The Old Post Office cottage situated in Largo Bay

The Old Post Office is situated in Largo Bay, it is a beautifully renovated fisherman’s cottage in a great position near the water with sea views and access to the beach. The house has plenty of free on road parking and a large free car park nearby. Inside is lovely with newly fitted kitchen, open plan dining and lounge. Upstairs there is a family bathroom with bath and shower above and a further two bathrooms with walk-in showers. A master bedroom with super king size bed overlooking the sea with a luxury bathroom en-suite. A second twin bedroom with two single beds. A third bedroom with king-size bed. The house has full central heating and an open log burning fire for chilly evenings. It has free wifi (high speed and very reliable). Bed linen and towels, even beach towels are included in your rental as well as other luxury extras designed to make our guests feel very special. Regular bus service to Lower Largo going to St. Andrews and nearby villages of Leven and Elie. Free on road parking and large free car park a little further up Main Street. In case you need them Yab and Ivor are just 10-minutes away. The cottage is situated in Largo Bay and from dawn to dusk this south facing property can be bathed in sunshine. This part of Fife’s coast is referred to as the Scottish Riviera and although some way from being sub-tropical has far less rainfall than in the west of the country. Lower Largo is one of the historical fishing villages that make up the East Neuk of Fife and for centuries was known for it’s catches of Haddock where net making flourished and the fisherwomen were noted for their knitting. However, Lower Largo’s main claim to fame is its connection to Robinson Crusoe, it is the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk (B.1676) who was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s story. A statue of Robinson Crusoe, looking out to sea has stood at the site of Selkirk’s home since 1885. There are few districts in Scotland that present a greater number of attractions to visitors than that which stretches along the north shore of the Forth from Leven to St Andrews. The bracing sea breezes, the clear blue waves, the flat sandy beaches, the wild and precipitous cliffs, the remarkable caves, the many golf links and courses, the fine old churches, the quaint old towns, the ruined castles, the romantic traditions, the beautiful landscapes, the magnificent views. The pleasant drives, walks and rides may all be enjoyed in the quiet and friendly corner of Scotland known as the East Neuk of Fife. Short stroll to The Railway pub and The Crusoe Inn. Regular bus services to and from the village. Nearest train station Markinch and Cupar. Easy drive to the historic city of Edinburgh and to the beautiful town of St Andrews (23mins).