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A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.

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Binny Cottage on Cove Wynd
One of the prettiest wynds in Pittenweem! St Fillans Cave
Two ajoining cottages renovated by the National Trust
Exterior
View from bedroom window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, St Monans Heritage Collection
  • Place, Elie Beach
  • Place, Kellie Castle
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.

Binny Cottage is a unique adjoining of 2 traditional fisherman's cottages offering cosy yet spacious accommodation in the popular fishing village of Pittenweem. Beautifully restored by the National Trust the cottage is situated opposite St Fillans Cave (Pittenweem means "Place of the Caves" derived from Pictish and Scottish Gaelic). It is just a few steps from the working harbour; currently the most active of the fishing ports in the East Neuk coast of Fife, 20 minutes from St Andrews.
Scotland's East Neuk of Fife coast is an ideal holiday destination renowned for its gorgeous beaches, coastal walks, quaint fishing villages, world class golf and delicious local food. Pittenweem boasts the last working fishing harbour and a vibrant artistic community makes it an ideal home to the now famous arts festival. The village offers excellent local amenities including shops, village store, cafes and galleries.
The cottage is much photographed by visitors to the area and is situated in Cove Wynd; one of the prettiest Wynds in Pittenweem. The white house with red roof illustrates perfectly the classic East Neuk building style.
Set over 3 floors, the upper level offers delightful views from the bedrooms of the Firth of Forth and the Lothian coast beyond as well as the rooftops of Pittenweem.
Sleeping up to 8 people, it is ideal for families or for groups of friends as a relaxing holiday base. A perfect location to come and rest, unwind and to experience the stunning coastal scenery . Binny Cottage has a true home from home feel and offers;

• A spacious dining kitchen leading to the back garden and equipped with a dual range cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dish washer and washer / dryer.
• Dual aspect luxurious lounge with multi fuel stove overlooking the walled garden to the west and the captivating stone strata of St Fillan’s Cave to the East.
• Four bedrooms with deep fitted wardrobes.
• x 2 king size bedrooms.
• x 1 twin bedroom.
• x 1 bedroom with a high-quality king-size sofa bed that doubles as a chill-out room - perfect for children and teenagers - which leads out to the patio garden;
• Smart TV and DVD.
• Wifi
• Travel cot and high chair
• A sheltered west-facing walled garden over two levels with paved upper terrace, perfect for relaxing in at any time of the day.
• Shower room with main shower, pebbled floor and underfloor heating
• Bathroom with over shower

The cottage is beautifully decorated throughout offering premium accommodation. It is adorned with the work of both local artists and other works exhibited at the annual art festival. Luxurious bed linen and high-quality towels throughout. A large selection of DVD's are available for all of the family along with books and board games.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take the recycling to the recycling centre.
In the summer please switch the heating back to timed & reduce the thermostats on the radiators to one.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We have lovely neighbours, please bear in mind their proximity.
There is an additional optional charge for laundry and cleaning during longer stay periods.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number FI-01000-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Kellie Castle and Scotland's Secret Bunker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and Billow Ness Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pittenweem, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Anstruther Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Elie Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kellie Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 17 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shoregate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West End Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A delightful and historic property just a few steps from the harbour. located?

This family-friendly Anstruther cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Billow Ness Beach and Anstruther Golf Club. La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Lovely cottage in Pittenweem

This was our second stay at Binny Cottage. The cottage is a beautiful, comfortable place from which to explore the East Neuk. The cottage has a spacious kitchen and family room on separate floors, two recently renovated baths and 3 bedrooms with a bonus TV room that can be converted. The garden is gorgeous and the views of the harbour and the chimneys of the town are breathtaking. The biggest improvement since our last stay in 2022 is a separate outbuilding with a new W/D. An absolute must when traveling with teenagers! Don't miss the Cocoa Tree and Clock Tower Cafe...good food and really nice people. Sam/Jeremy are very responsive hosts and we are very much looking forward to our next stay at Binny!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Great Location, Wonderful views!

We had a great stay. Beautiful home in a great location to explore the coast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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Amazing cottage that made a 60th birthday one to rememer

We had a wonderful time at Binny cottage - it’s a brilliant cottage in a brilliant location. Easily accommodates 8 and the kitchen/living spaces are big and welcoming. Communication with the hosts was easy and they were incredibly accommodating to our needs. It was the perfect place for a 60th birthday weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

E D.

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Dempseys at Binny Cottage

Wonderful property. So lovely it was difficult to leave and explore the magnificent coastline and beautiful village. We got great September weather and Binny Cottage was the perfect place to base ourselves and explore such a picturesque part o& the world. Nice to cosy in at night and play some games in the big comfy living-room too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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Beautiful cottage

The house is in an idyllic location, just above the port of Pittenweem. It is spacious and clean, with a nice garden. Parking in the port was free, but not always easy to find.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

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

Lovely coastal cottage

The cottage suited our needs and had everything we needed for a weeks holiday over the Christmas period. It was beautifully decorated so we felt the Christmas spirit and cosy and warm. Pittenweem is a gorgeous coastal village that we enjoyed exploring and is centrally located along the Fife Coastal Path. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Wonderful cottage in lovely seaside village !

Just returned from a terrific week in Fyfe with a lovely stay at the Binny Cottage ! The well appointed, spotless, extremely comfortable cottage was an ideal location for our golf week . The cottage is 15 minutes from all major courses in the area with the exception of Carnoustie which was just over a pleasant 1 hour drive. Sam was very easy to work with and ensured that the cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Don’t miss having a meal or two at Dory’s Bistro .. try the lemon sole !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

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Unique Cottage

Spent a few days here mid December to celebrate family birthday. When we arrived cottage was cosy and warm and the lovely Christmas tree and decorations made it feel like home from home. The layout suited us perfectly with mum, dad and two kids on top floor with their own bathroom/shower. Myself, hubby and daughter on mid floor with our own shower/toilet. There was nothing in the spacious kitchen that we could not find. The garden looked amazing alas in December a bit too chilly to make use of. All in all a great cottage, to which I would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona M.

A beautiful character cottage in a charming coastal fishing village

We stayed 3 nights in Binny Cottage to celebrate a family birthday. Our group was 6 adults, a 6 year old and a 6 week old baby. The cottage was perfect for us and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The decor throughout is just lovely - up to date but also very much in keeping with the character of the cottage. The main lounge on the first floor is spacious but also cosy and fitted us all comfortably- even with all our baby paraphernalia! The bedrooms worked well for us too and we didn’t feel we were on top of each other all the time. The cottage is extremely well equipped with lots of little extras (DVDs, Xbox etc.) if you need entertainment or to occupy children for a time. There was also a fantastic welcome hamper waiting for us which was just another of the many little extras provided. We spent the Saturday of our visit in St. Andrews (express bus takes 30 minutes) and had a wonderful meal there at Forgans which I would highly recommend. On the Sunday some of our party walked the coastal path to Crail which was an easy couple of hours walking with stunning views. Pittenweem itself is a lovely wee village with a working harbour and is perfect to stroll round. We also had an enjoyable meal in the Dory bistro which is literally 3 minutes from the cottage itself. Our visit was made even better by having the loveliest autumn weather and we saw the East Neuk at its best. I went to university at St. Andrews and have an enduring fondness for the whole area! All in all, can highly recommend Binny Cottage. If you are looking for pubs, clubs and a riotous time then it’s not for you- but if, like us, you are wanting to have a memorable get together with family or friends in a beautifully furnished cottage, then it is absolutely perfect. We loved it ❤️ Shona, Jane, Stuart, Scott, Jeni, Marion, Maisie and baby Rosa 26/10/18 - 29/10/18
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing weekend at this beautiful cottage. Great communication before and recommendations given. Extremely clean property with everything considered that you will need for your stay. Thank you for our lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

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The stay was great, the house was beautiful and had everything we needed for our visit to the area. Check in process was smooth and the host was responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie S.

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Ein absolut perfekter Aufenthalt in Pittenweem

Wir haben eine Woche mit sieben Erwachsenen und meinem kleinen Neffen (1,5 Jahre) im Cottage verbracht – und waren einfach nur begeistert! Der Anlass unserer Reise war ein Familienjubiläum, welches wir so in bester Umgebung feiern konnten. Das Ferienhaus war für uns alle ein echtes Zuhause auf Zeit: liebevoll eingerichtet, sehr sauber und mit allem ausgestattet, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub braucht. Man merkt, dass hier mit Herz an jedes Detail gedacht wurde.Die Lage ist unschlagbar – ruhig, aber mittendrin, nur einen kurzen Spaziergang vom Meer entfernt. Pittenweem selbst ist zauberhaft und ein wunderbarer Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Umgebung.Ein ganz großes Dankeschön an Sam, unseren Gastgeber. Er war durchgehend freundlich, zugewandt und immer erreichbar! Wir haben uns rundum wohl und willkommen gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.Ganz klare Empfehlung – 5 Sterne
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Beautiful cottage in great location

Tastefully furnished and decorated. Garden is nicely landscaped with a private feel. Location is great with walks accessible from the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine G.

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Very happy with property

First class
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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A magical holiday in Pittenweem!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Binny Cottage! The location was a dream, finding the property and parking were both simple, and the cottage itself was perfectly cozy, clean, and extremely well appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook up some beautiful meals with local ingredients and Sam and Jeremy's tips on where to go made our stay in Pittenweem feel like a home away from home.We can't thank you both enough for our wonderful Christmas holiday in Scotland! And we're already discussing a return!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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A wonderful stay

Beautifully presented cottage and garden with lots of space to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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Amazing home, amazing location!

This property was perfect. Spacious for four of us, comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plenty of room for us to spread out, including the kitchen and living room. Convenient small grocery in walking distance (we did not have a car), and a bakery and some great restaurants. Several wonderful walks to nearby towns. Hosts were beery responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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Beautiful East Fife

We had a glorious week in this beautiful house in Pittenweem helped no doubt by the unseasonably warm and sunny weather. The area is very scenic with lots of farm and fish shops which we enjoyed visiting. The house itself is lovely - very comfortable, warm and inviting with a real sun trap of a garden which we used every day. Gloriously private and quiet too! Would hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang W.

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Wunderschönes stilvolles Ferienhaus

Sehr freundlicher und hilfreicher Vermieter, einfacher Zugang. Wunderschöne Lage beim Hafen. Sehr sauberes, geräumiges und stilvoll eingerichtetes Haus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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Fantastic stay

House was perfect for us, clean with every amminity also lovely garden to sit in. Was celebrating my 70th birthday everthing was perfect even the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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A superb house

We loved our stay in Binny Cottage with its beautiful garden
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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Lovely retreat

This is a lovely property, very serene with lots of light, a gorgeous garden, and stunning views from the upper floors. I needed someplace that felt quiet and private but not isolated and this totally fit the bill… it was right in town but tucked away on a steep, narrow lane that only allows for foot traffic. If anyone in your party has mobility issues, this property probably isn’t right - you have to walk yourself and your luggage up the lane with has some stairs as well, and the house itself is on three floors. For me it was absolutely perfect, and it would be great for a larger party as it has three lovely bedrooms and two full baths, and the kitchen is large with a big table and there is lovely outdoor furniture as well. The hosts were wonderful, very communicative and helpful. All in all, a very well run property in a beautiful setting. I felt very lucky to have stayed there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

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Beautiful stay

Beautiful property, comfortable beds, perfect location, beautiful garden. All perfect, no complaints (only thing to note and people could be made aware of is had children there once and when back door and front door open at same it’s a bit of a wind tunnel, need to prop front door open otherwise it slams and it’s heavy and child nearly got caught - just useful to be aware of it!) Thanks so much for a lovely holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F.

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Binny Cottage

An interesting, comfortable cottage that was well equipped with appliances and furnishings for our visit. The patio and back yard area was very nice which was enjoyed by all. The property was as represented as expected. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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Lovely house in a lovely village

Idyllic is the word - Pittenweem is a lovely little fishing village and a great base for wider travel, and this house is just perfect - really well presented, large enough that you aren't all tripping over each other and very quiet. Sam is a terrific host too.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

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