- occupants 10
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2 King size beds
6 Single beds
8 - 5 Bedrooms 5
- 3 bathrooms 3
- 183 m² 183 m²
- Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
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Blacklaws Farmhouse | Blacklaws Steading
Anstruther - Country house
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Accommodation
Description
East Neuk Farmhouse Retreat | Sleeps 10
Set in a peaceful rural location with panoramic views across the Fife countryside towards Anstruther and the Firth of Forth, this beautifully renovated farmhouse offers spacious contemporary accommodation for up to 10 guests. Combining luxury open-plan living with spectacular scenery, it's the perfect choice for family gatherings, multi-generational holidays, golf groups, and coastal escapes.
Despite its tranquil setting, you're only a 5-minute drive from Anstruther and within easy reach of St Andrews, Crail, Kingsbarns, and the many attractions of the East Neuk.
The Space
Designed with larger groups in mind, the farmhouse offers generous social spaces and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of the surrounding countryside and sea views.
The impressive open-plan living area is flooded with natural light, while a separate snug with a wood-burning stove provides a cosy retreat after a day exploring the coast.
✓ Spectacular countryside and sea views
✓ Large open-plan living area
✓ Floor-to-ceiling windows
✓ Separate snug with wood-burning stove
✓ Complimentary WiFi
✓ Spacious dining area seating 10 guests
✓ Private garden grounds
✓ Ample private parking
✓ Ideal for large groups and families
The fully equipped kitchen includes:
✓ High-spec fitted kitchen
✓ Large dining table
✓ Modern appliances
✓ French doors to garden
✓ Utility room with laundry facilities
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor)
✓ Super King bed
✓ Ensuite bathroom
✓ French doors to garden
Bedroom 2 (Ground Floor)
✓ Twin beds
✓ Ensuite bathroom
✓ Large walk-in shower
Bedroom 3
✓ Super King master bedroom
✓ Panoramic countryside and sea views
Bedroom 4
✓ Twin bedroom
Bedroom 5
✓ Twin bedroom
Maximum Occupancy: 10 Guests
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
✓ Ensuite bathroom
Bathroom 2
✓ Ensuite bathroom
Bathroom 3
✓ Family bathroom with bath and shower facilities
Property Features
✓ Sleeps up to 10 guests
✓ 5 Bedrooms
✓ 3 Bathrooms
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Wood-Burning Stove
✓ Large Open-Plan Living Area
✓ Dining Seating for 10
✓ Utility Room
✓ Extensive Garden Grounds
✓ Ample Private Parking
✓ Stunning Rural & Coastal Views
Perfect For
✓ Family gatherings
✓ Multi-generational holidays
✓ Golf breaks
✓ Friends travelling together
✓ Walking holidays
✓ Exploring the East Neuk
Location
Situated in a peaceful countryside setting just outside Anstruther, the farmhouse enjoys easy access to beaches, coastal paths, golf courses, and the charming fishing villages of the East Neuk.
Coordinates: 56.247951, -2.703420
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Nearby Attractions
✓ Anstruther Harbour
✓ Isle of May Boat Trips
✓ Fife Coastal Path
✓ Cellardyke
✓ Crail
✓ Kingsbarns Beach
✓ St Andrews
✓ V&A Dundee
Licence Number: FI 01713 F
Set in a peaceful rural location with panoramic views across the Fife countryside towards Anstruther and the Firth of Forth, this beautifully renovated farmhouse offers spacious contemporary accommodation for up to 10 guests. Combining luxury open-plan living with spectacular scenery, it's the perfect choice for family gatherings, multi-generational holidays, golf groups, and coastal escapes.
Despite its tranquil setting, you're only a 5-minute drive from Anstruther and within easy reach of St Andrews, Crail, Kingsbarns, and the many attractions of the East Neuk.
The Space
Designed with larger groups in mind, the farmhouse offers generous social spaces and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of the surrounding countryside and sea views.
The impressive open-plan living area is flooded with natural light, while a separate snug with a wood-burning stove provides a cosy retreat after a day exploring the coast.
