Helena Cottage is situated in Elie, 2.2 km from Shell Bay Beach, and features a patio, garden, and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 25 km from St Andrews Bay and 40 km from Discovery Point. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from St Andrews University. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Elie, like hiking. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 44 km from Helena Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE parking!

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Elie
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  • K
    Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, a little gem you wouldnt know was there. Although we were there in January I can imagine that it would be a little suntrap in the summer. This would be ideal for families with young children as 2nd bedroom off main bedroom
  • Collins
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The compactness of the cottage and quiet location.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very private, clean and comfortable. Parking on street ok. Very quiet and relaxing.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Brian

9.5
9.5
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Brian
Helena Cottage is a lovely non-smoking holiday home in picturesque Elie. It is situated in a quiet area, down a short gravel path near the golf course, has 2 bedrooms (double, with adjoining twin room), is equipped to a high standard (has a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence). Patio doors open out to a courtyard garden area which is a real suntrap! It is 2 mins walk to a blue flag sandy beach and the well regarded 19th Hole Bar/Restaurant. It is an ideal holiday base for couples and families alike to enjoy Elie & all that Fife has to offer. The cottage is fully double-glazed, has free wifi, wall mounted freeview tv (with Netflix, Amazon Prime), and comprises open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with extendable dining room table & chairs and solid wood flooring. The contemporary fitted kitchen is well equipped with all you could need for your stay, and property has fitted shower room. It is an ideal base for couples and families alike to stay, and we welcome pets by agreement.
I'm delighted to offer our cottage to rent in the best part of Fife's East Neuk. We have a wide range of visitors, many who have returned several times in the few years we have owned this lovely cottage. I'm sure you will have a fantastic stay, and become a regular visitor to the area as we are!
Elie & the surround East Neuk of Fife has lots to offer - golf, tennis, putting, library, bowling, bike hire, watersports centre, beach activities, coastal walks including the famous "chain walk" and of course there are a number of wonderful local restaurants, cafes and pubs. As well as nearby St Andrews which is only a 20 minute drive away. Elie is a perfect location for exploring the East Neuk of Fife.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Helena Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Helena Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 23:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: C, FI00035P

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Helena Cottage

  • Helena Cottage is 1,050 yards from the centre of Elie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Helena Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Helena Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Helena Cottage on this page.

  • Helena Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Helena Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Beach

  • Yes, Helena Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Helena Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Helena Cottage is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.