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Crail in the East Neuk of Fife

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Holiday lets in Fife, booked direct with local hosts

From the beaches of the Fife Coastal Path to the streets of St Andrews, Fife is one of Scotland’s best bases for a short break or a longer stay. McDougall Holiday Rentals looks after self-catering homes right across the Kingdom. Every one is cleaned by our own team, comes with fresh linen and towels, and is looked after by local people who answer the phone.

Book direct and you pay no booking-site fees. Add your dates and you’ll see the full price for your stay, cleaning included.

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Long stays for contractors

Find a holiday home by area

West Fife and the Forth

Close to Edinburgh and the Forth bridges

Central Fife

Everywhere in Fife within an hour

The Fife coast

Beaches and the Fife Coastal Path

The East Neuk

Fishing villages, near St Andrews

West Fife and the Forth

Dunfermline, Aberdour, Inverkeithing and Kelty

The best choice if you want Edinburgh within easy reach. Trains from Inverkeithing, Aberdour and Dunfermline reach Edinburgh in roughly 20 to 35 minutes, and the Forth bridges are on your doorstep.

Our Dunfermline and West Fife guide

Central Fife

Glenrothes, Leslie and Ladybank

From here the whole of Fife is within an hour’s drive, which makes these homes a popular choice for contractors and for families visiting relatives. Lomond View in Ladybank looks out towards the Lomond Hills.

The Fife coast

Leven, Methil and Kinghorn

Wide sandy beaches, the Fife Coastal Path and seaside towns with everything you need. Leven has had its own railway station since 2024, with direct trains to Edinburgh.

Holiday flats in Leven and Methil

The East Neuk

St Monans

The fishing villages of Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther and Crail are known for their harbours, seafood and coastal walks. The Fifie in St Monans is about 20 minutes’ drive from St Andrews.

Our East Neuk guide

Planning for The Open 2027?

The Open returns to St Andrews from 11 to 18 July 2027, and accommodation in north-east Fife books up months ahead. Our homes in St Monans and Ladybank are about 20 minutes’ drive from the Old Course, and those in Leven, Methil and Glenrothes about 30 minutes.

Where to stay for The Open 2027

Longer stays and contractors

In Fife for work? We offer stays of more than 28 nights with monthly discounts, one invoice for your company, flexible check-in, Wi-Fi and fully equipped kitchens.

Long stays and contractor lets

Why book direct with us

  • No booking-site fees: the full price is shown before you book
  • Cleaning, linen and towels included
  • Local hosts who know Fife, and help on the phone when you need it
  • Secure online payment

Holiday lets in Fife: questions

How far is Fife from Edinburgh?

As a rough guide, South and West Fife are about 30 to 45 minutes from Edinburgh by train or car, across the Forth bridges. Leven is about 1 hour 10 minutes by direct train, and St Andrews about 1 hour 20 minutes by car.

Do your holiday homes have parking?

Most of our homes have a driveway or on-street parking. Each home’s page and guest information have the details.

Are pets allowed?

Some of our homes accept pets, for an additional fee and damage deposit. Please contact us before you book so we can find the right home.

What’s the minimum stay?

Usually two or three nights, depending on the dates. Search with your dates and you’ll only see homes you can book. For more than 28 nights, ask us for a long-stay quote: we offer monthly discounts.

Are cleaning and linen included?

Yes. Every home is cleaned by our own team before you arrive, with fresh bed linen and towels. The price you see for your dates includes cleaning.

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