
Holiday lets in Fife / Leven and Methil
Holiday flats in Leven and Methil
Leven sits at the mouth of the River Leven, with a long sandy beach, a seafront promenade and the Fife Coastal Path running through it. It’s a practical, friendly base for a seaside break, a family visit or a longer stay for work.
Our homes in Leven and Methil
We look after four homes here: two apartments in Leven, and two larger homes in neighbouring Methil that suit families and work crews.
- Glebe Street Apartment, Leven · 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- One Viewforth Square, Leven · 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- The Wellesley Apartment, Methil · 4 bedrooms, sleeps 5
- Sea Road Retreat, Methil · 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Glebe Street Apartment and One Viewforth Square are a short walk from Leven’s shops, restaurants and bus station.
Things to do in and around Leven
- Leven beach and promenade: a long stretch of sand, good for walks in any season.
- The Fife Coastal Path: head east to Lower Largo, Elie and the East Neuk villages, or west along the Wemyss coast with its caves and castle ruins.
- Lower Largo: birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, whose story inspired Robinson Crusoe, with a statue of him on the house where he was born.
- Silverburn Park and Letham Glen: woodland walks and green space on the edge of town.
- Golf: Leven Links and Lundin Links are both close by, and St Andrews is about 30 minutes’ drive.
- Largo Law: a short, steep climb with views over the Forth to Edinburgh on a clear day.
Getting to and around Leven
Leven has had its own railway station since the Levenmouth rail link opened in 2024, with direct trains to Edinburgh Waverley in about 1 hour 10 minutes. Leven bus station has services across Fife and to Edinburgh, Dundee and St Andrews. By car, St Andrews is about 30 minutes away and Edinburgh about an hour.
Flats to rent in Leven for longer stays
Looking for somewhere to live while you work in the area, or between homes? Our Leven and Methil homes are available for stays of more than 28 nights, fully furnished, with Wi-Fi, one monthly invoice and monthly discounts. It’s a simple alternative to a long-term tenancy.
Long stays and contractor lets
Questions about staying in Leven
How far is Leven from St Andrews?
About 30 minutes by car, or around an hour by bus.
Is there parking?
Most of our homes have a driveway or on-street parking. Each home’s page has the details.
Can I rent a flat in Leven for a few months?
Yes. For stays of more than 28 nights we offer monthly discounts and one price for the whole stay. Ask for a long-stay quote.
Stay in Leven and Methil
Staying a month or more?
Monthly discounts and one invoice for stays of more than 28 nights.
