Kirkside Cottage
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Overview
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 guests
7 nights minimum
Cottage
Kirkside 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.
Nestled in next to the historic parish church the cottage is a single storey bungalow with all rooms on the same floor and no internal steps. It is pet friendly with two dogs allowed free of charge, sleeps 4 in comfort and is finished in a modern contemporary style featuring all the equipment you will need for a comfortable holiday. There are great views of Largo Law, the highest hill in the area, which dominates Upper Largo, from the rear of the property. Bring your walking boots and climb the Law, the views are spectacular from the top, if you make it!
The village is steeped in history, close by is the hi...
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
2 well behaved pets welcome free of charge.
Please do not allow pets in the bedrooms.
We cannot accept dangerous or banned breeds of dog as defined under the dangerous dogs act 1991.
Bedrooms
1 King2 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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Mary J
1 contribution
Kirside cottage
A very comfortable and well equipped cottage.
Easy to get to the beach through a wooded path.
Well placed to visit St Andrews and pretty seaside villages
Visited September 2024
Written 8 September 2024. 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. Simon and Becca
Written 10 September 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
A5633IAscotts
Warwickshire, United Kingdom8 contributions
Little Gem of a Cottage
This is our second visit to this beautiful little cottage. Situated in a quiet lane, next to the church. Car parking in bay right opposite the front door. We arrived to find a lovely welcome basket with artisan bread, sponge cake, home made jam and chocolate as well as milk in the fridge. Fresh flowers in the lounge and in the bedroom. The cottage is spotlessly clean and is well stocked with everything you could possibly need . The main bedroom is very spacious and the king sized bed is very comfortable. The bathroom has a very good power shower.
We have 2 labradors and there is a fully enclosed small back yard -fitted with a little hosepipe which is perfect for keeping the paving clean. There are walks from the cottage and it only took 10 minutes to walk to the beach at Lower Largo via the Serpentine wooded walk. We ate in both The Upper Largo hotel which is only a few minutes from the cottage and also had dinner in The Crusoe in Lower Largo. Both are very good and our dogs were made very welcome. We also visited The Aurrie cafe a few times after our beach walk and can highly recommend. This cottage ticks every box for us and we had a lovely week. We will hopefully return next year.
Visited May 2024
Written 5 May 2024. 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 in the area and Kirkside Cottage. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Simon and Becca
Written 8 May 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
roymillan
Hawick, United Kingdom7 contributions
Excellent holiday cottage, ideal location
Lovely quiet cottage, spotlessly clean, parking bay adjacent, much appreciated Welcome Pack, also fresh flowers. Comfortable bed. Well located for access to all the villages of the East Neuk of Fife and St Andrews and beyond.
Visited October 2023
Written 8 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 review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Kirkside we hope you can come back some time. Simon and Becca
Written 8 October 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Catriona1984
Whitley Bay, United Kingdom3 contributions
Great little cottage :-)
Had a lovely little stay in this peaceful little cottage in June. Parking outside in bay was easy, as was the checking in process (key box). Cottage was really comfortable clean and spacious. Lovely extra touches like fresh flowers and the fabulous generous welcome basket were very much appreciated :-) Tv in main bedroom was great to have as an extra. Shower was nice and powerful. Kitchen very well equipped.
Great location for walks to lower largo beach and Largo Law, and just a short walk to the lovely Upper Largo Hotel for food or drinks. Really easy drives to coast / central Fife etc.
Thanks for a great stay!
Visited June 2023
Written 12 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 taking the time to review Kirkside Cottage, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future.
Written 19 July 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
A5633IAscotts
Warwickshire, United Kingdom8 contributions
Excellent little cottage
Stayed for a week in this lovely cottage. Spotlessly clean and well equipped, it ticked all our boxes.
Very comfy bed . Good shower . Enclosed back yard for the dogs. Added bonus was the very generous welcome basket containing milk, lovely bread, homemade jam and cake. Perfect situation in quiet lane next to the church . Excellent walks right from the door . Ate a few times in the Upper Largo Hotel and the food was good. Would definitely return to this cottage - it’s a little gem.
