Recommendations

The East Neuk of Fife has a wonderful selection of places to eat and drink, as well as a host of activities on the doorstep to enjoy. These are some of our favourites. 


Kinneuchar Inn 
Awarded Best Local Restaurant by the Good Food Guide 2023 – excellent local produce cooked simply but imaginatively – never disappoints.
www.kinneucharinn.com

Ship Inn
Fantastic pub with beer garden overlooking the beautiful beach in Elie – great pub food in a location that can’t be beaten. Beach cricket in the summer and a courtesy bus Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings that will pick you up from The Old Schoolhouse and drop you home. 
www.shipinn.scot

Crusoe Hotel
Excellent pub grub - perched on the edge of Largo Beach in the pretty village of Lower Largo – just a 40 minute walk from the Old Schoolhouse along the beautiful coastal path.
www.thecrusoe.com

Dory Bistro
Charming restaurant and gallery in one of the East Neuk’s prettiest fishing villages – excellent seafood landed just metres away from their front door!
www.thedory.co.uk

Peat Inn
Michelin-starred restaurant serving the best produce Scotland has to offer. Fantastic for a special occasion.
www.thepeatinn.co.uk


If you are staying at The Old Schoolhouse on a self-catering basis, here are some fantastic shops to find the best produce Fife and the local area has to offer.

Elie Deli
Fantastic local deli selling everything you could possibly need for your stay at The Old Schoolhouse – welcome hampers can be arranged with prior notice.
www.eliedeli.co.uk

Ardross Farm Shop
Family run farm and shop on the outskirts of Elie selling their own beef, lamb and vegetables alongside a huge range of local and Scottish produce.
www.ardrossfarmshop.co.uk

David Lowrie Fish Merchants
Wholesale fish merchants in St Monans with a fish counter open to the public – huge range of delicious local fresh fish and seafood.
www.lowriefish.co.uk

Bowhouse
A food hub for local producers – includes a café, butchery, brewer and wine merchant and market garden open daily, alongside a regular weekend market that attracts producers and artisans from all over Scotland. Not to be missed.
www.bowhousefife.com

Blacketyside Farm
If you are staying at The Old Schoolhouse during the summer months don’t miss an opportunity to pick your own delicious strawberries and raspberries at Blacketyside. There’s also a well stocked farm shop and tea room.
www.blacketysidefarm.co.uk

Barnetts Bakery
Well established traditional Fife bakers with a branch in nearby Elie – everything from traditional Scottish treats such as scotch pies and strawberry tarts to their delicious sourdough bread.

Kingsbarns Distillery and Darnley Gin Distillery
They're both located in the village of Kingsbarns, offering distillery tours, tastings, and the opportunity to buy their highly regarded Kingsbarns lowland whiskey and Darnley Gin.
www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com  www.darnleysgin.com


Dumbarnie Links
The Old Schoolhouse sits just half a mile from the fabulous Dumbarnie Links, Scotland’s newest golf course but gaining a reputation as one of its best. With over a mile of sea frontage with panoramic views and dramatic drives, pre-booking is essential. Not to be missed.
www.dumbarnielinks.com

Golf House Club, Elie
One of the finest links in Fife – an honest test over classic links terrain.
www.golfhouseclub.co.uk

Charleton Golf Club
A pretty parkland course just a short drive from The Old Schoolhouse.
www.charleton.co.uk

St Andrews Links
The home of golf – seven exciting courses all with different challenges – an absolute must if you are staying in the area.


Elie Watersports
A range of watersports are available whether you just fancy trying out a paddleboard for an hour to intensive weeklong sailing courses.
www.eliewatersports.co.uk

Fife Coastal Path
183km of walking, linking the Tay Estuary to the Forth Estuary. The Coastal Path runs just a kilometre from the Old School House and offers walkers an opportunity to enjoy Fife at its best.
www.fifeandcountrysidetrust.co.uk

Scottish Clay Shooting Centre
One of Scotland’s leading shooting centres, able to cater for beginners to experienced shots. Great group activity and excellent instructors. Incorporate a morning’s shooting with breakfast or lunch at The Rhynd café nearby.
www.scottishclayshootingcentre.co.uk
www.rhynd.com

National Trust for Scotland
The National Trust maintains five properties in Fife – Culross Palace, Hill of Tarvit Mansion, Kellie Castle, Falkland Palace and Balmerino Abbey, all a short car drive from The Old Schoolhouse – all are worth a visit.
www.nts.org.uk


The Old School House is filled with warmth, charm and refined elegance. From the moment we arrived, it was easy to feel at home. We were treated to what can only be described as the best food I have had the pleasure of eating, making mealtimes an absolute joy for us and our group! I cannot recommend Meredith and the Old School House more, a truly unique and magical experience with wonderful memories for all of us.
Shona Perkins, photographer and co-leader of Capture to Canvas
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