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The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland

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A sunny spot to have your breakfast, inside or out.
Cosy lounge with dining area and sofa bed.
Kitchen - small but beautifully formed!
Comfortable quiet bedroom, plenty of space.
Bedroom - with a spot to have a cuppa, look out at the garden or read

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland

Unusual bright little house, cosy and comfortable, in small village near historic city of Dunfermline. The Wee Hauf offers you a modern open-plan living space, shower-room, and one bedroom opening directly onto a sun-trap patio and secluded private garden. Lie in bed and listen to the birds sing!

This is an ideal location from which you can explore the many attractions of the ancient Kingdom of Fife, from the golfing heritage of the Auld Course at St. Andrews, to the art gallery in Kirkcaldy, hometown of Jack Vettriano. There are plenty of local events, theatre and arts, sporting activity and motor racing at the Racewall and Knockhill to enjoy. More than lots of things to do, there's plenty of peace and quiet, so you can relax in Fife's beautiful countryside and coastline, including the Lomond Hills and Aberdour's Silver Sand beach. There's a convenience store in the village and with retail and leisure parks nearby, you don't have far to go to shop, eat out, see a film or go bowling

Just 20min from Edinburgh, the Wee Hauf is a short hop to the buzz of Edinburgh, for Hogmany or the world renown Festivals, as well as providing a great base to get out and explore Scotland. Dunfermline has excellent transport links by bus and rail, and the Wee Hauf is close to J3 on the M90. In under an hour, you can be in Perth, gateway to the Highlands, visit the C.R.Mackintosh designed tearooms in Glasgow, or relax in Peebles, amongst rolling Borders hills and salmon rivers.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cowdenbeath

Located in Crossgates, a neighbourhood in Cowdenbeath, this holiday home is in a rural area. Edinburgh Castle and Dean Village are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Crossgates, SCT

What's nearby

  • Kingseat Community Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Fountain Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Townhill Country Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Forth Road Bridge - 7 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lochore Meadows Country Park - 7 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Cowdenbeath Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland on 19 December 2025 start from NZ$95, 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 The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wee Hauf - cosy, modern, excellent location for exploring Scotland located?

Located in Crossgates, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Dunfermline Abbey, Aberdour Castle and Lochore Meadows Country Park. Forth Road Bridge and Deep Sea World are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great area

Super location to explore Scotland.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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

Heel fijn net en mooie accommodatie

Betrokken eigenaar heeft een heel net mooi huisje te huur. We voelden ons erg welkom en alles was aanwezig in t huisje. Mooi uitgangspunt voor dagjes weg.
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8/10 Good

Ian S.

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

Enjoyable stay in Crossgates

I enjoyed my stay at this cottage while visiting relatives. The property was clean and modern inside and the owner was helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Wonderful stay , nothing was a problem if needing anything and questions were answered prompt .

Fantastic stay , clean and everything catered for felt like a home from home , nothing was a problem would definately recommend it to friends and family .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

review

excellent
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10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Wee Hauf

Well presented , clean & tidy, all you need for holiday accommodation. Friendly owner glad to help. Only drawback on road parking, opposite cottage on very busy road.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Nelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Gite confortable

Légide est confortable bien agencé et propre .Dommage qu'il se trouve sur une route très fréquentée.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Merci pour votre avis! Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez été satisfait du logement. Nous regrettons que la route soit occupée en raison de la construction de nouvelles maisons dans la région. Nous espérons que cela se terminera bientôt. Le prix à payer pour avoir de meilleurs achats localement!
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice base for exploring Fife.

Light and airy garden bedroom, nicely tiled bathroom, adequate kitchenette, although could do with update of pots and pans.
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8/10 Good

Roger N.

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

Scottish escape

Clean, cosy, warm cottage with everything needed for a self-catering holiday. Owner lives next door. Available if required. Located in a busy road, with no restaurants nearby, although there is a fish and chip shop a few minutes walk away. However, close to Park & Ride for trips into Edinburgh, about 45 minutes journey time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review the Wee Hauf, glad you had a comfortable stay. For information, there are several restaurants just a mile or so away by the cinema and the No.19 bus that stops just 100yds away goes there frequently. Many thanks, Fenella
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david d.

Cosy, fully equipped, very nice sun room and back yard.

We had a great time, the cottage is very clean and fully equipped. It was warm and sunny so we had the sun/bedroom nicely lit up. Crossgates has a great fish and chips place a short walk down the street. and it is quite varied with fish, pizza, calzones, and other foods. A corner 'mini mart' very near that. The bus stops for both directions are very close, and it was fairly easy to get to Edinburgh. The Host was very friendly and helpful. We also highly recommend this place.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Beau gite très bien placé

Le gîte de Crossgates est idéalement situé : en effet, à quelques centaines de mètres se trouve un Park and ride. Vous pouvez y déposer votre véhicule gratuitement, et vous rendre en bus, pour un prix modique, a Edimbourg, Glasgow , St andrew's , etc.... Quant au gîte il est très confortable, bien agencé, et très agréable (la chambre est un régal pour prendre son petit déjeuner face au jardin) Nous y avons passé un super séjour. Crossgates est un lieu stratégique pour visiter la région, particulierement Edimbourg (passez y plusieurs journées, il y a tant à voir ) Nous recommandons vivement ce gite .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
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8/10 Good

Nico B.

For us it was a great place to get acquainted with Scotland.

The cottage is good, we could not hear the traffic in the bedroom. Clean sanitair, well equipped kitchen. Everything worked. One of the advantages is the bus stop near by in the street, and the Halbeath Park and Ride at a 10 minutes walk from the doorstep. We went to Edinburg and Glasgow by bus. On a mega card. We found the main information (time tables) at the cottage. The WIFI was also very helpful. For Glasgow we paid a little extra for it was out the Fife zone +. For us it was a nice way to get into the spirit of Scotland. The big plus for me was that I didn't have to drive (left) so it made it very relaxing! N.B.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

An immaculate and well equipped home away from home

We had a very comfortable stay at this property, which we booked as a base from which to visit family close by. The interior was immaculate and felt very spacious - it is a bit like the Tardis - looks small from the outside but is much bigger inside!! The kitchen was very well equipped, with a large freezer and a range of bits and pieces that are usually conspicuous by their absence in self catering properties eg sharp knives (!!!), a range of chopping boards, bin bags etc. A lot of thought has obviously gone into making guests comfortable. The garden outside is a wonderful bonus - a sun trap, with patio doors leading from the bedroom outside. The weather was lovely during our stay so we really appreciated the outside space. As we have family in the area, we would very happily stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Good to be appreciated, thanks very much for your review. We just try to think about what we would like without going OTT, glad to know we're getting it right! Best wishes, Fenella.

About the host

Hosted by Fenella

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I've been hosting for several years, making the annexe (I'd converted what used to be a shop!) available to others, after my dad and I agreed that he had settled really well where he was and didn't need it. As the annexe is self-contained, guests have their privacy but I like the chance to find out what interests them so I can give them some ideas on where to visit. After travelling to several far-flung places, I'm staying closer to home now so I can spend time with my grandchild.

Why they chose this property

A location that will let you quickly get places to enjoy the best Fife and Scotland has to offer.

What makes this property unique

I invested a lot of time and effort in the property - it was to be my Dad's home and going by comments (see below) it seems others appreciate the high standard I achieved and maintain.

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