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Kirkview Cottage is located in the historic village of Upper Largo in the picturesque East Neuk of Fife, 10 miles from the historic town of St Andrews famed for its golf and university.
The cottage is a pet friendly (2 dogs are allowed free of charge) single storey bungalow which sleeps 4 in comfort. All rooms are on the same floor with no internal steps. There is a small enclosed mature garden to the rear which catches the sun on a nice day and is a great place to sit and relax. Kirkview has an open aspect overlooking Upper Largo's small village green and its historic church. Many walks radiate from Upper Largo including the challenging climb up Largo Law (the views are worth it) and access to the Fife coastal path is very close by.
The property was upgraded in 2019 and is finished in a m...Kirkview Cottage is located in the historic village of Upper Largo in the picturesque East Neuk of Fife, 10 miles from the historic town of St Andrews famed for its golf and university.
The cottage is a pet friendly (2 dogs are allowed free of charge) single storey bungalow which sleeps 4 in comfort. All rooms are on the same floor with no internal steps. There is a small enclosed mature garden to the rear which catches the sun on a nice day and is a great place to sit and relax. Kirkview has an open aspect overlooking Upper Largo's small village green and its historic church. Many walks radiate from Upper Largo including the challenging climb up Largo Law (the views are worth it) and access to the Fife coastal path is very close by.
The property was upgraded in 2019 and is finished in a modern contemporary style and features all the equipment you will need for a comfortable holiday.
Close by is the historic Largo House (now sadly a ruin) once occupied by Sir Andrew Wood, famed for seeing off English raiders in the Firth of Forth during the reign of James IV. Walk up the hill out of the village, past the school and cemetery and look back to the fields behind Largo House to see if you can trace the canal Sir Andrew built to allow him to sail to church on Sunday.
The village of Upper Largo has the popular and hospitable Upper Largo Hotel, which serves great value meals at lunch and dinner 7 days a week, the hotel also has a small bar (which is dog friendly) if you only want a drink or a bar supper. The hotel is a 2 minute walk from the cottage.
Further afield the nearest supermarket is 3 miles away in Leven and there are a variety of eating places within easy striking distance ranging from the Michelin starred restaurants to the award winning fish and chip shops as well as multiple quality farm shops and markets.
Simon and Becca look forward to welcoming you to Kirkview Cottage where we are sure you will have a wonderful stay.
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: FI00017F
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Maximum 2 dogs allowed.
Bedrooms
1 King2 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Shower
Meet the host
Simon Allan (Property Manager Kirkside Cottage)
Hosting since April 2015
Languages spoken: English, French
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: We live just round the corner from the cottage and will be on hand to assist you in any way we can should you require. In the event we are away on holiday we will leave a contact number of someone who lives locally who will be able to help in the event of an emergency.
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Just back from a great holiday at the cottage. Very clean and well furnished accommodation. Great welcome pack and information provided on the surrounding area. Good base for visiting the fishing villages and St Andrew’s. Safe and secure back garden for the dog. Weather not great while we were there but garden would be great to sit in, in the summer. Communication from Simon and Becca excellent before and during our stay. Would thoroughly recommend.
Visited October 2023
Written 30 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again sometime in the future. Simon and Becca
Written 2 November 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Inspire27795034939
2 contributions
A comfortable wee gem in a wonderful location: you will want to return.
A very cosy and comfortable cottage in a great location. It is well equipped: there was nothing I needed that I couldn't find. The large garden is a bonus. Simon and Becca go to great lengths to ensure your stay is a fabulous experience. They communicate via email prior to your arrival with extensive details about travel, the cottage and surrounding area. They are always on hand should you need them. A generous welcome pack awaits you, and fresh flowers. The cottage is also dog-friendly. I also find the charge extremely reasonable. This is not the first of Simon and Becca's cottages I have stayed in, and it won't be the last. I give it full marks on all counts.
Visited October 2023
Written 7 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your kind review we are always delighted to see you. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 28 October 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
320Jen
Glasgow, United Kingdom4 contributions
A great cottage in Upper Largo!
