Character Self.Cater cottage, garden, woodland. Near Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - The Dales cottage
Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - The Dales cottage
Weekly Rate (GBP) £295 - £495
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps5
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of this Dunfermline & West Fife holiday cottage
Fife holiday home near Edinburgh. Child & baby friendly country cottage. Wi Fi

100 Year old traditional cottage, near Edinburgh, Scotland. Sleeps 4 + cot. Very well equipped holiday home. Comfortable, relaxing, clean, inviting & welcoming accommodation. Single person, family, child, toddler & baby friendly. Cot, high chair, baby equipment. Indoor games. Log burning stove. Wi Fi/broadband. Ice maker. View of Forth Bridges. Plenty parking. Lovely back garden, ( B.B.Q, croquet, ) leads to 15 acres of our own woodland, badger hide (straw bale), camp-fire. Wildlife includes pheasant, deer, badger, buzzard, butterflies & flora and yet Edinburgh can be reached in 20 minutes (10 miles). Great touring, historical buildings. Lovely coastal & fishing villages. Childrens' park & beautiful beaches & sea nearby. Plenty golf courses, some with spectacular coastal views. Ideal also as a winter holiday getting to know Edinburgh. Individual not buy to let. Indoor entertainment. 24 hour call for maintenance. Owners determined to make your holiday enjoyable.

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - The Dales cottage

The Dales cottage

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Bathroom with wood from own woodland

Bathroom with wood from own woodland

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Hospitality basket

Hospitality basket

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Ice making fridge

Ice making fridge

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Antique bookcase from Glasgow University

Antique bookcase from Glasgow University

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Lounge with 6 comfy seats

Lounge with 6 comfy seats

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Living room and internet access work area

Living room and internet access work area

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Lounge window seat

Lounge window seat

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - window seat & original wooden floor

window seat & original wooden floor

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Main bedroom with double & single bed

Main bedroom with double & single bed

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Small twin bedroom

Small twin bedroom

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Covered garden area

Covered garden area

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - enclosed private back garden

enclosed private back garden

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Gardeen toys

Gardeen toys

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Inverkeithing real ale here

Inverkeithing real ale here

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - a camp fire

a camp fire

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - a woodland walk in the meadow

a woodland walk in the meadow

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - woodland den

woodland den

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Inverkeithing Friary Gardens 1 mile

Inverkeithing Friary Gardens 1 mile

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - History display in thisInverkeithing building

History display in thisInverkeithing building

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Edinburgh castle 10 miles south

Edinburgh castle 10 miles south

Dunfermline & West Fife cottage rental - Edinburgh castle

Edinburgh castle

Nearest Airport : Edinburgh at 10 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Rosyth at 2 Miles
Nearest Train : Inverkeithing at 1 Miles
Nearest Motorway : M90 at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Aberdour at 4 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Inverkeithing at 1 Miles
Nearest Ski : Glenshee at 30 Miles
Nearest Golf : Aberdour at 4 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : St. David's Bay at 2 Miles
Car: recommended

10 miles North of Edinburgh, Duloch is the original old hamlet. 1 mile North of Inverkeithing train and bus Park & Ride, near Dunfermline (Robert the Bruce & Andrew Carnegie), Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish villages, towns, castles & historical buildings. St. Andrews, (golf), Stirling (William Wallace), Glasgow (Charles Rennie Mackintosh) Culross, South Queensferry - ( R.L. Stevenson) . Edinburgh Zoo Pandas, Edinburgh festivals, shops ,Edinburgh castle, Edinburgh open top bus tour, Edinburgh museum of childhood, former Royal Yacht Britannia). Lochs, Glens, National parks, whisky distilleries. Fishing ports (Crail, Anstruther- Rick Stein recommends fish shop). 5 blue flag beaches incl. Aberdour, Burntisland. Children's attractions, swimming pools & flumes, Deep Sea World. Lochore activity park. 2 miles to Fife Leisure Park with restaurants, pubs, 10 screen cinema, crazy golf. Knockhill racing circuit, Great for walkers & cyclists, nearby link to Fife Coastal Path.

