Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Freuchie, Fife, Scotland

Falkland Palace5 min drive
Backhouse Rossie Estate9 min drive
Lomond Hills10 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

bath/shower room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Holmlea Cottage is a 150 year old stone cottage with high ceilings and original features, set in the prettiest little road in the centre of Fife. Lomond Road is narrow and set with pretty cottages on both sides, and within yards of Holmlea it narrows to a path and wooden bridge leading over a meandering burn, the path leads to a 2 1/2 mile walk up the Lomonds where great views are to be had in all directions. Freuchie is a friendly village with cosy pubs, local shops and is only 2 miles from the historic village of Falkland, where you can visit the wonderful Falkland Palace and gardens, famous teashops and lovely walks to Mapsie Den waterfall and the laid back Pillars of Hercules cafe and organic shop. You are also within easy travelling distance of beautiful and historic St Andrews with its golden beaches and golf courses, the East Neuk with its pretty harbours, and Dundee's new V & A design museum. Holmlea cottage is furnished in a pretty and vintage style with original artworks on the walls by the owner and her family, many of which are for sale. The cottage has many original features, and lovely antique furniture, as well as gorgeous textiles and carefully chosen items such as lamps, ornaments and other objects which give it a homely and attractive style, Guests always comment on how they love the details and comfort, and don't want to leave!
EPC Rating D Licence No. FI 00095 F

Property manager

Katy Stevenson

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets are welcome and there is a dog bed and bowls

Please keep fairly quiet early in the morning and

Please be careful not to block neighbours access i

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number Provisional STL licence number - FI 00095 P

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cupar

Located in Cupar, this cottage is in a rural area. Falkland Palace and Croft Moraig are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Scottish Deer Centre and Bongos Soft Play Centre. Raptor World Interactive and Fife Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Freuchie, Fife, Scotland

What's nearby

Falkland Palace - 5 min drive
Backhouse Rossie Estate - 9 min drive
Lomond Hills - 10 min drive
Leven Beach - 21 min drive
University of St. Andrews - 22 min drive

Getting around

Ladybank Station - 5 min drive
Dundee (DND) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Costa Express - 7 min drive
The Clansman - 7 min drive
The Fettykil Fox - 7 min drive
The Bruce Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Falkland Palace and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lomond Hills and Croft Moraig. The Scottish Deer Centre and Bongos Soft Play Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

john h.

22 Apr 2024

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

Snug & Cosy

Quaint More than adequate for two people. Would have given a higher score but i thought with a B&Q i was disappointed that there was no private garden. Floor mats and carpets were a bit shabby but everything else was lovely and the central heating and the most comfortable of beds made it very cosy stay Thank You

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

31 Oct 2023

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

Lovely cosy cottage

We had a wonderful long weekend in this lovely cosy cottage, even though the weather was pretty grim. It's location in Freuchie is very close to lots of walks, not far from St Andrews, and the coast. The cottage has a lovely log burner and the the bed was very comfortable. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend this cottage, and we hope to go back sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

17 Aug 2023

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

Working holiday

Beautiful cottage. Well appointed and comfortable. Very enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

8 Aug 2023

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

Homelea cottage in Freuchie

Stayed at Homelea in the picturesque little village of Freuchie for two weeks. Absolutely loved the peaceful surroundings and walks. The cottage was idyllic and had everything that was required for an easy and comfortable stay. The decor and furnishings were lovely and it felt very home from home. Contact with the owner was easy and friendly. I would love to stay again in the future. Many thanks

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 July 2023

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

Our Freuchie return

We reallÿ enjoyed our couple of days in your small cottage in this picturesque Fife village

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katy Stevenson

Katy and Geoff bought the cottage recently and loved it! We have really enjoyed furnishing and partly renovating it to create a magical and beguiling atmosphere, and hearing how much our guests love it too. Katy is an artist and art teacher, and Geoff, as well as his day job, loves playing music, and our family share our love of art and music too. We don't always meet our guests in person, but have really enjoyed helping our guests to have a lovely holiday and feel as though we have made a lot of friends with the people who are drawn to stay here.

Why they chose this property

The cottage was built in 1840, is made of traditional stone, and still has many of the original doors and features. We love old buildings and have tried to enhance the charming traditional qualities with sensitively chosen features such as tiles, including Delft tiles, fabrics and furniture. We have found some old photographs of the road, and have been informed by our builders that there had been another building next to it originally, and an external staircase to the upper floor (now an attic) which might have been a separate dwelling, and probably housed a cottage industry such as weaving.

What makes this property unique

Our guests have found it to be a supremely relaxing place to unwind, and take a break from busy life. They have been befriended by villagers in the local pubs, and have also found it to be an excellent base from which to explore the delights of Fife, and further afield to Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth. Some have joked that we would have to find another property as they weren't leaving!