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By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife.

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Holiday home within The Old Schoolhouse building.
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Kitchen with extendable dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kinross, SCT
  • Place, Kinross Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Leven Heritage Trail
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Leven Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife.

The Old Schoolhouse is located in the charming small town of Kinross, a short walk from the famous Loch Leven Heritage Trail & Castle. Golf courses, super restaurants, quirky coffee shops + micro brewery are only a short stroll away. Recently converted into 4 light & airy houses, this stylish & cosy holiday home offers private entrance, west facing fully enclosed & secure private garden (catches the sun for most of the day) lockable garden shed for buggies/bikes/golf equipment etc. & private parking. Many attractions within the area plus an easy drive to Falkland, Perth, Edinburgh, South Queensferry & St. Andrews to name but a few.

The Space:
We recommend up to 4 Adults max or up to 2 Adults with 2-3 children.
Compact house/bungalow within the Old School House building which was converted into 4 quirky and beautiful homes in August 2019.
Our ‘home from home’ is located in a residential area, a quiet spot but only a short walk to restaurants and cafes which are mostly located at the opposite end of the High Street.

Entrance & Kitchen:
The private entrance is accessed from the back of the building via a gate into the private back garden which has a flat path leading directly to the main door. Each room has very high ceilings giving a lovely light and airy feel throughout. The newly fitted kitchen has a dining space with extending table and seats for 4 & appliances consist of: dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle & 4 slice toaster.

Livingroom:
The living room is via double doors from the kitchen & has a large 3 seat sofa, 2 seat sofabed, Smart TV, TV unit and side tables.
The smart TV has a built in DVD player + Netflix & Streaming is available using your own credentials. WIFI is available throughout.
Games provided for rainy days...cards, jenga, monopoly etc.

Bedrooms:
The master bedroom has 1 king size bed and bedroom no. 2 has 1 double bed. Each bedroom has wardrobe space with drawers, 2 bedside tables & darkening curtains.

Bathroom:
The bathroom has a W.C. W.H.B. and Bath with electric shower over.

Garden & Shed:
The west facing back garden is a generous size so catches the sun all afternoon in the summer. It’s fully enclosed with a fence & secure gate with lock.
Garden furniture is available to relax on after a busy day sight seeing!
Secure garden shed is available for buggies/bikes/sports equipment etc.

Parking:
2 private parking spaces are located at the back of the building, near the entrance to the holiday home.
Additional free on street parking is available nearby if required.

Extras:
Travel cot & high chair are available on request - please bring your own cot bedding.
Towels, bed linen, Iron, ironing board & hairdryers available.

Dogs:
Dogs allowed with notification when booking.

House Rules:
Strictly non smoking throughout the house.
No parties or gatherings. Maximum 2 visitors during the day.
Please keep dogs off furniture.
No shoes in the house please.

Guest access
The entire house.

Other things to note
Kinross as a base for exploring:
Kinross is known as the heart of Scotland due to its central location, making it an excellent base for discovering other parts of our beautiful country.

The M90 is only a 5 minute drive from Kinross & the following villages/cities/attractions are within an easy drive...
Falkland, Culross, Perth, Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Queensferry Crossing / The Forth Rail Bridge, The Kelpies, Fife, St. Andrews, Dundee, Pitlochry plus many more.
Edinburgh Airport is only a 30 minute drive away.

Attractions etc. within Kinross:
Kinross has a great selection of restaurants & quirky cafes such as The Kirklands, The Courthouse, The Muirs, Cafe 98, Unorthodox Roasters coffee shop plus farm shops nearby (Lochend Farm Shop & Loch Leven’s Larder with its beautiful gift shop, a play park & stunning views across Loch Leven ).
Loch Leven Micro Brewery is located next to the Golf Course.
Loch Leven Heritage Trail offers fabulous walks and cycle route and you can also visit Loch Leven Castle which is 10 minutes by boat. Mary Queen of Scots was held captive in Loch Leven Castle between 1567-68. There are small boat trips to the island where the castle is located from 1st April to the 31st October.
Kinross has 2 golf courses plus a 3rd golf course located in the next village, Milnathort, which is 5 minutes away by car or a 20 minute walk. Milnathort is a quaint little village which also has some shops and cafes, Heaven Scent cafe is particularly popular with a fabulous menu of fresh food and home made baking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please consider the neighbours.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
If more than 2 dogs, contact before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please take all belongings/left over food / drinks from fridge etc. Please put the key back in the lockbox and scramble the numbers on your departure
No shoes in house

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
Note from host: Please consider the neighbours.
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

About the area

Kinross

Located in Kinross, this holiday home is on a lake. RSPB Loch Leven and Lochore Meadows Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Knockhill Racing Circuit and Rollo Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kinross, SCT

What's nearby

  • Kinross Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loch Leven Heritage Trail - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • RSPB Loch Leven - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Loch Leven Castle - 20 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cowdenbeath Station - 16 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unorthodox Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Loch Leven's Larder - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪No. 98 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Muirs Inn - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife. located?

This family-friendly Kinross holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel and Kinross Golf Club. Burleigh Sands and Loch Leven Heritage Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Elaine Starkey

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Hi, we're the Starkey's :-)
We're experienced hosts who offer a ‘home from home’ in the heart of Scotland - the charming small town of Kinross. Before we relocated our family to Kinross, we hosted holiday accommodation for 5 years in Edinburgh and enjoyed meeting guests from all around the world.
Ross and I look forward to welcoming guests to our newly converted property in Kinross (within The Old Schoolhouse).
Please get in touch if you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you.
Elaine & Ross

Why they chose this property

The Old Schoolhouse is newly converted, stylish & cosy with the added benefit of a fully enclosed private garden & 2 private car parking spaces.
There's cafes, restaurants, golf courses & lovely walks all on the doorstep plus Kinross is a great base for exploring other towns / cities / landmarks.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful character facade over 100 years old. Previously the towns High School building with this part of the school being The Head Teacher’s office. Renovated in 2019, the original facade was kept and the rest of the building rebuilt offering warmth and modern fixtures, kitchen etc. Huge windows and very high ceilings give a lovely airy spacious feel throughout. Dog friendly, bring along your furry friend.
Enclosed secure garden to relax in after a day of taking in the sights!
Newly converted & furnished offering both style & comfort.

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