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Hideaway Beach House offers 3 bedroom luxury accommodation with access to its own private beach and fantastic panoramic sea views.

Ideal for families, with swimming, golf and water sports all within walking distance together with several restaurants and bars nearby.

There are miles of coastal walks all with stunning views. A fantastic base to explore the region, Edinburgh city centre is a short train ride away. By car the East Neuk of Fife and St Andrews are also on your doorstep.

Hideaway Beach House Accommodation

If you are interested in a cosy country cottage in the unspoilt heart of Scotland with spectacular scenery and plenty to do for all ages please visit Hideaway Beach House. Hideaway Beach is a lovely 3 bedroom apartment located right on the seafront with access to its own private beach.

It has recently been fully renovated by its owners and has been designed with an open aspect in contemporary style offering fantastic views across the Firth of Forth to Inchkeith Island and Edinburgh.

The property has a stunning open plan living/dining room with access to a large patio area offering a superb outlook over the water and steps leading down to the private beach. The property has 3 Double bedrooms (2 with access to Jack and Jill en- suite shower room) 1 family bathroom and a fully integrated kitchen with separate utility room.

The property has everything the modern self-caterer would require for a welcome and peaceful holiday. Linen, towels and a welcome pack are supplied for your convenience and a shopping and laundry service is available upon request. Off street Parking is available on site, cots and high chairs are available on request.

Summary of Features / Facilities:
· Located in East Fife – 40 min's to Edinburgh and St Andrews
· Pettycur bay and Kinghorn beach in walking distance
· Access to private beach
· Access to large patio with BBQ facilities
· Real flame fire
· Unbeatable views
· DVD player
· Stereo/Hi-Fi
· Free WiFi Broadband access
· LCD 32” HDTV with freeview
· Fully equipped kitchen
· Oven/hob/Grill/Microwave
· Washing machine and separate tumble dryer
· Dishwasher

Kinghorn History
A former ferry port in Fife, Kinghorn is situated on the north shore of the Firth of Forth between Burntisland and Kirkcaldy. Created a royal burgh in 1170, Kinghorn's former castle was frequently visited by the Scottish Court, the town's name being included in the title of the earldom of Strathmore and Kinghorne and the offices of Constable of Kinghorn and Keeper of the King's Door.

During the Middle Ages the town had a hospice for the poor. In addition to its ferry link with the Lothians, Kinghorn developed into a thriving centre of spinning and shipbuilding and is today a popular holiday resort.

There are many attractive 18th-century pan tiled houses, the 17th-century Cuinzie Neuk, a railway viaduct built in 1847 and Kinghorn Parish Church (1774) with a Sailors' Aisle from an earlier church.

To the west of Kinghorn a roadside cross erected in 1886 commemorates Alexander III, the last of Scotland's Celtic kings, who fell to his death from the cliff top here in March 1286. Kinghorn Loch lies just inland for Kinghorn itself offering canoeing, sailing and fishing.

Golf
Kinghorn has its own 18 hole course within walking distance from the property and the Royal & Ancient St. Andrews Course is only short distance up the coast. There are a further twenty plus 18 hole courses to choose from in the surrounding areas.

Beaches
One of the main attractions in Kinghorn is the award winning Pettycur beach, 2 minutes walk away from the property, past Pettycur harbour where local fishermen bring in their seasonal catch.

Other sports
Golfing, snorkeling, fishing, bird watching, canoeing and sailing are all common activities all along the Fife coast. Pettycur Bay itself is one of the best places in Scotland to Kite Surf and it is also popular with wind surfers.

Walks
At low tide the beach is over 3 miles long and makes a fantastic walk. You can also walk or cycle the well sign posted Fife coastal path route, plan short or long routes along the coastal path to the Forth bridges or right round the coast to St. Andrews and beyond.

Places of interest
Other attractions include the Ecology centre, various boat trips to the islands or to go fishing, Ravenscraig castle, Aberdour castle, Beveridge Park, and the Adam Smith theatre all of which are nearby. Weekend and evening entertainment at the Bay holiday complex located 10 min's walk from the property.

The fishing villages along the coast of Fife are known locally as the East Neuk and are well worth a visit. Pittenweem holds its own Art Festival in August and there are highland games held in several locations in
Fife throughout the summer.

Local towns
Within the village of Kinghorn there are two small supermarkets, butchers, bakers, a chemist, 5 pubs which serve food and several food takeaways from Chinese to fish and chips. The neighbouring towns of Burntisland and Kirkcaldy have public swimming pools; there is also an ice rink and impressive Art Gallery in Kirkcaldy.

Aberdour
Aberdour which is 6 miles away nestles around Aberdour's two beaches and the natural harbour formed by the Dour Burn (burn - small stream), Aberdour actually means "River Mouth of the Dour".

For such a small village Aberdour has much to offer, there are the two beaches, one a European Union "Blue Flag Award" winner, Aberdour castle, built in the 13th Century, Saint Fillans, the 12th century village church, hotels, bed and breakfasts, convenience stores, restaurants, gift stores and much more.

Burntisland
Burntisland is 3 miles away and is well known to generations of day trippers, who return time and again to enjoy the beach, the Links and the annual summer fairground.

Edinburgh
You also have the option to leave the car and take a train ride from Kinghorn Station across the famous Forth Bridge into Edinburgh to visit the many historic sights including Edinburgh castle, Sir Walter Scott's monument, the Museum of Scotland and the new Scottish parliament building. Alternatively you can browse around the trendy shops and cafe bars on and around Princess Street.

In August there is also the famous Edinburgh festival to enjoy, a winter festival over Christmas and the famous new year Hogmanay celebrations. The journey takes around 40 minutes.

DIRECTIONS
By Car:
Leave the M90 at junction 1 and follow the A921 (fife Coastal Tourist Route) through Aberdour. Head though Burnitlsland and then onto Kinghorn. Take a right turn at the Golf Clubhouse onto Macduff Crescent and then take the 2nd left onto David 1st Street, follow the road all the way down past the bowling green on the right and turn right onto Pettycur Road.

Follow Pettycur Road down the hill and you will arrive at 107 Pettycur Road on the left hand side. Keys for the Beach House can be picked up at the main front door.

By Train:
There is a train service every 30 mins from Kinghorn to Edinburgh Haymarket and Waverley stations.

Nearest Airport
From Edinburgh Airport follow the signs for the Forth Road Bridge. Once over the bridge exit the M90 at junction 1 and follow the A921 as outlined above. Car hire is available at the airport.

Email Hideaway Beach House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com