St Andrews based Self Catering Scottish Castle to rent

058 Restored Fortified Castle, Fife

Sleeps 11+2 Does not accept pets

With contemporary works of art and fascinating sculptures, carvings and wall paintings – it certainly has its own story to tell – of heaven and of hell! But the castle itself is just heaven!

This beautifully restored medieval castle in a spectacular rural setting offers unique accommodation, with contemporary artwork and sculptures. Rebuilt from a ruin and restored to its former glory in 1996, it is now a stunning holiday venue, ideal as a base for exploring the kingdom of Fife.

Inside, the castle spans across four floors, including three towers, with two separate turnpike staircases, as well as a minstrel’s gallery overlooking the main Great Hall. The kitchen, complete with Aga, is ideal for preparing medieval style feasts which can be enjoyed in the Great Hall, which is the large space that houses both the dining area and the main living space. Whilst there is also a separate sitting room with TV, up on the top floor is a large open space that is the gallery room, which is ideal for hosting receptions or parties. The accommodation is situated across the upper floors, with the master bedroom housing four poster beds, with one of the walls adorned with painted heraldic scenes. The grounds consist of a herb garden, orchard and open area, open garage, and walled viewing tower, with parking by the castle for about 8 cars. This is a unique fortified tower house which has been lovingly restored in an authentic and contemporary manner and is ideal for family holidays, family occasions and for golfers.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA

Being so close to St Andrews, means that the home of golf is going to be a big draw. Whilst this university town has many other delights, including great shops and the cathedral, inevitably Swilken Bridge and the “Old Course” will be the main attraction. With as many as 100 golf courses, including Crail, Elie and Leven, only 1 hour from the castle, then this is truly a golfer’s paradise. For families, St Andrews has an excellent beach, with a Deer Centre at Auchtermuchty and further afield, Deep Sea World, Scotland’s national aquarium. Horse riding and clay-pigeon shooting can be arranged locally. For those travelling to and from Europe, the Rosysth Ferry is in Fife and very convenient. Trips to Perth and Dundee, for further culture and shopping could be good for your group. Or taking the train locally and travelling into Edinburgh for the day, crossing there and back over the world famous Forth Rail Bridge.

At a glance

Sleeps: 11+2
6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

Books:
Saturday - Saturday

Travel:
10 Miles Dundee
47 Miles Edinburgh

Price (per week):
£1,550 to £3,300

Accommodation Ground floor - Stone spiral stairs; vaulted twin room, with two single beds, with en-suite bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin.

First floor - Entrance hall; stone spiral stairs; Great Hall, with wood burning stove, with seating area and dining area with table that seats up to 12 adults; compass tower room, with seating; kitchen, with kitchen table that seats 8 adults; utility room with access to back door; cloakroom, with w.c and wash hand basin; tower spiral stairs.

Mezzanine level, between First and Second floor - Stone spiral stairs; access to Minstrel’s gallery overlooking the Great Hall; w.c; double room, with double bed, with en-suite bathroom, with bath with shower over, w.c and wash hand basin.

Second floor - Stone spiral stairs; double room, with double bed, with en-suite bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin; family bedroom, with four poster double bed and 2 four poster single beds, with en-suite bathroom, with bath in central position with window view, with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin; TV room, with widescreen TV and DVD player; tower spiral stairs.

Third floor - Stone spiral stairs; large picture gallery the length of the building; twin room, with two single beds; shower room, with shower only; single room, with single bed; tower spiral stairs.

1 single bedroom/s with shared bathroom

2 double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

1 twin bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

1 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 Family with Ensuite Bathroom

Features

Gallery

Great Hall

Stunning views

Underfloor heating

Facilities and Services

Linen; towels; electricity; central heating and an initial supply of logs for the wood burning stove are included within the rental.

CD Player

Central Heating

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Fridge/Freezer

Garden Furniture

Gas Hob & Oven

Highchair

Initial Supply of Logs

Microwave

Telephone with Honesty System

Tumble Dryer

Washing Machine

Wood burning stove

Local activities & area

Golf (100 courses within 1 hour radius!)

Walking the Lomond hills

Fishing (salmon) on the Tay

Stocked loch for fly fishing

Horse riding locally

Clay pigeon shooting

Real tennis at Falkland Palace

Adventure centre

St Andrews Cathedral

Deep Sea World

Area: Fife, Type of Location: Countryside, Nearest shop: 1 mile, Nearest supermarket: 3 miles, Nearest pub: 1 mile.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Edinburgh 44 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Cupar 3 miles

Use of a car is essential to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airports to this property are Dundee 15 miles away and Edinburgh 44 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies situated within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Edinburgh and similar arrangements can be made for your arrival at Dundee. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The East Coast mainline runs between London and Edinburgh-Waverley, approximately 44 miles from the property, which will take approximately four and a half hours, requiring just a short drive for the remainder of the journey. The closest station to the property is Cupar 3 miles away.