Showing posts with label St Andrews. Show all posts
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Thursday, 19 June 2025

Elderburn Lodges, Denhead, St Andrews, Fife


Elderburn Luxury Lodges: Peaceful Self-Catering Retreats Near St Andrews
Elderburn Luxury Lodges offer contemporary self-catering accommodation just three miles from the historic coastal town of St Andrews. Nestled in the rolling countryside of Fife, on Scotland’s stunning east coast, these stylish lodges provide an ideal escape for couples, families, and groups alike.

Lodge 1 – Light-Filled Country Comfort for Four
Lodge 1 is a single-storey, two-bedroom retreat designed for up to four guests. Each bedroom boasts a private en-suite—one with a spacious double shower, the other with a shower-over-bath—offering added comfort and convenience. The heart of the lodge is a bright, open-plan living space with floor-to-ceiling patio doors that let in natural light and fresh country air. Outside, a sheltered seating nook offers breathtaking views northwards to the Angus Glens and distant Cairngorms. Perfect for watching sunsets after a day exploring St Andrews.

Lodge 2 – Flexible Living With Rural Views
Surrounded by gentle Fife farmland, Lodge 2 is a two-bedroom, single-storey property ideal for couples or friends travelling together. The bedrooms can be arranged as super-kings or twins and each has its own en-suite. The spacious open-plan lounge and dining area features large picture windows framing tranquil rural vistas, while patio doors open onto a sunny terrace. Inside, the lodge combines soft furnishings and contemporary art to create a warm, home-from-home atmosphere. It’s the perfect base for relaxing country escapes.

Lodge 3 – Private Hot Tub Luxury for Six
Lodge 3 caters to guests seeking a touch of indulgence. As the only lodge at Elderburn with a private hot tub, it offers a luxurious experience for groups of up to six. This double-storey lodge features three bedrooms, a large open-plan kitchen-diner, and a comfortable lounge area with deep sofas and warm lighting. The enclosed patio provides a safe and social outdoor space, ideal for families. After a day on the golf course or exploring the coast, guests can unwind in the hot tub under the stars before cosying up in front of the large-screen TV.

Lodge 4 – Spacious Haven for Families and Friends
With room for up to eight guests, Lodge 4 is perfect for larger groups and family get-togethers. Three bedrooms and multiple bathrooms ensure comfort and ease, while the vaulted entrance and open-plan kitchen-diner make for a sociable layout. French doors lead to a sheltered patio, perfect for al fresco dining. Upstairs, tartan throws and woollen textures bring a Highland charm, and shelves stocked with books, games, and DVDs ensure entertainment even on rainy days. The enclosed patio is a safe space for children to play while adults relax.

Lodge 6 – Accessible Luxury Without Compromise
Lodge 6 has been purpose-built for accessibility, offering step-free, single-storey accommodation for up to four people. Wide doorways, grab rails, and a large wet-room ensure a comfortable stay for guests with mobility needs, while the stylish décor and tactile furnishings provide a welcoming environment for all. Bedrooms can be configured as super-kings or twins, and the private, level-access patio is ideal for outdoor meals and morning coffees with countryside views. Whether visiting for a golf holiday or a tranquil break, Lodge 6 delivers on both convenience and style.

Explore Fife and St Andrews
Fife’s east coast offers something for everyone. From leisurely walks along the iconic West Sands beach in St Andrews—famously featured in Chariots of Fire—to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures across rugged landscapes, the region is as diverse as it is scenic. Elderburn Luxury Lodges provide the perfect base to experience it all.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Fife/18122

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023

The Old Barn Cottage, Anstruther, St Andrews, Fife


The Old Barn Cottage, Anstruther, St Andrews, Fife

The Old Barn Cottage, located on a small family farm in Anstruther, St Andrews, within the enchanting East Neuk of Fife, offers a truly remarkable 4-star self-catering holiday experience. Situated in a splendid rural position, the property boasts stunning views across the Firth of Forth, extending towards North Berwick and Edinburgh. The Old Barn is a haven for those seeking relaxation and tranquillity, having been newly converted to the highest standards while remaining conveniently situated for exploring the area's abundant tourist attractions.

This charming cottage boasts a host of attractive features and accommodations. Part of an old steading, it has been meticulously rebuilt with the original whin stone, traditional slate roof, and interiors finished in beautiful hardwood oak. On the first floor, you'll find two en suite bedrooms, one a twin room and the other a double room with captivating south-facing views over the Firth of Forth and the surrounding countryside. Both bedrooms are equipped with built-in wardrobes featuring mirror sliding doors, and the accommodation comfortably sleeps four adults.

The sitting room is spacious and inviting, with a large bay window that overlooks the Forth to the south. Furnished with a sumptuous leather six-piece suite, the two-seater sofa opens into a bed that can accommodate two extra adults. An electric fire and a wide-screen digital TV enhance your relaxation. On the ground floor, you'll discover a well-appointed bathroom with a power shower.

