Buckthorns House offers accommodations in Leven, 11 miles from St Andrews University and 13 miles from Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 18th century, offers free Wifi and free private parking. Discovery Point is 23 miles from the bed and breakfast. The property offers sea views. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 25 miles from Buckthorns House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Leven
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  • Nan
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners were wonderful and the property was beautiful both inside and out!
  • Louise
    United States of America United States of America
    Christopher and Caroline were absolutely tip top hosts. It felt like we were staying with chums. Breakfast was spectacular and their home is beautiful. Brilliant location if you are waking the West Highland Way.
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    A real old Scottish charm experience! Christopher our host made our stay very relaxing and welcoming. We love the old charm that the property provided.

Hosted by Christopher and Caroline

9.8
9.8
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Christopher and Caroline
Buckthorns House is over 200 years old and has a great character. We only have one letting room and when you are our guests, you will also have our drawing room to yourselves. Although you get to the room through the house you are effectively on the "west wing" and have complete privacy and quiet. We have lovely gardens to wander in and the walk to the sea and the famous Fife coastal path is 15 minutes away. Breakfast is served in the drawing room with views over the fields to the sea.
Christopher is a freelance food writer and organises food tours, workshops and private food events. Dinner booked in advance is available. Caroline is a freelance photographer whose award winning work covers everything from weddings to pet portraits and commercial photography in between. We are always available to offer advice on our locality from the nearest pub to a great walk!
We are based on the edge of Upper Largo,a small village in the east neuk of Fife. The property is down a private road and is very quiet opposite a working farm. We are south facing with views across our garden to the fields and the "firth of Forth" beyond.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Buckthorns House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

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


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Buckthorns House

  • Room options at Buckthorns House include:

    • Double

  • Buckthorns House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Cooking class
    • Beach
    • Themed dinners
    • Walking tours

  • The prices at Buckthorns House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Buckthorns House is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Buckthorns House is 3.1 miles from the center of Leven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.