Cosy cottage, conservatory, covered fire pit area in garden, 15 acre woodland
- Cottage80 m²
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 4–7 nights
Self catering cottage 10miles from Edinburgh. Near Dunfermline and Inverkeithing
Bedrooms
Owner
Mrs.Yvonne Barley
- Languages:
- english
About Mrs.Yvonne Barley
We are a married couple and have lived here since 1972. We are keen for you to have a good holiday and will go out of our way to help. We enjoy improving and maintaining our cottage and woodland. Look us up on the internet for more local area information:- on our holiday-cottage-edinburgh blog. We have 47 years of local knowledge for you to benefit from.
Mrs.Yvonne Barley purchased this Cottage in 1998
Why Mrs.Yvonne Barley chose Dunfermline
They are unique, 100+ year old sandstone farm cottages, comfortable and characterful. A perfect holiday base, close to Edinburgh and many other historic cities, 1 mile from the nearest town of Inverkeithing. 3 miles to Dunfermline. Family friendly. Lots of thoughtful touches..
What makes this Cottage unique
15 acres of woodland. Garden room with log burning stove. Garden with covered fire pit area. We know the area well and leave lots of helpful local information. We are on 24 hour call if help or advice is called for. We love our cottages and woodland and enjoy having happy holidaymakers. Not run of the mill, not buy to let. Some original features, some hand built features such as solid wood kitchen surfaces. View of 3 historic Forth bridges. Cosy calthermic heating, installed November 2018. We ask that you leave the cottage tidy, as you found it on arrival, thanks. December 2019 Restoration to original sandstone exterior.
Facilities
Featured
- Internet
- Fireplace
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- First-aid kitkitchen sink cupboad
- Smoke detectorLiving room
- Fire extinguisher1 in kitchen 1 in conservatory
- Carbon-monoxide detectorLiving room
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralOverlooking a field and B981 at the end of the front garden. Leads to woodland from the back garden.
General
- HeatingUltra efficient, modern Calthermic radiators. To help us set them for your comfort, give us a rough idea of your holiday plans. I.e. In all day, out all day, out in the afternoon, etc.
- Linens providedBedding and covers
- Washing machine
- Fireplacewood burning stove
- ParkingAlongside cottage
- Internet
- Towels providedLots
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stove
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomLarge
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob4 hob
- OvenGrill and oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee makerCafetierre (french press) Plus simple filter machine.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry itemsHerbs, salt and pepper. Oil and vinegar. Sugar, Tea and coffee. etc. Kitchen roll, dishwash powder, foil, etc. Welcome basket with local produce such as real bread.
- Dishes & utensilsVery well equipped
- KitchenWell equipped
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- Diningsmall victorian breakfast table in living room. large table in conservatory.
Entertainment
- Television
- Stereo
- DVD playerand lots of good d.v.d,s
- Books
- Games
- Games for kids
- Music library
- Toys
Outside
- GardenLeading to woodland. Fire pit in covered area with BBQ.
- Beach towels
- Outdoor Furniture
Notes
- Big living room (7 x 5 metres), medium size bedroom & kitchen (very well equipped), small bathroom & bedroom. Sorry No pets or smoking (there's an outdoor smoking area with table, seating, ashtray & parasol.) The 2 bedrooms make it ideal for a small family Suitable for some elderly ( ground level) and children (handmade child's Windsor chair, books, games, toys, play in the woodland.) To save you carrying, I can supply, (request in advance, baby/toddler items :- baby bath, bath mat, changing mat, microwave bottle sterilizer, bouncy cradle, sink step, mugs & bottles, a travel cot & bedding, high chair, etc.) Lots of toys, family games, T.V ., DVD player & good DVD collection, free view digital channels. Bookcase with hundreds of interesting books. The usual brochures, you can request more extensive guides such as fishing, golf, special interests or needs etc. Plenty nearby indoor activities for rainy days.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - preteen onlypreteen only
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 4 (sleeps up to 2 adults)
- Please enquire before booking if you wish a different Arrival and Departure time, thanks. ( 16:00 hrs arrival and 10:00 hrs. departure)
- Visitors must be arranged/approved with the cottage owner prior to booking
- Please leave the cottage tidy on departure, thanks so much.