✓ Spectacular countryside and sea views
✓ Large open-plan living area
✓ Floor-to-ceiling windows
✓ Separate snug with wood-burning stove
✓ Complimentary WiFi
✓ Spacious dining area seating 10 guests
✓ Private garden grounds
✓ Ample private parking
✓ Ideal for large groups and families
The fully equipped kitchen includes:
✓ High-spec fitted kitchen
✓ Large dining table
✓ Modern appliances
✓ French doors to garden
✓ Utility room with laundry facilities
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor)
✓ Super King bed
✓ Ensuite bathroom
✓ French doors to garden
Bedroom 2 (Ground Floor)
✓ Twin beds
✓ Ensuite bathroom
✓ Large walk-in shower
Bedroom 3
✓ Super King master bedroom
✓ Panoramic countryside and sea views
Bedroom 4
✓ Twin bedroom
Bedroom 5
✓ Twin bedroom
Maximum Occupancy: 10 Guests
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
✓ Ensuite bathroom
Bathroom 2
✓ Ensuite bathroom
Bathroom 3
✓ Family bathroom with bath and shower facilities
Property Features
✓ Sleeps up to 10 guests
✓ 5 Bedrooms
✓ 3 Bathrooms
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Wood-Burning Stove
✓ Large Open-Plan Living Area
✓ Dining Seating for 10
✓ Utility Room
✓ Extensive Garden Grounds
✓ Ample Private Parking
✓ Stunning Rural & Coastal Views
Perfect For
✓ Family gatherings
✓ Multi-generational holidays
✓ Golf breaks
✓ Friends travelling together
✓ Walking holidays
✓ Exploring the East Neuk
Location
Situated in a peaceful countryside setting just outside Anstruther, the farmhouse enjoys easy access to beaches, coastal paths, golf courses, and the charming fishing villages of the East Neuk.
Coordinates: 56.247951, -2.703420
What3Words: ///eyebrows.feared.clef
Nearby Attractions
✓ Anstruther Harbour
✓ Isle of May Boat Trips
✓ Fife Coastal Path
✓ Cellardyke
✓ Crail
✓ Kingsbarns Beach
✓ St Andrews
✓ V&A Dundee
Licence Number: FI 01713 F
Distribution of bedrooms
2 Single beds
1 King size bed
2 Single beds
2 Single beds
1 King size bed
Bathroom distribution
3 bathrooms
Special features
Pet-friendly
Open-air parking
Garden
Internet
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Toaster
Kettle
Kitchenware
Plates and bowls
General
TV
Garden
Garden furniture
Washing machine
Dryer
Fireplace
Iron
Internet
Internet
Wi-Fi
Hair dryer
183 m² Property
Pet-friendly
Pet-friendly
Dangerous breed dogs not allowed
Central heating
Open-air parking the same building
Open-air parking the same building
4 spaces
Tourist attractions
Accessible parking
Bath or shower
Bedding and towels washed in high temperature
Car not necessary
City view
Clothes drying rack
Clothes rack
Dining area
Dining room
Espresso maker
Essentials
Laundry
Luxury linen type
Non-smoking all spaces
Parking reservation is needed
Parties/events not allowed
Scenic drives
Seating area
Seating area with sofa/chair
Self-controlled heating/cooling system
Shopping
Sitting area
Sofa
Toilet paper
Town
Trash cans
Upper floor reachable by stairs only
Walking
Wardrobe / closet
Wine glasses
Carbon monoxide detector
Coffee/tea maker
Dining room seats
Fire emergency contact
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Hot water
Kitchen supplies
Led
Local culture
Recycling bins
Smart tv
Smoke detector
Body soap
Conditioner
Make-up mirror
Shampoo
Shower
Mandatory or included services
2x Kings & 6 x Singles - Bed Configuration : Included
2x Kings & 6 x Singles - Bed Configuration
Please submit this request at least 7 days prior to your arrival if you require 2x kings & 6x singles.
Bed linen: Included
Bed linen
All bed linen is provided
Booking Fee: 5 % of the booking
Booking Fee
EFHH Booking Fee
Damage Waiver: £ 10.00 / night
Damage Waiver
Damage waiver covers non-malicious damage up to £250
Final Cleaning: £ 252.00 / booking
Heating: Included
Internet Access: Included
Kitchen Pack: Included
Kitchen Pack
You will receive a complimentary Kitchen pack with a few essentials to get you started. This will include a dish cloth, tea towel, bin liner, refuse bag, dish washer & washing machine tablets if there is indeed one in the property.
