Golf: On the Charleton Estate lies the Charleton Golf Course. Dumbarnie & Elie Golf Course are only a 5 min down the road with St.Andrews and Kingsbarns a 20min drive away! To book a tee time call 01333 340505 or visit www.charleton.co.uk
Isle of May Just off the coast lies the isle of May. Ferries and Rib boats leave on day trips from Anstruther harbour take you out to this incredible island which is a national nature reserve for the magnificent puffin as well as guillemots, grey seals and many more rare species. The Firth of Forth is also home to a variety of fish for keen anglers to enjoy with the likes of Cod, Lythe, Mackerel, Pollock and Wrasse. Why not enjoy a swim in the clear waters during the summer months!
The Charleton Estate offers a unique location in order to experience the East Neuk of Fife and discover everything that the surrounding area has to offer. The core path which runs through the golf course connects the Charleton & Balcarres estate offering endless woodland trails in glorious scenery right down to the sea.
Running along the coast you find the fishing villages of St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther and Crail. The closest coastal village of Elie offers water sports in the summer months and the Ship Inn offers a complimentary pick up/drop off bus service for those eating in the restaurant.
With its magnificent panoramic views over the Firth of Forth, Charleton has been in the St.Clair family for over 300 years.
Surrounded to the north, west and east by mature woodland and overlooking the golf course to the south, was built by William Adam in the 1740s with further extensions made by William Burn in 1833 and Sir Robert Lorimer in 1905.
The house is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds, including a Japanese garden, are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.
The house is open to public for guided tours during the month of September and first week of October.
For further information to book a tour call 07830340752