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Changeover Day: Saturday

Rental rates for this holiday cottage in Dunfermline & West Fife, Fife & St Andrews

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
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Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
mid to high season 1 May 2012 29 Jun 2012 £415 - - - - - - 1 Week
high season 1 Jul 2012 31 Aug 2012 £495 - - - - - - 1 Week
high to med. high season 1 Sep 2012 26 Oct 2012 £445 - - - - - - 1 Week
low season 27 Oct 2012 21 Dec 2012 £295 - - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates include bed linen, towels, hospitality basket i.e.:- a few t bags, coffee, milk, shortbread, oatcakes, homely extras like flowers, fruit, scottish beer & miniature malt whisky, etc., a reasonable amount of cleaning after your stay (if you leave the cottage as you find it)., Wi Fi & broadband access, woodland camping, camp fire & picnic area (book & I'll save one f.o.c.). Honesty reading for coal, logs and electricity (£5 a coal bucket-10 kilos & £5 tub of logs). Rental rates from £295 to £545 per week. Immediate 25% Payment holds your booking until the remainder due 2 months beforehand. Please note that speed (usually within 24 hours) in sending your deposit will secure your holiday as we are not able to 'hold' an enquiry long. Discounts for repeat guests & bookings of more than 1 week. Please ask any questions or for the booking information to see which methods we accept, i.e. on line banking, paypal, etc. If there is a booking in process, you may be offered the upgrade..
  • Our cottage has everything you will need for your comfort and convenience:- several sets of glasses and crockery, stainless steel pots, pans, large roaster, slow cooker, toaster, fish brick, selection of serving dishes, etc; washing up detergents, starter gift pack of a kitchen roll, 2 toilet rolls, hand soap, shower gel, etc.
    For sale in thecampers shop/ gallery in the woodland lane - home made forest berry jam, fruits in season.
    While you are at the cottage, If you want to try a night mid week camping, or a day-time campfire, we will reserve a pitch. Just ask on booking, bring your tent and I'll make sure the pitch is available for you on the requested day or night. All the usual brochures, maps, outing suggestions. Broadband access, hardwired and Wi-Fi. Also some season mid week breaks from £250******* .Cancellation - no refunds but date exchanges by agreement may be transferable to out of season or rebook fee.
  • On request, at time of booking:- cot, high chair, baby bath, monitor, children garden play tent ( No charge). Private woodland with some paths, meadows, ancient woodland, badger hide, etc. Enclosed garden with outdoor toys. When the cottage is not booked for a week, it can be requested as a self-catering Bed & Breakfast. (So you're not bound by breakfast at a certain time, you can be up & on your way touring as soon as you like.) Ideal again for a family with a few children. Typical continental self catering breakfast pack is free raange eggs, ham, cheese, vine tomatoes, cereal, bread for toast, woodland berry jam, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, orange juice, tins beans, grapefruit, etc. Extra breakfast packs for you to cook can be arranged if staying a few nights, i.e. bacon & sausage, free range eggs or vegetarian option. Supper home made soup and sandwich at £6 p.p can be arranged.
    No tolls on the Forth road bridge now!

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Dunfermline & West Fife in Fife & St Andrews

Property Type:
  • cottage (semi-detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • bed & breakfast
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 80 m²

Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • rural

Theme:
  • tourist attractions
  • family

General:
  • central heating
  • firewood
  • local restaurant guide
  • hair dryer
  • soap
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • activities guide
  • local activities guide
  • linen provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • hob
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • oven
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • ice maker
  • dish washer
  • spices
  • blender
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • fridge
  • freezer

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower
  • Hand crafted features made from re-cycled wood. Shower over bath. Some toiletries.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom main - 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed, Cots on request
    Bedroom small - 2 Single Bed, Cot on request
    Living room - Single z - bed on request
  • 2 bedrooms - one family room with a double & single bed. Smaller bedroom with 2 twin beds. Ideal for a family with 2 children. Bedrooms on ground floor may suit elderly or partially disabled. Ideal for 2 adults & 1 to 3 children plus baby (first cot etc. free if request in advance.) Single z bed can be ordered in advance for living room at a cost of £15. Ideal for one family, not ideal for a family plus other adults (depending what permutation of sleeping arrangements you need. Please ask & I'll discuss it with you, it would be helpful to give me ages & couples/singles, etc.)
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • CD
  • video player
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • audio tape player
  • games - all ages
  • radio
  • books
  • books - kids
  • toys
  • video library
  • TV
  • stereo system

