150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews
Semi detached, large 4 bedrooms house part of traditional listed stable block built in the 1870. The property is part of a larger building with the owners living in an adjacent part of the stable. Previously run as Montrave House Bed and Breakfast. The open plan kitchen, dining and siting room is an ideal place to relax after a long day exploring the East Neuk of Fife, the home of golf, fishing industry and farming. The house is very cosy with underfloor heating down stair and a log burning stove set in antique fireplace. Fully fitted kitchen with a fridge, electric hob and dish washer. Pantry/boot room at the back of the house where you can find another fridge/freezer, washing machine and more storage. The living/dining room has 2 comfortable sofas and some comfortable chairs, a large dining table with seating for 8 comfortably. Logs will be included for the log burning stove on your first night stay. There is a separate room with large TV with Freeview and DVD player. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, 1 super king bedroom which can be converted to 2 single beds, 2 double bedrooms which share a bathroom and 1 single bedroom en-suite. Bathrooms are fitted with bath tubs and good showers. We have just established a man made natural swimming pond and a wood fired sauna on the estate. Guests will have free access to use the swimming pond. The wood fired sauna is available to hire hourly, book in advance required. There's plenty parking space within the courtyard of the property Montrave is a working farm with over 200 red deer set on 250 acres of land, surround by mature woodland with lots of walking trails for you and your dog. There are also 2 beautiful Highland Cows. Montrave also runs a glamping site, Wigwam® Holidays Montrave Estate. There are 2 wedding venues nearby, Pratis Barns (only 2 minutes away) and Teasses Estate (only 5 minutes drive) from Montrave House. Montrave House will be an ideal place to stay. The nearest town and train station is Leven 3 miles away where you can find a local farm shop (Blackety side) and supermarkets. Beautiful fishing villages along the East Neuk of Fife, Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther & Crails are not far away. St Andrews is only approx 15-20 minutes drive. The nearest beach is Leven beach with Largo Beach and Elie Beach not far away. St Andrews and St Andrews University is only 13 miles away. If your are coming to play golf in Fife, Lundin Links and Leven Links Golf Course is less than 10 minutes away. We are not far from some other great golf courses around Fife, St Andrews Golf Course, Kingsbarn, Ladybank Golf Course. Falkland Palace and Falkland village is only 15 minutes drive away. Edinburgh airport is approx 50 minute drive.
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Max 2 dogs and only allowed downstair.
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Property Registration Number FI 01537 P
Property # 10749561
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: Pls let us know if you have visitors while staying
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
About the area
Leven
Located in Leven, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Fife Folk Museum and Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fife Heritage Railway and Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider The Scottish Deer Centre and Raptor World Interactive. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
Does 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is 150 year old Stables, C listed, part of traditional Fife Estate near St Andrews located?
Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Leven Beach, Fife Heritage Railway, and Kingarrock Golf Course. Fife Folk Museum and Hill of Tarvit Monument are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Airin Gilmour
Airin is originally from Indonesia, she came to Scotland in 1996 for the first time after she married Nick, quite a shock! Nicholas took over Montrave from his Grandfather, who passed away in 2008, the late Sir John Gilmour who served as Member of Parliament for East Fife in the 1970s. Nick has now inherited the title of 5th Baronet. Montrave has been in the family since the 1860’s and in that time various changes have been made to the Estate and Houses. Nick runs the farm and also works in construction and is responsible for all the design and work that has gone into making Montrave what it is today, he has also undertaken various other jobs on the estates and has built various modern eco properties. Today Airin runs Montrave House and Wigwam Holidays Montrave Estate with the experience gained from managing a Furniture shop in Dunkeld and a couple of holiday let properties she also ran in Perthshire, When you arrive at Montrave you can be guaranteed a warm Indonesian welcome.
Why they chose this property
What is known as Montrave House today was originally built as stables and employee accommodation, the old Montrave House was located 200 yards from the stables, this property was demolished in 1971/2, had it been standing today then it would be one of the largest houses in Fife. In 1972 Nick’s grandfather renovated the west side of the building to form a grand 6 bedroom house, in 2010 Nick and Airin undertook further renovation to convert this dwelling into an 8 bedroom house splitting the house into 2 distinct buildings and renovating everything but a few major structures. The house in now warm and comfortable and has been listed by Historic Scotland.
What makes this property unique
"Never knew this place existed" "Always wondered what was behind the wall" and "fairly land" are some of the comments we have had from visitors and neighbours when visiting Montrave House and we are confident you will not be disappointed whether you are using the house as a base or wondering around the woodlands and old estate.