We had a great time staying in this cosy well equipped cottage. It was very clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The garden was very attractive too and well enclosed for our 2 dogs. It was in a good position for visiting East Neuk and also for visiting the local hotel, good food and dog friendly. Loved it!!
Visited September 2023
Written 23 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Kirkview, we hope to see you again in the future. Simon and Becca
Written 8 October 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Seaside42883502767
3 contributions
Lovely Cottage
A lovely cottage with a great secure garden for the dog, in Upper Largo. There are walks from the door and lots of villages in the area to explore by car. Cottage was clean and comfortable and the welcome basket was great. Our second visit and I expect we’ll be back.
Visited July 2023
Written 22 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again sometime soon. Simon and Becca
Written 26 July 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
David R
2 contributions
Kirkview Cottage
Stayed for a week in September 2022. Well equipped cottage (we really loved the welcome pack) with a sheltered and secure back garden, ideal for our dog. Great base for visiting St Andrews and the Fife coast. We could walk from the cottage to the beach and Aurrie cafe in Lower Largo. The Upper Largo Hotel was a short walk away for meals and a drink, dog friendly in the bar.
It was sunny and warm throughout our stay which made it even more relaxing!
Visited September 2022
Written 18 September 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Kirkview.
Written 24 September 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Trip09345097855
1 contribution
Great pet friendly cottage
Kirkview is a lovely, comfortable and well appointed cottage, easy walks from the door locally or to the beach at Lower Largo. Good location for exploring the rest of Fife. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and made good use of the garden, the welcome pack was great.
Visited June 2022
Written 2 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Kirkview, Simon and Becca
Written 3 July 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
bernice c
Hastings, United Kingdom1 contribution
Cottage in Scotland
We have just returned from a lovely week at the cottage. We found it adequately kitted out with all the amenities. It had a lovely garden to eat Al fresco. It was most welcome to have a bottle of wine and homemade cake waiting for us....such a lovely touch. Also having tea, coffee and a pt milk in the fridge. The village was delightful and shops close by. Would recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a cosie retreat or a base for exploring. Thank you Simon & Becca.
Visited September 2021
Written 6 September 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your kind review we are delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Written 10 September 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Carole F
3 contributions
Lovely holiday cottage
We had a lovely stay at Kirkview cottage .Quite strange as due to Covid all local pubs and restaurants had to shut early 6pm and did not serve alcohol but saying this our time in Upper Largo was not spoilt at all. The cottage has everything you will need garden was a bonus must be lovely in summer .Bedding and towels crisp and fresh all crockery and utensils were first class .Didn't use wood burner but thoughtful of owners to leave a full basket of wood .We also received a welcome pack homemade cake and jam wine and milk this was very welcome .The area around Upper Largo is fab a trip to Elie takes you on a coastal path passing through pretty little harbours St Monans Pittenweem and Anstruther . A short drive away is the home of golf St Andrews well worth a visit . Would like to thank Simon and Becca who in these trying times are staying open and keeping us safe large amount of sanitizer available and cottage super clean felt very safe can’t wait to return
Visited October 2020
Written 17 October 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you so much for your review. After an incredibly difficult year it means an awful lot to us to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Kirkview. We hope to see you again in the future. Simon and Becca
Written 19 October 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Footprints451935
1 contribution
Great cottage & location.
Had a super holiday, the cottage was really comfortable, clean and had everything needed for a nice week's holiday. Plenty of coastal walks from the cottage or if a drive out is your choice St. Andrews and Crail are two of many nice places to visit. We had our dog with us and found the area very dog friendly.
Visited September 2020
Written 20 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for you kind review we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again sometime. Simon and Becca
Written 21 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anthony I
Carlisle, United Kingdom10 contributions
Great Family Cottage-Pet Friendly Too
My family and I have just had a great week in Kirkview-2 adults, 2 kids and 1 dog all very happy!
a short walk to the beach, very close to the pub and great for walks in general.
very close to explore St Andrews, Perth and fabulous little fishing villages like Ellie and Anstruther-great for Fish and Chips!
Owners very responsive to any questions-all in all a great week-Thank you
Visited August 2020
Written 28 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
OnAir569642
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again sometime . Kind Regards Simon and Becca
Written 29 August 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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