Garden Cottage, glorious location near St Andrews.

Garden Cottage is a traditional 2 bedroom detached cottage with central heating, free wi-fi and its own garden, with access to our tennis court. Located on our private rural estate about 9 miles from St Andrews. Price includes bed linen, towels, wi-fi & electricity, starter pack of coal, & logs for the fire. Sleeps 5 + child/baby, in a double bed, two single beds & futon. Cot provided. Also an EV charger. Corona Virus - update. Your well being and peace of mind is important to us before and during your (Website hidden by Airbnb) we will clean the cottage even more thoroughly than usual, before you arrive, with particular attention to hard surfaces. We are also asking all guests to confirm before arrival that they have not tested positive for corona virus, or been advised to self isolate, for the welfare of future guests and our staff. With the ongoing roll out of vaccinations, we are no longer having a full clear day between bookings to do the enhanced deep clean. If however you would for any reason you would like the enhanced deep clean, we ask you book an additional day before you are due to arrive, and we will be happy to provide the deep clean. Please let us know that is your preference. Most recently, I have now completed a course on cleaning holiday let property to try to minimise the risk of virus transmission in the cottage. My certificate is in the gallery of images. We have also installed an EV charger beside the cottage. If you have an electric or hybrid vehicle, please ask for details and charges. Garden Cottage is a special place in the countryside of Fife, only about 9 miles from St Andrews, but light years from the noise of town and city living. Here, we work hard to make your holiday just a little more special. We will be happy to use our local knowledge to help you find that special restaurant, or that quiet, off-the-beaten-track beach, or if you want to play a different golf course every day for a fortnight, we can help! The cottage is right in the heart of Kinloss Estate in Fife. The Estate is about 200 acres of arable land, and although close to Cupar and St Andrews, it is a wonderfully peaceful and tranquil place. It’s stone built, and set in its own garden, with a lawn to the front, grass to the back, with woodlands at the side. It sits on a private road, which is only used by cottage guests, and the very occasional tractor working on the estate. We think it’s probably about two hundred years old, and has lots of character and traditional charm. It was originally the cottage for the Head Gardener on the Estate, though it has been tastefully renovated, and upgraded since his day. The cottage has central heating, and free wi-fi throughout. Downstairs the cottage has a cosy sitting room, with an open fire, flat screen TV and comfortable sofas. The TV has free-sat channels and a DVD player and a selection of DVDs. There are also a selection of games and books in the cottage. We supply a starter pack of coal, and unlimited logs for the fire, so that you can enjoy the pleasure of a real fire. On the ground floor there is also a full dining room, where the whole family can enjoy meals. With lots of lamps, and more than a few candles, it’s the perfect place to have a leisurely meal in the evening, as the light fades outside, enjoying the tranquility of the countryside, in the comfort of your own space. There is also a well equipped kitchen with hob, oven, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, as well as a separate larder. We like to think we have supplied all you need to do as much ( or as little!) cooking as you want. Downstairs there is a little cloakroom with a toilet and basin. If required, there is a futon in the dining room which can be provided for an extra charge. Upstairs, there is a bathroom which has a lovely showerbath, with fixed screen and power shower, toilet and basin, as well as 2 bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with 2 twin beds. The beds are handmade by a local craftsman, from our own timber, and are made up with comfy toppers and cosy duvets. There is also a full size cot, and we are happy to supply bed linen and towels for your baby. We know from our guests feedback that you will love the cottage because of its amazing location, and the attention to detail in the furnishings and decoration. Every year we do something new to improve the facilities in the cottage. Last year, 2020/21 it was, not surprisingly, our cleaning practices, our bed linen and mattress & pillow protectors. We have continued to pay close attention to cleanliness & hygiene. We hope it all gives you peace of mind. We have now set up a little gift shop featuring the hats, beanies and headbands designed and handmade by me, and cardsjewellery and little gifts designed and made by Emma, my housekeeper. Please see images in the gallery or on FB @coolbeaniesscotland. Outside the garden is stocked with flowers and herbs. There is so much wildlife to enjoy around the cottage, with deer, pheasants and guinea fowl all being regular visitors, especially in the early morning. In front of the cottage, in an open grassy area, is our duck pond, which has lots of wild ducks. In the spring, We love to see the ducklings, swimming in line behind their mothers. In May, we host the Fife Agricultural Show in some of our fields, not sadly in 2021, but 2022 looks much more likely. If it does, it’s far enough away from the cottage that you’ll hardly notice it, but if you want to visit, there are lots of things to see and do, with show jumping, cattle, sheep and horse shows, as well as all sorts of traditional Scottish exhibitions and displays. We’ll keep you posted. On the Estate, about 100 yards from the cottage, is our tennis court, and guests are welcome to use it by arrangement. If you don't have room in your luggage to bring rackets, just let us know, and we'll provide some. Further afield, there is so much to see and explore in Fife. The Open Golf comes to St Andrews regularly, and is next here in July 2022 ( we hope!). And of course, it would be wrong not to mention the many and varied golf courses in the area. The cottage is about 9 miles from St Andrews, and so is perfect for golfers, or for visitors to the University. St Andrews itself has much to see, from St Rules Tower, the Castle and the other historic areas. 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. Fife is in fact just the prefect place from which to explore all that the East of Scotland has to offer. Regrettably no dogs. It really is our pleasure to welcome you to Garden Cottage, and we will do our best to make your stay in Fife a happy memorable one. We look forward to hearing from you! The whole cottage, our tennis court, and space to walk around the estate, are available to guests. You could meet our ponies, and then enjoy Fife, with its golf courses, history and beaches. As much or as little as guests want. We are close enough to help, but are happy to let you enjoy the peace and quiet without intrusion.We have been renting holiday accommodation both in Scotland and in Portugal, for many years, and I think ( I hope!) we are getting better at it every year. We've learned that most guests don't want a rather uncomfortable walk-round introduction to the property - especially if they've had a long journey, and simply want to relax with a cup of tea. So, we have a key safe, and we send guests the code, and let them investigate and explore the cottage. We always have a welcome pack waiting, and although the goodies left often vary, it always includes tea, coffee, milk and sugar, and other goodies. I am contactable throughout your visit if you need help, but otherwise, we just let you enjoy your holiday. Scotland, and in particular, Fife, is beautiful. The countryside is green, with rolling fields and St Andrews is just a short hop away, with its world famous golf courses, University and history. The East Neuk of Fife, with iconic fishing villages, is easily accessible, and a bit further afield, Edinburgh is just a 60 min train journey away. So much to see and do, just on your doorstep. Cupar train station is only a few minutes by car. Edinburgh is 60 minutes away in one direction, Dundee is 15 minutes in the other. The airport is in Edinburgh, with largely motorway road links. The cottage has a full size cot for a baby or toddler. We can also supply a futon for an adult or an older child, for an additional charge.