About this property

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Comfortable Accommodation: The Old Schoolhouse in Kinross offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a children's playground, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 34 km from Edinburgh Airport, the holiday home is close to attractions such as Forth Bridge (30 km) and Edinburgh Castle (43 km). Guests appreciate the host, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The communication was superb. Everything was covered, including the amenities in the surrounding area. The building and garden are immaculate. I have mobility problems, don’t use a wheelchair. However the complete property is geared for every kind...
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful short break here. What a comfortable, cosy, beautifully decorated little house. Evidence of the old Schoolhouse from the large windows which made the rooms light and bright. Kitchen, bedrooms, living room - absolute perfection. Great...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely conversion. High windows let in lots of light and give you privacy. Great location for getting out and about to explore Scotland. Good size garden space.shops are close by for essentials. Host provided lots of helpful information ahead of...
  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved this property, host was fantastic and really couldn't fault our stay. Really comfortable, cosy home-from-home. We look forward to returning. Would highly recommend.
  • Irene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bright, modern and clean with lovely decor. Host provided clear instructions and lots of local info and helpful recommendations.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pre visit information, contact and directions excellent. Property very clean, modern, comfortable and well equipped. Owner's extremely prompt and professional response when unexpected problems occurred with central heating and hot water....
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location, very comfortable and really beautifully decorated. Owner was friendly and available to contact when we needed to.
  • Verner
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts added little touches of age appropriate books for my toddler son and a step for the bathroom. They were very helpful regarding sleeping options for him too. It also has a secure garden.
  • Stephanie
    Malta Malta
    The property is very well maintained with modern finishes. It also has good blackout curtains that enabled us to sleep at night.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Disabled friendly sofa was a little hard to get off as its quite low down but OK if ue not disabled very comfy

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Elaine & Ross

9.9
Host review score
Elaine & Ross
The Old Schoolhouse is located in the charming small town of Kinross, a short walk from the famous Loch Leven Heritage Trail & Loch Shore where you can take a small boat ride to Loch Leven Castle. Golf courses, super restaurants, quirky coffee shops + brewery are only a short stroll away. Recently converted into 4 light & airy houses, this stylish & comfortable 2 bedroom house includes a private entrance, enclosed secure garden and 2 private parking spaces. Many attractions within the area plus an easy drive to St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Fife's stunning East Neuk, Falkland & Perth to name but a few. The Space - Compact mid terraced house/bungalow within the Old School House building which has direct access via the rear of the building through its own private West facing (fully enclosed & secure) garden. The 2 private car parking spaces are also to the rear of the property. Number of Guests - Please note, the accommodation is suitable for up to 5 guests - we suggest 3/4 adults maximum but suitable for up to 5 guests for families with young children.
Hi, we're the Starkey's, We're experienced hosts who offer a ‘home from home’ in the heart of Scotland - the charming small town of Kinross. Before we relocated our family to Kinross, we hosted holiday accommodation for 5 years in Edinburgh and enjoyed meeting guests from all around the world. Ross and I look forward to welcoming guests to our newly converted property in Kinross (within The Old Schoolhouse). Please get in touch if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you. Elaine & Ross
Our ‘home from home’ is located in a residential area, a quiet spot but only a short walk to access Loch Leven Castle & Heritage Trail (popular with walkers & cyclists of all ages & abilities) plus eateries such as The Kirklands, The Courthouse, Cafe 98, Unorthodox Roasters coffee. Heaven Scent & Loch Leven’s Larder (with gift shop, play park & beautiful views across the Loch) are a short drive away & definitely worth visiting. Kinross is known as the heart of Scotland due to its central location which also makes it an excellent base for discovering other parts of our beautiful country. The M90 is only a 5 minute drive from Kinross & Edinburgh Airport is 30 minutes by car. The following villages / cities/ attractions are within an easy drive... Aberdour, Silver Sands Beach, Falkland, Culross, Perth, Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Queensferry Crossing / The Forth Rail Bridge, The Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Fife, St. Andrews, Dundee, Pitlochry plus many more. For Kids: Muddy Boots, Deep Sea World, Craigies Farm, Little World of Play, Lochore Meadows, Willowbrae Activity Centre, Silversands Beach, Cairnie Fruit Farm, Scone Palace with play park + lots more within easy reach by car.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Old Schoolhouse, Kinross takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £125 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 24
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Schoolhouse, Kinross in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £125 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: C, PK12443P

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