Forth View Hotel, Hawkcraig, Aberdour, Burntisland, KY3

Truly spectacular setting with panoramic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh.

Description

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.

Location

Forth View Hotel sits in a remarkable setting in the highly desirable coastal town of Aberdour. The property is located on a prominent and incredibly scenic headland known as Hawkcraig Point, and is less than 1 mile from the town’s railway station which provides regular commuting services into Edinburgh.

Aberdour is a historic coastal village in the Kingdom of Fife. It is a pleasant and peaceful community which also acts as a commuter village to the larger local towns as well as Edinburgh. The location, a short distance from the golf course, tennis club and beaches, is excellent for families. The village has two beaches including popular Silver Sands, which is considered one of the finest Blue Flag beaches in Scotland. The nearby Fife Coastal Path provides access to miles of coastal walks.

Edinburgh is only 18 miles away and Edinburgh Airport is on the near side of the city. The M90, just 5 miles to the west, provides fast links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. Aberdour’s railway station provides regular services into Edinburgh making for an easy commute.

Aberdour has a good range of local amenities including a number of popular pubs and restaurants. Asda and Tesco supermarkets can be found in nearby Dalgety Bay. There is a local boat club and Aberdour Golf Club is a private members parkland course, with stunning vistas over the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. The village also has its own primary school, and the nearest secondary school is in Inverkeithing. The Edinburgh private schools are within daily reach and Dollar Academy has a school bus service from the village.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,742 sq ft


Acreage: 0.55 Acres

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - Mains electricity. Central heating provided by electric storage heaters. Bottle gas supply to cooker. Private drainage. Mains water supply (Business Stream). Solar PV panels on the roof.

Access - There is a right of access over the lane leading from Silver Sands Car Park. Four properties use the drive and maintenance is shared.

Local Authority & tax band - Fife Council. The guest house has a rateable value of £7,100. In addition, the owners’ accommodation is Tax Band A.

Fixtures & Fittings - All fitted curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings and integrated white goods are included in the sale.

Planning - The property’s use is currently designated as a guest house. In order to have this changed into a residential dwelling, planning permission will be required for change of use, along with the necessary planning consents and building warrant.

Garden - An area of ground to the east of the garden is being retained by the current owners for use as private garden. This will not require access over the property that is being sold.

Boundaries - Further information about the title plan and the boundaries is available on request. An up-to-date Deed plan is yet to be created, therefore the boundaries on the sale plan are an indicative understanding at this stage.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers - Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit - A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

Photographs: May 2026
Brochure Code: 260209