Scotland Journals

Scottish Hideaway

An October 2003 trip to Scotland by Vic Chick

Quote: This was a week away in the half term with my husband, my two children, and my parents. Bliss!

Scottish Hideaway

Overview

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This is definitely a holiday with a relaxing atmosphere...The area is beautiful at any time of the year, and we went in late autumn. There is a beautiful beach just 1 mile from Kilconquhar called Elie, and it goes on for miles and miles! There is a harbour here and a lovely pub called The Boat Inn (highly recommended!). We also visited the one and only pub in the village of Kilconquhar, called the Kinquhar Arms, and again, lovely atmosphere, very friendly and reasonably priced food. The location is remote, but the access to Edinburgh and local towns / villages is very easy, as they are all on one main road. You can also get the train to Edinburgh from two local places for just £5 each!Quick T...Read More

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Kilconquhar Estate and Country Club

Hotel

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Best Things Nearby:There is a lovely pub in the village of Kilconquhar and a beautiful and clean beach at Elie.Best Things About the Resort:Location, location, location! This is a beautifully secluded resort.Resort Experience:The resort itself is well off-the-beaten-track and is set in some lovely unspoiled countryside. The units range from studios to four-bedroom villas. We stayed in a four-bedroom unit and all I can say is "WOW!". There was a double room with en-suite, three twin rooms, and an additional two bathrooms! We also had our own sauna!!! One of the twin rooms is along a separate corridor and this makes the bathroom very private so, in effect, ...Read More

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Kilconquhar Estate and Country Club

Fife, Scotland
(013) 3334-0501

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The Boat Inn

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We found this pub in the UK Good Pub Guide. We have two children under the age of 10 and this pub welcomes children. It is in a lovely location overlooking the harbour in Elie and looks almost like a house -- it is so unimposing.

The food was excellent and the menu offered everything from locally caught fish with chips to king prawns to noodle stir-fry.

The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere very relaxed. The children were served first and made to feel most welcome, not like they were an inconvenience. I would recommend this to anyone!

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 19, 2004