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3 Bed Cottage - Stunning Views Over St Andrews

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A large, single-story house with a driveway and a small parking area.
Living area
A cozy room with two sofas, a wooden-framed door, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A dining room with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a sink, and a window with a checkered backsplash.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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St Andrews, SCT

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

3 Bed Cottage - Stunning Views Over St Andrews

Osborne steading is a beautiful fully refurbished luxury 3 bed, 3 bath house in a quiet converted farm Steading. It is located in an idyllic peaceful rural setting, yet within walking distance to St Andrews centre. The property is a light, modern two storey building, it has three bedrooms, the master bedroom has a king size bed, en suite and dressing room, while the two additional bedrooms are spacious twins. There is also a double sofa bed located in the large lounge, giving accommodation for up to eight people. The property boasts a fully fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms with baths and showers, and downstairs cloakroom, off street parking and attractive back garden with newly installed deck area with views over St Andrews and the sea. In the garden you will find outdoor seating, a barbecue and childrens' outdoor toys. The property is pet friendly and only a short stroll into the heart of St Andrews.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8126682
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Andrews

Located in St. Andrews, this cottage is in a rural area. Hamish McHamish Statue and Swilken Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and West Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider British Golf Museum, or check out an event or a game at Tannadice Park. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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St Andrews, SCT

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 16 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jannettas Gelateria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Saint - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cheesy Toast Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • Starbucks

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bed Cottage - Stunning Views Over St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 3 Bed Cottage - Stunning Views Over St Andrews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Bed Cottage - Stunning Views Over St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bed Cottage - Stunning Views Over St Andrews?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bed Cottage - Stunning Views Over St Andrews located?

This family-friendly St. Andrews cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews Botanic Garden and St Andrews - Eden Course. Old Course at St Andrews is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

Excellent accommodation, has everything you need for a great family break

Would have no hesitation recommending this property to anyone looking for a break in St Andrews
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Many thanks for your kind words. Glad you had a great stay in lovely St Andrews. Hope to see you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family holiday

Lovely house in fabulous location with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Lovely accommodations in a beautiful location

The house is very comfortable clean and welcoming and has a gorgeous private garden in back with a both a dining area and rocking chairs. The views are lovely and it is very quiet. It’s outside of the town of St. Andrews but very easily accessible - a 3 minute drive and nice 15 - 20 minute walk to the center of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

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

Well equipped and comfortable

We found the cottage to be perfect for our needs and in a quiet location. Gill was very helpful in ensuring that we settled in immediately. The garden is well maintained with lovely views. Our dogs enjoyed it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Christmas

Lovely house, location and views. Very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Absolutely perfect

Our stay in St Andrew’s was amazing. It truly was home to home. The house is big, spacious and very well equipped. We loved that it had Sky TV so we could watch the US open golf. The view of St Andrew’s village from the garden was a wonderful surprise. Everything about the house was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Many thanks for your lovely message - so glad you enjoyed your stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family visit to son in uni

We travelled 2 adults,one 15 year old and a 4 year old to visit our son at uni in St Andrews,the cottage was amazing! We couldn't have asked for more.The cottage had everything,fully equipped. We didn't want to leave and we are already looking at dates to go back.To stay in the good weather would be wonderful,sat on the patio overlooking St Andrews with a glass of wine.Thanks for a great weekend, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Many thanks for your lovely review. Glad you had a great stay and look forward to seeing you back again soon. Gill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

Great Holiday with a dog in St Andrews

The property was just what we needed whilst visiting our daughter at St Andrew's. This is the first time we have been on holiday with our dog and the property was perfect - the garden is fully enclosed, which gave her space to run around outside and we were able to set up her crate in the utility room, away from the rest of the house (although we did bring a stair gate to prevent her getting upstairs). The property is also next door to a lovely footpath that goes up over the hill, through a small wood, with fantastic views back over St Andrews and the coast. The house was also well equipped for humans! We'll definitely plan to stay here again when we next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Many thanks for your kind words - glad you had a lovely stay - hopefully see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

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

Stunning position

Lovely well equipped cottage, home from home, possibly too much included! Literally did not need to take anything but our clothes Fabulous position with views of St Andrews, dogs loved the garden although we have miniature dachshund’s and they managed to find a couple of escape routes but managed to dog proof the garden with equipment found in the shed 😂 St sndrews was stunning, lovely town and beach half hour walk away Tesco and just eat both deliver there so that was a bonus 👍 Train 5 minutes drive away which we used to get to Edinburgh for Fringe Festival worked perfectly Would definitely recommend and would love to return if were ever up this way again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

June W.

