[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Seaside Accommodation in Anstruther, near St Andrews Waterfront vacation home in Anstruther with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61220000/61213800/61213790/b56d858f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61220000/61213800/61213790/cbae3c76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61220000/61213800/61213790/7ddd091e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61220000/61213800/61213790/536c55db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61220000/61213800/61213790/eda56728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a historic building, The Library offers rooms with captivating sea views. Each floor features convenient bathrooms, and the ground floor boasts a fully equipped kitchen where you can cook up a storm while taking in the sun-kissed sea view. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Seaside Accommodation in Anstruther, near St Andrews Overlooking the beach, in the quaint fishing village of Anstruther on Scotland's beautiful east coast, Murray Library offers cosy, welcoming accommodation to individuals, couples, families and groups up to 20. With a mix of private rooms & shared dorms, it offers a comfortable stay to all, providing modern amenities while maintaining its charming character. The place's friendly atmosphere and unique setting make it an ideal spot for exploring the local area or simply relaxing by the coast. Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, Murray Library is a perfect home away from home. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen and large communal areas, perfect for relaxing and sharing stories of your day's adventures with other hostel guests. Wake up to sea views from the windows in every bedroom. Murray Library is your perfect base for discovering the fishing villages and the breathtaking local coastal scenery. St Andrews, famous for it's university and golf course, is just a 15 min drive. While Edinburgh is only 1.5 hours away by car. The Fife Coast path passes the doorstep and boat trips to the Isle of May (home to one of the country's biggest puffin colonies) leave from the harbour (April -Sept), just a 2 min walk away. Anstruther has a selection of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, making the decision to buy provisions to self-cater or go out for a meal or a pint, an easy one. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Sea View Historical Library in Anstruther Anstruther Sea View Historical Library in Anstruther Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=56.219658,-2.699586&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DgdvIlgn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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XacjjlQjaQB96txjy73mEO95STM=) Anstruther, Scotland #### What's nearby - Scottish Fisheries Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Anstruther Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - St Monans Heritage Collection - 7 min drive - 5.4 km - Elie Beach - 11 min drive - 10.2 km - University of St. Andrews - 15 min drive - 18.6 km #### Getting around - Cupar Station - 20 min drive - Dundee (DND) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Shoregate - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dreel Tavern - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Seaside Accommodation in Anstruther, near St Andrews pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Seaside Accommodation in Anstruther, near St Andrews? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Seaside Accommodation in Anstruther, near St Andrews? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Seaside Accommodation in Anstruther, near St Andrews located? > Located in the heart of Anstruther, this vacation home is steps from La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum. Billow Ness Beach and Anstruther Golf Club are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Seaside Accommodation in Anstruther, near St Andrews Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### David S. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ashdown golf society Very clean and comfy only downside was the bunk beds ##### David S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret-Ann M. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebration in anstruther Really beautiful old building with lovely character,great size for big group gathering, nice rooms, good hot showers and great kitchen facilities ##### Margaret-Ann M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Susannah D. Aug 8, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed Had a super stay with stunning weather. Loved the views and easy access to everything. The flexibility of sleeping was really useful as a large group : ) ##### Susannah D. 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