Visited April 2023
Written 23 April 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 wonderful review we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you again
Written 4 May 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Inspire27795034939
Linlithgow, United Kingdom4 contributions
Undoubtedly the best cottage I've stayed in, with 'on-the-doorstep' help from Simon and Becca, if needed.
Quite location, snuggling by the Kirk, with easy access to whatever you fancy doing.
A fifteen minute walk along Largo Serpentine brings you to Lower Largo, and the most tranquil beach you're likely to find. Plenty of walks to be done: along the extensive beach, up the rather steep Largo Law, or coastal paths. St. Andrews is only 1 few miles away for cultural activities. It is an inspirational place to be. The cottage is very well equipped. It is cosy and comfortable. Simon and Becca provide clear and detailed instructions about every aspect of living in the cottage. Pre-visit communication is excellent, via email. An email 10 days before book-in date provides lots of information about your stay. and travel info. I even received an email warning me of a road closure locally, and providing the best alternative route.
This is my second visit to Kirkside Cottage, and it certainly won't be my last.
The fact that it is pet friendly is an added bonus for me. The fact that there is a welcome pack waiting for you, with local produce, and necessary milk that invariably you forget to bring, is an additional bonus. Thanks and congratulations to Simon and Becca for providing the perfect place to have a great time.
Visited September 2022
Written 11 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 so much for your kind review, we are absolutely delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 11 September 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Debbie Martin
Kelso, United Kingdom4 contributions
Lovely cottage in a great location
Lovely cottage in a secluded location, handy for lots of sandy beaches and woodland walks. Having looked at Largo Law from the kitchen window for a few days I couldn’t help but take a ‘stroll’ up there. Well worth the effort! The cake, wine, and jam waiting on my arrival were a very charming touch. The cottage is spacious, very clean, and fully equipped.
Visited September 2021
Written 18 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 taking the time to review our cottage. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope you can visit us again sometime.
Written 1 October 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Acapulco17
Colne, United Kingdom10 contributions
Stay at Kirkside cottage.
Excellent cottage very clean everything you need.. We had a couple of meals in the Largo hotel very nice. Thankyou for the cake, jam,& wine realy nice. We hope to see you again in the near future. Kind regards David & Shirley.
Visited September 2020
Written 13 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 your kind review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Simon and Becca
Written 14 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Linda M
1 contribution
Ideal Holiday Base
We enjoyed our stay in this cosy cottage, and the welcome gifts of wine and home made cake! Its location was ideal for visiting castles and coasts, gardens and parks and all that this pretty part of Fife has to offer. Well appointed and comfortable and compact it was the ideal holiday base.
Visited August 2020
Written 7 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 your kind review we hope to see you again sometime in the future. Simon and Becca
Written 7 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Culture63720461711
1 contribution
Perfect pet friendly holiday cottage
Kirkside Cottage is ideally situated to explore Fife and further afield. It is in a quiet location but within walking distance of the local hotel/pub. The cottage has all the amenities you could wish for. It was spotlessly clean and we were welcomed with a homemade cake, jam and a bottle of wine. We will definitely visit again. Thank you so much for making or stay so enjoyable.
Visited August 2020
Written 24 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 very much for your review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future.
Written 24 August 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Location info
- Kid friendly
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Additional amenities
- Local guides and maps
Living spaces
- Highchair
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Books
- Stereo system
- Television
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Linens provided
Map
Getting there
Turnhouse Airport
25.1 mi
Dundee Airport
16.3 mi
Restaurants
The Bonnybank Inn
4.1 mi
The Peat Inn Restaurant
4.4 mi
Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant
2 min
Monturpie Restaurant
13 min
Attractions
Elie Beach
4.9 mi • Beaches
Bowbridge Alpacas Scotland
3.9 mi • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Together Levenmouth Escape Rooms
3.1 mi • Escape Games
Lady's Tower
3.2 mi • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkside Cottage
- Kirkside Cottage is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. See all property details.
- Kirkside Cottage has one bathroom available. See all property details.
- Kirkside Cottage has 2 bedrooms available. See all property details.
- Stays at Kirkside Cottage must last at least 7 nights. See all property details.