Review from 5/13/19 to 5/19/19

Nicely appointed property. As expected with a farm building conversion, the floors squeaked and groaned a bit but just added to the character of the property. Very comfortable to chill out in the garden after a full day on the golf course. The property had experienced a water leak the week previously but Gillian made us aware of that before we arrived and that action had been taken to fix. Unfortunately, we also experienced a water leak and informed Gillian and she had a Plumber out to inspect that evening. He highlighted the issue (linked to tiles in the shower area of the bathroom between the bedrooms) and that this would need be fixed, and would let Gillian know. As we were leaving the following morning don't know if this has been repaired but Gillian had been responsive to the issue being highlighted so would assume this would be addressed in a timely manner. Location is on the outskirts of St Andrews (quiet), but very close to Morrisons for all of your grocery needs. Even with the leak problem, we had a great time and the property met all our needs. Gillian was easy to work with and responsive to calls and issues raised.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thierry L.

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

Emplacement idéal pour un sejour golfique entre amis

Logement ideal pour un groupe de 7 personnes. Cottage très propre et fonctionnel, au calme et à proximité immédiate de St Andrews. Très bonne communication avec Gillian, la gérante du lieu.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Lovely stay in St Andrews

Came for a long weekend to visit our daughter who just started at uni. Brought our two dogs and we all had a comfortable stay. Location was perfect since we had a car. Enclosed back garden very helpful with the dogs. All very easy and house had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen T.

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

Great base to explore St Andrews

This property was perfect for my family , nice views and easy to get into St Andrews. It was great to have two fridge freezers ,as there were seven of us ,and the garden was lovely to relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Just a delightful location in this beautiful town of St. Andrews!

Could not have been better! Osborne Stead had the country feel with a spectacular view of the city but was only a short walk from the city center. The accommodations were first rate - comfortable and very home like. Loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise M.

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

Jubilee weekend

The location awas excellent. The house was very well equipped and comfortable and the garden was lovely with great views over St. Andrew's from the decking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jackie h.

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

Great weekend

Had a great weekend at this cottage ,everything you would need ,so peaceful and just short walk to shops and into town , Thanks again Gillian
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Excellent family break

Couldn’t have asked for more. Everything you need for a few days away with family. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth B.

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

Family holiday

Excellent property. Well equipped for all ages and n our party.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Want for nothing

Fantastic house with fantastic views. Everything provided in this house for a small or large group. No hesitation in recommending this holiday home. Thank you very much .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Cozy and perfect for families

We just completed our stay at Osborne Steading and we absolutely loved it. I traveled with my husband, our two young sons and my in-laws. The house had the perfect amount of space to accommodate all of us comfortably. My young sons were so excited to see a closet full of toys and games! I was happy to see a pack-n-play crib and high chair. The kitchen had everything you could need and we often walked to the grocery store and cooked meals at home. It took about 25 minutes to walk into town (even while pushing a stroller!) and when we didn’t feel like walking, a taxi was always readily available. We would recommended Osborne Steading to anyone and it make our stay in St. Andrews so comfortable and enjoyable!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

A wonderful cottage!

Clean, comfortable, well-equipped, welcoming. Child and dog friendly- a rare find. Great location too. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola C.

Would definitely recommend

Hi After spending a few days at Osbourne Steading, We would highly recommend. Gillian the owner is lovely and friendly. The cottage is very clean and catered for everything you could imagine. Everything is to a high standard. It’s like a home from home. I’ve been to so many cottages throughout the UK and this one definitely ticks all the boxes. Obviously internet is a must now, but additional things such as sky tv, wii, dvd! The list just goes on - just makes it feel more homely. The couches/dining room are very comfortable. All beds were comfy and so clean. The dogs loved playing in the garden but everything is on your doorstep, beaches, walks, parks, shops, restaurants. It is of no doubt we will return. There isn’t one negative. Just wish the stay had been longer. Our party was 8 from ages 10 yr old to 80 yr old and everyone loved their stay. Thanks so much, Nichola
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Beautiful place to stay in St Andrews

We loved our stay in this gorgeous house. It was fully equipped with lots of little extras to ensure a really enjoyable few days over Christmas. It was beautifully decorated for the festive season. The only small problem was we were unable to get WiFi despite following all instructions. We would love to be able to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

Great house and location

A lovely, clean home. Beautifully decorated. We stayed there with our 4 kids and we were very comfortable in the house. Close to shops and amenities. Stunning views over St Andrews to the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Adorable cottage

Loved this little cottage! We stayed here while bringing our daughter to the University. It was a perfect location - on the edge of town so quiet and private but only a 2 minute drive to campus and shopping/dining. It was clean & comfortable and had everything we needed. The views of the town and the sunsets were incredible. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Many thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay while settling in your daughter to university life. Hopefully see you again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Gillian Osborne

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Hi, my name is Gillian Osborne.

My husband Ian and I purchased Osborne Steading in 2013 as we had spent many lovely holidays in the St Andrews area with our two kids Susannah and Campbell (and our dog Bailey) and wanted to use this as a base for holidays as well opening our home up to allow others to experience St Andrew's unique magic.

Why they chose this property

We just loved the semi-rural location which gave us all the freedom to walk the fields with the dog but also the ability to walk into St Andrews.

What makes this property unique

We have installed a decking at the bottom of the garden which gives unobstructed views over the whole of St Andrews.

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