has 2 comfortable sofas and some comfortable chairs, a large dining table with seating for 8 comfortably. Logs will be included for the log burning stove on your first night stay. There is a separate room with large TV with Freeview and DVD player. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, 1 super king bedroom which can be converted to 2 single beds, 2 double bedrooms which share a bathroom and 1 single bedroom en-suite. Bathrooms are fitted with bath tubs and good showers.
We have just established a man made natural swimming pond and a wood fired sauna on the estate. Guests will have free access to use the swimming pond. The wood fired sauna is available to hire hourly, book in advance required.
There's plenty parking space within the courtyard of the property
Montrave is a working farm with over 200 red deer set on 250 acres of land, surround by mature woodland with lots of walking trails for you and your dog. There are also 2 beautiful Highland Cows. Montrave also runs a glamping site, Wigwam® Holidays Montrave Estate.
There are 2 wedding venues nearby, Pratis Barns (only 2 minutes away) and Teasses Estate (only 5 minutes drive) from Montrave House. Montrave House will be an ideal place to stay.
The nearest town and train station is Leven 3 miles away where you can find a local farm shop (Blackety side) and supermarkets. Beautiful fishing villages along the East Neuk of Fife, Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther & Crails are not far away. St Andrews is only approx 15-20 minutes drive.
The nearest beach is Leven beach with Largo Beach and Elie Beach not far away. St Andrews and St Andrews University is only 13 miles away.
If your are coming to play golf in Fife, Lundin Links and Leven Links Golf Course is less than 10 minutes away. We are not far from some other great golf courses around Fife, St Andrews Golf Course, Kingsbarn, Ladybank Golf Course.
Falkland Palace and Falkland village is only 15 minutes drive away.
Edinburgh airport is approx 50 minute drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Pls let us know if you have visitors while staying
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Pets

Pets allowed
Max 2 dogs and only allowed downstair.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Pls let us know if you have visitors while staying
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 FI 01537 P

About the area

Leven

Located in Leven, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Fife Folk Museum and Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fife Heritage Railway and Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider The Scottish Deer Centre and Raptor World Interactive. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Leven, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Leven Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fife Heritage Railway - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Fife Folk Museum - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kingarrock Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lochs and Glens North Cycle Route - 11 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 14 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews on 21 April 2026 start from NZ$575, 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.

Is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Leven Beach, Fife Heritage Railway, and Kingarrock Golf Course. Fife Folk Museum and Hill of Tarvit Monument are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Henk B.

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

A great stay

We had a nice stay in this amazing house. The owners were very kind en gave us information about the places tot visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

marilyn b.

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

Fabulous Holiday Home

The house is large and charming with very comfortable beds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the hosts, who are nearby, are delightful. The location is beautiful and it is close to nearby towns with tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Characterful Montrave House

Comfortable, well equipped and spacious - it was a great base from which to attend daughter's graduation in St. Andrews. Hosts very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas B.

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Familie

Very nice atmosphere and nice area to walk around with lots of deer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

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

Brilliant

Fantastic place for the whole family to stay. Comfortable, clean, spacious - and defo recommend the hot tub for a couple of nights. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

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

Everything we needed

This property in Leven provided our crew with everything we needed during a recent trip to St. Andrews. It was clean, extremely spacious and quiet/secluded for a restful time away. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Away from the crowds but incredibly convenient

Wonderful property! Quiet, spacious and comfortable. Fifteen minute drive to St. Andrews and a hour to Edinburgh via nearby train station. Great spot to explore Fife and its incredible coastline. Hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Perfect family getaway (and plenty of space for the in-laws!)

We had an amazing week away at Montrave House. The kitchen was well-stocked (and we cook a lot!), we had everything we needed for an infant (travel cot, high hair and plastic dishes/cups), everything was clean and tidy, and communication with the hosts was a breeze. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4 bedroom house in delightful country estate

Montrave House provided the perfect stay for our family group of 6 adults and one 5 year old. The accommodation was super comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen. Airin was extremely helpful and communication before and during our stay was easy and informative. I would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gunner h.

