Experience world-class service at The Doocot

Offering a garden and garden view, The Doocot is set in Colinsburgh, 19 km from St Andrews University and 22 km from St Andrews Bay. It is located 38 km from Discovery Point and offers luggage storage space. The 1-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Offering free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFithroughout the property. The holiday home offers a picnic area. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 41 km from The Doocot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.6
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    Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was central to all we wanted to visit. Beautiful location
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything so tranquill beautiful gardens. Gab shower & comfortable bed.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful gardens, lovely bathroom with excellent shower, comfy bed and immaculately clean. Hosts were really friendly and helpful.

Hosted by Elaine

9.7
9.7
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Elaine
Stunning one bedroom self catering holiday cottage near St Andrews. This annexed property sits in truly enchanting gardens and has accommodation which is restful with comfortable open plan living and spacious bedroom facilities. Picture windows offer unrestricted views as an alternative to watching the internet enabled smart TV from the reclining sofa. Outside guests can enjoy the expansive grounds and water features of the main property as well as their own private garden. The eighteenth century doocot (dovecot) was originally built to nest doves and pigeons which were historically an important food source. Alternatively they can stroll up to stables or Golf Club where non members are always welcome.
A warm and welcoming individual who takes genuine pride and pleasure in ensuring her guests are delighted with their stay. Dedicated to her family she loves nothing better than to spend time with them ..... that is if she is not travelling or acting as first mate on her husband's boat! (it is rumoured that she has mutinied on a number of occasions trying to get full use of her Day Skipper's ticket). Cinema, theatre, a good book and a medium curry are her staple interests.
The East Neuk is packed with history, culture and interest and offers the very best in food and outdoor activities including walking, water sports, fishing, golf and riding to name but a few. Historic St Andrews is a 20 minute drive while bustling Edinburgh is only an hour away.The East Neuk (corner) of Fife is an area full of fantastic attractions, events, festivals, outdoor activities and breath taking beaches. Quaint and picture perfect this area is renowned for its charming fishing villages and harbour such as Crail, Anstruther and Pittenweem. There are many places of interest locally: Medieval atmosphere meets Victorian style at Kellie Castle and garden once home to Robert the Bruce's youngest daughter with parts dating back to the 14th century. St Andrews which has global recognition as the 'home of golf' is a 20 minute drive away and has a rich diversity of resturants, bars and cafes. When day turns to night there are some excellent shows being performed at the Byre Theatre. Also Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, Adam Smith Centre, Kirkcaldy and the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Doocot
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Alarm clock
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Doocot takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 00:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.