John McDouall Stuart View - Sea Views, Easy Access to Edinburgh and Dundee
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Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
5 guests
3 nights minimum
John McDouall Stuart View is located in the quiet village of Dysart. The one bedroom apartment benefits from breathtaking sea views, with one bedroom. Within the apartment there is a spacious living/dining area, with a large dining table that seats 6, and plenty of comfortable seating where you can relax and take in the views. The sofa, is also a sofa bed which can sleep 2. Within the living room there is a Smart TV with DVD player, a selection of DVD’s and books. The lounge area has one armchair and a three seater couch.
Off the living room is a well-equipped kitchen with hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and fridge. Within the kitchen you will find all of the essentials that you would need in a kitchen, including tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper. A washing machine/dry...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Guests must notify owners in advance if they are considering any parties
Bedrooms
1 King1 Sofa1 Twin1 Crib
Bathrooms
1 Shower
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Reviews (11)
Whistleman2
225 contributions
Wonderful seaside getaway
We had a beautiful two days R&R in Dysart at John McDouall place. It was cosy, perfectly maintained and excellently located less than 2 mins walk from the seafront. The cupboard of board games and big screen TV was a huge plus for us (and our very active child - aged 7) and all the kitchen accoutrements made it feel like a home from home with no need to being teatowels, condiments or utensils. The care that has been taken over this accommodation made it feel loved and made us feel welcomed, and we will definitely be back as soon as possible. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Visited February 2023
Written April 14, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
Breath taking view of Firth of the Forth
Such an amazing place; waking up to watch the sunrise and end the day with sunsets. Was privileged to stay in the house of John Mcdouall which is very well maintained. The famous harbour (2.mins walk) where Outlander series was filmed cant be missed. Thank you Dysart / Fife! My family and myself have explored several places and had an awesome time. Didnt want to.travel back to London as we have fallen in love with this place.
Visited August 2022
Written August 13, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
Fantastic apartment with great views
What a fantastic apartment nestled in the beautiful seaside town of Dysart. The accommodation contains some period furniture, but also has modern furnishings, marrying the old and new to perfection. The bed is very comfy, the lounge large, the kitchen very well equipped, and the views over the Forth estuary can only be described as 'incredible'. Clearly, much though has gone into furnishing the apartment and I was also impressed with the welcome pack, amount of information provided on local attractions, shops etc. Being a historic house, information is provided about the historical and cultural importance of this building and others in town, I honestly could not have asked for more, except possibly for a larger freezer. I will be back for a future visit from Saudi Arabia, and will be recommending it to friends and family.
Visited July 2018
Written August 1, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
Fabulous views
We had a lovely stay in the historic village of Dysart. With beautiful views over the Firth of Forth the apartment is spacious, clean and has everything we needed for our stay. It's very close to the Fife coastal trail and Kirkcaldy and lots of other tourist attractions. Will definitely be back!
Visited May 2018
Written May 11, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
What a view
We loved it. Perfect location, comfortable flat. Well provided and the VIEW was just awesome. Looking over the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and beyond. Even when the weather was bad.
And the good news is we go back for another weeks stay on the 15 April.
Visited March 2018
Written April 6, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
I am so happy that you enjoyed the stay and found the apartment comfortable, the apartment does have a beautiful view in all weathers so I am glad you liked it. Enjoy your week, and we will see you soon. Beth
Written April 6, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
A warm welcome next to the beach
The apartment is next to the beach and we had a wonderful time collecting pebbles and walking for hours. As it was Christmas the owner surprised us with a Christmas tree, wine, biscuits and other goodies. Overall we enjoyed our stay and will revisit in the near future!
Visited December 2017
Written January 2, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
Thank you very much for your lovely review, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us over Christmas. Hope to welcome you back in the future. Thanks
Beth
Written March 7, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
All we hoped for and more!
What a pleasure to stay in such a beautifully and tastefully equipped apartment. On entering, we were struck by the charm of the building and the fascinating history surrounding it. This is an excellent place to stay for local sea-side walks, access to the Fife coastal villages and towns, inland places of historic interest and Kirkcaldy has an efficient train and bus service in to Edinburgh. Delicious coffee may be purchased at the cafe in the old Harbour Master's property in Dysart. We will stay there again.
Visited August 2015 Traveled as a couple
Written September 23, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and found so much to do in the local area. We'd love to welcome you back again sometime.
Written September 24, 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
The flat had plenty of character and the condition was 5 star. We had a wonderful stay
On arrival you should go to the Harbourside house where you can collect information on the sites you can visit. Drysart is a beautiful part of Fyfe Nd has a lot of history
Visited August 2015 Traveled as a couple
Written September 8, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
Thank you for your review - it's much appreciated and we're pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay.
Written September 10, 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
Historic Dysart
The accommodation was first class and it was nice to be greeted by flowers, wine, bread and milk.
