Goose

About this property

Leuchars 2 miles. Goose is a delightful lodge resting in Leuchars, Fife, set on the owner’s working farm where stretches of open fields blend into pockets of woodland, shaping a gently changing backdrop that invites couples to slow down and savour both countryside and coast. Arrive and settle into the off-road parking space before stepping out into fresh country air, then follow a softly illuminated path that draws you forward, with the glow underfoot leading you past wide, open farmland that gradually softens into woodland and a deeper forest beyond. Climb onto the decking and pause for a moment, letting the stillness settle around you, before easing into the seating for two or drifting towards the bench and fire pit, where the soft crackle of the flames and the fading evening light create an intimate and unhurried atmosphere.

Step inside and feel the shift to a warm, grounded interior, where wooden flooring beneath your feet and natural finishes echo the tones of the landscape outside. Move through the space at a relaxed pace, light shifting gently across the room, to the double bed where a small window offers fleeting glimpses of the fields, while the floor-to-ceiling window invites the outdoors in, filling the lodge with a soft, changing glow throughout the day. Settle at the dining bench and chair with a morning coffee as daylight filters through, or let the evening extend here over a simple meal prepared in the kitchenette, where the electric hob, kettle and fridge with icebox make it easy to cook and linger over food and conversation together.

After a day spent exploring, step into the shower room and enjoy the steady warmth of the walk-in shower before returning to unwind in the calm of the main space. As night deepens, step back outside where the air cools and the fire pit draws you in once more, its gentle crackle carrying into the stillness of the surrounding fields and woodland, while a shop sits a short drive away and a pub a little further on for when you feel like venturing out. Goose in Leuchars, Fife is a romantic escape designed for slowing down and sharing the setting together.

Note: This property can be booked with refs.1196045, 1196049, 1196051 together sleeping 8 guests.

The small town of Leuchars is set in north east Fife on the north side of the River Eden. Known for the RAF base which was established in 1920, the town also boasts what is considered to be one of the finest surviving examples of an unaisled Romanesque parish church in Britain. Built in the 12th century, St Athernase Church is in use today as a parish church. Leuchars has all the necessary amenities with a supermarket, restaurant, pub and Post Office and is ideally located close to many attractions. Pretty Fife towns such as Falkland and Auchtermuchty are a short drive away and St Andrews sits a few miles to the south and Dundee and Carnoustie sit to the north. Clearly a haven for golfers, there is also much for non golfers, such as the Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve which lies to the east of Leuchars and provides miles of spectacular forest and beaches as well as seals and wildfowl.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Studio-style layout with double bed, kitchen and dining area.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC

Electric hob, fridge with icebox, kettle.

WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for fire pit included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Verandah with furniture and fire pit.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 2 miles, pub 2.1 miles.

Note: No children allowed.

Housekeeping bond required