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An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views.

Escape to this quaint haven where relaxation meets scenic beauty. With historic villages nearby and golf courses along the coast.

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Property grounds
TV, stereo
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views.

Open 2027 minimum stay is 5 nights.

Up to 28 night rental available if required.
Perhaps in between properties or having renovations done at home?
28 night rentals discounts can be negotiated.
Please enquire if interested.

Martha’s Harbour: A delightful coastal ‘C’ listed cottage with a paved terrace and spectacular views overlooking the Firth of Forth.

Please note our minimum stay of 3 nights.
No Sunday check-in.

Situated in the beautiful fishing village of St Monans. Martha’s Harbour offers peace and tranquility in an upgraded and modernised early 19th century fisherman’s cottage. On the Fife coastal path and 2 minutes away from the harbour, the cottage is perfectly situated for a holiday break where relaxation, walking or sightseeing is key.

The property is furnished to a high standard and sleeps 4 people. We also pride ourselves in cleanliness and have a great team who help us achieve a very high standard every time.

Martha’s Harbour consists of: Entrance hallway, shower room, kitchen, living/dining-room and two bedrooms. The shower room consists of, shower with electric Mira shower, basin and toilet. The kitchen includes fridge, double oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and washing machine, plus all crockery, glass-wear, pots, pans and cutlery.

The living room has bi-fold doors that open out fully to the paved garden area with its wonderful views of The Firth of Forth and the old St. Monans Kirk. Comfortably furnished with a Smart TV. The dining table is also in the living area and there are 4 dining chairs. Really good free Wi-Fi.

The downstairs, double bedroom features a super king bed, a wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets.

The upstairs bedroom has 2 single beds and a velux window offering incredible views over the old Kirk rooftop toward Elie.

Both bedrooms have luxurious bedding and electric blankets for cozy winter nights.
The cottage has a gas central heating system and constant hot water.


Ideally located for access to all that the East Neuk has to offer, from water-sports to historical villages and towns just a short drive away. St. Monans is also at the heart of the fine dining experiences this part of Fife has to offer with a host of excellent restaurants literally on the doorstep.

The arts festivals that are an intrinsic part of Fife are also close to hand with the St. Monans and Pittenweem art festivals and the annual festivals at Crail and Anstruther a quick car journey away.

For golfers there is an abundance of links course dotted along the coastline from Dumbarnie Links up to the Old Course in St.Andrews (only 12.5 miles away, 20min drive)


Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dundee are all a short driving distance away from St. Monans if you are looking to explore more of Scotland.

Martha’s Harbour, with its secluded viewpoint over the Forth, its quaint, sympathetically decorated interior and its unhurried feel makes it an ideal place to relax and unwind.

Property manager

Neil Stitt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 14

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number FI-01050-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Idyllic 'c' Listed Cottage in St.monans
Idyllic 'c' listed, cottage in St.Monans Cottage
Idyllic 'c' listed, cottage in St.Monans Anstruther
Idyllic 'c' listed, cottage in St.Monans Cottage Anstruther

About the neighborhood

Map
St Monans, SCT

What's nearby

  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 2 min walk
  • Kellie Castle - 8 min drive
  • Elie Beach - 10 min drive
  • Billow Ness Beach - 13 min drive
  • University of St. Andrews - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 22 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cellar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views.?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views. located?

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

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An Idyllic cottage in St.Monans with sea views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As the description notes, an idyllic cottage in excellent condition, with wonderful sea views. Perfect for a quiet stay away to read by the sea and/or enjoy the coastal walks to take in the beautiful villages in this area. Would highly recommend and will hopefully be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Excellent property in a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sascha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
beautiful decoration, great view, all nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
enjoyable stay
property very clean and comfortable set in lovely village and area - bottle of wine provide was nice touch
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
Property was lovely and ideally situated to visit lots of places
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Monans in November
Lovely warm, comfortable house in a great coastal location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage
Beautiful cottage in a stunning setting. The outside patio area was great to sit and relax in and has a fab view of the sea. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious trip
Lovely clean, comfortable, quiet with stunning views - we hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One week in St Monans
Not our first time here!! - already booked for next year 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Excellent location, beautiful home. Very quiet. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Excellent property everything you require in the property and very clean in a good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
The cottage is lovely, tastefully furnished and decorated. Great view from the patio, we loved to have our morning coffee there. Perfect location if you want to walk the Coastal Path. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
Had a lovely 3 nights. The view is amazing. Beautiful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous break
The property was lovely with a wonderful sea view A perfect place for rest and good food. East Pier has brilliant fresh fish and the coastal walks are great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kath M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
Very comfortable stay. All amenities available. Lovely views of the Forth.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Cosy cottage with fabulous views overlooking the harbour. Cool decor with everything you need for a perfect stay. Would highly recommend and would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Monans Break
Overall we were very happy with accommodation and it had all the equipment required. Nice location with good views out to sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 day birthday break
We had 4 people staying on the first night. Everyone was very comfortable but the loft space did allow sound to travel from downstairs. We enjoyed the patio and beautiful views of the forth. We cooked a meal on the third day and made full use of the well appointed kitchen. The only issue we had was the lack of toilet brush and that we couldn't get the washing machine to drain. The host's solution to this (send more towels) would not have been practical on a longer stay. Very pleasant cottage..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent property. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
Fabulous! Our 2 nd time in St Monans and we loved our 6 night stay . Beautifully decorated and I loved my early morning coffees and afternoon drinks relaxing looking out at the Black Sea.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fiona
Always enjoy staying in this beautifully situated, very comfortable and well equipped cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Monans Gem
We had a lovely stay at Martha's Harbour. The property is stylish and comfortable. The outside patio was a wee sun trap and an added bonus. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wee gem
Martha's Harbour is stylishly furnished, well equipped, cosy and comfortable, with a super patio and views. Plus a helpful and responsive host. All you need for a great stay in St Monans. We would certainly hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay in Fife
After a difficult year of been in and out of hospital this weekend away was the best remedy for myself and my partner.Perfect in every way already looking to book again.Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and location
Lovely property - has everything you need, really comfy beds. Great view out over rooftops to the sea, loved sitting watching it! Although our visit was in February and we didn't really use the terrace it would be a great place to sit in the warmer months. Kitchen compact but has all that you need. Would happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024