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Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh

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Point of interest
Exterior
Third-party on-site parking
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6138 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh

Kinghorn Town Hall is a unique self-catering apartment located in Kinghorn, The Kingdom of Fife. The apartment has a beautiful spacious open plan living/dining area with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD player, selection of books, DVDs and board games. Superfast broadband has been installed in 2020, allowing for faster more reliable Wi-Fi. There are three bedrooms in the property, these are located on the second floor. A twin room; with two single beds, King-sized double bedroom and a King-sized double bedroom with an ensuite. Within the ensuite there is a shower, sink and toilet. The main bathroom is also located on the same floor which has a sink, toilet and shower over a bath.

The dining table seats 6 people, although there are a couple of extra seats if guests visit. Just off the dining area, there is a separate fully equipped kitchen. This is a comfortable size if you are cooking or baking, and have all the equipment you should require.

The apartment is located on the first and second floor of the property. To access the apartment there are several stairs to reach the ground floor. The ground floor is previously the old jail, which is now one of the offices for Fife Historic Buildings Trust, although mainly unused, our team sometimes uses the meeting room also on the ground floor. There is a separate locked door to access the apartment within the ground floor hallway., so the apartment is completely exclusive use. Within the stairwell there is a singular toilet and sink. Up two flights of stairs there is the entrance into the living/dining room. If you continue up the stairs to the second floor, you will find the three bedrooms and family bathroom. The washing machine and tumble dryer are also on the second floor.

From the second floor hallway to the kitchen, there is also a hidden spiral staircase that can be used. The apartment has been sympathetically restored, retaining many period features. The rooms are furnished in keeping with the history of the building, while providing all the modern amenities you would expect.

The apartment is fantastic for families and friends to gather and relax, enjoying time together in the large main room or taking in some of the beautiful Fife Coast. Guests can access a small fully enclosed private garden, the access is located on North Overgate at the side of the property. There is a table and chairs in the garden.

This historic property has been restored in keeping with the history, it is a fascinating apartment to stay in. Plenty of room, however still remaining cosy and intimate. There is Gas Central Heating throughout the property, which heats the apartment well. Kinghorn Town Hall is positioned well for access around Fife as well as close to Edinburgh, without needing to be in the centre of the city.

Built in the Tudor Gothic style, this impressive castellated stone structure enjoys glimpses out across the Firth of Forth. The Town Hall was constructed in 1826, replacing an earlier medieval building which was hit and seriously damaged by lightning. Part of the original building is thought to date back to the 12th century. Latterly it was used to provide the debating chamber, offices and prison cells for the Burgh Council. The new building was designed by the architect Thomas Hamilton (1784-1858) and was used for Council functions for almost 150 years but fell into disrepair in the 1980s. It was restored in 2009.

EPC Rating: E

Property manager

Beth Bell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,485 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number FI 01682 P

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Apartment
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About the area

Map
Kinghorn, Fife

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 38 min drive
  • Princes Street - 38 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 38 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 38 min drive
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Kinghorn Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Duchess of Kirkcaldy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Port Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Roasting Project - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh located?

