Beautifully situated amidst rolling farmland

Beautifully situated amidst rolling farmland

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Bowhouse, view from  lane
Bowhouse
Sunlounge
View from Garden.
Sitting Room

Overview of Beautifully situated amidst rolling farmland

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Check out the area

Fife, SCT
  • Popular LocationSkydive St. Andrews5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFife Ice Arena10 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)28 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautifully situated amidst rolling farmland


The ambiance of Bowhouse is beautifully captured in one of its five star reviews :-

"Lovely location with a homely feel
We arrived late at night and didn't really get to see the house until the following morning, when we were very pleasantly surprised by the charming location - horses coming up to chat over the garden walls - the wonderful views from almost every window, and the general homey-ness of the house.
It has clearly been a much loved home and remains a haven, with unexpected nooks, a warm, sun filled conservatory and lovely large open rooms. It was an absolute pleasure to spend a week there, big enough to accommodate our extended family and guests with ease, and a lovely entertaining space also. We enjoyed early morning in the conservatory just as much as late night chats, and the facilities overall entirely met our needs (definitely got value from the dishwasher too!). The children were delighted by a selection of interesting toys and games, and the adults tucked into a wonderfully random collection of books .It is a charming, tucked away location where there is a pervasive sense of peace and quiet which was a very much needed respite".
Bowhouse is a charming 300 year-old farmhouse set in beautiful Scottish countryside. An ideal family accommodation, it’s been tastefully modernised, yet still manages to retain its original character. The rooms are bright, well decorated with many homely touches and tasteful furnishing. All rooms, especially the sun lounge, offer wonderful panoramic views. The large stone walled garden is well maintained with lawns and shrubs and there is secure storage for sports equipment.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Lounge with open fire, dining room, library, sun lounge, breakfast kitchen, utility room, bathroom with bidet and shower over bath. There is an electric cooker, oil-fired heating, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave oven. Television, DVD, CD player and Wifi is also installed.

First Floor: One double and two twin bedrooms, spacious shower room.
Bed linen and towels are supplied to guests.

Bowhouse is a wonderful base for exploring the beautiful East Neuk of Fife, with its beaches and quaint fishing villages. There are plenty of golf courses too - St Andrews is about 25 miles away – and sports activities to enjoy. The farmhouse is within easy reach of Edinburgh, the Trossachs, and Stirling. Yet despite Bowhouse’s rural location, it’s less than three miles from the dual carriageway leading to the Scottish motorway system.

Cleanliness has always been a prime consideration with Bowhouse, and that is even more so in the days of covid 19. The house is meticulously cleaned by the local housekeeper between all visits, and the best practices are observed. The ratings given for cleanliness in the guests reviews speak for themselves, emphasising the excellent standard achieved.

Whether you’re looking for a sporting, cultural or relaxing holiday, Bowhouse can help make your stay in Scotland one to remember.

Property manager

Malcolm Dudson
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
If more than one pet, please contact the owner.

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
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lochgelly

Located in Lochgelly, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Cluny Golf and East Vows Complementary Health are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skydive St. Andrews or Wellsgreen Golf Range. Water skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Skydive St. Andrews - 5 min drive
  • Fife Ice Arena - 10 min drive
  • Loch Leven Castle - 19 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 39 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Glenrothes with Thornton Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burns Tavern - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Home Farm View - Pub & Grill - 6 min drive
  • KFC - 7 min drive
  • Reya - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bowhouse vacation
The house and property are lovely, clean and well cared for. The owner happily answered any questions i had right away. We would definitely recommend Bowhouse.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lois t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and restful
300 year old stone farmhouse in the countryside. Beautiful location in rolling hills with horses crazing. The house is very comfortable with everything we needed, large rooms and a lovely sunroom to enjoy the view with the morning sun.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug P., Maple Bay, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic 3 Bedroom 300 year old Farmhouse
We had a wonderful stay at this property for 6 nights in September 2019. The amenities were great with paper towels, plenty of toilet paper, dish washing tabs, fanastic heating system , loads of space and all the owner's wonderful treasures about the place. We were left cookies, tea, two jugs of milk and other goodies. When we had the boiler go off Peter, the maintenance chap was there in flash to rectify it and Malcolm, the owner, phoned us from London to make sure everything was okay. Close to Edinburgh and grocery store just 5 minutes away. Can't over recommend the property to enjoy the area and have a peaceful place to return to at the end of a day. Thanks to Malcolm, Peter and Nancy. Doug Plumsteel Langley, BC Canada
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very peaceful and lovely outlook.
Very well equiped, wonderful garden room where we enjoyed breakfast every day, watching the birds in the garden and passing overhead.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic for a family get together
Bowhouse is a beautiful old farmhouse set in a stunning location, it has a lovely energy about it, the house itself is a gem, with lots of little extras, I am an avid reader and love old books so l was very pleased with the collection of books on hand, also a nice selection of games for the kids. The garden is very well maintained and the dogs loved it. All in all, we had a very nice break and would love to visit again sometime when the weather is warmer and we could enjoy the garden and surrounding area at its best.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Malcolm Dudson

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Why they chose this property

My wife and I moved to Fife in 1980, from Surrey. We wanted something completely different, yet convenient. She found this house, and as soon as I saw it, I knew we had to have it. If I had been asked to sketch her dream house, this was it. A serene stone house, set in a large walled garden, amidst rolling fields..
We lived there for 20 years, before circumstances forced a move back south. We could not bear to give up the house, and I still use if for vacations.

Languages:

English, French

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