24 Reviews
Lovely comfortable cottage, great views and location
The cottage is lovely. Everything we needed was there and for visiting family and friends in the area and going into Edinburgh by train for the Festival the location was ideal. We had a very warm welcome from Yvonne and enjoyed the welcome goodies left in the cottage. We didn't need to use the fire but were very warm in the conservatory after long sunny days out exploring. We would definitely recommend and would love to come again.
Good to have you and look forward to having you return.
We particularly liked the tidy way you left the cottage as you found it.
Yvonne
Weekend break
This was a simple cottage but was just what we wanted it's not 4stars but it's still great
A great location
The Cottage was a great place to spend few days. The woodland was an interesting place to wander through and Chris's camping buildings were all intriguing. Inverkeithing station was a short walk which gave easy car free access to Edinburgh and Cramond island is a must if the tide times are favourable.
Glad your family enjoyed some of the nearby places to visit.
The walk/cycle path is handy to get to the railway station.
A perfect place
We were now already for the third time in the cottage and we love it. The house is very tastefully decorated and cozy. A rainy day is not a problem here, because all the rooms are very cozy. Even our teenaged children always come back with love. It's great fun to cook in the perfectly equipped kitchen. And the new extension is fantastic. The location of the house is well suited to explore the surrounding area, such as Edinburgh, Lothian and Fife.Next year at the same time we will be back. Many, many thanks to Dorothy and Chris. They do everything to make their guests feel at home.
Glad the cottage is ideal for a family holidaying near Edinburgh. Chris and Yvonne.
AMAZING COTTAGE
We stayed in the no 2 Dales cottage, it is next door. No 2 is fantastic, nice and very comfortable. The cottage has a spectacular conservatory with way out to a beautiful garden. The kitchen has a lot of electrical appliances and kitchen utensils.
There are many brochures and maps of Scotland. They helped us very much in order to travel and sightseeing. There are many toys, crayons and some films for children.
We had a wonderful week in Scotland. We sure that we are going to go back.
Thank very much Yvonne and Chris.
Many thanks to an appreciative family.
Location
Ideal for 2 adults. but can also sleep 1 or 2 children.
10 miles North of Edinburgh,
Duloch is the original old hamlet of 2 other properties (apart from our semi-detached cottage.)
1 mile North of Inverkeithing with excellent train and bus Park & Ride stations,
shops, bank, take-away food, etc.
3 miles to Dunfermline (Robert the Bruce & Andrew Carnegie), Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Scottish villages, towns, castles & historical buildings.
St. Andrews, (golf), Stirling (William Wallace), Glasgow (Charles Rennie Mackintosh), Culross, South Queensferry - ( R.L. Stevenson) .
Edinburgh Zoo Pandas, Edinburgh festivals, shops. Edinburgh castle, Edinburgh open top bus tour, Edinburgh museum of childhood,
former Royal Yacht Britannia).
Lochs, Glens, National parks, whisky distilleries.
Fishing villages (Crail, Anstruther-
Rick Stein recommends fish shop).
5 blue flag beaches incl. Aberdour, Burntisland.
Children's attractions, swimming pools & flumes, Deep Sea World. Lochore activity park. 2 miles to Fife Leisure Park with restaurants, pubs, 10 screen cinema, crazy golf.
Knockhill racing circuit. Boness steam railway.
The Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies.
Great for walkers & cyclists, nearby link to Fife Coastal Path.
Other Activities: Flying club, walking, cycling, seaside, falconry, golf, fishing, bird watching.
2 miles to 24 hour supermarket and Dalgety Bay:-
Food take away, Chinese, Indian & fish bar - award winning.
Lots of great restaurants in Edinburgh and some good local ones like Aberdour hotel and Hawes Inn.
2 miles north on B981 is an artisan bread baker, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, also sells free range eggs, cakes, jam, cheese, olive oil, vegetables and fruit, etc.
Coffee to take away. Artisan stalls varying weekly from
local brew beer, hand made soaps, wine.