This family-friendly Burntisland apartment building is located by the sea, 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Fife Ice Arena, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Silver Sands Beach and Lochore Meadows Country Park. Deep Sea World and Leven Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km). Kinghorn Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Spacious Beautiful Historic Apartment on Fife coast close to Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 vacation
A very well appointed property and the location fit our needs. We took in the Chip shop down the road and didn’t think it was as great as people had raved. But The Ship had great food and portions, as well very reasonable prices. The location of the Co-op for groceries was convenient. Pamphlets were also found to be helpful. Recommendation is to include instructions on operation of the oven, we got it to work but it would beep at us quite often. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocie M., Miramar Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing authentic Scottish “home”
It’s hard to express how perfect our stay was at this residence -I’m not going into details about all the amenities, etc except to say the website description was perfect! What i am going to share is how relaxing, enjoyable it was—it exceeded our expectations! It’s a quaint quiet community-we loved walking to the co-op and bringing back food/snacks/wine and just relaxing after a day filled with exploring! There was a local pub where everyone was local and so friendly! We had tried since 2020 to visit Scotland and Beth was wonderful postponing and coordinating our delay year after year—i have shared this location with so many friends-if i could give it 1000 stars i would!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichola O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Fife
Much more impressive in reality, very friendly people in the area and so much to see and do. Stunning scenery and historic areas. A real gem of a place with a great story of bringing this former town hall and jail back to life. Well done to all involved, a place we loved .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous, quirky building.
Excellent location for Edinburgh, St. Andrews and the East coast. There should be a mention of two flights of stairs to the living accommodation plus another two flights of stairs to the bedrooms , toilets and bathrooms if anyone has mobility problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
The property was exactly as advertised. The girls loved the round back staircase and the walled garden was wonderful on sunny days to sit and have a drink. The twenty foot high ceilings in the lounge and dining area never wore thin in ten days. The bedrooms were unique. If I had one criticism it would the same for every place we stay in Scotland. Coming from Canada the electrics are different as are the hobbs, cooktops, and washing machines. A little tutorial would be helpful. Would we stay again if coming to the area? Yes, Yes, and Yes again. Thank you for sharing such an old historical site!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with friends
Great unique property. Everything you could need. Lovely food at the ship across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a castle
We were very pleased when we arrived and got in out of the rain.Apartment was very warm and clean.Had everything for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola I., Brentwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for golfers
Plenty of room to store clubs in hall way. Location an hour from StAndrews or Gleneagles. But plenty of lovely courses near by, especially Kinghorn and Burnt Island. Good walks and great beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shuna A., Southport

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic, comfortable and clean
Really enjoyed our stay in the historic town hall. Very clean, spacious, warm and comfortable. Keep in mind that There are stone Steps to the bedrooms and bathrooms for anyone with limited mobility. Lots of interesting information provided with regards the History of the property and surrounding area. It’s a Short 5min walk to the train station with easy links to Edinburgh. Lovely meal enjoyed at ‘The Ship’ Across the road, booking advisable. TV is easy to use and has all the current apps inc Apple TV you can log into which is great on the wetter days! St Andrews is approx 45minutes away by car and worth a visit. We also enjoyed a visit to the harbour towns of Crail and Pittenweem. Would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location unique home
Perfect location for exploring fife and good train links to Edinburgh good sized property far family

10/10 Excellent

Jochen P., Muenster, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Very special location for a memorable stay.
This is truly a unique building with lots of character, very spacious and comfortable. Communication with Beth Bell was easy and everything worked fine. We loved the great hall and the main bedroom is special, too. The walled garden adds to the experience. Sometimes you feel like the owner of a tiny castle. Perfect for trips to Edinburgh by train, too. Yes, the seagulls are noisy and really like the place, but so did we.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Home Away From Home
We stayed at the Kinghorn Town Hall June 22 - 30. The property was just as presented on VRBO. It has so much charm and character. There was plenty of room and I loved the back spiral staircase. The location in Kinghorn was perfect for travelling to Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Glasgow and other points by car and by train. We could walk to the Co-Op and Bakery for supplies and it was an easy drive to Kirkcaldy for grocery shopping. We had a delicious dinner at the Ship across the street. The apartment had all of the necessary amenities. We appreciated the loaf of bread, milk and bottle of wine that were waiting for us in the kitchen. The gas fire was perfect on the one chilly day during our stay. As another reviewer mentioned, the seagulls and other birds nesting on the roof could get loud, especially with the early sunrise and late sunset. Also, since there are no windows in the bedrooms, they got a little warm when the area experienced a bit of a heat wave. Overall it was a great place and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place in a lovely town.
Property met our needs nicely. Great location for traveling from. Great access for both train travel and by car. If I could, I would get rid of noisy birds in the night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra L.

Lovely place to stay
We really enjoyed staying at this property - it was really homely and also very well located, being both an easy distance to Edinburgh and the beautiful countryside and coast of Fife. We have two young children who were enchanted by the property, and it worked really well for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Huw T.

