Treescape, Elie, Fife Reviewed by The Bailey family and friends from East Linton

It is rare to find a property that looks as good as Treescape that doesn’t make me nervous. Little hands are unbelievably adept at smashing, trashing or covering in random sticky substances, anything remotely aesthetically pleasing. But Treescape is extremely child friendly and it looks good. So good in fact, that I spent a lot of time photographing the design features in every room in the vain hope that one day I may have a home that looks half as stylish. And while I was coveting the fixtures and fittings, the children were having a ball with the toy box full of dressing up clothes, the massive 3D TV, the shed full of bikes and outdoor toys and the beautiful garden grounds.

Treescape is an orangery style property surrounded by glass and full of warm oak, set in the grounds of Elie House, where herons fly overhead and deer gather in the field at the bottom of the garden. It is a short walk from the pretty village of Elie with its stunning beach and delectable deli.

We loved the welcome hamper full of local goodies which awaited our arrival and the well equipped and stylish kitchen which made self-catering a joy.

The house comfortably sleeps ten people with Tempur mattresses on every bed, the children’s room with oak bunk beds, more toys and snuggly dressing gowns proving a particular favourite. And once the little ones had exhausted themselves in the fresh air and were tucked up in the bunks, the grown ups enjoyed a glass of wine on the sunny patio and later relaxed in the Bo Concept loungers. Bliss for little and large people alike, what more could you want from a holiday? Prices from £1850 per week