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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cala Cottage - Limekilns

A homely cottage offering stunning views over the river forth, Cala Cottage is the perfect home from home retreat to spend quality time with family and friends. The cottage offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and the bright open plan living area offers a well-equipped kitchen with a separate dining area looking out to a relaxing mature garden space. Enjoy time out in the spacious Living room, with its large flat-screen TV, or out in the Garden on the patio for some Alfresco dining.

Despite its small size, Limekilns has no shortage of fantastic venues, whether you're hoping for a great meal, a drink in the local pub, or a day out - you’re sure to find what you're looking for, and if not, the town of Dunfermline is less than ten minutes away. Dunfermline is a large commercial town with a multitude of shops, restaurants, and bars, with fantastic nightlife and a convivial community.

Limekilns has several local attractions:

The Harbours of Limekilns – Historic walking area along the coastal routes of the town.
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Rosyth Old Parish Church – Historical ruin of a church and graveyard with beautiful views south over the River Forth.

Limekilns, Charlestown, & Pattiesmuir War Memorial – A monument to the local men who fought and died in service during the first and second world wars.

Dunfermline – Limekilns is a ten-minute drive from the commercial town of Dunfermline, the historic capital of Scotland. Rich in cultural sights, retail, nightlife, cinema, and even theatre; Dunfermline is widely regarded as the central hub of Fife.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number FI-01004-F
Property # 10937813
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

About the area

Dunfermline

Dunfermline is home to this holiday home. Edinburgh Castle is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Limekilns, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Pittencrieff Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Forth Road Bridge - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Dunfermline Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Dunfermline Abbey - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Deep Sea World - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Rosyth Station - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pitbauchlie House Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Coloured Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coorie By The Coast - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peacock Rooms - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cala Cottage - Limekilns pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cala Cottage - Limekilns?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cala Cottage - Limekilns on 25 July 2026 start from AU$578, 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 Cala Cottage - Limekilns?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cala Cottage - Limekilns?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cala Cottage - Limekilns?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cala Cottage - Limekilns located?

Situated in Dunfermline, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pittencrieff Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dunfermline Abbey. Dunfermline Golf Club and Forth Road Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - beautiful location, everything in the house was in order. Very responsive hosts when we needed help. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cala Cottage was a wonderful place to stay for our two weeks in Scotland. Would do it over and and over again! Contact was very engaging and on top of everything.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything at this property was 1st class the size the location room sizes
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped kitchen Very clean Great locationSpacious Close to rail and bus links
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great welcome basket and wonderfully prepared and clean throughout. Delighted.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Lovely cottage, perfect location.

Cottage was lovely, had everything we needed, very clean, nice welcome pack.Location was beautiful, lovely little village with great views of the sea and promenade. Pub only 5 minutes walk away with simple but tasty pub food.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cottage in quaint community. We used this as a home base while doing various activities such as golf in a variety of places. It wasn’t hard to get to and it was more convenient than staying in Edinburgh for this part of our trip. The food at the local pub and coffee shop Wes’s quite good as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location. Responsive and available host. Lots of space. Walkable neighborhood with a couple of bars and a couple of coffee shops within easy walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Perfect spot outside of Edinburgh

Every one of us really enjoyed the rental property in Limekilns. What a nice home and relaxing location. I’d recommend this unit to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
Thanks for the lovely review Dan.
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10/10 Excellent

Billie H.

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

A lovely place for our group

We are a group of friends and relatives visiting Scotland, and we all loved the property. We wanted a place near Edinburgh but not in the city, and this was perfect. The train station was a few minutes away and parking was easy. We found a great little pub nearby for dinner. The house was clean and comfortable, well stocked for all our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Perfect

The location was perfect! Nice and quiet. The house was very clean and quaint. Met some super nice locals at the local pub and restaurants (walking distance). Toni the property manager was awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Fabulous property in a lovely location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cala Cottage. It was warm and welcoming and still decorated for Christmas for our New Year stay. The cottages is really well decorated and we had all of the facilities we could need. Limekilns is a lovely wee village and the views from the cottage and the coast were beautiful. The Ship Inn was great for food and we could also take our dogs in there. I would highly recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Homely Place

Rented this house with my family and friends over half term. Very clean, good quality furniture and fixtures, bedsheets and towels. They provided almost anything you need from soap, cream, even detergent, cleaning spray to keep place clean which I think is important esp nowadays. Also very generous with a welcome breakfast treat !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2021
Thanks Melanie, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Fabulous 60th Birthday Celebration!

We loved the cottage by the sea. We took full advantage of everything the town had to offer from beautiful walks, to ocean swims, to restaurants. Enjoyed visiting nearby towns of Dunfermline & Colross (15 mins). Edinburgh was excellent but we were really happy with our decision to stay in this lovely home in the suburbs. Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay. John and Toni were great!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great feedback Laura! It was great having you stay at the cottage. We hope to see you back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Judi T.

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

Quaint and Lovely

Beautiful property with all we needed for a lovely and quiet vacation - not too far from Edinburgh and not too close either. Neighborhood was exactly what we were looking for...classic Scottish life. Little restaurants and walking trails nearby. House was perfect for 4 and would have been comfortable up to 8. Only 1 hair dryer in the house - I would recommend one for each floor.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel H.

