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GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location!

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Cupar, SCT
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • St. Andrews Links
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

Cupar

A family-friendly stay in Cupar awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze and 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from The Scottish Deer Centre. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 1.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a patio and a living room are also available.

What's nearby

  • Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Scottish Deer Centre - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 23 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 4 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisher & Donaldson - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dino Pizza & Kebab - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boudingait - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Central Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location!


Garden Cottage is a special place in the countryside of Fife, only about 9 miles from St Andrews, but light years from the noise of town and city living. Here, we work hard to make your holiday just a little more special. We will be happy to use our local knowledge to help you find that special restaurant, or that quiet, off-the-beaten-track beach.

The cottage is right in the heart of Kinloss Estate in Fife. The Estate extends to about 200 acres of arable land, and although close to Cupar and St Andrews, it is a wonderfully peaceful and tranquil place.

We are excited to tell you that we have now finished a major refurbishment of Garden Cottage, all tastefully in keeping with the ambiance of this special place. Photos now all on our listing. Please take a look. We really hope you enjoy them.

Garden Cottage is stone built, and set in its own gardens, with woodlands at the side. It sits on a private road, which is only used by cottage guests, and the very occasional tractor working on the estate. We think it’s probably about two hundred years old, and has lots of character and traditional charm. It was originally the cottage for the Head Gardener on the Estate, though it has been tastefully renovated, and upgraded since his day. The cottage has central heating, and free wi-fi throughout. In summer ( June,July and August) central heating is not included, although there are 2 electric heaters to use as required, and of course the open fire. In winter, approx 10 hours per day , split between morning and evening, are included. If you think you require more than that for summer or winter, it can be made available for a small additional charge. Please ask!

Downstairs the cottage has a cosy sitting room, with an open fire, flat screen TV, and comfortable sofas. The TV has UK free-sat channels and a DVD player and a selection of DVDs. There are also a selection of games and books in the cottage. We supply a starter pack of coal, and unlimited logs for the fire, so that you can enjoy the pleasure of a real fire.

On the ground floor there is also a full dining room, where the whole family can enjoy meals. With lots of lamps, it’s the perfect place to have a leisurely meal in the evening, as the light fades outside, enjoying the tranquility of the countryside, in the comfort of your own space.

There is also a well equipped kitchen with hob, oven, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, as well as a separate larder. We like to think we have supplied all you need to do as much ( or as little!) cooking as you want.

Downstairs there is a little cloakroom with a toilet and basin.

Upstairs, there is a bathroom which has a lovely showerbath, with fixed screen and power shower, toilet and basin. There are 2 bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with 2 twin beds. The beds are handmade by a local craftsman, from our own timber, and are made up with comfy toppers and cosy duvets. If you need microfibre bedding, please let us know in plenty of time. There is also a full size cot, and we are happy to supply bed linen and towels for your baby. A futon is available in the dining room, for an additional charge.

We know from our guests feedback that you will love the cottage because of its amazing location, and the attention to detail in the furnishings and decoration. Every year we do something new to improve the facilities in the cottage. In 2023/24 we did a major refurbishment and redecoration of many areas in the cottage.. Photos now available! We have also added a little gift shop. It features my individually designed and handknitted hats, beanies, ‘ponytail’ beanies, wristwarmers, ( FB -@coolbeaniesscotland ) and beautiful hand made cards and jewellery made by Emma my housekeeper. if you’d like more details, please ask! 💕💕

Outside the garden is stocked with flowers and shrubs. There is so much wildlife to enjoy around the cottage, with deer, pheasants and quail all being regular visitors, especially in the early morning. In front of the cottage, in an open grassy area, is our duck pond, which has lots of wild ducks. In the spring, We love to see the ducklings, swimming in line behind their mothers.

In May, we host the Fife Agricultural Show in some of our fields, in the middle of May. It’s far enough away from the cottage that you’ll hardly notice it, but if you want to visit, there are lots of things to see and do, with show jumping, cattle, sheep and horse shows, as well as all sorts of traditional Scottish exhibitions and displays.

On the Estate, about 100 yards from the cottage, is our tennis court, and guests are welcome to use it by arrangement. If you don't have room in your luggage to bring rackets, just let us know, and we'll provide some.

Further afield, there is so much to see and explore in Fife. The Open Golf comes to St Andrews regularly, and was last here in July 2022. And of course, it would be wrong not to mention the many and varied golf courses in the area.

