Guests say
Fisher Gallery is a beautifully decorated and well-equipped cottage in a prime location, perfect for exploring the East Neuk of Fife. Guests consistently praise its comfort, quirky character, and thoughtful touches. The property is clean and spacious, with convenient access to local amenities and attractions. While most experiences are highly positive, a few guests noted minor issues with bedroom arrangements, heating controls, and privacy concerns regarding a garden camera. Overall, the cottage offers a charming and memorable stay, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property very clean and well-presented, though one review mentioned finding personal items in a drawer, raising a minor concern. Overall, cleanliness is rated highly.
The location is frequently described as perfect, central, and ideal for exploring the area, with easy access to local cafes, bakeries, and the harbour. Some mention parking can be variable but generally manageable.
Guests consistently highlight the cottage's comfort, spaciousness, and cosy atmosphere. Beds are described as extremely comfortable, though one guest noted an issue with bed configuration.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with a good kitchen, coffee machine, and sunroom. Some minor issues were noted with heating controls and shower power, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome bottle of wine and luxury details. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This is a beautiful spacious house, full of charm and history, right in the heart of Pittenweem. Only a two minute saunter down Water Wynd, to the working harbour and on to the beach..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 43" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Sun Room: (1 Step)
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 32" Smart TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. . Enclosed back garden with courtyard, sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: 8 steps in garden There are 8 steps leading up to the courtyard garden.. The Fisher Gallery is a gorgeous 18th Century (B-listed) mid-terraced house located in the centre of Pittenweem, one of the charming fishing villages found along the Fife Coastal Path. For the last 20 years home to an artist couple and their gallery, census data shows that even back in the mid 1840’s the property, listed as two separate dwellings, was part business as it housed amongst others a Drapery and one of several Fleshers in the High street around that time. Today, still boasting some original features with wooden beams throughout, it is full of character and charm.
Entry to the property from the side and you will come into a small lobby area off with access to the private courtyard to the rear – a great space for enjoying peaceful summer evenings with a drink. Bypassing the sunroom takes you, with a step up, through to the main house where the kitchen and downstairs toilet can be found. Further through to the open plan living and dining area that used to be the gallery. It has a beautiful stone chimney fireplace with an electric wood burner effect fire.
There is a spiral staircase leading to the first floor where you will find two spacious bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with a king size, which can be split into two standard single beds. The first floor also has the main bathroom with bath and an attachment shower. From the landing stairs lead up to the 2nd floor to the shower room.
Pittenweem is a bustling fishing village and is known far and wide through its Art Festival, which occurs every year in early August. With all the local amenities on the doorstep, a fantastic local bakery, grocery shop, chocolate shop and cafés, pubs and restaurants and art galleries and craft shops. Within a handful of miles are farm shops, top class restaurants and a much wider selection of amenities.
There is so much to explore and discover in this beautiful part of Fife and beyond, with easy access to/from St Andrews, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Perth.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Bellevue Farm Tours
- Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre
- Craigtoun Country Park
- St Andrews Cathedral
- Springback Distillery
- Tantallon Castle
- King's Caves
Reviews (23)
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Confirmed Guest
Very well-appointed, some nice luxury touches. An above average letting.Maybe a clock in any one of the rooms might be a welcome extra!
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Jeffrey Farnsworth
Nice property, very clean and well fitted out with everything you may need, beware however if you have limited mobility the bedrooms are accessed via a spiral staircase. Nicely located for touring the area, the problem with Pittenweem is that there is little choice for an evening. One fish bar/ pub on the harbour, one other pub in walking distance with no catering facilities. and one high end quite expensive fish restaurant (not open Monday or Tuesday) It means driving to Anstruther, Elie or further afield for any choice.. The other problem could be parking as it is all on street, I usually managed to find a spot although sometimes a bit of a walk. The only other issue may be for anyone who is not very mobile, there is a very steep hill down to the harbour. Other than that certainly a very beautiful area well worth visiting.
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Samantha Duff
It’s a wonderful cottage, spacious and clean and equipped with everything you need. Very close to the coastal path and within easy driving distance of St Andrews and train stations for a trip to Edinburgh. I loved it.