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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Freuchie, Fife, Scotland
  • Place, Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Falkland Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Backhouse Rossie Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪42 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, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.

Holmlea Cottage is a 180 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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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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
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Important information

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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 Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth and The Scottish Deer Centre. Bongos Soft Play Centre and Raptor World Interactive are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freuchie, Fife, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Falkland Palace - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ladybank Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Backhouse Rossie Estate - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Scottish Deer Centre - 9 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ciswo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New Shimla - ‬7 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).

How much does it cost to stay at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village. on 14 June 2026 start from AU$212, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Falkland Palace. Ladybank Golf Club and Lomond Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous setting. Also very well equipped with everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Esther R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage in a small and pittoresque village.Good base for on-day-tours.:-)
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Week in Fife

Everything was as described by the listing and we had a very enjoysble stay, with no complaints.The accommodation and the village of Freuchie were charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage stay was just what the doctor ordered. Very comfortable, quiet, quaint, and very well appointed with everything we needed for a relaxing tour of Scotland. We took day trips to St Andrew's, Inverness, Edinburgh, using the convenient bus and train so, which were accessible nearby. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

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Lesley

Holmlea is simply perfect - we didn’t want to leave ! We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Quiet cottage

A cozy cottage with so many extra touches...heated mattress, comfy cushions, washer and dryer, and very clean. This cottage is situated on the quietest road, you can follow the birdsongs all day! We just loved it and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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Anniversary Get Away

The property was lovely, very convenient to all the areas and attractions we wanted to visit. Quaint little local pub was charming for an opportunity to chat with locals and have a wee dram or drink of our choice. The local taxi was a great way to
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley T.

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

Wonderful cottage

This was a fantastic little cottage - perfectly located for seeing Fife & central Scotland. Set in a lovely village - it had everything we could possibly need. It is quirky & unique with lots of very thoughtful touches by the hosts.I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

angela y.

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Mrs Angie Young

We had a wonderful stay, in this lovely, clean spacious, quiet cottage. We will definitely go back when we can , the hosts were delightful and answered any messages very quickly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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Working holiday

Beautiful cottage. Well appointed and comfortable. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley T.

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

What a gem

Great little cottage. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay. So many thoughtful little touches. Really well located - in a quiet little village but with good amenities close by. good amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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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
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10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

A lovely couple days away

Booked for me a friend and their dog. Very welcoming hosts. You won’t be disappointed with a stay at Holmlea Cottage. Everything you need for a home from home. Looking forward to returning again and exploring more of the local area. Thank you. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Peaceful. Very quiet location

Great situation, in a very friendly little village. Close to some great short walks, both Lomond Hills are within easy reach. Close to St Andrews, and the East Nook of Fife. Would love to return.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Comfortable and serene setting

Lovely! The best word to describe the cottage and location. The parking area was very close and handy as roads are narrow in villages. Cottage had everything we needed and so comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan M.

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

Beautiful house, extremely clean

We had a lovely time in Freuchie at Homlea Cottage. Property was exactly as described and extremely clean. No complains or issues. Very cozy and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

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

Relaxing, calm Freuchie

Great communication with hosts. Our dogs were made very welcome. Ideal for walking or visiting spectacular locations . Amenities, local shop and pub great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

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Fife retreat

Absolutely fabulous stay in a beautiful tastefully decorated cottage. Very cosy . Owners were fab. Brilliant communication. Central for visiting many places.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

E S.

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

Lovely spot

Holmlea Cottage is perfectly located in a charming village and right next to trails. The cottage is charming and Katy and Geoff great hosts. The car park is steps away from the cottage. Everyone I met was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Simply the best!

This property has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Very comfortable bed and sofa bed, spotlessly clean property with a fully equipped kitchen. It is situated in a gorgeous village which has a grocery store and awesome pub and is so close to many attractions and places to visit! We had a great week here and hope to return. Thankyou Katy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alf A.

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

xmas break

almost perfect, the only downside was perhaps the car parking
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Perfect little treasure box

Katy and Geoff have created such a welcoming serene cottage. From the very start, we were made to feel that we were very special guests from a bottle of wine in the fridge to Tunnocks Tea Cakes on the tier tray.Everything is done up to be a feast for the eyes and comfort.Holmes Cottage and Freuchie were the perfect location for our adventures into beautiful Central Scotland.Many, many thanks for this magical experience!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

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Homely Holmlea Cottage

Holmlea Cottage is a lovely, comfortable, unique cottage, retaining some of its old features. It is very well equipped with everything that was needed. The artwork was a much appreciated bonus. It is an excellent base for visiting all areas of Fife. We hope to return at some point in the future. We would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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first visit of scotland

Holmlea cottage is the perfect Base to visit the Edinburgh area and the highland region arround perth. The cottage was very clean and we loved the antiques inside. Freuchie is a perfect Base to visit the region, to visit Edinburgh by train also, next rail station is very close. Hosts are so kind and communication was easy and quick, we can write only best and positive feed back. Thanks for that great vacation time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katy Stevenson

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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!

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