The cottage is about 9 miles from St Andrews, and so is perfect for golfers, or for visitors to the University. St Andrews itself has much to see, from St Rules Tower, the Castle and the other historic areas.

On the Fife Coast, there are the pretty East Neuk villages, such as Anstruther, and Pittenweem, and the Pittenweem Art Festival is not to be missed. The beach and forest at Tentsmuir is well worth a visit. Even in high summer the long white beaches are clean and quiet, and seals can often be seen basking in the sun ( the sun does actually shine quite a lot in Scotland - contrary to common belief!!).

Edinburgh is only an hour away by train or car, with the Edinburgh Festival in August, and so many sights and shops to see and visit.

Fife is in fact just the prefect place from which to explore all that the East of Scotland has to offer.

We have now been granted our Short Term Listing Licence, by Fife Council. Licence ref. FI 00612 F. EPC Band F.

Regrettably no dogs.

It really is our pleasure to welcome you to Garden Cottage, and we will do our best to make your stay in Fife a happy memorable one. We look forward to hearing from you!

Property manager

Margo Addison-Scott

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! ?

The closest beach to GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! is West Sands (13.8 km).

Does GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! ?

No, GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! ?

No, pets are not allowed.

GARDEN COTTAGE, near St Andrews. Glorious location! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairytale cottage
Gorgeous accomodation, everything you could wish for. Modern facilities in the middle of nature: birds, rabits, deers visiting 😍.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in quiet location
A little gem of a cottage. It was perfectly situated for all the local attractions we wanted to see including St. Andrews and the Fife costal villages. The cottage itself was cosy, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The owner made us feel very welcome especially with the delicious freshly baked bread, looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fife stay
A wonderful location for a quiet stay but coastal villages and St Andrews within easy access. Margo was an excellent host, leaving so many things including still warm home made bread. It was very comfortable with everthing you could need for self catering. We would certainly recommend this cottage and will return again ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane l.

Liked: Cleanliness
A chocolate box cottage
Very homely cottage set in lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A convenient distance from St Andrews
This was an ideal place to retreat and relax in between graduation celebrations in St Andrews. Lovely in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Will definitely be back. We loved everything about the cottage.x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mrs C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Complete tranquillity!
A beautiful period property, decorated in a country cottage style. Very comfy mattresses and pillows. The kitchen has every utensil and piece of equipment necessary for a relaxing, self catering stay. The living room has a beautiful log fire for a cosy night in and the grounds are extensive, giving complete privacy and tranquility. Our host, Margo, was extremely helpful and quick to respond to our email. Lots of lovely little touches, like the fresh bread, butter, milk, eggs and flowers. A most memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous rural cottage
Gorgeous very well equipped cottage. Excellent location for visiting fife. Incredibly comfy beds and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed sitting outside in the late afternoon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden cottage Cupar
Location was excellent. Very quiet. Cottage was very clean and had everything required. Cottage was very warm as the heating was on a timer and didn’t need to use the fire. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne V., Short Hills, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We loved our stay at the Garden Cottage and felt so welcome and well taken care of by Margo and her team. We highly recommend and hope to return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Calgary, ALBERTA CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely short stay in Cupar, Fife
What a lovely stay we had in Cupar. Too short indeed. Margo gave us great information on shops and restaurants in the area and several website links to search. The home was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Country Cottage
We had a lovely short stay in the cottage. Our daughter loved the play area and her bedroom. It was great to feel away from it all, yet only a few minutes from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Perfect, quiet cottage to explore Fife.
The cottage exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our 3 weeks in Fife. The house is well equipped for a family stay and in a lovely location. Margo was a responsive host.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Such a beautiful place
If your looking for a beautiful little cottage set in the most beautiful surroundings this is the place for you , very quiet,quaint and old fashioned , lovely little touches of flowers fresh bread and very well equipped, we truly loved our stay here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane P., San Mateo