The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with oak units, and it features integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, fridge, and freezer. Leading from the kitchen is a convenient utility room equipped with a sink, storage cupboards, washing machine, tumble dryer, and an ironing board.

The house is equipped with double-glazing and oil central heating throughout for your comfort. Private parking and a garden area are available for your convenience, and with the owners living nearby, you can expect prompt assistance for any requests.

What's included? All heating and electricity are included in the price, and bed linen and towels are provided. A cot and high chair are available on request.

The Old Barn Cottage is available for rental year-round, with rental periods from Saturday to Saturday. Arrival is after 4 pm, unless by special request, and departure is by 10 am. Short breaks are also an option with a minimum stay of three nights. Please note that smoking and pets are not allowed.

The local area of the East Neuk of Fife is a haven for golf enthusiasts, with over 40 golf courses within an hour's drive. It's a paradise for any golfer. Beyond the greens, outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Fife Coastal Path, enjoy sailing trips to the Isle of May, visit the Scottish Deer Centre, and relish the unspoiled blue flag beaches for which the area is renowned. After all these adventures, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to dining, with a wide variety of superb eateries, ranging from acclaimed restaurants to cosy cafes and bars, all within a short drive and many set amidst the local countryside or along the coastal villages. The Old Barn Cottage is the gateway to an unforgettable Fife getaway, where comfort and natural beauty combine for an exceptional holiday experience.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/fife/6218

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Thursday, 2 February 2023

Balgonar Estate, Saline, Dunfermline, Fife (Sleeps 1-8)


The Balgonar Estate is located just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Scottish village of Saline in Fife. Our holiday homes are a great place to stay for those who want to explore this picturesque kingdom. We are only 40 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh and are close to the golf at St Andrews and the wonderful Gleneagles.

During your stay at our holiday homes, we can also supply meat, eggs, fruit and vegetables from our own farm. For your other provisions, the little village of Saline, which has a shop and post office, is only a mile away.

Balgonar Garden Cottage
This is the larger of the two-holiday homes and can accommodate up to six people. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere and includes a spacious kitchen/diner, cosy living room and a garden. There are three bedrooms which are made up as two double rooms and a twin room. All linen and towels are provided. The master bedroom enjoys impressive views of Saline Hill, where cattle and ponies graze lazily. If you’re up early enough, you may spot the odd wily fox or deer venturing silently through the morning mist from the glen.

Balgonar Bothy
Our lovely holiday home has been converted from part of the old stone-built farm steading and offers warm and inviting self-catering accommodation that can sleep up to two people. It is a great retreat for couples who are looking for a rural holiday home to escape the stresses of modern-day living. There is a large living space that includes a king-size double bed, dining and sitting areas and windows which look out onto the trees that surround the bothy. Adjoining the main living area is a bathroom which includes a shower, basin and WC. The kitchen is also equipped with a gas hob, oven, grill, fridge, dishwasher and coffee maker.

Visiting Saline
This rural haven is an ideal base for touring Scotland, visiting Edinburgh Festival or playing golf. Glasgow on the West coast and St Andrews on the East coast are easily accessible. Stirling, which some say is the centre of Scotland is only 30 minutes away.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Fife/13607

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Monday, 21 November 2022

Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife (Sleeps 1-80)


Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort offers superb self catering accommodation located just outside of the village Kingsbarns near St Andrews in Fife. There are a total of sixteen self catering properties available all located on a beautiful courtyard in a countryside resort.

Beechwood/The Rowans(8)
These 5-Star boutique holiday homes each have an entry hall, a downstairs bathroom, a double en suite bedroom, an open-plan kitchen area, a spacious living/dining area and an outdoor patio. Upstairs, there is a hall, plus three en suite bedrooms that can be made up to suit your requirements.

Bramble Bank/Meadowside(6)
These 5-Star boutique holiday homes each have an entry hall, a downstairs bathroom, an open-plan kitchen area, a spacious living/dining area and an outdoor patio. Upstairs, there is a hall, plus three en suite bedrooms that can be made up to suit your requirements.

The Den(2)
This 4-Star ground-floor studio apartment has an entry hall, a double en suite bedroom, and an open-plan kitchen/living area with a patio door leading to an outdoor patio.

The Lookout(2)
This 4-Star top-floor studio apartment has an entry hall, a spacious double en suite bedroom, and an open-plan kitchen/living area with a balcony.

The Byre, The Doocot, Swallow Cottage (2/4)
These holiday cottages each have an entry hall, bathroom, one twin/double bedroom, open plan kitchen, spacious living/dining area with sofabed, patio door to the courtyard garden.

The Old Dairy(2/4)
As above, but this holiday cottage has a dining kitchen and separate living room.

Cart Arch Cottage(3/5)
This holiday cottage has an entry hall, bathroom, one twin bedroom, one single bedroom, open plan kitchen, spacious living/dining area, patio door to the courtyard garden.

Farriers Cottage(4/6)
This holiday cottage has an entry hall, bathroom, one double and one twin bedroom, open plan kitchen, spacious living/dining area, patio door to the courtyard garden.

