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By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife.

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Holiday home within The Old Schoolhouse building.
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Kitchen with extendable dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kinross, SCT
  • Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Loch Leven Heritage Trail
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Loch Leven Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife.

The Old Schoolhouse is located in the charming small town of Kinross, a short walk from the famous Loch Leven Heritage Trail & Castle. Golf courses, super restaurants, quirky coffee shops + micro brewery are only a short stroll away. Recently converted into 4 light & airy houses, this stylish & cosy holiday home offers private entrance, west facing fully enclosed & secure private garden (catches the sun for most of the day) lockable garden shed for buggies/bikes/golf equipment etc. & private parking. Many attractions within the area plus an easy drive to Falkland, Perth, Edinburgh, South Queensferry & St. Andrews to name but a few.

The Space:
We recommend up to 4 Adults max or up to 2 Adults with 2-3 children.
Compact house/bungalow within the Old School House building which was converted into 4 quirky and beautiful homes in August 2019.
Our ‘home from home’ is located in a residential area, a quiet spot but only a short walk to restaurants and cafes which are mostly located at the opposite end of the High Street.

Entrance & Kitchen:
The private entrance is accessed from the back of the building via a gate into the private back garden which has a flat path leading directly to the main door. Each room has very high ceilings giving a lovely light and airy feel throughout. The newly fitted kitchen has a dining space with extending table and seats for 4 & appliances consist of: dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle & 4 slice toaster.

Livingroom:
The living room is via double doors from the kitchen & has a large 3 seat sofa, 2 seat sofabed, Smart TV, TV unit and side tables.
The smart TV has a built in DVD player + Netflix & Streaming is available using your own credentials. WIFI is available throughout.
Games provided for rainy days...cards, jenga, monopoly etc.

Bedrooms:
The master bedroom has 1 king size bed and bedroom no. 2 has 1 double bed. Each bedroom has wardrobe space with drawers, 2 bedside tables & darkening curtains.

Bathroom:
The bathroom has a W.C. W.H.B. and Bath with electric shower over.

Garden & Shed:
The west facing back garden is a generous size so catches the sun all afternoon in the summer. It’s fully enclosed with a fence & secure gate with lock.
Garden furniture is available to relax on after a busy day sight seeing!
Secure garden shed is available for buggies/bikes/sports equipment etc.

Parking:
2 private parking spaces are located at the back of the building, near the entrance to the holiday home.
Additional free on street parking is available nearby if required.

Extras:
Travel cot & high chair are available on request - please bring your own cot bedding.
Towels, bed linen, Iron, ironing board & hairdryers available.

Dogs:
Dogs allowed with notification when booking.

House Rules:
Strictly non smoking throughout the house.
No parties or gatherings. Maximum 2 visitors during the day.
Please keep dogs off furniture.
No shoes in the house please.

Guest access
The entire house.

Other things to note
Kinross as a base for exploring:
Kinross is known as the heart of Scotland due to its central location, making it an excellent base for discovering other parts of our beautiful country.

The M90 is only a 5 minute drive from Kinross & the following villages/cities/attractions are within an easy drive...
Falkland, Culross, Perth, Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Queensferry Crossing / The Forth Rail Bridge, The Kelpies, Fife, St. Andrews, Dundee, Pitlochry plus many more.
Edinburgh Airport is only a 30 minute drive away.

Attractions etc. within Kinross:
Kinross has a great selection of restaurants & quirky cafes such as The Kirklands, The Courthouse, The Muirs, Cafe 98, Unorthodox Roasters coffee shop plus farm shops nearby (Lochend Farm Shop & Loch Leven’s Larder with its beautiful gift shop, a play park & stunning views across Loch Leven ).
Loch Leven Micro Brewery is located next to the Golf Course.
Loch Leven Heritage Trail offers fabulous walks and cycle route and you can also visit Loch Leven Castle which is 10 minutes by boat. Mary Queen of Scots was held captive in Loch Leven Castle between 1567-68. There are small boat trips to the island where the castle is located from 1st April to the 31st October.
Kinross has 2 golf courses plus a 3rd golf course located in the next village, Milnathort, which is 5 minutes away by car or a 20 minute walk. Milnathort is a quaint little village which also has some shops and cafes, Heaven Scent cafe is particularly popular with a fabulous menu of fresh food and home made baking.