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
  • broadband access

Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garden
  • parking off street
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only

Onsite Equipment:
  • thermos flask
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • playground
  • theme parks
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • recreation centre
  • live theatre
  • botanical garden
  • ruins

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • horse riding
  • walking
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • beachcombing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • groceries
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness centre
  • hospital

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • water skiing
  • equestrian events
  • fly fishing
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • golf
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • cycling

Notes: Big living room (7 x 5 metres), medium size bedroom & kitchen (very well equipped), small bathroom & bedroom. Sorry No pets or smoking (there's an outdoor smoking area with table, seating, ashtray & parasol.) The 2 bedrooms make it ideal for a family with children. Suitable for some elderly ( ground level) and children (handmade child's Windsor chair, books, games, toys, play in the woodland.) To save you carrying, I can supply, (request in advance, keyboard, guitar, baby/toddler items :- baby bath, bath mat, changing mat, microwave bottle sterilizer, bouncy cradle, sink step, mugs & bottles, child's play tent (indoor or outdoor), 2 travel cots & bedding, 2 high chairs etc.) Lots of toys, family videos & games, T.V ., DVD player & good DVD collection, free view digital channels. Bookcase with hundreds of interesting books. The usual brochures, you can request more extensive guides such as fishing, golf, special interests or needs etc. Plenty nearby indoor activities for rainy days

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Dunfermline & West Fife, United Kingdom

Well appointed, views to field beyond & woodland : Edinburgh is easy by car, bus or train. The ancient Burgh of Inverkeithing is one mile away, with good train & bus links with Park & Ride, a bank, small shops, post office, library, take away food, phone box. Dunfermline, Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Trossachs National Park, Loch Ness, fishing villages, etc. are nearby. Local golf, falconry, riding, walking, cycling, castles, coastal areas, shopping, eating, distilleries. Skiing at Glenshee, etc. A great area with plenty to do for all ages. Lots of local information supplied, including links to local supermarket & attractions, on your email booking information etc.

It's lovely, do come to stay. A welcome home from home, with extra touches, area for computer, desk set.

The woodland is an attraction with nesting birds including peregrine falcon. One family organized a treasure hunt for a few children. Another family cooked on the campfire at twilight & into the dark while waiting for owls. So there's all sorts of healthy activity possibilities. Acres of space & attractions. Wander freely

Distinctive features: We have a keen interest in repairing & decorating & are constantly making improvements & restoration ( i.e. window seat, original wooden doors & some floorboards, etc.) Chris makes indoor feature shelves, facings, garden & indoor folk furniture from local dead trees as well as wood gifts, clocks, stools etc. sold in rustic gallery, our own free range eggs, garden fruit & salad in season. The rear garden approx. 30'long has a gate to our woods. Garden is enclosed for your children and has garden furniture for four, an outdoor wood burning chimanea and covered pergola, BBQ & steamer loungers. You have access to our woods at your own risk, so please take care and accompany children beyond garden ( small stream, etc.) Some ancient woodland, some meadow, many rustic walks. Bluebells are pretty in May, hundreds of wild orchids. June to August thousands of ferns & Meadowsweet. Plenty sightings of badgers, deer, buzzard, etc. Children could bring scrap book to record flora

Events. Recycling: SPORTS & EVENTS:-

Edinburgh festivals -science, film, book, music, tattoo, fringe.

Royal Highland show, Knockhill motor racing circuit. Homecoming Scotland, September open door historic buildings.

It's a good place for most hobbies, personal development & learning experiences.

Your children can learn about nature.

Great cities, countryside, heritage, history, parks, botanical gardens, shopping, golf, falconry & leisure centres, riding stables, Falkirk wheel (canal boat).

Book for 2 weeks or more, there's so much to do.

RECYCLING:-Please ask if you wish more details but basically we have separate containers. What doesn't get re-used ( i.e. tins for pigments, oils & paints for maintenance around the cottages, newspaper for starting the wood stove & logs from dead trees in our woodland) is taken to recycle.

Other Activities:

Flying club, walking, cycling, seaside, falconry, golf, fishing, bird watching.

