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A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews.

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A coastal cityscape with a beach in the foreground and a dense urban area in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a painting of a bull, and a vase of red roses.
A view from a window of a courtyard with a stone well, gravel ground, and a stone wall.
A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.
A glass of white wine in the foreground, a sign reading 'BRAID COTTAGE' on a textured wall, and a potted plant with green foliage and white flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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St Andrews, SCT
  • Place, Eden Mill St Andrews
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

St. Andrews

Located in St. Andrews, this holiday home is in a rural area. Old Course at St Andrews and Eden Mill St Andrews are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze and British Golf Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider St. Andrews Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Tannadice Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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St Andrews, SCT

What's nearby

  • Eden Mill St Andrews - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • St. Athernase Church - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 6 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom Morris Bar And Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tindal’s Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Commie - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews.?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews. on 22 Jan 2027 start from £664, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful renovated modern but homely cottage by St Andrews. located?

This family-friendly St. Andrews holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Eden Mill St Andrews, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze and British Golf Museum. St. Andrews Aquarium and University of St. Andrews are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa in a beautiful setting, close to st Andrew’s. Will book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only positive things to say. Would not change a thing. Very convenient to drive to university of st Andrews Setting could not be more quaint!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brain cottage is beautiful and has everything you need for a beautiful stay in and around St.Andrew'sHilary is a really great host and makes sure you have everything you need.Also lovely welcome basket when you arrive. We would love to go back and stay next time in the area..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Braid Cottage was terrific. Perfect for our group of 7! The host, Hilary, was the best and her homemade sourdough bread, shortbread and strawberry preserves was amazing! Hopefully, we will get a chance to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We met Hilary on arrival and she was very nice and very helpful. The cottage was amazing. We had everything we needed and she left us homemade bread, shortbread and jam and also a bottle of red wine. She even left us dog treats and a ball for our wee dog. The whole cottage was spotless and smelt beautiful. The beds were so comfy. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much Hilary for allowing us to rent your beautiful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilary was a lovely host and the property was exactly what we needed. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very modern and updated inside while retaining all the charm outside in a beautiful, quiet and peaceful courtyard. Our host was amazing and replied to our inquiries promptly. Plenty of space for a family or friends and close to St. Andrews and activities in Fife area. I highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilary offered us early check-in the morning we arrived which was great, she met us gave us the low down how everything worked etc Accommodation was great and suited our needs perfectly being up in Scotland golfing. Easy access to good restaurants and amenities Would highly recommend Braid Cottage
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hillary, the host, was super! You can not ask more from a host. We liked the house, the beds are very confortable, the house was very clean and we enjoyed our holidays a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was beautifully equipped for cooking. Great quality pans and settings for 8. Having the log fire was great fun and made for some lovely homey and intimate evenings. Our dog had a great time too. Hilary was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

The property was even better than it looked online - delighted with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St Andrews golf tour

Ideal
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilary is very helpful and easy to communicate with, the cottage is lovely and very quiet and about 10 minutes drive from St Andrews. We appreciated the treats left for our arrival including dog treats!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Braid cottage was in a great location for visiting St Andrews & is only a 5 minute drive to Leuchers train station. The cottage is clean & very well equipped and has everything you need. Hilary the host answered all messages within good time and was very helpful. The welcome pack was a nice touch with homemade bread & jam made by Hilary herself. Would highly recommend Braid Cottage. A big thank you to Hilary for making us all feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys golf trip

Hillary is awesome and her place is perfect for a golf outing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptionally Good

Everything as described, lovely homely touches. Excellent property and extremely helpful host. Would love to return, highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home from home

From beginning to end a perfect holiday, the house has everything you could need, Hilary is a wonderful host, the welcome treats were a lovely kind surprise and communication was easy and friendly. We hope to come back again and would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay, beautiful house

We had a brilliant stay in Braid Cottage, the property was lovely, clean and very well equipped. Hilary was an excellent host, we could not have asked for better. We definitely hope to return in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay - from the peaceful location just outside of town, to the meticulously organized and expertly equipped cottage, was perfection.And Hilary, the incredible host, even had local eggs, homemade strawberry jam, bread and cookies waiting for us when we arrived. And wine. Brilliant!Hilary, her hospitality, and her exquisite home, were simply exemplary. Whenever we return, we will stay here. A true home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the host Hilary is a nice lady,she prepared the house in a good and warmly place. also she prepared with homemade bread, jams and many cooking utensils that gave us feeling like home away from home. thanks so much 🙏 💓
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Best ever

Hilary is a wonderful person with always a helpful hand. The cottage is outstanding and we hope to come back. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

We had a great weekend The cottage lovely and very clean . We loved the log fire so cosy in the stormy weather.Ideal place for us to celebrate my husbands birthdayGreat location for the men to nip into St Andrews to golf, and us to have a wee look round the shops.Would love to go back in the summer.Hilary was very helpful and accommodating .Hilary was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in St Andrews area

I cannot say enough good things about our stay, 4 couples on a visit to Scotland, golfing and sight seeing. It is real close to St Andrews, there is a farm store and restaurant just down the street, train station close for trips to Edinburgh or north. Hilary was great and took care of us. Fresh Bread, homemade jam, bottle of wine, eggs and coffee awaited us on arrival. We all had a great time, Thank you Hilary we all would definitely stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Just heading home from a long weekend at this beautiful cottage. We were visiting family nearby and wanted to have our own space and mini holiday. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, lots of lovely personal touches and very much a home from home. Incredibly comfortable. We will be back! Thank you Hilary!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful for our family

Driving up we knew Dron Court would be a special place, and stepping into Braid Cottage we felt immediately at home. Hilary was a phenomenal host and made sure we had everything we needed, while giving us all the privacy we wanted as well. The beds were extremely comfortable and we had lots of room to spread out. It’s very convenient to St. Andrew’s and to nearby areas as well. If I could rate this higher I would.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2024
Cindy and her family were so lovely and an absolute pleasure to host. I do hope they are able to return to Braid Cottage. I would recommend them to future hosts.
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