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Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
TV
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
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Nestled in the St Andrews countryside, The Balone Garden Cottage offers a serene escape with its peaceful open-plan kitchen lounge and wood burning stove. Unwind on the patio or indulge in a restful sleep thanks to the Dyson Purifier's cooling feature, while enjoying luxurious comforts like a Smeg ceramic hob and Smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner

The Balone Garden Cottage is a luxury retreat with spectacular views over the St Andrews countryside and a wood burning stove. The cottage has been finished to the highest standard and comfortable sleeps 2 in a double bedroom with access to the patio via the French doors. The open-plan kitchen lounge is peaceful whether the bifold doors are open to the fresh air or cosy with the wood burner. Property features a Dyson Purifier which purifies, humidifies and cools the bedroom in the cottage. The property has it's own entrance on the ground floor and free parking for one car at the end of the driveway. The accommodation layouts are as follows:



Ground Floor - 1 double bedroom with luxury mattress and with full wardrobe. Perfect for guests with mobility requirements. The bathroom has a large walk in shower with a Lusso hand wash basin, a wall hung WC and a delightful Spanish caustic tile floor. Whilst there is no garden available with the cottage, there is an enclosed patio garden via the French doors in the bedroom or via the bifold doors in the lounge. The kitchen has a dishwasher, a fridge, a Smeg ceramic 2 ring hob, and a high spec oven/microwave. There is no washing machine available for guest use. In the lounge, there is a small dining table with a Smart TV and logs are provided for the wood burner.

Property manager

Short Stay St Andrews

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Checkin 16:00-23:45

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • High chair fee: GBP 20 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

451912

About the neighborhood

Map
St Andrews

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • St. Andrews Links - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 15 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aikmans Cellar Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪AndRelax | Physics - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪BrewDog St Andrews - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Craigtoun Country Park and University of St. Andrews. The Duke's St Andrews and St. Andrews Botanic Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay in St. Andrew’s

This is an absolutely beautiful property. We stayed for two days during a quick visit to Scotland. The property is exactly as advertised, in a beautiful location. It’s very peaceful and the perfect place for a short rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

A lovely property finished to a high standard. Amazing views, peaceful location and a great base for exploring St Andrews and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the countryside but only minutes by car to St Andrews

Ideal for a quiet holiday, but able to enjoy City and Fife coast. A good mix.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Garden Cottage

The Garden Cottage was everything we could have wished for on our weekend visit. Impeccably clean, stylishly designed, thoughtfully filled with exactly what we needed to feel like a ‘home from home’. Local advice of where to visit and where to eat was spot on and we cannot recommend the cottage enough. Pure perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Markham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay in a beautiful and serene setting

My wife and I absolutely loved spending the day reading and relaxing by the wood stove looking out over the fields, watching sunrises together. The check in process was easy, and everything was clean and extremely well maintained. The bed was fantastic to sleep on. We loved it so much we booked an extra night! It's a short drive to St. Andrews and a number of farm shops and other small towns. Well worth the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views, but make sure you get good directions!

This place is a stunner. The views of St. Andrews are out of this world from this little cottage. The owners did a spectacular job of putting this place together and decorating it. It's all very new and fresh and modern. The door was a little weird to figure out at first, but once we did, all went well. Bed was comfortable, but I think it's a stretch to call it a king size... at least by American standards. However, it was very comfortable. The only thing I would say is if you're older, you may have trouble with the bed and possibly the couch - they're both low to the ground, especially the bed. It's not on a frame, so you're right on the ground. An older person would really struggle to get in and out of it, I think. But it was comfortable, plenty of closet storage in the bedroom. Views - again - wonderful.As for finding the cottage? Well, that was fun. We actually ended up on the cart path of the golf course across the street - yes, on the actual cart path - before we realized the navigation system didn't really know where to go. So it would be a little more helpful to maybe add a pin to the directions or some other kind of way to find the cottage using a car's nav system. The link in the welcome email is correct, but getting that into a rental car's nav is the sticky part. Don't put in Balone Garden Cottage or Mount Melville in a car's nav because you WILL end up in the middle of a golf course!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025