Location: St. Andrews, Scotland, Europe (9 Miles from St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Cottage
Garden Cottage is situated in the heart of our small country estate in Fife, about 9 miles from St Andrews and its many golf courses.
The cottage is detached, two storey, and set in its own garden, with a lawn to the front, and grass to the back, with woodlands at the side. It is set on a private road, which is only used by cottage guests, and the very occasional tractor working on the estate.
Inside the cottage has a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and cloakroom with toilet on the ground floor, and upstairs, there is a bathroom with overbath shower, and 2 bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with 2 twin beds. There is also a full size cot.
The sitting room is comfortable and well equipped, with an open fire for the chillier times of year. The cottage also has full central heating. The dining room can easily accommodate 4 or even 6 at the table, and there is also a piano, for the musically gifted!
The kitchen is fully equipped with a cooker, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer and microwave.
Outside the garden is stocked with flowers and herbs. The woodland and adjacent stream are often visited by deer, especially in the early morning, and as the kitchen overlooks the woods, you might be lucky enough to see a deer while you make your morning tea.
In front of the cottage, in a paddock is our duck pond, which has many wild ducks. In the spring, there are also many ducklings, swimming in line behind their mothers. We are also regularly visited by Harry the Heron, and very occasionally, by otters.
On the estate, we breed Highland Cattle, the long-horned traditional Scottish cattle. They are very beautiful and can been seen on the farm at all ages - from the newly born calves to the mature cattle, and even our pedigree bull, Fergus, lives here.
In May, we host the Fife Agricultural Show in some of our fields. This is far enough away from the cottage that you will hardly notice it, but if you want to visit, there is lots to see and do, with show jumping, cattle, sheep and horse shows, as well as all sorts of traditional Scottish exhibitions and displays.
Near to our house, about 100 yards from the cottage, is our new tennis court, and we are happy to let our guests use this by arrangement.
Further afield, there is so much to see and explore in Fife. The Open Golf comes to St Andrews regularly, and is back again in July 2015. St Andrews itself has much to see, from St Rules Tower, the Castle and the other historic area. 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central heating is not included in the summer. Central heating on a timed basis - morning and evening - is included at all other times of year. If you require heating throughout the day, or during the night, this can be provided at a small extra cost.
- Linens Provided : We provide duvets, bed linen, towels, and table linen.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace : In the sitting room, there is a large open fire. In the cooler months, we supply a starter pack of coal and logs. There is nothing quite like a roaring log fire!
- Beds
- Double Bed : The double bed is hand made by a master craftsman from timber from our own estate, and is very comfortable.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Both twin beds are handmade by a master craftsman from timber from our own estate. Cosy and comfortable!
- Child Bed : We can provide an additional foldaway bed for a child for £10 per night.
- Crib : We provide a modern cot with bed linen, if required
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : In the sitting room, there is satellite television, with freesat channels, and a DVD player.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- View/Location
- Water View : The cottage overlooks our duck pond, which is home to many wild ducks - 35 at the highest count this year! In spring, there are often ducklings too. The pond is visited by all sorts of wildlife, such as herons, deer, moorhens,otters and pheasants. Less welcome is the occasional fox.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : We provide free wi-fi internet access. Please bring your own laptop.
- Other Amenities
- Situated on our peaceful country estate, Garden Cottage has views over our duck pond, which is visited by wildlife, such as herons, deer and occasionally an otter, and to the rear of the cottage, there are views over our fields to the hills. From the cottage, you can watch farmlife happening around you. We breed pedigree highland cattle, and in spring there are numerous calves being born. In August / September, it is harvest time, and the age old process of bringing in the crops continues.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Children will love Garden Cottage with its lawn for playing on, and woodlands for exploring. Guests can also use our private tennis court, by arrangement
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : At least one member of the party must be 21 or over.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Our cottage is about 9 miles from the Open Golf venue at St Andrews, Fife, and would provide a wonderful, tranquil base from which to enjoy golf at St Andrews and the many other golf courses in the area. We are happy to recommend golf courses within easy reach of Cupar.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
17 December - 6 January 2012 £700/week
7 January - 30 March 2012 £470/week
31 March - 8 June 2012 £525/week
9 June - 7 September 2012 £600/week
8 Sept - 12 October 2012 £490/week
13 Oct -26 October 2012 £560/week
27 Oct - 21 December 2012 £490/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1887
We are Chris and Margo Addison-Scott, and we live at Kinloss House, which is a small mansion house on the estate. Chris' family have lived here for the last 120 years, and we moved back here in 1998 to take over running the estate and the houses on it. We live here with our three children, Alexandra, Jamie and Ben, and a selection of animals, including our 2 Shetland ponies, Fun & Perseus, our cat, Smudge, dogs Rosie and Bella, 5 hens, and a goldfish. We are delighted to welcome guests to this quiet corner of Fife in Scotland, where there is so much to see and do.
Why the Owner Chose St. Andrews
We took over running the Addison-Scott family Estate in 1998, and since then have had much pleasure in improving the various cottages and houses on the estate.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
We think that Garden Cottage is a delightful place to spend a holiday, to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside, where the only things you will hear is birdsong, and the very occasional passing tractor. Depending on the time of year, so much happens, from the birth of calves in Spring, to the Fife Show in May, Harvest time in August/September and Scottish Christmas and New Year. Although quite close to Cupar, the estate is a little haven of peace and tranquility. The loudest noise you will hear is birdsong.
Property Photos
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- Garden Cottage - St. Andrews, Scotland Cottage with Wildlife Viewing, near Golf and Sightseeing
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- Sitting Room - St. Andrews, Scotland Cottage with Wildlife Viewing, near Golf and Sightseeing
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- Dining Room - St. Andrews, Scotland Cottage with Wildlife Viewing, near Golf and Sightseeing
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- Tennis Court
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- Horace and Icey, our 2 pet calves.
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- The Fife Show is held on the farm every year in May.
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- Spring on Kinloss Estate
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- Kinloss Mansion house - our home.
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- Another view of the sitting room
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- The upstairs bathroom
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- A few of our pedigree Highland cattle
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- Fife Foxhounds meet at Kinloss every year in November
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- Spring tulips make a lovely show
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- The field gathering at Kinloss for the Meet
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- Sitting room
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- Garden Cottage in Winter. Time to turn up the central heating!
Traveler Reviews (14)
Guest: Ann, Scott & Tom, Oregon
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Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
Our daughter graduated from St Andrews this week, and this cottage and estate were the perfect places to repair to, to hold us in a spirit of celebration - peaceful, calm, quiet, magical, serene, teeming with birdsong, perfectly kitted out, charming, inspiring, comfortable - entirely lovely in every regard. I deeply hope to return and we, in our separate ways, will always hold this place close to our heart. Thank you. Loved chatting to the ponies and the horse too!
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Guest: Randy & Christine, Toronto
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Date of Stay: 04/23/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
Really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was great, enjoyed the quiet and all the surrounding scenery. Had a wonderful time touring the central part of Scotland. The golf was great. Thanks for the welcome pack. We lucked out with the weather. It was ideal for golf and touring the area.
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Guest: Bert & Cindy, Florida
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Date of Stay: 04/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
We've enjoyed being Scottish for a week, the ideal location too. We found something we liked in every bakery in every town. I loved cooking in the kitchen - must be the views and the quiet. We named the ' abandoned twin' calf 'Wobbly'. Great time, great place.
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Guest: Zander & Helen
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Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
We have really loved our stay here in Garden Cottage second to none. Cosy home from home feeling, as soon as you walk through the door. Thank you for letting us stay in this beautiful little cottage. We will recommend.
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Guest: John, Nicola, Marcus & Toby
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Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Thanks for the extras that make it extra special. Would recommend Cambo gardens and beach, and Tentsmuir wood and beach at Leuchars. Ideal for a young family. It was Marcus's 4th birthday while here, and he has loved it. Will return to this cottage.
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The reveiw of the cottage was perfect and actually better than we thought it to be
Guest: Bert
(Tampa Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/26/11
Quiet location, close to small villages and shopping the local area. St. Andrews 15 minutes away as well. Mago is a great host and is there only if you need her it is really a perfect get away.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Guest: Christine, Jack, Ella and John, Newcastle
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Date of Stay: 10/26/09
Review Submitted: 06/12/10
Lovely week in the 'home from home' cottage. Very welcoming. Had a great week, visited lots of lovely places. Weather typically Scottish but mild for this time of year. Lucky to see deer a couple of mornings walking across the front garden. Thank you very much.
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Guest: Margaret and John , Eastbourne
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Date of Stay: 12/30/09
Review Submitted: 06/12/10
Beautiful cottage in the snow. Didn't take the car out for the 5 days we were here! Never got above freezing the the time we were here, but the cottage was cosy and the log fire came into its own. Recommend Ostler's Close in Cupar - great food for a night out.
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Guest: Harry ,Gill, Peter and Hazel, Surrey
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Date of Stay: 04/03/10
Review Submitted: 06/12/10
I have really enjoyed staying here. The beds were really comfortable. I wish we could stay longer than just one week. We all enjoyed it a lot, and I hope I will be able to get my family to come here again! Unexpectedly good weather!
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