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

Wonderful and personal

My family had an absolutely wonderful experience staying here! Airin and Nick went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. From the moment we arrived, they were incredibly accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed and more. What stood out most was the personal touch they brought to every interaction; it felt like staying with a friend rather than just booking a place. They added thoughtful extras that truly made our stay extraordinary, from personal property tours to homemade bread. We can’t recommend this place enough and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Home from home

Lovely house with ample room for the 6 of us, plus our two furry friends. Hosts were onsite to welcome us and the pleasant offer of a pizza night whilst we were there was something we were keen to take up. Quiet location. Ample grounds for lovely walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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Magnificent Property and Hosts

I can't stress enough how wonderful the host of this property were to us. The grounds are spectacular. The location is great if you want to take 1 -2 hour day trips. Everything in the house was clean and orderly. The hosts greeted us with homemade bread, jams, tea, coffee and a few other essentials. I HIGHLY recommend Montrave House run by Airin and Nick Gilmour. Awesome stay. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debby P.

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

Beautiful place

The house was perfect for me and my family. All the rooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us to have space. We loved walking around the property, so many beautiful views! We were there for Christmas and the house was decorated, which was a really nice surprise. The fireplace made everything extra cosy! Any issues we had were minor and very quickly resolved. Airin is a fantastic host and I would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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Beautiful, spacious stable conversion

Accommodation was excellent. Spacious, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining room and good size bedrooms. Lots of outside space with wonderful walks through woodlands. Great for stimulating young (and old) imaginations. Plenty of local activities/attractions within 30 mins drive. Hosts were extremely friendly and eager to please. Wood fired pizza oven was a hit on Saturday night. Definitely worth a visit to either the stables or on-site wigwams.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

elzabeth denton d.

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a mixed experience

Felt the advert promised more than delivered. No hot tub as stated on advert and no cost reduction. Its a lovely house but some old tired pieces need TLC tolift it.Setting is isolated which is good in one way but with poor WiFi not one I'll return too
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

violet m.

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McCormick Family. 11-18 June 2021

Beautiful, clean, comfortable house, so well equipped, having everything we needed for our stay. Airin and Nick are such hospitable hosts, responsive to any of our queries and made us feel very welcome. Additional touches of fresh flowers, wine,coffee,eggs, fruit, milk etc was a very welcome touch on our arrival and very much appreciated after our journey! The expansive grounds are ideal for adults and children to explore with lots of paths to take to see around the estate. The house is ideally situated between Leven and Cupar making the surrounding areas easily accessible. We certainly enjoyed a wonderful week here and would thoroughly recommend this property to any future guests. Thank you Airin and Nick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

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Great base for a family wedding

We booked this property at the last minute, as we needed a base for our daughter's wedding, in St. Andrews, and our previously-booked accommodation had cancelled. I'm so glad we did! In the run-up to our stay, communication from Airin was friendly and helpful. On the day of our arrival, she was there to greet us and let us know that she was available to answer any questions. The property is fabulous, with a huge kitchen (with all mod-cons), dining, seating area, with a separate room off it with a TV and DVD player (Which we didn't use). Also, a utility/boot room, with an additional fridge/freezer and a microwave oven. Upstairs are all the bedrooms; two with en-suite. The house contains many items of antique furniture and an amazing wood-carved fireplace. Plenty of parking space. We've no hesitation in recommending this property. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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We wanted a relaxing family holiday and that’s exactly what we got , so very peaceful.

We enjoyed absolutely everything about our stay here. So Very relaxing and just what we needed after a busy year. We had lazy mornings then had some great walks around the grounds taking in the beautiful scenery. Airin (owner) is absolutely lovely, very accommodating and on hand to give help/ advice should you require it. On arrival we got a fab welcome pack and flowers- very nice touch, the house was very clean and has an ideal Living area with open plan kitchen/dining, excellent if you are cooking for a number of people. The underfloor heating makes the house very cosy every morning but should you get a little cold at night the large log burner soon heats it up. Bedrooms are super for 3 couples as we all had a bathroom each which was perfect. There is mention about homemade pizzas available but my family were disappointed that this is only provided during summer as they had been looking forward to trying them out. Portable Hot tub available , we hired this but slightly disappointed it takes a few hours to heat up and needs a lot of work to keep it going. We all absolutely loved the house and location , would definitely go back 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

jodi c.

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Perfect! The most amazing country home and setting just an hour outside of Edinburgh.

