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Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner

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Living area
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a vase, and a window with a view.
A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.
A modern bathroom with a skylight, a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a large mirror.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with plants, a view through a large window, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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St Andrews
  • Place, Craigtoun Country Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Duke's St Andrews
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

St. Andrews

Located in St. Andrews, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Course at St Andrews and The Duke's St Andrews are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Craigtoun Country Park and St. Andrews Botanic Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tannadice Park or Dens Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
St Andrews

What's nearby

  • Craigtoun Country Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Duke's St Andrews - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 10 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tom Morris Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Saint - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Balone Garden Cottage was a perfect home from home. Ideally situated on the outskirts of St Andrews. The accommodation was modern and clean. The host came to greet us on arrival. We thoroughly enjoy our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect couples cottage

Standard of accommodation and the quietness Bedside reading light would be a minor improvement
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the standard of accommodation and the quietness. We appreciate your suggestion about adding bedside reading lights and will certainly consider this to enhance future stays. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us! Kind regards, Short Stay St Andrews
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 stars

Amazing cottage, very modern and lovely wood burner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment Very close to St. Andrew Great location We really enjoyed our stay The hosts were very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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