See all properties
Save
Entire home

Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.

Photo gallery for Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.

Marina
Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
Saint Monans, SCT
  • Place, St Monans Heritage Collection
    ‪2 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

Room options

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Waterfront
Anstruther
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 218 reviews
The price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
The Waterfront

About the area

Anstruther

Located in Anstruther, this cottage is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from St Monans Heritage Collection and 6 minutes from Anstruther Golf Club. .This cottage is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Old Course at St Andrews and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from University of St. Andrews.
View more Cottages in AnstrutherOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 2 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) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Larachmhor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Butter - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.

The East Neuk of Fife stretches from St Andrews down a coastline peppered with small villages, full of character, which face across The Firth of Forth to East Lothian on the opposite side. A jumble of quaint colourful houses lead down narrow winding streets to line the harbours and rocky shores and their distinctive crow-stepped gables, fore stairs and red pantiles preserve the impression of their time as fishing villages that were totally dedicated to the sea. St Monans itself became one of Scotland's busiest fishing ports for many years but, from the mid 1800's the fleet dwindled and the village had to rely less on fishing and more on its heritage, capitalising on its preserved architecture and waterfront (that is still very much a working harbour today). The Neuk has an open plan living/dining/kitchen on the ground floor. Stairs lead to the shower-room and bedroom. The top floor provides the 2nd bedroom. The cottage is set back from the road providing an outdoor space for sitting.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cottage features a stereo, books, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include games and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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-00726-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely clean, cosy cottage with a real fire, comfy bed, a well equipped kitchen and a lovely cafe over the road selling fabulous coffee and cake. All major boxes ticked here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in St Monans and this property was the perfect spot. The kitchen worked well when we chose to eat in; we never were able to figure out how to operate the microwave, but the stove and oven worked fine for us. It was a bonus having the market next door and the Giddy Gannet across the street. We made use of the washing machine and were able to dry clothes on the rack over night. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom shower was very good. We enjoyed the eclectic decorating (I loved the tiles behind the cooktop!). The host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Nicola G., Selkirk

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes , initial issue refarding check in but host did sort out and unfortunate circumstance .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

M T K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy comfortable House, absolutly clean and everything there ( coffee/ tea ,Some spices , everything for cleaning : kitchen or clothes .. very comfortable beds ..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cite sea villlage cottage. Very tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable property, in a beautiful location. It was very clean and the little cafe, Giddy Gannet, was a real treat. While the property has a washing machine as listed, it does not have a tumble dryer as listed, rather it is a drying rack. Noting this in case you need one as with this property being by the water (which is delightful!) it takes a while for the clothes to dry.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage, beautifully equipped and extremely comfortable. The town of St Monans is quiet, stunning and welcoming. A coffee and breakfast sandwich from the Giddy Gannet across the road and a walk around the harbor is an amazing way to kick start your morning. Steven is a brilliant host, friendly, super responsive very very helpful and does everything to ensure you feel right at home in his home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall impression

The cottage was very clean and everything worked however that attic is not suitable for adults. There were not electric sockets there as well as the absence of a mirror - very important for ladies. I think lick up details could also be clarified .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Lovely clean property in the centre of St Monans.We were lucky to experience sunny, dry weather and a garden space would have been ideal.To dsscribe the property as having a patio/ outdoor space is a wee bit misleading as it is a bench seat looking out onto the road, in full view of passers by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scottish Coastal Golf Trip

A great place to stay - tidy, well-appointed and charming. While St. Monan's is a touch quiet the location worked perfectly for our trip. The Giddy Gannet across the street was a perfect start to our days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. Monan's

A lovely little cottage in a quiet St.Monan's. The cottage has everything you need, it is very clean and is in the perfect location for accessing all of the beautiful villages surrounding St.Monan's. It has great access into St.Andrew's as well. Being 7 months pregnant I wasn't able to enjoy the Coastal path in the way we wanted to, so ended up driving from village-to-village (which was still absolutely beautiful and the food on offer at each place is fantastic). However, when baby is here we are planning on returning so we can do it all again on foot. We would really recommend this stay though, and look forward to returning. Out little dog, Alfie, had a great holiday - the beaches are fantastic! Steven was a great communicator/host and the cottage was exactly as described :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Monans

Great weekend break, nice simple clean accommodation. Could do with an outdoor light as very difficult to open door in the dark. Overall comfortable & pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful small cottage just yards from the harbour. Very comfortable, well equippped and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

Had very pleasant stay, house was quirky & homely, comfortable & cosy. Nice quiet area with plenty to do in surrounding areas. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect break, ideal location

Perfectly placed to enjoy all Sr. Monans has to offer, especially the nearby tidal pool and Giddy Gannet opposite. Sun shone every day, a real surprise for September 😍🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan R., Ashington England

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint fishermans cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, in particular walks along the coastal path, that were not too challenging. The accomodation was clean tidy and compact. The beds were comfortable and bedlinen, towels etc clean and of a good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonty F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family catch up

A great place if you wish to walk along the costal areas, a great home as described, would book if this is what your after and good location for all areas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great away

The cottage was in a lovely spot. Cottage was fully equipped for your break ,lovely and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness

St Monans break.

Most enjoyable stay in a very quaint seaside village. Well placed for coastal walks and everything this part of Fife has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Professor MOIRA L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely St Monans and excellent cottage

Great few days well equipped holiday house… clean and instructions all clear and helpful Would recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy days in St. Monans

Lovely stay at this cottage in S. Monans. Beautiful harbour and scenery. Walks right around St. Monans worth it..and saw quite a few hidden viewpoint gems.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Isabella B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

It was lovely only thing that was not so great was there was not a local pub !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Had a great time in a small fishing village. Great for walking, we had a dog. Only downside was Vrbo giving incorrect arrival information, which caused me to leave at 3am when i could have left home at a more respectable time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023