Starter Pack: Included
Starter Pack
You will receive a complimentary starter pack with a few essentials to get your holiday started the right way. This will include toilet roll, kitchen roll, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, salt & pepper.
Towels: Included
Optional services
Baby high chair: £ 20.00 / booking
Baby high chair
We can provide a high chair for your stay
We ask guests to add on any optional extras at least 48hrs prior to arrival.
Bottle of Gustave Lorentz Cremant: £ 20.99 / booking
Bottle of Paul Langier Champagne : £ 29.99 / booking
Bottle of Picpoul de Pinet : £ 15.99 / booking
Breakfast Pack: £ 30.00 / booking
Breakfast Pack
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a breakfast pack supplied by family butcher John Gilmour. The breakfast pack will include Bacon x 4 slices, Collagen Sausages x 2, Gilmour’s Special Blend x 2 pork sausage blend mix which is also gluten free (which may contain gluten) Lorne x 2 Slices, Haggis x 2 Slices, Stornoway Black Pudding x 2 Slices
Please note optional extras are non refundable and we require at least 48hrs notice.
Celebration Pack with bottle of Champagne : £ 40.00 / booking
Celebration Pack with bottle of Champagne
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a Celebration Pack with Champagne, which includes a bottle of champagne, olives, lemon wafers, and paprika crisps. Please note that optional extras are non-refundable, and we require at least 48 hours notice to arrange this for your stay.
Celebration Pack with bottle of Cremant : £ 31.00 / booking
Celebration Pack with bottle of Cremant
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a Celebration Pack with Crémant, which includes a bottle of Crémant, olives, lemon wafers, and paprika crisps. Please note that optional extras are non-refundable, and we require at least 48 hours notice to arrange this for your stay.
Cot/Crib: Included
Cot/Crib
For guests travelling with young children, we’re happy to provide a travel cot upon request to help make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible Please note that we require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to arrange this for your stay.
The travel cot measures H76 x W103 x D73 cm when assembled and please note that we do not provide any bedding, linen, or a mattress with the cot.
(If more than one travel cot is required please reach out to our reservations team directly)
Dog Charge x 2 : £ 30.00 / booking
Dog Charge x 2
Dog charge must be added if you are bringing your dog(s)
Early Check In: £ 30.00 / booking
Early Check In
Check in is brought forward to 3pm when this option is purchased
Family Breakfast Pack: £ 50.00 / booking
Family Breakfast Pack
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a breakfast pack supplied by family butcher John Gilmour. The breakfast pack will include Bacon x 8 slices, Collagen Sausages x 4, Gilmour’s Special Blend x 4 pork sausage blend mix which is also gluten free (which may contain gluten) Lorne x 4 Slices, Haggis x 4 Slices, Stornoway Black Pudding x 4 Slices
Please note optional extras are non refundable and we require at least 48hrs notice.
Firewood/Logs: £ 20.00 / booking
Firewood/Logs
Starter pack of Logs, Kindling, Fire lighters & Matches
£20
Gin Celebration Pack: £ 31.00 / booking
Gin Celebration Pack
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a Gin Pack, which includes a 70cl bottle of gin and two bottles of tonic water. Please note that optional extras are non-refundable, and we require at least 48 hours notice to arrange this for your stay.
Late Check Out: £ 30.00 / booking
Late Check Out
Late check out 11am
Luxury Breakfast Hamper: £ 50.00 / booking
Luxury Breakfast Hamper
Get a head start on the day with our breakfast hamper, filled with tasty treats from tried and trusted producers based locally, in Fife and around Scotland. Delivered to await your arrival, with chilled products refrigerated, your hamper will contain the following products, feeding 2 guests for 1-2 days: 1ltr Cawston Cloudy Apple Juice, 1ltr of Semi-Skimmed Milk, 500g of Your Piece Fife Mix Muesli. 4x locally baked Croissants, an organic white loaf, 340g of Elie Deli Orange Marmalade, 100g East
Open-air parking: Included
Pet: £ 20.00 / booking
Relaxed Check Out 12noon: £ 50.00 / booking
Relaxed Check Out 12noon
Relaxed Check Out delays check out from 10am to 12noon and is subject to availability. The cost for this optional extra is £50 and must be added at least 48hrs prior to arrival.