The Mill Loft(4/6)
This holiday cottage has an entry hall with door to the courtyard garden, bathroom, one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. Upstairs there is a toilet, open plan kitchen, and spacious living/dining area.

The Well House(6/8)
This holiday cottage has an entry hall, shower room, open plan kitchen, spacious living/dining area, patio door to the courtyard garden. Upstairs hall, bathroom, one double and one twin bedroom, one bedroom with full-size bunk beds.

The Stables(6/8)
This holiday cottage has an entry hall, bathroom, shower room, one double and one twin bedroom, one bedroom with full-size bunk beds, open-plan kitchen, spacious living/dining area, patio door overlooking children's play area.

The Granary(8/10)
This holiday cottage has an entrance hall, shower room, one double bedroom, open plan kitchen, spacious living/dining area with three magnificent cart arch windows to the garden courtyard. Upstairs hall, two twin bedrooms, a large bathroom, one double bedroom with en suite shower room

Leisure Facilities
We offer a range of onsite facilities to keep you entertained during your self catering holiday. Enjoy the wildlife while wandering around the farm trails, play on the outdoor all-weather tennis court, practice your putting, enjoy the children's play area, score goals on the football pitch or try your luck at croquet.

Alternatively, stay indoors and take in the spectacular views from the indoor heated swimming pool, pamper yourself with one of our spa treatments, get fit in the gym, hit on our indoor tennis court (one of only a few in Fife), play snooker or tire the kids out in the games area. There is so much to do you will be spoilt for choice.

Onsite we also have a pop up cafe offering street food, take away facilities, tea and coffee, plus a licensed bar. Pop up food and drink events are open depending on season.

Visiting Kingsbarns & Exploring Fife
There are many great things to do in the local area including golf, fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding and much more.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Fife/11559

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Friday, 26 November 2021

St Andrews Golf Apartment, St Andrews, Fife (Sleeps 1-5)


St Andrews Golf Apartment is a tastefully modernised self-catering holiday home that dates back to 1890 and is a stone's throw from St Andrews Golf Course, the coast and centre of St Andrews in Fife. Our 5-star holiday home is the perfect holiday base for couples, golfers and families who want to explore this wonderful part of Scotland.

The apartment sleeps up to 5 people and comes with a range of facilities to suit all your needs.

The lounge has large windows overlooking the street and is tastefully decorated with unique artwork and memorabilia that any golf lover will enjoy. Connected to the kitchen is the morning room which contains dining facilities and casual seating. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need during your stay.

A spiral ornamental staircase leads to the second floor where there are three double bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed. In the front bedroom, there is also a single bed. Two of the bedrooms have en suite shower rooms which have been totally refurbished while the family bathroom is equipped with a Victorian-style slipper bath.

Outside there is a decking area with a table and chairs which overlook the garden, perfect for a morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening sun.

Our self catering holiday home is close to the beach and within a two-minute walk of the world-famous Old Course, a haven for golf lovers. The hustle and bustle of St Andrews centre is just around the corner which is perfect for those who like to be close to local amenities. Turn left outside the front door and you are immediately enveloped in golfing culture. Turn right and you are into a historical wonderland of the castle, the harbour and the folklore of the cathedral.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Fife/9637

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Friday, 11 June 2021

Bag End Cottage, Chance Inn, St Andrews, Fife (Sleeps 1-7)


Bag End Cottage is a self catering holiday cottage in the pretty hamlet of Chance Inn in the heart of Fife. Our cottage is a timber-clad residence in a beautiful rural setting and is only a short drive from Cupar, St Andrews and the medieval fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife.

All of the bedrooms can be found on the upper floor and are made up as 2 doubles and a family/twin. The master bedroom is a very unusual curved shape with a vaulted ceiling. 

This three bedroom holiday cottage is located in the heart of Fife, surrounded by rolling countryside. It is near Cupar, just nine miles from St Andrews, and just a short drive from Dundee, Edinburgh, Perth and the East Neuk of Fife, including Anstruther, Cellardyke, Crail, Elie, Pittenweem and St Monans.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Fife/11798

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Friday, 18 December 2020

Athan Cottage Craigrothie, St Andrews, Fife (Sleeps 1-4)


Athan Cottage offers self catering accommodation in the small Scottish village of Craigrothie in Fife. The holiday accommodation can sleep up to 4 people and is just over 2 miles from Cupar and 8 miles from St Andrews.

The holiday cottage has a cosy, homely feel and includes everything you need for a relaxing break away. There is a TV, DVD player, reading material, jigsaws and games in the lounge along with a thermostatically controlled fire which completes the room. Off the lounge is a spacious and well-equipped kitchen that includes a fridge/freezer, electric cooker and a microwave oven.

The self catering cottage is ideally placed in the village of Craigrothie which is great for golfers as there are a number of courses within a few miles. If you want to venture further then the East Neuk of Fife is a lovely place to visit with its quaint harbours.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk//Fife/9680

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