East Fife Holiday Homes, part of the Short Stay family, is one of the leading providers of holiday let accommodation across the East Neuk and St Andrews, with a dedicated local team to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We also have a shop front on the High Street in Elie should you wish to pop in for a chat. Our office hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. We are happy to communicate with all guests as much as necessary but will otherwise leave you in peace to enjoy your stay. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with full arrival instructions and all the information you need to check in at your leisure. Check-in is from 4pm, unless one of our early check-in options has been purchased. Check-out is strictly 10am, unless a late check-out option has been added to your booking. Check-in is via a secure key box; you will receive your unique key box code 7 days prior to arrival. East Fife Holiday Homes, part of the Short Stay family, also offers you the chance to enhance your stay by purchasing optional extras – from a super early 2pm check-in to a luxury celebration hamper delivered to your chosen property so you can pop open the champagne as soon as you arrive.

Craigallan Cottage, Earlsferry | Sleeps 7. Just 50 yards from the beach and with direct access to the golf course via a side lane, Craigallan is a charming end-terraced cottage in the heart of Earlsferry. Combining traditional character with modern comforts, this beautifully positioned coastal retreat is ideal for families, golfers, walkers, and groups looking to enjoy the best of the East Neuk. With the beach, links golf, coastal paths, and village amenities all on the doorstep, Craigallan offers the perfect base for a classic Fife seaside escape. Warm and welcoming throughout, the cottage offers 110 m² of accommodation with comfortable living spaces, flexible bedrooms, and a fully enclosed garden, making it equally suited to family holidays and golfing breaks. The cosy sitting room enjoys plenty of character, while the spacious kitchen and dining area provide a fantastic social space for gathering after a day on the beach or the fairways.

Elie is a charming seaside village in the East Neuk of Fife, known for its sweeping golden beaches, pretty harbour and relaxed holiday atmosphere. Award-winning sands stretch from Elie Harbour to Earlsferry, creating almost a mile of safe, family-friendly shoreline that’s perfect for swimming, paddling and long coastal walks. The sheltered bay is a hub for watersports, with sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing all available from Elie Harbour and Elie Watersports. Golfers are spoiled with the classic links of The Golf House Club, Elie on the doorstep, while the wider East Neuk offers a string of picturesque villages such as St Monans, Pittenweem, Crail and Anstruther to explore, and St Andrews is around 20 minutes’ drive away for further shopping, dining and world-famous courses.