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Holiday cottage for 2 . Conservatory, woodland near Edinburgh. Sorry no pets.

Holiday cottage for 2 . Conservatory, woodland near Edinburgh. Sorry no pets.

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outdoor covered seating area

Overview of Holiday cottage for 2 . Conservatory, woodland near Edinburgh. Sorry no pets.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 380 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Near Dunfermline
  • Popular LocationDeep Sea World7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunfermline Abbey7 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationKnockhill Racing Circuit16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom main

Bedroom small

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Holiday cottage for 2 . Conservatory, woodland near Edinburgh. Sorry no pets.

Ferienhaus für Selbstversorger, Garten near Edinburgh, Schottland.
120 year old traditional sandstone holiday cottage, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
(Fife Council Short term lets permission FI 00307P)
Conservatory, garden with covered fire pit area.
Sleeps 3 (2 adults + 1 preteen child )
in 2 bedrooms i.e. 1 double, 1 single)
(Please note:-no cot and no high chair provided.)
Well equipped , self catering holiday home.
Comfortable, relaxing, clean, inviting & welcoming accommodation.
(modest, not ultramodern or posh)
Popular with German families and repeat guests
Ideal for a couple. Family, child friendly, also suit single person.
Sorry no pets, no smoking or visitors please.
It is just off the B981 so we don't advertise as "quiet" as there is some road noise
but don't let it put you off as it's not generally a problem but feel free to ask for details.
Information leaflets and brochures.
Books and Indoor games.
Log burning stove. 1 basket of logs to start you off, more can be bought at local garages and shops.
Moderate use of electricity included.
Honesty box if you want to contribute more.
Wi- Fi.
Well equipped kitchen with usual basics seasoning, etc.
A welcome gift of snacks and drinks, (typically a miniature wine or whisky and a Scottish beer, shortbread, etc. )
Let us know after booking if you have any food or drink restrictions, so that we can personalize your complimentary hospitality basket.
A large living room.
1 bathroom with shower over bath.
View of 3 Forth Bridges and fields. Parking.
Lovely enclosed back garden, with B.B.Q, bistro tables and 2 chairs plus 2 steamer loungers.
Ideal also as a winter holiday getting to know Edinburgh.
Individual, not buy to let.
24 hour emergency. Phone text for general help/ maintenance.
Owners keen to make your holiday enjoyable.
Lots of local information, including supermarket & attractions
It's lovely, do come to stay.
A welcome home from home, with extra touches.
Distinctive features: We have a keen interest in repairing & decorating & are constantly making improvements & restoration ( i.e. original wooden doors & some floorboards, etc.) indoor feature shelves, facings, etc.
Calthermic heating installed November 2018.
Newly decorated for 2023.
Edinburgh is only 20 minutes (10 miles) and is easy by car, bus or train.
The ancient Burgh of Inverkeithing is one mile away, with good train & bus links, Park & Ride, bank, small shops, post office, library, take away food,
We (Chris and Yvonne Barley) are in a small cluster of cottages at the Old Duloch, like an old hamlet. (Not the big new estate which is 2 miles further north).
Arrival time 16:00 hours is best (before any possible Forth Bridge crossing traffic delays.
Dunfermline, Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Trossachs National Park, Loch Ness, fishing villages, etc. are nearby.
Local golf, falconry, riding, walking, cycling, castles, coastal areas, shopping, eating, distilleries. Skiing at Glenshee, etc.
Cycle track a few metres from the cottage.
A great area with plenty to do for all ages.
Nearby:-Childrens' park, beautiful blue flag beaches, sea and boat rides.
Plenty golf courses, some with spectacular coastal views.
Great touring, historical buildings. Lovely coastal & fishing villages.
Events. Recycling: SPORTS & EVENTS:-
Edinburgh zoo and festivals -science, film, book, music, tattoo, fringe.
Royal Highland show, Knockhill motor racing circuit. Homecoming Scotland, September open door historic buildings.
It's a good place for holidays, most hobbies & learning experiences.
Seems it really appeals to German holidaymakers.
Great cities, countryside, heritage, history, parks, botanical gardens, shopping, golf, falconry & leisure centres, riding stables, Falkirk wheel (canal boat).
Book for 2 weeks or more, there's so much to do.
RECYCLING:-Please ask if you wish more details but basically we have recycling (separate containers for bottles, plastics, paper and general rubbish. )
Any arrival days. Ideal with a car but if you like walking, Inverkeithing station is 1 mile away.

Property manager

Mrs.Yvonne Barley
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Preteen only

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number FI000307 F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Dunfermline

Located in Dunfermline, this cottage is in a rural area. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and National Museum of Scotland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Royal Highland Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Water skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Near Dunfermline

What's nearby

  • Deep Sea World - 7 min drive
  • Dunfermline Abbey - 7 min drive
  • Dundas Castle - 10 min drive
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit - 16 min drive
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverkeithing Station - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burgh Arms - 3 min drive
  • Chop Sticks - 4 min drive
  • The Compass - 3 min drive
  • Taste of India - 3 min drive
  • Subway - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An absolutely beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Couldn’t be more thrilled with everything. Yvonne was wonderful, will definitely stay hear next time !!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time
Been here the second time for holiday, we enjoyed it, had a walk in the woods, lovely to enjoy the silence here! 10-15 minute walk from Inverkeithing railway, good to manage without car. Was lovely to see you again, we would come back again :) Thanks for your loving welcome! We felt comfortable!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideales Ferienhaus für Edinburgh und Umgebung
Geräumiges, sehr gut ausgestattetes Ferienhaus nahe Edinburgh. Edinburgh ist einfach mit dem Zug erreichbar, zudem gibt es viele andere Segenswürdigkeiten in großer Nähe. Yvonne und Chris sind sehr freundliche, offene und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Wir haben uns in den fünf Tagen wie zuhause gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart W., Wellingborough, Northants

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped cottage that provides good access to Edinburgh
We stayed for a week during the Fringe Festival. The cottage provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay at a good price. It is a good base, both for getting into Edinburgh and for exploring the Fife area. There are some beautiful areas on the costal routes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty cottage.
We felt very welcome. Pretty, spacious cottage set in beautiful surroundings. Everything we needed for a lovely week away.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mrs.Yvonne Barley

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We are a married couple and have lived here since 1972.
We are keen for you to have a good holiday and will go out of our way to help.
We enjoy improving and maintaining this cottage
Look us up on the internet for more local area information:-
on our holiday-cottage-edinburgh blog

We have 50 years of local knowledge for you to benefit from.

Why they chose this property

It is a unique, 100+ year old sandstone farm cottage,
comfortable and characterful.
A perfect holiday base, close to Edinburgh
and many other historic cities,

1 mile from the nearest town of Inverkeithing.
3 miles to Dunfermline.
Family friendly. Lots of thoughtful touches..

What makes this property unique

Garden room with log burning stove.
Garden with covered fire pit area.
We know the area well and leave lots of helpful local information.
We are on call if help or advice is called for.
We love our cottages (includes our own next door)
and enjoy having happy holidaymakers.
Some original features like sash windows, slate roof, etc.
Some hand built features such as solid wood kitchen surfaces.
View of 3 historic Forth bridges.
We ask that you leave the cottage tidy, as you found it on arrival and put the sheets etc in the laundry basket for, thanks.
December 2019 Restoration to original sandstone exterior.
January 2023 Newly decorated throughout.

Languages:

English

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