Shore Cottage

Shore Cottage as the name suggests is right down by the Tay estuary, overlooking the sea to Dundee. Balmerino is a beautiful little village, with an ancient ruined Cistercian Abbey and lots of Woodland walks with great coastal views in all directions. The house has been fully renovated and is heated with a modern gas boiler & two log burning stoves at either end of the house. There is a big bath sitting right beside the bathroom window and a big garden – very private, surrounded by high hedges and full of birds and sometimes dear all the year round. I almost live outside in the summer. It's a great sun trap. Neighbours are very friendly and to be honest I hardly ever lock the door. I have two cats who live outside all summer. Great if exchange person/family can feed them a few pouches of cat food each day.

About the location

North Fife is quiet, single track roads, friendly people and wee villages. You can be in total silence here - apart from sound of waves and birds - but still just 40 minutes cycle or 15 mins drive from centre of Dundee with V&A museum amongst other attractions. Car required unless you are serious cyclist! Nearest bus stop 30 minute uphill walk away! Many golf courses around and St Andrews 25 mins drive. A calmer, less expensive and friendlier (!) base for St Andrews sight seeing. If you like 'wild' swimming there are some great places including 3 tidal pools nearby.

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