Our family of 6 stayed at Montrave house for 5 short nights. It was perfect for all of us. So peaceful and beautiful. It really felt like home. Our hosts, Nick and Airin were very easy to work with, were immediate with sorting out needs and questions. They left a generous and delicious homemade loaf of bread and 2 jars of homemade jam, wine, milk and 2 bouquets of flowers from their garden to greet us. Check in and out was breeze. It was clean and confortable. A dryer would have been nice for we spoiled Americans but the huge drying rack inside the large laundry room was great. Washing and fire pit (x1 use) were available at no cost. Extra wood is available for purchase. The grounds are massive and worth a walk around. They own the Wigwam property next door and invited us to visit. The sheep and horses ( next door) were fun to watch all day. We were sad to leave and hope to return. We highly recommend Montrave House in Leven, Scotland. There are ocean views very near by and the beach is close as well. My husband has driven on the wrong side of the road and was good at relearning. Thank you, Nick and Airin for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny J.

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Well equipped kitchen

As cooks, we appreciated there were sharp knives and equipment to prepare a meal. The app for the property was a superb resource for any questions we had. Our bonus was being able to get pizzas too from their on-site wood fired pizza oven. Excellent location for Fife and close access to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Wonderful house and grounds, perfect base in Fife

Our family of 5 stayed at Montrave House for a week while we moved our daughter in for her first year at St. Andrews. It was a perfect base, convenient to St Andrews and Edinburgh, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Airin and Nick are gracious hosts- warm, welcoming and knowledgable, communication was clear and there were thoughtful touches throughout every part of our stay. The historic building is full of character and thoughtfully updated, the extensive property with well maintained trails and the available woodfired hot tub were a wonderful bonus, and made the trip really special for our other two teens. We will definitely stay at Montrave again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Samina Z.

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Great property in a wonderful location

Well laid out, with everything you need, rooms well made up, comfortable beds and bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tania J.

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Home from home

The property was beautiful presented & very comfortable. We felt very at home, shame we couldn’t stay for longer. The hosts were were welcoming & accommodating. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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October half term '21

Superb mid week stay. The property is very well appointed, the location is great and the hosts/owners are very accommodating. Easy driving distance to restaurants, beach and golf. I would thoroughly recommend Montrave House.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Judith O.

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Family Break

We all had a lovely time, super accommodation, very well appointed, wonderful grounds for the dogs and everyone else to explore, great fun in the rustic hot tub, very kind and welcoming hosts, close to lovely little East Neuk places to explore, thank you very much for letting us all enjoy your home for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Airin Gilmour

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Airin is originally from Indonesia, she came to Scotland in 1996 for the first time after she married Nick, quite a shock! Nicholas took over Montrave from his Grandfather, who passed away in 2008, the late Sir John Gilmour who served as Member of Parliament for East Fife in the 1970s. Nick has now inherited the title of 5th Baronet.
Montrave has been in the family since the 1860’s and in that time various changes have been made to the Estate and Houses. Nick runs the farm and also works in construction and is responsible for all the design and work that has gone into making Montrave what it is today, he has also undertaken various other jobs on the estates and has built various modern eco properties.
Today Airin runs Montrave House and Wigwam Holidays Montrave Estate with the experience gained from managing a Furniture shop in Dunkeld and a couple of holiday let properties she also ran in Perthshire, When you arrive at Montrave you can be guaranteed a warm Indonesian welcome.

Why they chose this property

What is known as Montrave House today was originally built as stables and employee accommodation, the old Montrave House was located 200 yards from the stables, this property was demolished in 1971/2, had it been standing today then it would be one of the largest houses in Fife. In 1972 Nick’s grandfather renovated the west side of the building to form a grand 6 bedroom house, in 2010 Nick and Airin undertook further renovation to convert this dwelling into an 8 bedroom house splitting the house into 2 distinct buildings and renovating everything but a few major structures. The house in now warm and comfortable and has been listed by Historic Scotland.

What makes this property unique

"Never knew this place existed" "Always wondered what was behind the wall" and "fairly land" are some of the comments we have had from visitors and neighbours when visiting Montrave House and we are confident you will not be disappointed whether you are using the house as a base or wondering around the woodlands and old estate.
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