Sometimes, the best breaks are those slow, countryside getaways. And a luxury getaway in Fife, Scotland, with its endless natural beauty and lovely, friendly people, is bound to relax and unwind.
Just 40 minutes from Edinburgh and less than 10 minutes from Kirkcaldy, in the Fife region of Scotland, is a beautiful countryside destination perfect for a weekend getaway – Banchory Farm. Banchory Farm is a 750 acre farm that has been owned by the same family for almost 100 years. It is home to six boutique cottages and farmhouses, perfect for a stay blending “old world charms” with “modern day comforts”.
Interested? Here’s your guide to a rejuvenating luxury getaway in Fife.
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Banchory Farm: A Luxury Getaway in Fife
Banchory Farm is a large country estate complete with guest cottages, three highland cows, and acres of arable land producing malting barley for whiskey, wheat, oats for porridge, and rapeseed for oil. The grounds are perfect for slow walks, longer hikes, or simply getting back in touch with nature.
Location
The estate is located centrally in Fife, providing easy access to some of East Scotland’s most beautiful coastal towns – St Andrews, Elie and Crail, to name a few, as well as other gems like Edinburgh and Gleneagles.
Properties Available at Banchory
- Drinkbetween West (1 Bedroom)
- Drinkbetween East (2 Bedrooms)
- Drinkbetween Farmhouse (4 Bedrooms)
- The Grieves Farmhouse (2 Bedrooms)
- The Dairy (1 Bedroom)
- Weavers Cottage (2 Bedrooms)
Spotlight: The Grieves House
The Grieves House is a 2-bed farmhouse on the Banchory estate, and is where I stayed when I visited. The farmhouse is endlessly luxurious, with all the comforts and facilities you could ever dream of needing.
The house is spacious, gets lots of natural light, has a well-manicured private garden, and has a cosy living room with a fireplace, perfect for those cold winter evenings, or comfortable spring/summer days.
By day go hiking, and by night, look at the stars
Whilst spending your time enjoying the farm and cottage itself is lovely, there are also other activities you can occupy yourself with. Namely, Banchory Farm’s grounds are lovely to go for a walk on. The 750 acres can be explored by a circular 3 – 5 km walk, which also takes you past the famous ‘kissing trees’. Even beyond, you can hike to a loch, a castle, or even a famous viewpoint from Banchory Farm. Each of these hikes is complete with marked paths, beautiful sea views, and the tranquil sounds of nature.
By night, you can step outside your cottage and be enchanted by beautiful starry skies, crisp winds, and (if you’re lucky) maybe even see the highland cows again. Due to the lack of significant light pollution (except slightly from Kirkcaldy), it may be possible to see certain Northern constellations like the Ursa Major! Perfect for any stargazer or astronomy lover.