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

Great Home and Great Manager

We enjoyed our stay at this property. At one point we had a 1 and 5 year old with us. I requested a cot for the infant and not only was it provided, but also a high chair and even a set of dishes for the wee one. The fact that it had a washer and tumble dryer was a plus as it meant we could pack lighter. The Welcome basket was lovely as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thanks Isabel for the great feedback! It was lovely having you stay with us.
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8/10 Good

Jane E.

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

Beautiful quaint area

This home is beautiful. Had a little trouble finding it initially. GPS has you turn on Sandilands Had to look for the correct house. Number wasn’t obvious. Fairly well appointed. Dryer is in the garage but no mention in house book of that. Nice garden and not far from train station. Short walk to a great pub Bruce Arms. Very pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Diane T.

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

Delightful

Beautiful well equipped home in a charming small town. Just what we were looking for, a slower pace yet only thirty minutes from Edinburgh. Two delicious meals at The Bruce Arms restaurant. Tracy made sure we were able to have Sticky Toffee Pudding on our last night, as none of us had ever had it. One small issue that was immediately addressed by Toni, the property manager. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Limekilns is a beautiful seaside village about 16 miles (30 min drive) from Edinburgh. Cala cottage is a beautiful, neat little cottage in the town and is near a couple of nice cafes (Coorie by the Coast) and pubs (The Bruce Arms). There is a little Village shop about a 20 min walk up over the hill in Charleston where you can purchase any necessary items, but you can be sure to get anything else substantial from one of the other communities such as Dunfermline which is a short car or bus ride from Limekilns. We had 2 families of 4 that included 4 teenagers staying at Cala cottage for 5 nights and we had the best time! Lots of room for everyone. There is a beautiful back yard sitting area where you can enjoy the scenery and fresh air. Thank you so much to our hosts, Toni and John. Everything was so clean and the beds were comfortable. We will remember this for years to come!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

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

beautiful Limekilns home

We couldn't have been more happy with this holiday home! Plenty of space, beautiful view, clean, really comfy beds, and in a peaceful location. It worked perfectly for us as we have family just down the road. :) A few play parks near by that the kids could walk to. Beautiful views of the forth and gorgeous sunsets! Limekilns is a good base for so many nearby attractions. House was really great.. we had 4 kids and 4 adults and there was plenty of space. Small backyard a bonus. The weather was incredible so we actually enjoyed the outdoor space! would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thanks Colin for all the positive feedback! Really appreciate it. Absolute pleasure hosting everyone and we’d be delighted to have you return. Thanks again.
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10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn't have been more pleased with the house. We arrived to find fresh flowers on the kitchen island and the dining room table beautifully set. One bedroom and bath downstairs and three bedrooms and a bath upstairs was perfect for our family group. The village sits right on the Firth of Forth, with two pubs and two breakfast cafes, all with great food and warm, friendly proprietors and guests, and it's only a short walk from the house. The train station to Edinburgh is a five minute drive, and makes seeing the city easy to do. It's also a little over and hour drive to St. Andrews and Carnoustie for the golfers, and a straight north drive up into the highlands for beautiful sightseeing.We had immediate response from John with one question we had. My family kept telling me over and over what a perfect place I found for our vacation. If we return to Scotland there is only one place they want to stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra F.

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

Cala Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Cala cottage very much. The location was perfect for our stay as we did many day trips from Limekilns. The house was lovely and clean. Though it would have been nice to have a complete outdoor furniture set as there were six of us and only 3 chairs. We also realized we had to purchase salt and pepper and coffee. It would have been a nice touch if there was a small supply of this to get us started. No dish soap as well. Overall though a very nice place. We loved the village and the pubs that we could walk to for a few meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Hi Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the missing essentials and that this affected your overall experience and our rating. We understand that you arrived an hour earlier than the agreed check-in time and we appreciate that we were able to accommodate you. However, we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the missing essentials, which we can only attribute to rushing to prepare the property for your early arrival. In the future, we will ensure that our guests are informed about the extra supplies and additional seating options available to them. We have additional seating in the garage and extra supplies under the stairs. (Stated in our house manual) We strive to maintain a 5-star standard and appreciate your feedback in helping us achieve this. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

André v.

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

Heerlijke locatie

Huisje was schoon en netjes. De buurt rustig zodat iedereen een goede nachtrust had. Omgeving prachtig.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely stay in Limekilns

We stayed here while at Knockhill, racing for the weekend. The property was beautifully clean. We ate at The Ship Inn & The Bruce Arms, both were good and within easy walking distance. Takeaways were close by in Dunfermline. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bea R.

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

Great Stay!

The house is as described, well appointed, very clean and in a perfect location for our trips out and about central Scotland. We had 5 adults and one child staying in the home which accommodated us well. The town of Limekilns is so picteresque, and we enjoyed walking around the area as well as visiting local eating establishments. The welcome array of food and drink was very much appreciated! The only think missing in the kitchen was potholders. Everything was wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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