Spacious Historical Apartment near Edinburgh

Kinghorn Town Hall is a listed property with plenty of fascinating history. The apartment has a beautiful and spacious living area that has been traditionally styled. There are three bedrooms: first bedroom has a kingsize bed, second has two single beds, and third room has a king bed with an ensuite. We have provided all of the amenities required to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The apartment is an ideal location for visiting Edinburgh and beyond or exploring the wonderful Fife Coast. Kinghorn Town Hall is a beautiful self-catering apartment located in Kinghorn, The Kingdom of Fife. The apartment has a beautiful spacious open plan living/dining area with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD player, selection of books, DVDs and board games. The dining table seats 6 people, although there are a couple of extra seats if having guests visit. Just off the dining area, there is a separate fully equipped kitchen. This is a comfortable size if you are cooking or baking, and have all the equipment you should require. An inventory list is available in advance if you would like to double check. There are three bedrooms in the property. A twin room; with two single beds, Main Bedroom with a King-sized bed and third room also with a king-sized bed but also with an ensuite. Within the ensuite there is a shower, sink and toilet. The main bathroom is also located on the bedroom floor which has a sink, toilet and shower over a bath. The apartment is located on the first and second floor of the property. To access the apartment there are several stairs to reach the ground floor. The ground floor is previously the old jail, which is now one of the offices for Fife Historic Buildings Trust, although mainly unused, our team sometimes uses the meeting room also on the ground floor. There is a separate locked door to access the apartment within the ground floor hallway. Within the stairwell there is a singular toilet and sink. Up two flights of stairs there is the entrance into the living/dining room. If you continue up the stairs to the second floor, you will find the three bedrooms and family bathroom. The washing machine and tumble dryer are also on the second floor. From the second floor hallway to the kitchen, there is also a hidden spiral staircase that can be used. The apartment has been sympathetically restored, retaining many period features. The rooms are furnished in keeping with the history of the building, while providing all the modern amenities you would expect. The apartment is fantastic for families and friends to gather and relax, enjoying time together in the large main room or taking in some of the beautiful Fife Coast. Guests can access a small fully enclosed private garden, the access is located on North Overgate at the side of the property. There is a table and chairs in the garden as well as access to a small bbq in summer (coal not supplied). Built in the Tudor Gothic style, this impressive castellated stone structure enjoys glimpses out across the Firth of Forth. The Town Hall was constructed in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , replacing an earlier medieval building which was hit and seriously damaged by lightning. Part of the original building is thought to date back to the 12th century. Latterly it was used to provide the debating chamber, offices and prison cells for the Burgh Council. The new building was designed by the architect Thomas Hamilton (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) and was used for Council functions for almost 150 years but fell into disrepair in the (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) s. It was restored in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The apartment is situated in Kinghorn Town Hall, the ground floor has a small disused office as well as a meeting room. To access the apartment there is a locked door within the main vestibule area, only for guests. Within this door there is a small single toilet and the main staircase. The staircase leads to the first and second floor. The first floor there is the living/dining area and kitchen. The top/second floor is either via the main stone staircase or via a fascinating internal spiral stone staircase. Children love to explore this ‘secret’ stairway! On the second floor there are the three bedrooms, bathroom and the washing machine/tumble dryer. Please note, there is no lift access. Guests have exclusive use of a private walled garden with a table and chairs. Access to the garden is via a gate at the side of the property. There is also a BBQ for guests use. (Charcoal not included.) The ground floor office and meeting room at Kinghorn Town Hall are used by Fife Historic Buildings Trust. Our main office is located just up the hill from the Town Hall and there is usually someone there during office hours should guests have any queries. The local town of Kinghorn has all the amenities that you would require. There is a local Co-operative which is a small supermarket, as well as a butchers, café, pubs, post office, hair & beauty salon, barbers, dress shop, fish & chip shop, Chinese and gift shop. Across the road to the town hall is The Ship Restaurant, the restaurant provides quality food and service and is highly recommended by all of us and those who visit, reservations is a must as it is often fully booked in advance. Open Wednesday- Sunday for dinners. There are some fantastic heritage trails around the town and an interactive app that has been created by Kinghorn Historical Society. Within Kinghorn there is two beautiful beaches, Kinghorn beach and Pettycur beach, it is also a point on the Fife Coastal Path, spanning 187km. Kinghorn Loch is (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) minutes walk away and has a great Ecology Centre on site, at the loch there is various water sports or simply visit all the wildlife that inhabit the area, children love to feed the ducks there. Between Kinghorn and Burntisland is Pettycur caravan park which has a swimming pool, amusements, pool tables, gym, sauna, steam room and a restaurant. In the next town, Burntisland, there are further amenities available including a Fruit & Veg shop, butchers, artisan bakery, sustainable shop selling various eco products and loose items, Seafood Shop, Gelato Parlour, cafes, pubs, restaurants, gift shop, beauty therapist, hair dressers, beach and swimming pool. Kirkcaldy is the largest town close to Kinghorn, where there are several large food supermarkets, clothing shops, restaurants and much more. Fife is a wonderful county with lots of history, culture, award winning eateries, nature and many locally crafted shops. For more information visit "Welcome To Fife Website" The train station operates the Fife Circle, with some trains going to Dundee and Aberdeen. There is a bus stop by the holiday home in which the no7 Leven-Dunfermline Route, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline are the main bus stations serving routes across the country and beyond. Trips into Edinburgh City centre are quick and easy, the train will take you to Edinburgh Haymarket or Edinburgh Waverley where there is an endless array of culture, history, restaurants, bars and shops. Kinghorn is located within the Kingdom of Fife. It is easily reached by road and public transport and is about a 35-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport. There are many airlines that fly in and out of Edinburgh Airport, both domestic and international. Driving: There are several car hire companies at Edinburgh airport as well as Enterprise located in Kirkcaldy. On the street at the side of Kinghorn Town Hall (North Overgate) there is on street parking available. Train (Scotrail): Kinghorn railway station is a 5-minute walkaway and provides easy access to Edinburgh, Dundee and further afield. You can get here by bus or taxi Stagecoach Buses: There is a bus stop just outside the apartment. The bus that service these stops are: The Number 7 which covers Dunfermline-Leven Cot and high chair can be provided on request. Access to the apartment is via multiple staircases, there is no lift. The apartment is owned by Fife Historic Buildings Trust, a local Building Preservation Trust. It is a company limited by guarantee and has charitable status. It was formed in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) primarily for the purpose of saving and restoring historic buildings in Fife which are at risk. By staying in this apartment, you will be helping to contribute the the future of this and other historic properties throughout Fife. We are very proud of our beautiful historic building and would love to welcome you here.