Guests say
The Barracks @ East Neuk Orchards is a spacious and characterful cottage set in peaceful countryside, ideal for groups and families. Guests praise its well-equipped kitchen, cosy living spaces with a real fire, and beautiful views from the upper floor. The property offers a tranquil setting while remaining accessible to local towns, beaches, and attractions. Communication from the hosts is consistently highlighted as excellent. The house is described as clean, comfortable, and a delightful base for exploring the area, with many guests keen to return.
Guests consistently describe the property as well-appointed and clean, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The cottage is praised for its peaceful countryside setting, lovely views, and convenient access to the coast and local amenities.
Reviewers highlight the spaciousness, cosy atmosphere, and comfortable communal areas, though some mention the bedrooms are on the smaller side.
The house is described as very well equipped, especially the kitchen, with ample space inside and out, and features such as a real fire and garden areas.
Guests appreciated toiletries in the bathrooms and excellent communication from the hosts. Please note that such thoughtful touches, including toiletries, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
You’ll be sure to fall in love with this characterful cottage, dating back to 1750, complete with a plethora of original features.. 6 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2:
Separate Toilet..
Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included during the months of Oct - Apr (small charge May-Sept). Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 10-acre natural grounds with woodland (shared with owner and other properties on-site). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are sloping banks and drops in the grounds.. This fabulous, semi-detached stone building, complete with a red pantile roof, is a great location for a family holiday, celebration or for friends to spend time together is rural Fife, just minutes’ drive to the seaside, in the grounds of the owners home. The Barracks @ East Neuk Orchards is a spacious and welcoming holiday home just ozzing character and charm. With views over the countryside down to the sea, the spacious and welcoming living room has a feature fire place with an open fire and makes the ideal hub for everyone to gather together.
This wonderful abode has an interesting history. The ground floor of the property predates 1750, being originally part of a larger estate and later extended upwards. Further farm buildings and accommodation were constructed forming a traditional courtyard with a very untraditional but historic dovecot. The Barracks was named because the building was used as a billet for British and Polish officers during WW2. During the 1970s the barracks accommodation was converted into a single residence and the two original front doors were turned into French windows. The upstairs drawing room fireplace was refitted with a chimney piece from old Montrave House. The upstairs toilet also has mahogany fittings rescued from an old house in St Andrews. This imaginative conversion and redecoration provides an excellent standard of accommodation for guests whilst maintaining the original and character and charm.
There are the grounds to explore, but you will need your boots as are there are no footpaths. Perfect for walkers and cyclists, there are many quiet roads and paths to explore. Kellie Castle and gardens with its tea room makes for a great walk, and is about 1½ miles away. This is a super location for spotting wildlife, and nearby Gillingshill Reservoir has a variety of water fowl, including coots, little grebes and swans. Look out for rare green sandpipers during the migration season, and in late summer the air is filled with dragonflies and damselflies. The woodland also hosts a multitude of wild flowers in spring.
Four miles away is the magical old harbour village of Pittenween which oozes charm. There is a working harbour where you can watch the boats landing their catch and purchase freshly caught fish for your supper. If you would like to catch your own, fishing is available from the piers in St Monans, Pittenweem and Anstruther. Wander around the old lanes with their coffee shops or visit the harbourside ice cream shop for refreshments. For a walk along the shore, the Fife Coastal Path follows the coast to old fishing villages, pretty coves and sandy beaches where lots of sea life is visible from the shore.
Only a 20-minute drive is the historic city of St Andrews, a popular tourist location which offers a great selection of quality cafés, bars and restaurants, excellent shopping, historic buildings, a harbour and a sandy beach. Renowned worldwide as the home of golf, it regularly plays host to the Open Championship and there is also the British Golf Museum. Beach 5½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
This property can be booked together with The Lodge @ East Neuk Orchards (ref UK11279) and The Doocot @ East Neuk Orchards (Uk40048) to accommodate up to 14 guests.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
The owner lives on-site/nearby.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There are steps to the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Letting Licence No: FI00474F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (7)
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Nici Finnan
Brilliant girls break, house is huge - plenty of space for all of us. Loved the real fire and the character of the place. Kitchen had everything we needed. Toiletries in the bathrooms were much appreciated. Communication from Lisa was perfect. Surrounding area was lovely - with plenty to visit and do. Very peaceful - great place to stay, definitely recommend .
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Kate Hazell
The Barracks was the perfect choice for our group of 8 adults and 2 dogs to celebrate Christmas in. The living room and kitchen had more than enough space and it felt very cosy when the fire was lit. The setting is beautiful and it’s incredibly easy to get to the beach, shops and go further afield too. It definitely felt like a home from home.
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Confirmed Guest
It was a good location about 10mins by car from the coast with lovely views from the upper floor windows. The bedrooms were quite small. Dining kitchen was a good place to gather. Garden areas and a small nature reserve across the road.