Lovely setting!
Our family of 3 adults stayed almost a week and thoroughly enjoyed this place. The cottage itself is charming, comfortable and reasonably well equipped. The kitchen is very small but has a hob, oven and dishwasher, as well as a washing machine with dryer setting. This helped us dry clothes the night before we left because it was too wet outside for line drying. The beds were clean and comfortable, and both bathrooms were nicely updated. The cottage was heated on a timer which we did not know how to access, so sometimes when we were home in the afternoon and the mist had moved in, it was a little chilly (we're from California, so easily chilled), so we wore extra layers. We walked the extensive, picturesque grounds and encountered not only dozens of sheep, but also pheasants, wild turkeys and even four frolicking foxes! This was a real treat. Margo was a great communicator through email, and at least two people on the grounds offered us meaningful information. We explored St Andrews (The Old Course and the town) and down the coast through Crail (The Lobster Store) and Anstruther (fish house!), up to the mid Highlands to Pitlochry (Blair Castle and Edradour Distillery), down to Edinburgh and out west to Stirling, Largs, Loch Lomond and Glasgow. Each was an easy day trip. Even the town of Cupar was charming and abundant, with a few gift shops, ample grocery shopping, petrol stations, and an excellent bottle shop, Luvians, where the staff are very accommodating. All in all, a great stay and we'd love to return some day! Thanks, Margo!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Katy S., Manchester United Kingdom

Gorgeous location
We had a fantastic week at the Garden Cottage. The cottage is in an amazing location, close to a town but surrounded by beautiful countryside and with a huge and private garden. Our 18 month old loved the outdoor space and the climbing frame so much. The traditional cottage is really well equipped and has everything you need. Margo left a fantastic welcome package including wine, bread, a smoothie and baby yoghurts (amongst other things)which was so thoughtful and really appreciated. The cottage is in a great location for exploring the surrounding area, we went to St Andrews, the Scottish Deer centre, Cairns Fruit Farm, Elie beach among others. Loads to do for adults and children! Thank you Margo for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janna K.

lovely lovely cottage! we enjoyed our stay there very much!
great nature around. loved playing tennis. thank you margo!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Fantastic property in ideal location
Would highly recommend this well equipped cottage as the perfect location to explore East Fife. Easy access to great beaches, kids attractions and nearby towns. The Boudingait in Cupar is worth a visit for excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

Wonderfully quaint cottage
We spent a wonderful two weeks at Garden Cottage. It is cosy and the surrounding countryside was beautiful and a welcome change from the bustle of the city. The cottage is conveniently located for taking day trips around Fife. Margo makes the place extra special by providing flowers, fresh bread on arrival and a welcome pack of milk, wine, butter, biscuits, etc. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

Gorgeous short break at Garden Cottage near Cupar
My son, 2 year old granddaughter and I had a beautiful, relaxing short break in this lovely cottage. Just open the front door to gaze on..or run in generous, private grounds. Inside, full of character and terrific attention to detail from the host. Welcome package of food, including fresh bread; toiletries, towels, fresh flowers and teddies. Only 15/20 minutes to St Andrews and heaps of information provided on services and activities in Fife. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Toni J., Frisco, Texas

Loved Cupar and the Cozy Cottage
Staying at the Cozy Cottage in Cupar was like stepping back in time, but with all the modern conveniences one might need or want. The location was perfect - only 9 miles from St. Andrews, but in a quiet, rural setting. We loved the town of Cupar and were fortunate to be there on market day for fresh smoked trout and salmon and local cheeses. Perfect for our picnics! Margo gave us excellent recommendations for dinner at Ostler Close which may have been the best dining experience of our entire trip. She sent great information and maps in advance so we were prepared to make the most of our short stay in Fife. I would highly recommend the Cozy Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

jeffrey m.

Beautiful spot in a accessible location
The property is tucked away on a beautiful and peaceful piece of land on the outskirts of Cupar. It has everything that you would need for a self catering vacation near St. Andrews. It is centrally located in Fife and as golfers who tried different courses it worked perfectly.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Victoria, BC Canada

Picture Perfect In Every Way!
Loved It! We booked this cottage as a home base while we toured the St. Andrew's area, Fife and Edinburgh; it is a lovely place to stay. Margo is a very thoughful hostess and we were greeted with warm homemade bread, fresh flowers, milk, cookies and wine! The cottage is delightful, cozy and clean. The beds are most comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped and accommodated our group of four adults. We thoroughly loved this cottage and highly recommend this to anyone - so much better than a hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Becky B., Paris, France

Charming and welcoming
Margo made our stay in her Garden Cottage comfortable through a large number of thoughtful touches - fresh flowers, a plentiful welcome pack of breakfast necessities which meant we didn't have to shop in the dark on the way in from the airport or get up early on our first day, a handmade knit toy animal for our daughter, and, since we stayed over Christmas, plenty of decorations, Christmas candies, crackers, and so on. The cottage itself is very comfortable and has everything needed for a short stay, and the location is perfect for touring southern Scotland. We'll return as soon as we can.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
We enjoyed our stay very much, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020