Forth View HotelHawkcraig, Aberdour, Burntisland, KY3 0TZ

This elegant Victorian villa is thought to date back to around 1880 when it was built by the Galloway family of Edinburgh as a second residence. The old pier (remnants of, not part of the ownership) in front of the hotel, was built in circa 1860 for steam boats run by Mr Galloway. The property is believed to have been turned into a hotel in the early 20th century. The current owners purchased it in 1977 and established a family-run, boutique guest house, with a hugely popular and well-regarded restaurant known as ‘Room with a View’.

Forth View Hotel occupies a truly exceptional waterfront position on the edge of the sought-after village of Aberdour, commanding uninterrupted views across the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills beyond. Set within mature, established grounds that extend towards the shoreline, the property offers an increasingly rare opportunity to create a substantial private residence in one of Fife’s most desirable coastal settings (subject to the necessary consents), or re-establish a hospitality business.

The property extends to approximately 4,742 sq ft (440 sq m) over three storeys, with far-reaching views from all levels. The existing layout provides generous and well-proportioned accommodation, with high ceilings and large windows capturing the coastal outlook, particularly from the principal reception rooms and main bedrooms. The ground floor is arranged around a central hall and includes a series of reception rooms including a guest lounge and dining room, both enjoying views towards the Firth. A second living room sits to the rear. Ancillary areas include a commercial kitchen, service rooms such as a laundry, and four WCs. Across the two upper floors, there are currently 11 bedrooms, and six bath / shower rooms some of which are en suites. There is a further reception room on the first floor with elevated views over the Firth of Forth. The accommodation offers appealing scope for simplification and reconfiguration to suit modern family living.

Externally, the gardens are a very special feature of the property. There is a terraced area to the front, with the principal garden to the east gently sloping down towards the shoreline giving direct access onto the beach. The gardens are well stocked with mature plants, and established terraces provide sheltered seating areas from which to enjoy the outstanding surroundings. The immediate setting offers a notable sense of privacy and seclusion thanks to the stunning backdrop of cliffs to the north. A courtyard sits to the north of the house, with a back door leading inside to a spacious store.

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