Culross is a village of cobbled streets and painted 16th-century houses on the Fife coast, with established walking and cycling routes threading through the surrounding countryside. The Den sits on farmland inland from here, positioned where paths lead directly onto the owner's ground and into Balgownie Wood—ancient forest that connects to the wider network of trails and eventually the coastal path itself. Devilla Forest is nearby for longer explorations.
The cottage is single-storey and self-contained, with two bedrooms (one with a zip-and-link super king bed, the other with two 3ft singles), one shower room, and a kitchen that handles full cooking. A wood-burning stove warms the living room, which overlooks the garden. Outside, a private enclosed area and a front lawn give space to sit or let children play. Bed linen, towels, wi-fi and logs for the stove are included; the essentials are covered. No smoking inside.
The setting works for families wanting accessible outdoor activity, or anyone looking for quieter countryside between the coast and the central belt—Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling are all under an hour's drive. A pub and shop are roughly a mile away, and the beach five miles. Check-in is after 16:00, departure before 10:00.
Sleeps & rooms
What's on offer
Check-in & check-out
Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
From the moment we viewed the Den we knew it was the perfect venue for us! The communication from booking until our wedding day was amazing and they were always happy to answer any questions we had! On our day, everything went so smoothly due to owners Audrey and John as well as Jan the amazing wedding co Ordinator. The bar staff were equally amazing and nothing was a bother for anyone on the day! We had the best day ever and our guests are still raving about the venue, we loved every minute! Would 100% recommend this venue for your wedding day, it was better than we ever could have imagined!
2 months ago · via Google
We recently had our wedding at The Den at Culross and what can I say other than…Amazing! The place is beautiful and the team there are the best at what they do. Audrey and Elaine helped make our dream wedding come true, from initial planning stages to the smallest details on the day, everything was taken care of. Their attention to detail is second to none. We are so glad we picked The Den for our big day. Don’t hesitate, book this place if you get the chance.
3 months ago · via Google
My wife Pamela and I held our recent wedding at The Den at Culross and we cannot recommend both the team and the venue itself highly enough. From initial booking through owners Audrey and John right through to the ceremony day/night, the support and service provided by the team went above and beyond our expectations. Wedding planning can be notoriously stressful but with the help of The Den we were able to thoroughly enjoy the process. Every request and query was dealt with in a pleasant and professional manner, nothing was ever too much to ask and the passion the team have for making the day as special as possible really shines through. Special mention to our wonderful coordinator Jan, venue stylist Elaine and bar manager Ashleigh. Their expertise, calming influence and enthusiasm played a massive part in our day being so much better than we could ever have imagined. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. We've had countless comments from our guests complimenting the character and charm of the The Den. With such an extensive catalogue of props available, you can really put your own stamp on the space. It helps to create a really personal atmosphere, not just another generic setting. You will struggle to find a more spectacular venue to hold a wedding. Audrey, John and the team should be extremely proud of what they have created, a truly special place. We're keeping our fingers crossed that we are lucky enough to return as wedding guests in the future.
7 months ago · via Google
The Den at Culross exceeded all our expectations and more having got married in September. From the moment we first went to view the venue we knew it was the place for us; a beautiful venue with so much character and charm with enough space to make the venue our own, with an amazing team behind it from the start. The team took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for and no query or question was ever too much. They made the run up and planning of the day so easy for us and we didn't have any worries for our big day. So supportive and helpful from booking and in the set up the day before. Having the cottage just down the road was a brilliant addition; fully equipped with enough space for the morning preparations with the bridal party and suppliers. Our family and friends have been so complimentary and raving about the venue and day itself since and we know it wouldn't have been such a success without the team at the Den. A massive thanks to Jan our wedding co-ordinator who was always a few steps ahead of us, Elaine in helping us create such a personalised space for us, Ashleigh for all your help with the bar and Audrey and John; you've created such an amazing space, beautiful inside and out and the attention to detail is fantastic. We had a fantastic day celebrating with those special around us and we can't thank the team at the Den enough for the role they played with it- Thank you! 🫶💕
7 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this wedding venue is stunning, immaculately finished, and offers extensive props to personalize the space. They also highlight the exceptional and professional staff who provide excellent support and coordination, making the planning process smooth. Visitors appreciate the team's attention to detail and the venue's unique charm.
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