East Fife Holiday Homes, part of the Short Stay family, is one of the leading providers of holiday let accommodation across the East Neuk and St Andrews, with a dedicated local team to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We also have a shop front on the High Street in Elie should you wish to pop in for a chat. Our office hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. We are happy to communicate with all guests as much as necessary but will otherwise leave you in peace to enjoy your stay. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with full arrival instructions and all the information you need to check in at your leisure. Check-in is from 4pm, unless one of our early check-in options has been purchased. Check-out is strictly 10am, unless a late check-out option has been added to your booking. Check-in is via a secure key box; you will receive your unique key box code 7 days prior to arrival. East Fife Holiday Homes, part of the Short Stay family, also offers you the chance to enhance your stay by purchasing optional extras – from a super early 2pm check-in to a luxury celebration hamper delivered to your chosen property so you can pop open the champagne as soon as you arrive.

Tucked away in a quiet spot just a short stroll from independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, this comfortable two-bedroom cottage makes an easy, fuss-free base for your next coastal escape. Set over two floors with a sunny shared garden to the rear, it’s a lovely choice for couples, friends or small families looking for a relaxed stay within walking distance of everything. In the heart of historic St Andrews, you can wander to the town centre in minutes, with the beach, university and golf courses all within easy reach. Inside, the ground floor offers a welcoming sitting room overlooking the garden, with comfy seating, an electric fire, TV, video, hi-fi and a neat fold-down dining table – ideal for simple suppers after a day out. The contemporary fitted kitchen (refitted in 2022) keeps self-catering straightforward, with hob, oven, concealed extractor, integrated washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge and microwave. Upstairs you’ll find two light bedrooms, each with twin single beds and good storage, plus a smart bathroom with a modern shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin. To the rear, the shared garden with lawn and shrubs gives you a pleasant spot to sit out when the sun shines. There is off-street parking for one car to the side of the cottage on a reciprocal basis with the neighbouring property (one car parked in front of the other and moved as needed), although this arrangement can’t be guaranteed. A cosy, well-located St Andrews cottage with local support, Wi-Fi and easy, direct booking for your next break. STL licence number: FI-02128-F. EPC rating: E.

Elie is a charming seaside village in the East Neuk of Fife, known for its sweeping golden beaches, pretty harbour and relaxed holiday atmosphere. Award-winning sands stretch from Elie Harbour to Earlsferry, creating almost a mile of safe, family-friendly shoreline that’s perfect for swimming, paddling and long coastal walks. The sheltered bay is a hub for watersports, with sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing all available from Elie Harbour and Elie Watersports. Golfers are spoiled with the classic links of The Golf House Club, Elie on the doorstep, while the wider East Neuk offers a string of picturesque villages such as St Monans, Pittenweem, Crail and Anstruther to explore, and St Andrews is around 20 minutes’ drive away for further shopping, dining and world-famous courses.