Super Early Check In 2pm: £ 50.00 / booking
Super Early Check In 2pm
Super Early Check In brings check in forward from 4pm to 2pm. and subject to availability. The cost for this optional extra is £50 and must be added at least 48hrs prior to arrival.
Welcome Pack : £ 30.00 / booking
Welcome Pack
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a Welcome Pack, which includes sea salted crisps, olives, oatcakes, extra mature cheddar cheese, chutney, orange marmalade, roasted sweet red pepper meze, and jelly beans, all presented in a keepsake bag.
Wild Scottish Sauna: £ 16.00 / booking
Wild Scottish Sauna
Now in five beautiful locations across the iconic East Coast of Scotland, Wild Scottish Sauna is your go-to destination for unforgettable sauna experiences in the stunning landscapes of Scotland. Wild Scottish Sauna Locations are West Sands St Andrews, Kingsbarns, Shellbay (close to Elie), Eden Springs & Forbes of Kingennie. Please contact us directly for your VIP discount code, costing and details of how to book your Sauna experience. Solo sessions and group sessions available
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 23:45 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Comments
- This accommodation does not accept groups of young people (Up to 18 years)
- No smoking
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals
- No smoking
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals
Price lists
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| 01/08/2026 · 01/08/2026 |
£ 258 |
| 02/08/2026 · 02/08/2026 |
£ 376 |
| 03/08/2026 · 03/08/2026 |
£ 408 |
| 04/08/2026 · 04/08/2026 |
£ 406 |
| 05/08/2026 · 05/08/2026 |
£ 409 |
| 06/08/2026 · 06/08/2026 |
£ 426 |
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Booking conditions
From booking date until 57 days before check-in, cancelling the booking will have a penalty of 100% of the prepayment
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 57 days before check-in
100% of the total prepayment amount
From 56 days before check-in until 31 days before check-in
100% of the total prepayment amount
From 30 days before until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
Additional notes
- Arrival out of office opening hours: keys will be left in a safety box. The total amount must be paid in advance.
Map and distances
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Set in open Fife countryside just a short drive from Anstruther, this exceptional five-bedroom steading combines character, space and big-sky views – a brilliant base for larger groups, multi-generation families and dedicated golf parties. Think stone walls, solid oak floors, Juliette balconies and the original roundel, all blended with modern comforts and generous social spaces. From here you’re within easy reach of Anstruther’s harbour, wildlife boat trips to the Isle of May (look out for puffins, seals and dolphins), and an excellent choice of restaurants, from award-winning fish and chips to Michelin-star dining. St Andrews, the world-famous Home of Golf, is around 9 miles away, with a wealth of other quality courses dotted nearby.
Inside, the layout is made for relaxed gatherings. On the ground floor, a welcoming snug with log burner and comfy sofas is perfect for curling up after a day on the coast, while the impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the heart of the house. Here you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen with all the mod cons you need, an extending dining table seating up to ten, and a further seating area arranged around an open fire – ideal for long, chatty evenings. French doors open out to the garden and patio, and a spiral staircase leads up to a mezzanine level that works brilliantly as a play or games area for children. A separate utility room with laundry facilities keeps life practical on longer stays.
With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, there’s plenty of flexibility for mixed groups. On the ground floor, one twin bedroom enjoys countryside views, while a king-size room overlooks the courtyard; these share a modern shower room with walk-in enclosure. Upstairs, there are two further twin bedrooms – one with countryside views and a Juliet balcony over the courtyard – as well as a family bathroom with both bath and separate walk-in shower. The master suite completes the picture, with a super king bed, Juliet balcony to the courtyard, additional countryside-facing window, ample storage and an en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and heated towel rail.
Outside, a private garden and patio to the front of the steading provide space for alfresco meals and relaxing in the fresh air, while a shared courtyard sits to the rear. Please note the garden is not enclosed, so guests with small children or dogs will need to take extra care. Parking is straightforward, with two private spaces and one additional communal space available.
A spacious, characterful East Neuk steading with stunning views and superb access to coastal walks, boat trips, great food and some of Fife’s best-loved golf courses – ideal for memorable stays with family or friends.
Other relevant information
Accommodation Registration Number
FI 01713 F