The Doocot - Lovely Holiday Apartment Near Cellardyke Harbour
Apartment with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, Garden
The Doocot is a holiday flat in picturesque Cellardyke, in Fife, and is owned by Gordon and Fiona Guthrie, located at 10a, Dove Street. It is a first floor flat in a quiet culdesac, comprising spacious lounge, modern bathroom, large bedroom, kitchen and utility room. The Doocot is listed with VisitScotland and is rated as 4 Star self catering accomodation.Thoughtfully fitted throughout with modern furniture and appliances this flat is ideal for parties of 2 or 4. The two zip and link single beds in the bedroom make it a twin or double and the custom built sofa bed in the lounge can become a full sized double bed thus the flat comfortably sleeps up to 4.
This first floor flat, with door at ground level to rear has been fully modernised and is tastefully fitted throughout with close attention to detail.
The Doocot was awarded a 4 Star rating by Visit Scotland in 2007.
Cellardyke Harbour
Sitting Room
Sitting Room with Sofa Bed
Bedroom with Harbour View
Kitchen through to Utility Room
View of May Island from Beach
You will find the Doocot ideal for holiday accomodation in the East Neuk of Fife. If you want a seaside holiday, shore side walks, golf, watersports, healthy eating and a drink in one of the excellent pubs then Cellardyke is the place for you.
As you enter the pend at number 10 Dove Street, behind you is a glorious view over the harbour to the May Island. Up a flight of stone steps takes you to the door of The Doocot. Into the fitted dining kitchen and the adjoining utility room you will find all of the appliances needed for cooking, washing and drying. A full sized dining table with six chairs is there for meals with family or friends. Then into the spacious lounge with arm chairs, sofa bed, tv, CD player, coffee table and sideboard.
Off the main corridor is the bathroom with toilet, sink and bath with mains pressure shower. A heated towel rail will ensure a warm wrap when you step out of the shower.
The bedroom is tastefully set up and can be double or twin. With a morning view of the May Island you'll wake up to glorious sunrises over the water.
Outside The Doocot is a shared courtyard, with garden furniture; ideal for sitting out enjoying a drink and cooking by barbeque. With easy access to the kitchen drinks can be cool in the fridge while you relax in the afternoon and evening sunshine. The terraced garden is steep but the top enjoys a panoramic view of the Firth of Forth taking in the May Island and the Bass Rock. The steps up the garden are worn with the boots of decades of Cellardykers so be very careful if you venture up. For those who enjoy more vigorous exercise there are two sets of golf clubs and two bicyles available.
Although Dove Street is a narrow culdesac you can park there and additional parking, close by at the harbour, is available.
When all is considered, The Doocot, part of an early 1800's fishermans terraced row in Dove Street, is a place with a balance of history carefully tuned with modern day living. You'll love it!!!
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Anstruther, Central Scotland
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
Edinburgh - 50 miles
Nearest Port:
Rosyth - 35 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The Haven - 2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
The Haven - 2 mins
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom. The bedroom is versatile with two single beds that link together to form a super king sized double bed. In the lounge is a sofa bed that folds down to become a regular sized double bed.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Powerful shower over the bath will refresh after a day of enjoying your favourite holiday activities.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. A bright, modern, dining kitchen, fully fitted with all appliances. Adjoining utility room has also ample room for drying clothes and storing equipment.
General:
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided.
Dining:
Seating for 6. The dining facilities are contained within the dining kitchen.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System. Flat screen TV with built in DVD player in sitting room. Also Radio/CD player. Golf clubs and aduly bicycles are also available.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Garden Furniture. Although a first floor flat, the front door opens at ground level to the rear. A steep set of steps leads up to a terraced garden with panoramic view over the Forth to the May Island and Bass Rock.
Suitability:
Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Smokers.
The Doocot is ideal for all with an interest in a holiday in a quiet fishing village and with the amenities offered by the East Neuk of Fife. The garden is not suitable for children or the elderly.
Local activities in and around Anstruther, Central Scotland
Within the Cellardyke/Anstruther Burgh there is a 9 hole golf course, leisure centre at Waid Academy, sandy beaches as well as fascinating rock pools to investigate. A kiddies play park can be found 400 meters from The Doocot and in Anstruther, Bankie Park has football and tennis facilities together with kids playground equipment.
Anstruther has a large selection of shops at the harbourside, pubs and restuarants offering a wide range of food to suit all tastes. Why not enjoy a fish supper from the world famous Anster Chip Shop, eating in or as you take in the sights and sounds of the harbour.
Along the coast from Crail to Elie are the other East Neuk towns of Pittenween and St. Monans. Part of the Coastal Path runs from Crail to Elie and is a favourite with walkers. All these fishing villages are exciting to explore and offer up their own unique characteristics. As well as the Coastal Path a good bus service links all of these towns. St Andrews is only 9 miles away and further afield cities of Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
One of the major attractions in this area is golf. With links courses at Kingsbarns, Crail, Anstruther and Elie close at hand and 'pay as you go' on the parkland course at Charleton on the outskirts of Colinsburgh, visitors are always welcome. Tougher challenges can be found at St Andrews and the two courses at Leven and Lundin Links.
Not to be missed is a trip to the May Island and to explore the old lighthouse and the cliffs where seabirds of all variety can be seen at close hand.
For your entertainment, besides the cinema in St Andrews, you can enjoy a night at the Byre Theatre where a full program of different types of productions run most nights. The Byre also has a restuarant so you can make the most of a night out.
All in all the East Neuk has so much going for it you will find yourself coming back time after time. Based in The Doocot you'll have a memorable holiday.
From Anstruther, at the mini roundabout, exit to Rodger Street and along the front to Cellardyke. Into James Street, then John Street. After the Haven Bar bear left, then first right into Dove Street.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
£195.00
€247.65
$388.05
High Season Rate From:
£350.00
€444.50
$696.50
Rental Notes: Minimum number of nights is two. A deposit of £50 is required to secure booking, with the balance to be paid 3 weeks before start date. Rental can be arranged through Mr and Mrs Guthrie, by mail at 51, Middlepenny Road, Langbank, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA14 6XE, or by email via this site, and by telephone 01475 540362 and 07713 752606.
The Doocot can be booked via VisitScotland but they will charge an uplift plus a booking fee. Enquiries direct to the owners are welcomed.
Please telephone for brochure if required.
Special rates may apply at different times. Please enquire.
Occupancy is from 4pm on the first day. Flat must be vacated by 10am on leaving day. If there are any special needs or requests please contact the owners as we try to be as flexible to our guests as possible.
Guestbook
"Loved the ambiance of the apartment. It was so comfortable and tastfully fitted out." - Mrs Brinkley, Falkirk.
"The bed was so comfortable I could have taken it home." - Mrs Berry, Lochwinnoch.
"It was great for our winter break. Fab heating system." - Mrs Anderson, Leeds.
"Really liked staying in The Doocot. First visit to this area and thinking of buying a holiday flat ourselves now. " - Mr & Mrs Gray, Renfrewshire.
"Had a great holiday. Going back again in 2008." - Mrs Davies, Flint.
Availability of The Doocot
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and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
31 January 2007
Property listed since:
31 January 2007
Holiday Apartment in scotland - Central Scotland - Fife - Anstruther
