Welcome to The Courtyard. This first floor apartment is located in the village of Aberdour and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
Accommodation
All first floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 2'6'' twin (zip/link, can be king-size double on request). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and Juliet balcony. Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Dedicated off road parking space for 1 car, plus additional off road parking space for 1 car within the development on a first come, first served basis (no large or commercial vehicles). Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1 min walk. Beach 3 mins walk. Note: No children under the age of 7, including infants and babes-in-arms. Note: Apartment reached via an internal staircase, there's no lift. Note: Occasional train noise can be heard from the apartment between 6.30am to 11.45pm. Note: Alternative free parking available in station car park 3 mins walk away.
Location
The Courtyard is a first floor apartment in the village of Aberdour, just eighteen miles from Edinburgh. The apartment sleeps four people and has one double bedroom and one twin, along with a family bathroom. Also in the apartment are a kitchen and a sitting room with dining area. Outside is off road parking for two cars. Situated in a historic coastal village, The Courtyard is a fabulous apartment from which to explore this lovely part of the country.
The historic coastal village of Aberdour sits across the Firth of Forth from Edinburgh with its main street just inland and connected by narrow lanes to the coastal part of the village. Originally built up around the harbour where the Dour Burn runs into the River Forth, the village was essentially in fact two: Wester Aberdour and Easter Aberdour, however the connection was made with the coming of the railway at the end of the 19th century. What remains of Aberdour Castle is one of the oldest surviving stone castles in Scotland dating from the 12th century. Much added to over the centuries by the Douglases, the site is now managed by Historic Scotland and visitors can enjoy the walled garden and terraces and the distinctive beehive shaped dovecot. Known by the Victorians as the Fife Riviera, the secluded Silver Sands and Black Sands beaches have always been favourites and remain so to this day. The village holds a popular annual festival in late July and early August including cultural and musical highlights as well as a regatta and a run.
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Reviews of The Courtyard
"The Courtyard was very good. Well furnished and a great range of utensils/crockery - everything you need. Owner was very helpful - especially shortbread on arrival - very welcome after along journey. Also being able to open the balcony door on sunny mornings was a real bonus - even if it is cool outside it's a real sun trap. Aberdour is lovely. The two beaches are very different. Great coastal walks in both directions and also into the hills above Burntisland with amazing views of the Firth of Forth with it's islands, awe inspiring bridges and over to Edinburgh and the Pentland hills beyond. Even if you don't catch the train you should visit the station and the sensory garden across the road. Good location near to shops and pubs. The Cedar Inn was best in our opinion."
Reviewed by MaboRegular on 28/08/2017
"This apartment is beautiful! Well-furnished, very well equipped and very comfortable. The rooms are all a good size, the kitchen especially is a well organised space. The apartment is well-placed for exploring the region - by car or by train, as it is close to the station. We went to Edinburgh on the train so that we had no worries driving or looking for parking in a place we did not know well. We loved Aberdour itself and walked around the coast road...beautiful views! We plan to return next year as we enjoyed our stay so much."
Reviewed by Doreen R on 25/10/2016
"The property is very central in Aberdour. The village itself is enchanting with an interesting history and lovely beach close by. It is within easy access of Edinburgh across the Bridge, the Fife Coastal Path or to the lochs and mountains further north. We would definitely like to come again!"
Reviewed by Mrs Hicks on 25/07/2016
"We loved the town and the location! We would highly recommend this place!"
Reviewed by Dr Watjus on 17/07/2016
"The immaculately kept apartment was in a lovely village with great beaches, fantastic castle, pubs, bakery and a selection of shops, and was also in a prime location for the train to Edinburgh and other areas."
Reviewed by Mr Middleton on 10/07/2016
"The location was great for access to nearby attractions. The bed was very good. Aberdour was very pretty & had sufficient shops & eating places. The apartment was safe & comfortable."
Reviewed by Mr Neale on 19/06/2016
"The apartment was perfect. It was cosy but stylish with the train station on doorstep, which with us not having a car was great. The location fantastic and we will go back again and recommend it to friends and family"
Reviewed by Mrs Alberts on 29/05/2016