Guests say
Horsemill Cottage offers a spacious and well-equipped retreat in a beautiful rural setting, ideal for families and those seeking easy access to local attractions and Edinburgh. Guests praise the warm and attentive hosting, accessible features, and comfortable bedrooms. While some mention the need for a deeper clean and minor updates, the overall experience is positive, with many appreciating the peaceful location, ample amenities, and thoughtful touches from the host.
Several guests noted cobwebs, dead insects, and some mould in bathrooms, suggesting the property would benefit from a more thorough clean. However, other reviews described the cottage as clean and well-presented, indicating some inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The cottage is praised for its scenic rural location, proximity to walking routes, and easy access to Edinburgh and local attractions. Some guests mentioned the lack of nearby shops, but overall, the setting is considered a strong positive.
Guests found the cottage spacious, warm, and comfortable, with particular appreciation for the accessible bathrooms and soft towels. The property is well-suited for families and those with mobility needs.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with multiple showers, accessible features, and amenities for families. Some minor suggestions for improvement include updating furnishings and providing more cookware, but overall, facilities meet guests' needs.
The host is frequently commended for being welcoming, responsive, and going above and beyond, such as providing summer quilts during a heatwave. While thoughtful gestures are mentioned, please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Set in 400-acre grounds, this is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Scottish countryside while also enjoying easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 48" Freeview TV, DVD Player, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet, Shower Seat
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Cubicle Shower (In Room)
Separate Toilet..
Oil central heating (underfloor in living/dining room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. . Paved area with garden furniture. Grassed courtyard with garden furniture (shared with owner and other property on-site). 400-acre natural grounds with woodland (shared with owner and other properties on site). Private parking for 3 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Please note: There are steps, sudden drops, sloping banks, an unfenced stream and an unfenced pond in the grounds.. The Horsemill is the perfect escape in rural Fife for couples, friends and families who want to spend time together. The location couldn’t be better for relaxing, unwinding and leaving the stresses of everyday life behind. This unique semi-detached building, originally the horsemill for the estate, has been renovated to provide a spacious and comfortable holiday home. A large circular living and dining room with floor to ceiling windows is bright and spacious and a great place for everyone to gather.
Set on the owner’s working sheep and cattle estate this is an ideal location for guests who enjoy walking or cycling, as there are numerous established public footpaths and walks that lead from the grounds and out into the countryside. There is so much to do in the surrounding area for all ages. Adjacent to Lochore Meadows Country Park there is a great selection of activities to fill your day including watersports, golf, fishing and bird watching. Loch Leven has regular boat trips in the summer out to Loch Leven Castle, and the rspb Vane Farm Nature Reserve is a great day out for families and nature lovers with nature trails and hides so you can watch the ospreys and other local wildlife.
The county town of Kinross is a good place for you to pick up supplies and has a selection of supermarkets, local independent quality shops, cafés, delis, restaurants and local pubs, as well as a swimming pool. For days at the seaside, the sandy beaches of the East Neuk of Fife are within a short drive and the Fife Coastal Path takes you to secluded coves, little fishing villages, and award-winning sandy beaches with plenty of places to visit and find refreshment.
It is the perfect location for exploring the local area and beyond and although situated in a rural location, you have easy access to the M90 with Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow close enough for a day out in the city. Beach 12½ miles. Shop 1 mile, pub 4 miles and restaurant 6 miles. Maximum sleeps 6 including children/infants.
Free WiFi
Up to 2 dogs welcome, £30 per week, to be kept on a lead at all times, working farm. There is an unfenced stream and pond in the grounds. There are sloping banks, sudden drops and steps in the grounds. Access is via a rough track. Travel cot and highchair available on request.
The property is located on a working farm.
There are drops in the garden.
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
Interesting historic building with modern facilities. Access and bathrooms for disabled visitors very good. Well located for Loch Ore walks and visitor centre and excellent RSPB Reserve at Loch Leven. No local shops within a mile.
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Graham Damms
Avery nice clean and well equipped cottatge i could not have wished for more. espccially the bed room with the walk in shower room as i am disabled this was brilliant for me. and the area the cottage was on was so nice plenty to do nice views and animals wondering around , and the cottage was only five miniutes from the motorway with made visiintg scotland i deal as t are so many place to visit nearby.
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Shonah
Cottage has potential to be a 4 star cottage, but needs a bit of tlc and a deep clean first. On initial arrival the cottage looks lovely, however we soon found dead flies and wasps on window ledges, and cobwebs everywhere! I appreciate it's an old building so bugs and spiders are inevitable, but it seems very little effort is made to keep on top of it. The location is nice and rural whilst still being close to amenities, however I unfortunately would not recommend this cottage to friends and family based on the cleanliness level.