Guests say
Horsemill Cottage offers a spacious and comfortable stay in a beautiful countryside setting, ideal for families and groups exploring the local area and Edinburgh. Guests praise the well-equipped accommodation, friendly and attentive hosts, and peaceful location. While some mention the need for a deeper clean and minor updates, the overall experience is positive, with excellent amenities and thoughtful touches ensuring a memorable visit.
Several guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, but a few noted cobwebs and mould in the bathrooms, suggesting that a deeper clean would be beneficial.
The property is highly regarded for its scenic countryside location, proximity to local attractions, and easy access to Edinburgh, though some noted the rural setting and fly tipping on the approach road.
Guests consistently mention the spaciousness, comfortable bedrooms, and suitability for families and groups, with special praise for accessible bathrooms and soft towels.
The cottage is well equipped with multiple showers, family games, books, and kitchen essentials, though a few guests suggested some furnishings and cookware could be updated or expanded.
The hosts are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive, with thoughtful gestures such as providing summer quilts and helpful local advice. Please note that such gifts or special touches 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
Nearby points of interest
- Benarty Hill Walk
- Loch Leven
- Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
- Blackness Castle
- Deep Sea World
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- National Galleries of Scotland
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent cottage in a great location plenty to do and see.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage, plenty of space, very comfortable. Ideal location for sightseeing and going into Edinburgh.
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Ivo Graf-Stadler
Es hat sehr viel Geschirr und Besteck, jedoch leider wenige Kochtöpfe (vorallem keine grossen)und Bratpfannen.