Cosy Countryside Cottage - Winter special offers.

Entire cottage in St Andrews, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Miranda
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Welcome! Your holiday cottage is hidden away in a tiny village just 6 km along the coast from St Andrews. Comfy beds, cosy log burner and home baking are waiting for you! Step out onto the famous 'Fife Coastal Path' and explore miles of beautiful walking tracks. Being perfectly positioned in between St Andrews and the beautiful 'East Neuk', it's the ideal base to discover all Fife has to offer - world class golf, sandy beaches, delicious local food, and lots of fresh sea air!! (sorry, no pets.)

The space
☆Two upstairs bedrooms - with hotel quality beds, cotton linens, and bath towels.
Bedroom 1: superkingsize bed (180cm wide). Bedroom 2: superkingsize bed (180cm wide) or two single beds (90cm wide). Optional cot (60cm x 120cm).

☆Cosy sitting room with a smart TV (BBC & Netflix), books and a wood-burning stove (lots of kindling & logs included).

☆Fully equipped kitchen, plus a separate dining room with a dining table and a work desk.

☆Relax in the garden surrounded by wild flowers and birdsong: dine outside on the patio overlooking the fields or snooze on the sunloungers. All the while enjoying sunshine from sunrise till sunset!!

☆Only a 1km walk along a farm track straight to the sea. Follow the spectacular 'Fife Coastal Path' North to St Andrews, passing the famous 'Buddo Rock' or South to Kingsbarns, along red sandy beaches; we really can't decide which is our favourite!

☆Families with all ages of children are very welcome.... There are stairgates, a baby bath, changing mat, potty, full-size travel cot with bedding, black out blinds, highchair, plastic plates/bowls/cutlery, and a fire guard. And most importantly... lots of toys, games, books, and an outdoor playhouse!

Guest access
☆The cottage is in an elevated position. There is a set of 10 steps up from the road, a small footpath, and another set of steps to the porch (please see photos).

☆There is space to offload your car on the roadside beneath the cottage. But (to allow tractors to pass) please park long-term in the communal parking bay. This is 2 minute walk away, and is free of charge.

☆ Please note that the bathroom has a shower with sloping headroom at one side, and the bath is 3/4 length.

*I am always very happy to answer any questions at all that you may have about the cottage, or surrounding area. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything at all- I would love to make your stay as special as possible for you!

Other things to note
☆The semi-detached cottage and garden are entirely for your own use. (Only the first set of steps and the path leading to the front gate are shared with the neighbours.)

☆Please note that there is no EV charger at the cottage or in the village. The nearest public charging station is 4 miles away in St Andrews. We advise overseas guests to hire a petrol or diesel rental car.

*The building has an approved license (FL 01507P) and is adherent regulations, including interlinked smoke alarms. It has a newly installed eco-friendly heat pump, solar panels and energy storage battery.

Registration Details
Fl 01507P

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What this place offers

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Golf course view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 58 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Where you’ll be

St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

'Boarhills' can be found on a quiet road heading towards the sea. This collection of quaint farm cottages is surrounded by a mix of farmland and wild countryside. There is an abundance of walking tracks to follow.

St Andrews is only 4 miles away - an easy drive follows the coastline and drops into the harbour side of town - perfect for guests visiting children at St Andrews University. St Andrews itself has a full range of supermarkets, bustling independent shops and vibrant places to eat out, aswell as the highly acclaimed Janettas icecream parlour!

For families wishing to enjoy award-winning sandy beaches - it's only a short car journey North to St Andrews East/ West Sands beaches and Tentsmuir forest beach. Or South to Kingsbarns beach, Crail beach, and the many beaches at Elie (which also has an exciting chain walk)... Seasonal lifeguard patrols can be found at St Andrews East Sands, West Sands, and Elie.

Boarhills is right on the edge of the acclaimed 'East Neuk' area of Fife - just start heading South (by foot, bus, or car) to explore these conservation fishing villages:

♡Kingsbarns 2.5 miles
♡Crail 6 miles
♡Anstruther 8.5 miles
♡Pittenweem 10 miles
♡St Monans 12 miles
♡Elie 14 miles

.... you will find pretty pan-tiled cottages, picturesque harbours, friendly artist's studios, plus the best fish&chips ever!

☆Golfers will be delighted to find 10 of Scotland's top 100 golf courses (as listed in the most recent NGC index) are within a 10-minute drive of the cottage!!

Placed 2nd... St Andrews Old Course (5 miles)
Placed 5th.... Kingsbarns Links (3.5 miles)
Placed 17th .... St Andrews New Course (5 miles)
Placed 23rd .... St Andrews Castle Course (3 miles)
Placed 40th .... St Andrews Jubilee Course (5 miles)
Placed 41st ... Crail Balcomie Links (6 miles)
Placed 56th ..... Fairmont St Andrews Torrance Course (2 miles)
Placed 68th .... The Duke's Course, St Andrews (6 miles)
Placed 69th ..... St Andrews Eden Course (5 miles)
Placed 72nd .... Fairmont St Andrews Kittocks Course (2 miles)

Boarhills is located 5 miles from St Andrews bus station, 10 miles from Leuchars train station, 18 miles from Dundee train station, and 50 miles from Edinburgh airport... We welcome international visitors, and if there is anything I can do to help plan your trip to St Andrews, please just ask!

Meet your host

Superhost
121 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Veterinary Surgeon
Hello! We started this Airbnb in 2021, and have had the privilege of welcoming visitors from near and far. Many arriving as guests and departing as friends! I am currently taking a break from being a vet to look after our 3 children. They all help out with turnarounds - from grass cutting to toy cleaning. I love that they are learning all about running a business - their subsequent wages are usually spent at Janetta's ice cream parlour!
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs