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Coastal 1 bedroom cottage with sea views- The Shore

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Private kitchen
Living area
Exterior
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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St Monans, Scotland
  • Place, St Monans Heritage Collection
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Coastal 1 bedroom cottage with sea views- The Shore

The Shore is a beautifully decorated 1 bedroom cottage in the quaint fishing village of St Monans. The property is accessed via the rear of the building but there is seating at both the front and the back. for guests use. We have set the theme of this 1 bedroom cottage to coastal Blues with white washed wooden floors. We have tried to create a tranquil soothing atmosphere in which you can relax into as soon as you walk through the door. The open plan spacious lounge has a large sofa bed(FOR BOOKINGS OF 3 PEOPLE OR MORE) and a table / 4 chairs for dining on the catch of the day.... There is a window seat to sit and watch the sparkling waters of the shore below. There is a brand new wet room with a powerful shower. Everything has been thought of to make your holiday memorable including Wifi, DVDs, Board games, Barbecue. There is an outside seating area with a bistro set and this catches the afternoon sunshine perfectly! Just a gentle stroll will take you to some of the best restaurants and cafes in East Neuk. A personal favourite -The East Pier Smokehouse!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Pet fee of £30 for 1 , others by arrangement.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8593969
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 first aid kit

About the area

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this apartment is near the beach. Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also worth visiting. With sailing, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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St Monans, Scotland

What's nearby

  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 24 min drive - 23.3 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 25 min drive - 24.3 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 28 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Larachmhor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Butter - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal 1 bedroom cottage with sea views- The Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Coastal 1 bedroom cottage with sea views- The Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal 1 bedroom cottage with sea views- The Shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal 1 bedroom cottage with sea views- The Shore located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is steps from St Monans Heritage Collection and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wood Haven and Billow Ness Beach. Anstruther Golf Club and Elie Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Compact but clean and tidy and well appointed
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Great winter resort

Nice and cosy stay in a lovely harbour village.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

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

Cottage in St Monans

We had a most enjoyable week in this lovely comfortable cottage and found St Monans a very pretty place enhanced by fabulous wether
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean, and well equipped for self catering simple cooking. It was relatviely spacious. Both the double bed and sofa bed were very comfortable. The wifi worked well. It was a great base for exploring the Fife coastal villages, and St Modan's has an excellent smoked fish restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

St Monans

Enjoyed my stay, a great little find in St Monans. Elizabeth was a great host and very quick at replying to any enquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine R.

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

St Monan,s flat

I had a lovely stay. Beach style decor.really cozy bed.well equiped
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Super cottage

Delightful cottage apartment overlooking sea in Fife fishing village on coastal path. Apartment is very well equipped and beautifully furnished. Can thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Break

The property was spotless and impressive. The bed was very comfortable and we both slept like logs. Obviously, the weather was excellent which made walking the coastal path an absolute joy. I would have no hesitation in recommending to family and friends. When we are next down for a break in the East Neuk of Fife I would gladly stay at the Shore as we thoroughly enjoyed the break.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

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

Cosy cottage by the sea

The Shore is a very cosy and comfortable one bedroom cottage/flat. It is very well-equipped, nicely furnished and spotlessly clean. It was very easy to communicate with the host and nothing was too much trouble. The area is very beautiful with plenty to do, including beach walks, exploring the villages of the East Neuk of Fie, and enjoying the lovely cafes, pubs and restaurants . The cottage is an ideal base for discovering this charming part of Fife. We thoroughly enjoyed our short break at the Shore and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2024
Hi Clare, thank you so much for your lovely review, very much appreciated. It was lovely to have both you and Martin stay and would love to have you both stay again. Thank you both for all your help as well. Kind regards Liz
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2/10 Terrible

Joyce M.

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

Black hole flat

Never got code for flat but it was run down ripped curtains path was covered in weeds and dog poo cost 460 pounds and what a waste, never again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not great

Needs refurbished,(we didn’t stay) Dingy entrance to back door of property (photos a bit misleading of inside) we were unable to open any windows, looked old and stuck with paint?bedroom felt a bit damp, toilet/ shower not what we are familiar with.parking not great,on the whole not for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2024
Hi Brian, I'm really sorry to hear that you weren't happy with the property and didn't end up staying. The listing does state that the entrance is via the back of the property, and the photographs are an accurate representation of the interiors of the house. I'm disappointed to hear you think this is misleading. The windows can be opened and are opened by the cleaners each time the property is changed to air the rooms. It is also disheartening to hear that you felt the bedroom was damp as this has never been mentioned by any other guests. The house is fully fitted with gas central heating and is aired regularly as mentioned above. With regards to the toilet/shower not being what you are familiar with, we're sorry to hear this, however it is clearly stated in the property listing that the bathroom is a wet room. Within the welcome instructions it explains that parking is on the street outside of the house and this hasn't been an issue for other guests. As you were only in the property very briefly without staying, I feel your comments are unfair and not an accurate representation of our holiday let. We're sorry you found this wasn't for you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sylvia B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Misleading descriptions

The living room/kitchen and bedroom were ok, although the window seat cushion was dirty, window frames filthy, windows dirty. Also the view was a dirty wall, not the sea sparkling on the shore. The shower room had a worn floor, you had to scrape water into the drain after a shower, or you got wet feet when using the toilet. The outside seating was in a dirty back yard/passage and to reach the property you had to walk past stinking, overflowing bins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfram S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren 4 Tage in St. Monans. Wir waren sehr zufrieden, leider hatten wir etwas Pech mit dem Wetter. Die Umgebung bietet aber genug Abwechslung, langweilig wird es nicht.Liz ist nich vor Ort, der Kontakt mit Ihr funktioniert aber einwandfrei, wir haben nichts vermisst.Das Bad könnte etwas größer sein, das ist aber unser einziger Kritikpunkt. Der Preis ist absolut in Ordnung.Wir kommen gerne wieder. Carla und Wolfram
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

HUGH M.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

it needs a paint make over.new lights and a full carpet to make a cosy flat

as above needs work
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2023
New lights? Not sure what this means as lights are all modern and there are lamps in each room. The lounge and kitchen area has a overhead light and spots in the kitchen along with the lamp. We have deliberately left the painted floor boards exposed and there are rugs in the lounge and hall and the bedroom is fully carpeted. All this is visible in the photos on the site. However thank you for your feedback albeit an unfair 2 star review and remarkably different from previous guests thoughts.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carole S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A feeling of being mis led.

We left a day early. We have a feeling of being mis led. The front door you see is not the entrance you use. We had to go down a weed infested alley with bins. The table and chairs you see were actually in an awful dark damp corner at the end of this alley way by our entry door. Just awful. And you only get told about this rear entry the day before, and for obvious reasons we feel. Photos taken by us if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2023
Well this is a first for us, leaving early because you were upset having to use the back entrance?? The weed infested alleyway? The "weeds" are flowers and plants that are common coastal flora in this area. There was no deliberate intent by sending the information the day before you arrived. This is standard letting practices. The flat faces onto the sea / coast and there is a bench / seating area to the front of the property. The table and chairs beside the door are there as this area is a sun trap in the spring / summer months. Thanks for your comments but think your 2 star review is very harsh.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefanie K.

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

Fischerhaus in erhöhter Lage

Das Cottage ist sehr, sehr geschmack- und liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr gut ausgestattet. Für ein Paar, das sich gut kennt, ist es völlig ausreichend, man sollte aber wissen, dass die Badezimmertür nicht richtig schließt. Wie in Häusern dieses Alters nicht unüblich, lassen sich die Fenster nur sehr begrenzt öffnen, was zu Schwierigkeiten beim Lüften führt. Wir haben uns dort jedoch sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

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

Flat was lovely area was nice the weather was terriable but enjoyed our stay

My son was there before us so he rented it for us
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

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

Lovely property

This property was in an ideal location. Comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

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

Week break

It was as described and very coastal in theme.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

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

Fab break in St Monans

The cottage was just as advertised, clean and tidy with lovely decor and well situated within St Monans in order to visit the East neuk of Fife! Communication with owner was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

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

Beautiful little apartment in a stunning seaside village

I stayed here for 4 nights in May 2021 as a chill-out getaway from a hectic few months of non-stop work in Edinburgh. What a discovery! The apartment was exactly as described, beautifully furnished, clean and extremely quiet. Communication with the host was excellent, especially given I booked my stay at the very last minute. St Monans is a beautiful little fishing village on the Fife Coastal walk and, thanks to the unusually nice sunny weather (for Scotland!) I spent my days exploring the villages up and down the coast. What a fantastic few days I had and I'm really hoping I get the chance to come back again sometime soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Post lockdown coastal escape

Internally the property lived up to all expectations. It was light, warm and comfortable and tastefully decorated with a coastal theme. The bed was comfortable and warm important as it was below freezing each night. It was well equipped with additional touches such as Scottish fine soap products in the bathroom. We were celebrating our Ruby wedding anniversary, our host very kindly left a card and bottle of wine for us which was really thoughtful. Externally the entrance is at the rear of the property which was a little confusing as the front door, which is locked, opens into the living area. The property is located on an attractive street looking over red roofs to the sea.
Verified

8/10 Good

Henning A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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