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Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh

Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh

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Living/dining room
Living/dining room
Living/dining room
Living/Dining Room
Living/Dining Room

Overview of Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6138 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Kinghorn, Fife
  • Popular LocationKinghorn Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPettycur Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile38 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (King Bed)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (2 Single Beds)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (King Bed)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom 3 - Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh

Kinghorn Town Hall is a unique self-catering apartment located in Kinghorn, The Kingdom of Fife. The apartment has a beautiful spacious open plan living/dining area with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD player, selection of books, DVDs and board games. Superfast broadband has been installed in 2020, allowing for faster more reliable Wi-Fi. There are three bedrooms in the property, these are located on the second floor. A twin room; with two single beds, King-sized double bedroom and a King-sized double bedroom with an ensuite. Within the ensuite there is a shower, sink and toilet. The main bathroom is also located on the same floor which has a sink, toilet and shower over a bath.

The dining table seats 6 people, although there are a couple of extra seats if guests visit. Just off the dining area, there is a separate fully equipped kitchen. This is a comfortable size if you are cooking or baking, and have all the equipment you should require.

The apartment is located on the first and second floor of the property. To access the apartment there are several stairs to reach the ground floor. The ground floor is previously the old jail, which is now one of the offices for Fife Historic Buildings Trust, although mainly unused, our team sometimes uses the meeting room also on the ground floor. There is a separate locked door to access the apartment within the ground floor hallway., so the apartment is completely exclusive use. Within the stairwell there is a singular toilet and sink. Up two flights of stairs there is the entrance into the living/dining room. If you continue up the stairs to the second floor, you will find the three bedrooms and family bathroom. The washing machine and tumble dryer are also on the second floor.

From the second floor hallway to the kitchen, there is also a hidden spiral staircase that can be used. The apartment has been sympathetically restored, retaining many period features. The rooms are furnished in keeping with the history of the building, while providing all the modern amenities you would expect.

The apartment is fantastic for families and friends to gather and relax, enjoying time together in the large main room or taking in some of the beautiful Fife Coast. Guests can access a small fully enclosed private garden, the access is located on North Overgate at the side of the property. There is a table and chairs in the garden.

This historic property has been restored in keeping with the history, it is a fascinating apartment to stay in. Plenty of room, however still remaining cosy and intimate. There is Gas Central Heating throughout the property, which heats the apartment well. Kinghorn Town Hall is positioned well for access around Fife as well as close to Edinburgh, without needing to be in the centre of the city.

Built in the Tudor Gothic style, this impressive castellated stone structure enjoys glimpses out across the Firth of Forth. The Town Hall was constructed in 1826, replacing an earlier medieval building which was hit and seriously damaged by lightning. Part of the original building is thought to date back to the 12th century. Latterly it was used to provide the debating chamber, offices and prison cells for the Burgh Council. The new building was designed by the architect Thomas Hamilton (1784-1858) and was used for Council functions for almost 150 years but fell into disrepair in the 1980s. It was restored in 2009.

EPC Rating: E

Property manager

Beth Bell
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Burntisland

Located in Burntisland, this apartment is near the beach. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Kinghorn Beach - 4 min walk
  • Pettycur Beach - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 38 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 38 min drive
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Kinghorn Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Morrisons Kirkcaldy Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Novelli's - 6 min drive
  • The Old Port Bar - 6 min drive
  • The Duchess of Kirkcaldy - 6 min drive
  • The Penny Farthing - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh located?

This family-friendly Burntisland apartment building is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kinghorn Beach and Pettycur Beach. Fife Ice Arena and Silver Sands Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). Kinghorn Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudius R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Townhalle Kinghorn
Such a nice stay, everything we need was there. The small stairs between the living. room and bedrooms are great. We had a wonderful time although the weather was typical scottish. We will come Back. Beth ist very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing authentic Scottish “home”
It’s hard to express how perfect our stay was at this residence -I’m not going into details about all the amenities, etc except to say the website description was perfect! What i am going to share is how relaxing, enjoyable it was—it exceeded our expectations! It’s a quaint quiet community-we loved walking to the co-op and bringing back food/snacks/wine and just relaxing after a day filled with exploring! There was a local pub where everyone was local and so friendly! We had tried since 2020 to visit Scotland and Beth was wonderful postponing and coordinating our delay year after year—i have shared this location with so many friends-if i could give it 1000 stars i would!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichola O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Fife
Much more impressive in reality, very friendly people in the area and so much to see and do. Stunning scenery and historic areas. A real gem of a place with a great story of bringing this former town hall and jail back to life. Well done to all involved, a place we loved .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous, quirky building.
Excellent location for Edinburgh, St. Andrews and the East coast. There should be a mention of two flights of stairs to the living accommodation plus another two flights of stairs to the bedrooms , toilets and bathrooms if anyone has mobility problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
The property was exactly as advertised. The girls loved the round back staircase and the walled garden was wonderful on sunny days to sit and have a drink. The twenty foot high ceilings in the lounge and dining area never wore thin in ten days. The bedrooms were unique. If I had one criticism it would the same for every place we stay in Scotland. Coming from Canada the electrics are different as are the hobbs, cooktops, and washing machines. A little tutorial would be helpful. Would we stay again if coming to the area? Yes, Yes, and Yes again. Thank you for sharing such an old historical site!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Beth Bell

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The apartment is owned by Fife Historic Buildings Trust, a local Building Preservation Trust. It is a company limited by guarantee and has charitable status. It was formed in 1997 primarily for the purpose of saving and restoring historic buildings in Fife which are at risk. We are very proud of our beautiful historic building and would love to welcome you here. By staying in one of our three apartments you will be contributing to the upkeep, maintenance of these and other buildings across Fife.

If you would like to find out more about Fife Historic Buildings Trust, please get in contact and we can share more information about the range of projects that we work on.

Why they chose this property

Some guests have called it a little private castle, it is such a unique property with original features, which somehow makes you feel special the moment you step in. Although large in size, it still retains that cosy feeling. Kinghorn Town Hall is the ideal central location for staying local or traveling further afield. Whether you want to visit Edinburgh for the many festivals, shops or restaurants or eat local and explore the independent shops in Kinghorn and Fife.

What makes this property unique

Because this historic property has been restored in keeping with the history, it is a fascinating apartment to stay in. Plenty of room, however still remaining cosy and intimate. There is Gas Central Heating throughout the property, which heats the apartment well. Kinghorn Town Hall is positioned well for access around Fife as well as close to Edinburgh, without needing to be in the centre of the city.

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English

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