Red Squirrel

About this property

Leuchars 2 miles. Red Squirrel is a charming lodge tucked away in Leuchars, Fife, set within the owner’s working farm where sweeping fields and touches of woodland create a gently unfolding landscape, well-suited to couples looking to slow the pace and take in both countryside and coast. Pull into the off-road parking space and step out into the open air, where the quiet stretch of farmland greets you straight away before a softly lit path leads you forward, the ground beneath your feet guiding you past open fields that seem to roll on into nearby woodland and a deeper forest beyond.

Climb the steps onto the decking and pause, letting the view settle around you, before easing into the seating for two, or wandering over to the bench and fire pit where the faint crackle of flames and the fading glow of the sky create an easy rhythm to the evening. Step inside and the change in atmosphere is immediate, with wooden flooring underfoot carrying a gentle warmth, complemented by natural finishes and soft tones that echo the landscape outside. Cross the space slowly, passing through light that shifts throughout the room, to the double bed where a small window offers quiet glimpses of the fields, while the floor-to-ceiling window draws the outdoors inward, filling the lodge with a soft, ever-changing glow.

Settle at the dining bench and chair with a morning drink as daylight filters through, or let the evening unfold here with a simple meal prepared in the kitchenette, where the electric hob, kettle and fridge with icebox allow you to cook at an unhurried pace, sharing food and conversation as the light fades beyond the glass. After a day spent out exploring, step into the shower room and let the steady stream of the walk-in shower refresh you before returning to the calm of the main space. As darkness settles, head back outside where the air cools and the fire pit draws you in once more, the surrounding fields and woodland falling still around you, while a shop sits a short drive away and a pub a little further on when you feel like venturing out.

Red Squirrel in Leuchars, Fife offers an atmospheric base for couples to unwind and reconnect with the landscape. Note: This property can be booked with refs.1196045, 1196049, 1196053 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