Guests will be warmly welcomed by the friendly Liz and Mitch Wilkie who operate a small, intimate Bed and Breakfast home at Elie in the heart of the East Neuk of Fife close to St Andrews, the home of golf.
Also close to Kilconquhar, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther and Crail, with wonderful tourist attractions to suit all needs of the Scottish visitor. Located in the picturesque “East Neuk”, golfing, tennis, putting, bowling, cycling, water sports, fishing, coastal walks, horse riding and bird watching are all within easy walking or driving distance of your location.
For those who enjoy scenic walks, Elie is situated within the Fife Coastal Path which extends from North Queensferry to the Tay Bridge a total of 150 kms.. Each corner holds another secret for you to discover, historic castles and caves, quaint fishing villages and award winning beaches. You can also visit our partner : defiscalisation-france.fr
Welcome to Elie bed and Breakfast
If you’re looking for a welcoming homely comfortable base with a hearty breakfast and close to a multitude of activities and attractions, then look no further. Liz and Mitch run this bed and breakfast in the heart of the village of Elie, one of the first villages in the East Neuk of Fife traveling toward St Andrews. Elie is well known for its European blue flag award winning beach, water sports centre and golfing.
Elie bed and breakfast is within easy walking distance of first class bars and restaurants one of which has a michelin star, coffee bars and public houses, all of which cater specifically for the discerning visitor. Just a few minutes walk is the European blue flag award winning beach and Elie Water sports centre.
Around Elie and Earlsferry
In contrast to the other villages of the East Neuk, Elie and Earlsferry stand on a sweeping bay with beautiful sands. Indeed, Elie Harbour beach, popular with holidaymaker’s, watersports enthusiasts and even cricketers, has been awarded a prestigious European Blue Flag. Elie and Earlsferry stand on the fringe of beautiful rolling countryside, through which the Fife Coastal Tourist Route passes. This Coastal Route guides you along Fife’s fascinating coastline between Kincardine and newport on Tay, through the East Neuk with its picturesque fishing villages.
For the more energetic the Fife Coastal Path, with stunning seascapes over the Firth of Forth, hugs the coastline between the Forth bridges and Crail. Alternatively the Kingdom of Fife Millennium Cycle Ways network, with its many dedicated cycle tracks, allows exploration of even more of the East Neuk. Maps are available from the Tourist Information Centres
Amongst the attractions in the surrounding countryside and villages is Kellie Castle, four miles to the east of Elie and Earlsferry. The castle was built from 1360 and later became the home of Thomas Erskine, who became the first Earl of Kellie in 1619. Now in the hands of the National Trust for Scotland, Kellie Castle was sympathetically restored by the Lorimer family in the 19th century. In nearby Pittenweem, you can visit St Fillan’s Cave the legendary cave where St Fillan worked and prayed by the mysterious light from his left arm. The Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther relates the story of fishing over the centuries.
Bedrooms at Elie Bed and Breakfast
Whether you have walked the Fife Coastal path, been water sporting, fishing, golfing, horse riding, sailing or just sightseeing, bird watching or lounging on the beach or one of Elie’s bars or Restaurants, there will be no better place to relax and recover for the next days activities or more lounging than one of our two comfortable, well appointed rooms, furnished with the discerning visitor in mind.
Fife Bed and breakfast, Elie, a hearty start to the day ahead
An ideal setting for a full Scottish Breakfast : Light, airy, spacious, comfortable, the ideal morning dining area for a full Scottish breakfast to set you up for the days activities ahead in Fife. Sufficient tea of coffee to make you sink, so no water sports till after 1pm. If you enjoy your food in a tranquil comfortable setting, then here is the place to dine well every morning. Quality food – well prepared, quality service and extremely comfortable surroundings. Special dietary needs : Should you prefer to have oodles of fresh fruit, then the option is yours. Any special dietary needs can be discussed with Liz to ensure you have sufficient of what you require to see you through to lunch at least. All our fruit is locally grown (in this global Market).
Elie in the Heart of the East Neuk of Fife – Food and Drink
As you travel around the Kingdom of Fife, you cannot help but notice the abundance of fertile farmland. Through the East Neuk villages, you can watch the catch of the day being unloaded from busy fishing boats. You can browse and buy direct from local producers at farmers markets at a number of towns throughout Fife. With such a natural larder to hand, little wonder there are so many superb places to eat throughout Fife, from exclusive, intimate restaurants to friendly cafes, teashops and bars.Click here for details of a few eating places in the East Neuk. Elie Beach, Fife : European Blue Flag beach just minutes from Bed and Breakfast, Elie. The beach is a sweeping bay with beautiful sands, popular with holidaymaker’s, water sports enthusiasts and even cricketers. Elie Village, Fife : Views of the High Street looking West and East. A village of two seasons, thriving and bustling during the tourist season and quiet and tranquil with the local population throughout the winter months.