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Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast

Anstruther vacation home with kitchen

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Anstruther
  • Place, La Petite Epicerie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Billow Ness Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Anstruther Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Anstruther

In Anstruther .With a stay at this Anstruther vacation home, you'll be steps from La Petite Epicerie and a 5-minute walk from Billow Ness Beach. Anstruther Golf Club and Scottish Fisheries Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • La Petite Epicerie - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scottish Fisheries Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Billow Ness Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Anstruther Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 20 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Larachmhor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Masonic Arms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast

Dolphin Cottage is an 18th century traditional property nestled beside the historic Dreel Halls and its grounds on The Esplanade, one of the most iconic locations in Anstruther. With the stepping stones leading across the Dreel Burn to the shore just beyond the property it offers central yet quiet accommodation.

The bedrooms, a double and a twin, are on the ground floor along with the shower room which features a bespoke stained glass window depicting local images. Stairs lead to the bright first floor where there is a cosy lounge with sea views, a spacious dining area and a well equipped kitchen. Each of the East facing windows frame views across the Dreel burn as it flows to the sea and towards the harbourfront. Relax at the window seat to read a book or simply watch the waves roll in. The Dreel Halls to the rear has an historic graveyard and quiet gardens where guests can enjoy views from the many benches along the waters edge. There is on street parking at the end of the lane and access to a sheltered beach just behind the harbour wall. Dolphin Cottage welcomes well behaved dogs, and the area is known for being particularly dog friendly with plenty coastal and countryside walks in close reach. Well suited to families or friends travelling together, the cottage is a comfortable and welcoming base for a stay in the beautiful East Neuk.

Guests have access to the whole property

Whilst it isn't anything we expect to impact your stay, please do note that it is next to a former church and graveyard. The neighbours are very quiet!
Pets - allowed

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number FI 01453 F

Property is also known as

3377915

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.9 mi (61-min drive) away from the Dundee (DND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Billow Ness Beach and 5.4 mi (15-min drive) from Wood Haven. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast to downtown Anstruther?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Anstruther.

Dolphin Cottage- traditional cottage on Fife Coast Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet property. It does smell musty, but is easy to heat. We bought scented candles. Comfy beds and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was clean and tidy, in a nice area of Anstruther. I didn’t give it 5 stars because the bedding and pillows were a bit below par!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pippa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely quaint old cottage close to the beach and harbour. It’s in a great location with lovely views over the Dreel burn and beach. The open plan living/dining room is bright, spacious and comfortable. The cottage is well provisioned with plenty crockery and kitchenware, plus a dishwasher and washing machine. It has a quirky layout with bedrooms on the ground floor and the living spaces upstairs. This affords the property with nice views towards the beach. The beds were pretty comfortable, although a few new pillows would definitely be a bonus. Plenty drawer and wardrobe space in both bedrooms. We had plenty towels, bedding etc and the heating and shower were good so we were cosy during our stay. The only negative point is that the cottage would benefit from a deep clean. It was generally clean on all the surfaces and in the kitchen and bathroom so we had no issues with it but I am guessing that the owner or some guests might have dogs. We were aware of a slight doggy aroma coming from the carpets and soft furnishings. It was a minor thing though and didn’t bother us. The parking was a bit challenging during our stay because the carpark at the esplanade was fenced off by Scottish Water for upgrade works. The cottage is on a narrow street so we had to park away from the property. It wasn’t a problem as we didn’t need the car much so we unloaded our bags on arrival and parked in a public carpark about 5mins walk away. Overall, we had a great stay and would book again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025