Dysart is a very quiet historic village on the Fife Coastal Path. We had 3 lovely days walking the path and found it easy to use the buses to access the path. We also had a day in Edinburgh using the bus as transport.
Not many places to eat locally since the Strathern hotel closed. The Harbour Masters house is interesting and serves day time food.
Steep steps up to apartment door and up to the bedroom and bathroom.
Visited August 2015 Traveled as a couple
Written August 31, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It's good to hear you enjoyed your stay and we welcome your feedback, thank you. Hope we can welcome you again sometime.
Written September 1, 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Whistleman2
225 contributions
Lovely accommodation
We thought the apartment was lovely, spacious, comfortable, warm and well-equipped; the bathroom is very smart and the shower is very good too! We liked the view and the peace and quiet of the immediate area and it was nice to sit at the window, watching the ships passing. The WiFi worked well most of the time though sometimes the connection was repeatedly dropped during a few hours.
Some comments and suggestions, which have already been advised to the owners:
1. My wife found the kitchen workspace inadequate and would have appreciated another worktop along the other wall.
2. Being light sleepers, we would both have appreciated a bedroom curtain, although we managed to rig up a screen of sorts.
3. Very surprised that access to the Internet was not password-protected. Given that the apartment has its own router, this should be set up.
Despite these reservations I have no hesitation in recommending the apartment.
We ate twice at The Strathearn Hotel and found the food to be excellent and the service good. If we had taken note of all the negative reviews on TripAdvisor, we would never have gone! Apart from that, there doesn't seem to be anywhere decent to eat within walking distance though a man we spoke to said that the Elbow Room pub at the top of Windmill Road (1 mile away) is good.
Visited May 2014 Traveled as a couple
Written May 29, 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Whistleman2
Thank you very much for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the feedback so we can improve things for future guests.
The apartment has been converted to maintain the character and history of the building. The kitchen was designed to be large enough for two people to comfortably be in the kitchen preparing food and clearing up etc. We have provided a separate 'butchers trolley' to provide extra space for food preparation.
A blind has now been fitted in the bedroom. We are sorry this wasn't available for your stay.
The wifi is now password-protected.
Thank you again for your review.
Written June 25, 2014. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Parking
- Parking available
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
Scenic views
- Waterfront views
- Ocean views
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Location info
- Kid friendly
- Beachfront/Lakeside
Living spaces
- Highchair
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Map
Getting there
Turnhouse Airport
15.3 mi
Dundee Airport
23.1 mi
Restaurants
Strathearn Hotel
8 min
Elbow Room
15 min
Red Cafe
13 min
The Harbourmaster's Cafe
3 min
Attractions
Dysart Harbour & Harbourmaster's House
3 min • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Ravenscraig Park
14 min • Parks
Ravenscraig Castle
14 min • Castles
Fife Ice Arena
14 min • Sports Complexes
About the neighborhood
John McDouall Stuart View apartment is located in the quiet historic village of Dysart, on the outside of Kirkcaldy in the Kingdom of Fife. Dysart is situated on the east coast of Scotland and the apartment is just a few minutes’ walk from the beach. Key scenes in Series 2 of 'Outlander' were filmed at Dysart Harbour. Wander around the harbour, have a coffee and cake in the Harbourmaster's House and see why this pretty seaside spot was picked as the setting for the Jacobite drama that has enthralled millions.
Within the village there is a small grocery shop, pharmacy, Post Office and a lovely kitchen deli farm shop called Nourish. Kirkcaldy is just a few minutes’ drive away where there are supermarkets, high-street stores, bars and cafes.
Getting around
Dysart is easily reached by road and is about a 45-minute drive from Edinburgh. Airlines that fly to Edinburgh from other parts of the UK include FlyBe, EasyJet, Ryanair and British Airways. There are several car hire companies at Edinburgh airport. There is plenty of space for parking on the street outside the apartment.
The closest train station is Kirkcaldy Train Station, located 10 minute drive away (15-25 by bus). The train station is a main link between Fife and Edinburgh, as well as journeys to Dundee and Aberdeen.
There is a bus stop a short walk from the property with a main bus line stop on the main road.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Dysart is easily reached by road and is about a 45-minute drive from Edinburgh. Airlines that fly to Edinburgh from other parts of the UK include EasyJet and BA. There are several car hire companies at Edinburgh airport. There is plenty of space for parking on the street outside the apartment. There is a frequent train service from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy station, which is a 10-minute drive away from Dysart.
There are various bus stops by the property; on the High Street is the route for the 13/13a/13b which travels between West Wemmys and Kirkcaldy Retail Park, or on Normand Road is the stop for the 7 which runs between Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Watersports
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Frequently Asked Questions about John McDouall Stuart View - Sea Views, Easy Access to Edinburgh and Dundee
- John McDouall Stuart View - Sea Views, Easy Access to Edinburgh and Dundee is able to accommodate up to 5 guests. See all property details.
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