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Dunfermline & West Fife, United Kingdom

Character Self.Cater cottage, garden, woodland. Near Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K
average rating of 4.75 based on 16 reviews
business
Character Self.Cater cottage, garden, woodland. Near Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p1573
+44 (0)1383-417681
Dunfermline & West Fife Fife & St Andrews
switzerland
5

I'm from Scotland first time experince

Review Submitted: August 5, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
What else to say, but fantastic will go back again soon
first class, like home from home with the holiday feeling.
Could'nt ask for more. First time experince, but will not be the last at the colttages. Fantastic place to be, everything you want and more. Close to everything plus being in the middle of nature. Great views, public transports close by. what more can you ask for? Welcome by the most charming people, Loved it would go back again tomorrow so if you get the chance go it really is beautiful. Take my word for it.
Sheena and Co.
Enjoy nothing else to do........

Thanks again for everything
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 6/6
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Character Self.Cater cottage, garden, woodland. Near Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p1573
+44 (0)1383-417681
Dunfermline & West Fife Fife & St Andrews
5

A perfect place for all occasions

Review Submitted: October 14, 2010 Date of Stay: September 2010
This neat cottage with it's lovely and absolutly complete interior and equipment made our holiday in Scotland a highlight in years.
From the very warm welcome till our leaving with a tear in the eye we had the most wonderful time. The living room is so cosy and perfect to relax after a long day out, the kitchen had every gadget and dish and pot we needed (and even more). The bedrooms with the quality beds were so nice as the bathroom was.
This place is great even without a car. Trains and buses from Inverkeithing (less than a mile to walk) go everywhere. So we had the chance to see not only Edinburgh and Dunfermline but also some terrific parts of the Fife Coastal Path - which we would recommend every visitor.
Thanks Yvonne and Chris and we'll be back somewhen!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 1/1
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Character Self.Cater cottage, garden, woodland. Near Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p1573
+44 (0)1383-417681
Dunfermline & West Fife Fife & St Andrews
Germany, Mainz
5

Walking and sightseeing next to Edinburgh

Review Submitted: September 18, 2010 Date of Stay: September 2010
We spent wonderful holidays at Chris' an Yvonne's cottage. We felt very comfortable and had a lot of options to spend our days off. We had no car, but is was no problem to see the most of the interesting places at the Kingdom of Fife. Our radius was beween Culross and St. Andrew, going by bus oder walking the Fife-Costal-Path.

The cottage with a fireplace in the livingroom ist very homely, the kitchen is overcomplete with very beautiful dishes. We had wonderful sleep on perfect matresses.
The next Tesco isn't far away and easy to reach by bus or Taxi.

We enjoyed our holidays in scottland very much. Thank your!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 3/3
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Character Self.Cater cottage, garden, woodland. Near Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p1573
+44 (0)1383-417681
Dunfermline & West Fife Fife & St Andrews
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
5

Cottage Stay August 2009

Review Submitted: October 26, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Our family of four (2 adults and 2 teenagers) were delighted with our stay at this cottage. We would highly recommend this property for almost any type of vacation, from a romantic getaway to families with any age children looking to spend some quality time together. The cottage was even better than advertised and exceeded our expectations. Yvonne and Chris were extremely gracious and had obviously spent a great deal of effort anticipating their guests needs. There were many thoughtful added touches. The location was great for exploring central and eastern Scotland and was indeed just a short drive into Edinburgh. One nice surprise was that there was a large 24 hour grocery superstore about 10 minutes away. Easy to drop in after a long day of sightseeing. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer to relax and enjoy the cottage with it's library, lovely garden and the adjoining woodland. Alas, perhaps next time.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 5/5
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Character Self.Cater cottage, garden, woodland. Near Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p1573
+44 (0)1383-417681
Dunfermline & West Fife Fife & St Andrews
Texas, USA
5

We would stay again

Review Submitted: July 8, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Very friendly owners. Lots of information including maps in cottage which was helpful in planning our sightseeing.
Modern kitchen with large American fridge and large dishwasher; everything you need to make large or small meals. Fire place in living room was great. Large pretty back garden which we wished we had spent more time in.
Excellent location for either Edinburgh or travel to north to Perth and surrounding countryside. Cottage was clean, was as described, and would recommend to friends
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Great that the cottage and area appeals to all ages and nationalities.
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5 out of 5
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