Set 16 km from St Andrews University and 37 km from Discovery Point, Lightkeepers Rest offers accommodation in Anstruther. The 4-star holiday home features sea views and is 500 metres from Billow Ness Beach. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from St Andrews Bay. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Dundee Airport is 44 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.8
High score for Anstruther

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property situated near the main town so handy for everything. Parking right outside is great too.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lovely comfy lounge; the comfortable beds and the location, close to the harbour area.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was so much bigger than we expected. And we just loved the living room, fantastic views.
  • Hawkes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We especially liked the proximity to the centre of Anstruther. Car parking space outside the cottage. The lounge on the first floor had wonderful views and was very comfortable. The kitchen and utility were very well equipped. The bed was...
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous lounge with amazing views, very comfy bed and well stocked kitchen. Perfect accommodation in very central location
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, cottage and the peace and quiet. If you want a break in the East Neuk then look no further. Had everything you need and more. Beautiful cottage, stunning views and a real home from home. Ideal location if you want to explore the area...
  • Vickyb57
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage with a super kitchen with good facilities. We were a couple so had the whole place to ourselves. Views of the sea from the comfortable lounge and a great location for Anstruther and the Fife Coastal path. Would definitely stay...
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location, very clean and comfy. Well equipped kitchen. Great parking. Lovely upstairs lounge with great views. The cottage is nicely decorated and has lots of nice touches which make it feel homely.

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Property information

Small dog/s only allowed. Perfect location by the seaside for couples, friends or a family, Lightkeeper’s Rest is a short stroll from the harbour side, sandy beaches, local inn and great places to eat.. Ground Floor: Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet Separate Toilet. First Floor: Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Netflix, Amazon Firestick. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. 1 small dog welcome. On road parking. No smoking.. Lightkeeper’s Rest is tucked away down a quiet lane in the harbour town of Anstruther and has been furnished and equipped to a very good standard to ensure as comfortable and relaxing holiday as possible. You enter the cottage into the attractive kitchen/dining room which has been equipped for preparing a family meal. There are two well presented bedrooms, one which has an en-suite shower room and kingsize bed, and the other with twin beds. The bright, first floor living room is cosy and welcoming with comfortable seating and sea views. Just a short walk takes you to the bustling harbour front with local boats landing their catch and leisure boats. There is plenty of place along the front to take refreshment from local bar, cafés and an award-winning fish and chip restaurant. Anstruther has cobbled lanes and historic buildings to explore, as well as two sandy beaches and rock pools. From April to September there are daily ferries and boat trips leaving from the harbour side to the Isle of May National Nature Reserve, which is home to colonies of sea birds, including puffins, and the surrounding waters are the habitat of seal colonies, a great day out for all. Enjoy lovely walks along the Fife Coast Path which passes through Anstruther, leading to se

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lightkeepers Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Street parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher

Bedroom

  • Linen

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Shower

Media & Technology

  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Private entrance

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Outdoor & View

  • Sea view

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Languages spoken

  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules
Lightkeepers Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa and Mastercard.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lightkeepers Rest in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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