Property manager

Elaine Starkey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please consider the neighbours.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
If more than 2 dogs, contact before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please take all belongings/left over food / drinks from fridge etc. Please put the key back in the lockbox and scramble the numbers on your departure
No shoes in house

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
Note from host: Please consider the neighbours.
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

About the area

Kinross

Located in Kinross, this holiday home is on a lake. RSPB Loch Leven and Lochore Meadows Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Knockhill Racing Circuit and Rollo Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kinross, SCT

What's nearby

  • Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kinross Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loch Leven Heritage Trail - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Loch Leven Castle - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit - 14 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Cowdenbeath Station - 16 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unorthodox Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Loch Leven's Larder - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Loch Leven Lodges - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is By Loch Leven Heritage Trail. Easy drive to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & Fife. located?

This family-friendly Kinross holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel and Kinross Golf Club. Burleigh Sands and Loch Leven Heritage Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Great little property. Has everything you need, and is comfortable and warm. The location. Is right in the centre of Kinross with easy access to restaurants and supermarkets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Accomodation was exactly as it was described ,certainly a home from home .Communication was straightforward and Elaine kept in touch via emails and sent all information required plus some good walks to enjoy with the dogs. The garden was lovely and all enclosed great for the dogs, the garden furniture was well used . House was in a great position for restaurants, cafes ,pubs and within walking distance to Loch leven and pier . The house itself was spotless upon arrival and was equipped with everything you expect in your home. We had an amazing visit and would highly recommend a stay here .

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Break in Kinross

The house and garden are beautiful and a lovely space to be in. The beds are very comfortable and it’s nice and quiet at night so we slept well. The kitchen has everything that you need. It’s also perfect for younger children and there’s even a mud kitchen in the shed. There’s plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants locally and lots to do in the area. We’d definitely recommend staying in the Old School House.

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Accommodation.

The property description provided by Elaine and Ross is very accurate. We stayed for four nights and enjoyed kayaking ( we brought our own ) at Loch Leven which is only a few minutes drive from the premises. It was a great base for exploring the region and well positioned for visiting Stirling, St. Andrews, Perth and Edinburgh. The apartment was spotlessly clean and was very comfortable. Secure parking, a private back garden and the use of the garden shed was much appreciated. Thank you Elaine and Ross for the lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Very modern and clean. Perfect for a wee get away and great places to walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely modern apartment & beautifully decorated

My family had 2 fantastic nights in Elaine & Ross’s beautiful apartment. Great location to all amenities & only a 10 minute walk to the stunning loch Leven. Would highly recommend Garry, Lee , josh & Thea ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Lovely, cosy, clean property in a great location. Great hosts also. Everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Would definitely recommend and stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Elaine Starkey

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Hi, we're the Starkey's :-)
We're experienced hosts who offer a ‘home from home’ in the heart of Scotland - the charming small town of Kinross. Before we relocated our family to Kinross, we hosted holiday accommodation for 5 years in Edinburgh and enjoyed meeting guests from all around the world.
Ross and I look forward to welcoming guests to our newly converted property in Kinross (within The Old Schoolhouse).
Please get in touch if you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you.
Elaine & Ross

Why they chose this property

The Old Schoolhouse is newly converted, stylish & cosy with the added benefit of a fully enclosed private garden & 2 private car parking spaces.
There's cafes, restaurants, golf courses & lovely walks all on the doorstep plus Kinross is a great base for exploring other towns / cities / landmarks.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful character facade over 100 years old. Previously the towns High School building with this part of the school being The Head Teacher’s office. Renovated in 2019, the original facade was kept and the rest of the building rebuilt offering warmth and modern fixtures, kitchen etc. Huge windows and very high ceilings give a lovely airy spacious feel throughout. Dog friendly, bring along your furry friend.
Enclosed secure garden to relax in after a day of taking in the sights!
Newly converted & furnished offering both style & comfort.

Languages:

English