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Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk

Cottage in Leven with kitchen and fireplace

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This is your home!
My cottage is the white one with red windows
Kitchen diner with door onto garden
Set for dinner
Well-equipped kitchen with dining table

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Colinsburgh, SCT
  • Place, Elie Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St Monans Heritage Collection
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk

Folly Cottage is more than 200 years old, named after a folly on the hill behind the house. It lies in Colinsburgh, a quaint East Neuk village full of pretty painted cottages with crow step gables. There are views over the beautiful Balcarres estate behind the property. There is a well-equipped kitchen diner, a comfortable living room with smart TV and French doors out to the garden, and upstairs a very large double bedroom with ample storage space, and a smaller twin room. The pretty bathroom is upstairs too. The wifi signal is excellent, perfect for keeping in touch with family or if you have a bit of work to do. Gas central heating and a wood burning stove have just been installed so it is very cosy if the weather is a little damp. The sun trap garden has a full set of garden furniture for drinks and meals, and a shed with barbecue set. Perfect for the school holidays!
This is a great base for exploring the East Neuk, with the beaches of Elie, golf courses, quirky shops, fine dining, countryside walks all within a few minutes drive. Trips to the Highlands, Perthshire or Edinburgh are all easy from here.
Colinsburgh itself has a shop, a pub, the only local garage, and a community cinema in the Town Hall. It is 5 minutes walk to Charlton golf course, and just a little further to the 2 courses in Elie. Of course St Andrews, home of golf, is just 15 minutes by car, and you have 7 courses there to choose from. Local supermarkets are well stocked and uncrowded, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from.
Pittenweem has galleries and cafes including the outstanding Cocoa Tree, with fabulous hot chocolate. The East Pier Smokehouse and Craig Millar's restaurant 16 are in St Monans for fine dining. The Cheese Farm is just along the road, for more than cheese, great lunches too. Ardross Farm shop can supply every need and Barnett's artisan breads are justly famous - feta and beetroot is one of my favourites. Kellie Castle with its wonderful garden is well worth a visit. Genteel Crail along the coast tempts with teashops and souvenirs. There's fresh and smoked fish from St Monans, and Balgove Farm Shop on the edge of St Andrews. There's something for everyone.
The cottage will be sanitized for each new set of guests and check-in is via a key in the key safe so no need to meet anyone unless you want to.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leven

Located in Leven, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Old Course at St Andrews and Anstruther Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum. Fife Heritage Railway and British Golf Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Colinsburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Elie Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Shell Bay - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 18 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 16 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Aurrie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West End Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dreel Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage near Elie, beaches, golf, great base for the East Neuk located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Elie Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Wood Haven. Shell Bay and Kellie Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG R.

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

Maia was a wonderful host and the place was lovely

Can't wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Family Christmas

Spent a few days over Christmas with the family and everything was excellent. Cottage was clean,tidy and lovely and warm.Everything that you needed was there and we had a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda G.

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

Great Cottage and good location

Comfortable and welcoming, but attention is required to bathroom re-staining in the shower area around the bath
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Spacious two bedroom home

The enclosed garden was a real bonus for us with our dogs. We found the property to be spacious and conveniently located. We found it easily and were able to park right beside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

60 Main Street

Everything required was in the home and Maia promptly answered all inquiries.Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki T.

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

Perfect base for walking holiday

The cottage was lovely and full of character. Warm and cosy, very comfortable. Lovely enclosed little garden, perfect for the dogs. Maia was a great host, provided lots of useful information about the surrounding area and great suggestions on places to visit. Kept in regular contact and quick to answer any questions. I really enjoyed my stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BinnyMcC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were absolutely delighted, great location, comfortable home with everything that we needed, even toys for our toddler and wi-fi for the older ones. We are even thinking of returning for a longer break in the near future. Thank you to the owner for your thoughtfulness. One negative comment from my Daughter - next time she wants a garden like your neighbours!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place within an easy drive to lots of spots. There's not really anything in the small town where it's located and the cottage is on a fairly busy road. The host was very responsive and great with communication.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week in this cosy cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Mr Connor

Fantastic location. Property very good and very friendly. Would go back again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN W.

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

Comfortable place

A homely, well equipped cottage. We would recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Home away from home

There was everything you'd ever need for a comfortable stay and by that I mean things like a teapot & cosy, oven gloves, decent wine glasses, mugs and a full compliment of cutlery & utensils..Cleaning products in kitchen & bathroom top.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Cozy cottage

The cottage was great for us. Spent a lot of daytime away visiting family. But there was everything you needed inc. A teapot which safly a lot properties lack. Fantastic stay and great communications with the hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Ideal base

Nice cosy cottage. Perfect for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location.House was great had everything we needed.only complaint was couch not very comfortable.But apart from that everything was excellent.Hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian M.

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

Overall, a very nice place to stay

A cosy cottage in a good location for exploring East Neuk. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped, although the living room furniture is getting a bit tired. The cottage opens directly onto the pavement alongside a surprisingly busy road. Traffic noise is not an issue but parking can sometimes be a bit problematic. There is a useful shop in the village but the pub is closed. Overall, with a couple of reservations, a very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag R.

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

Value for money

House had all we needed for our short stay. Good communication with the host. Excellent base for exploring Fife.On a main road, so some road noise, but this did not bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda d.

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

Haven in Colinsburgh

We stayed in Colinsburgh for a month and loved it. The cottage had all we needed, the town had all we needed. Maia is always responsive and ready to guide and help with any questions.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion J.

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

Cozy wee Cottage

Situated in a small village but very accessible by bus to all surrounding costal towns in the East Neuk of Fife. A cozy wee cottage with a private garden and dog friendly. All the residents are very friendly too. My only concern that is totally outwith the hosts control is the door opens to a narrow pavement where the village speed limit is 20 mph - that no-one adheres to!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Motherwell

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September weekend

Great wee getaway for a weekend break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ian Fryer P.

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

A pleasant village cottage, ideal for a long weekend.

Overall a very good stay. A few points for consideration. We found the double bed mattress very uncomfortable. It would have been good if the bathroom door was lockable. The toilet seat needs to be fixed so it doesn't slide around!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Perfect

Couldn’t fault it really nice cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Nice little place to be

Colinsburgh is a nice little town near the sea. There is so much to see and do nearby and we have been all day off to see the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Chaleureuse maison sur 2 étages dans un petit village tranquille à quelques km de la mer. La cuisine est très bien équipée et permet de préparer des repas. Les communications sont rapides.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Neil W.

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

Neil

The cottage is perfect for getting around the coast area.Edinburgh is a one hour away .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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