Nice stay in a character building
Long weekend stay with the family in a delightful building with plenty of charm and character. Great for exploring the Fife Region and with good links into Edinburgh where we spent a day. Will definitely return when weather is more summer like to see this fascinating part of Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

david c.

a very nice stay nice location enjoyed apartment
everything we needed nice village ideal for train
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Farmington, Missouri

Wonderful Home
This is our second time staying here, we love it. The house is minutes from the train station and the beach. It's stocked with everything you will need. If we needed anything at all Beth or Rachel was just a call or text away.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Toronto

A real gem! A large apartment with lots of character!
An amazing apartment in the historic Kinghorn town hall! I could tell when I booked it that it would be special, but it is even better in person!! Even with its massiveness, it is still homey and inviting. The apartment is charming and has lots of character! All my friends that I’ve shared photos with are in awe. We ate dinner at The Ship Restaurant twice (highly recommended) and we bought meat pies at the butcher down the street twice (also highly recommended) and ate in the dining room in the apartment. During our stay we took a great day trip to St. Andrews and visited the castle and cathedral ruins. We are lucky to have had nice sunny days for our stay, a bit chilly but we just bundled up. Thank you to Beth for arranging a cab for us and giving lots of recommendations.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

An amazing stay!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Old Town Hall! It is a wonderful old building with a hidden spiral staircase, and so much room you could get lost in it. The location is perfect...close to the train and bus. It is an easy ride for a day trip to Edinburgh, Sterling, St Andrew's, and Culross, and yet have the charm of being in the village of Kinghorn. We had a very good dinner at The Ship Restaurant across the street. I highly recommend a stay at this memorable property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Kansas City

Wonderful Property, wonderful stay!
Such a unique property. Nearly two hundred year old building beautifully restored into a fantastic vacation rental. Tons of space to spread out and enjoy. Huge living and dining room, great sized bedrooms. The decor fits the building to a "T". Lots of info from the owner a an extremely helpful housekeeper close by if there are any needs. Excellent restaurant right across the street and a Coop store for groceries a two block walk. Edinburgh is a 40 minute train ride, 9 pound round trip. Kinghorn itself is a wonderful little town. Is very quaint and with being close to Edinburgh, you can enjoy the small quiet relaxing town and still enjoy Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

A large but comfortable , well stocked apartment
The children’s first impressions were “wow”. The apartment was comfortable and had everything you could need and more. It managed to be cozy and grand at the same time. There is lots to do nearby. The beach is 5 minutes away and is lovely and we can thoroughly recommend the local chip shop and The Ship across the road for fantastic food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Unique Property!
We had a great stay in Kinghorn. Amazed at how big this property was - it certainly had character! It wasn't like anything we were expecting, but due to it's uniqueness, it's a place that our family will never forget! Loved the town - ate at both The Ship and Harbor View restaurants (wonderful people at both), took the train into Edinburgh - all great experiences! Appreciated all of the communication and directions provided by the owner - everything went very smoothly. Would love to get back there someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Beautiful place to stay
Absolutely stunning accommodation. Had everything we needed. Perfect location for commuting to Edinburgh....the train ride scenery is awesome!! Would highly recommend, and would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mark A.

Excellent value
Impressive building..lots of room and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Kevin M.

ok stay
i dont like leaving bad feedback for anyone this is an honest opinion on arrival cutlery was not at all clean cups had black dust inside , apart from this the apartment was very clean indeed, the master bed was very uncomfortable but to be honest i still slept well, the lounge gorgeous and comfy, two single beds very comfy, small double not so comfy, this next moan was my own fault and my personal findings . the location was very disappointing like i said for me and i should have checked the surrounding area apart from the beach there is nothing to do in the immediate area , a first trip to Edinburgh was soured by my daughters bag with driving license ,credit card student card , she had just bought a £100 yearly bus pass, but most saddening is the course notes that were inside. Now the really good news , the chippy almost facing , the fish is lovely . hope this review helps and like i said this is only my view, sorry if i have upset anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018