The Winkle

East Fife

Sleeps 4

1 Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms

Pets Allowed

Overview

Regular visitors to Elie will recognise this completely renovated cottage as the 'old Appletons' hardware shop. Positioned In the heart of the High Street, with all local shops, The Elie Deli, the bus stop (to the surrounding East Neuk coastal villages and St Andrews), and our long sandy beach, are all within only 1 or 2 minutes walk. On ground level (suitable for guests with limited mobility) the thoughtfully refurbished and furnished interior provides Reception Hall, Lounge, 2 Bedrooms (can sleep up to 4, or 4 + 1 additional child), luxury Kitchen and stunning Shower Room. In addition, there's a private patio style garden to the rear, which also has an outside shower fitted. Public parking spaces immediately in-front. Wi-fi. Pet friendly.
Short Term Let Licence Number FI-01558-F. EPC Rating E
Entrance
Door entry from the High Street into the vestibule.

Reception Hall
Bright and welcoming, 'L' shaped reception hall. Hardwood flooring. Storage cupboard.

Lounge
Lovely bright room with window overlooking the rear patio/garden with original shutters, and door access to the kitchen. Hardwood floor. Neutral decor. Leather sofa's. Breakfasting/Dining table and chairs for 4. Wall mounted Smart TV. Lamp.

Kitchen
Contemporary fitted kitchen with grey gloss fronted cabinets, co-ordinating work surfaces, and floating display shelves.Gas hob. Electric oven, black extractor hood, SMEG fridge/freezer, integrated washing machine and dishwasher. Hardwood floor. 2 access doors, one to the Shower Room and one to the patio/garden.

Bedroom 1
Positioned to the rear, with inbuilt, raised double bed (3 steps) with drawer and cupboard storage below. Recessed cupboard with hanging rail for storage. Window with shutters overlooking the patio/garden. Hardwood floor.

Bedroom 2
Bright and spacious bedroom positioned to the front, with window and original shutters. Furnished with 2 pairs of bunk beds, each with a small double (4') on the bottom, and one with a single on the top (inbuilt side steps to the single bed). The Winkle is intended to sleep 4 guests, so the single beds above are ideal for storing bags or similar. One of the single bunks can also be used for a child only to sleep in, so can accommodate up to 5 in-total. Hardwood floor. Window shutters.

Shower room
Fully tiled, contemporary shower room with large shower base, glass screen and rainwater shower head. Black taps and shower head. Vanity wash hand basin with storage shelf below. WC. Wall mounted mirror, storage cabinet and chrome radiator,

Rear garden/Patio
This patio/garden is fenced in, and private to The Winkle. Ideal for sitting or eating outside.Wall mounted shower, to wash the sand off, or rinse wet suits.

Parking
There are free public parking spaces immediately in-front of The Winkle, and along the High Street and Bank Street.
Gas central heating
Window shutters
Outside shower (for washing sandy feet or wet suits etc)
Wi-fi
Linen and towels provided (not beach towels, please bring your own)
1 small dog allowed. (£25 supplement applies).

Location

Elie and Earlsferry has lots to offer visitors including golf, tennis, a water sports centre and some of the finest beaches in Scotland, as well as several pubs, restaurants and boutique shops. Elie is just one of the many pretty coastal towns that occupy this stunning stretch of coastline — connected by the Fife Coastal Walk pathway — including Pittenweem (famous for its arts festival), St Monan’s and Crail (where you can buy fresh crab and lobster at the harbour). The area is Golfer heaven with Lundin Links and Elie Golf House (plus Elie Sports Club also offers a nine-hole course suitable for beginners, a pitch and putt green as well as tennis and golf camps for children during the school holidays) whilst the famous links courses, the Old Course St Andrews and Kingsbarns, are less than 15 miles away. A brand new course, the Dumbarnie Golf Links Golf Course and Country Club which opened in May 2020, is just 4 miles approx outside of Elie.There is also an equestrian centre at Kilconquhar Castle Estate, and the recently revamped 17th century pub and restaurant, The Kinneuchar Inn whose chef patron, James Ferguson, has outstanding culinary credentials..St Andrews has an array of excellent shops and restaurants, as well as a cinema, theatre and indoor swimming pool.

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