1 Balmashie Cottage, St Andrews, KY16 8NP, United Kingdom
#27 of 145 Holiday rentals in St Andrews
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Lesley
United KingdomKitchen equipment was very minimal. Basics like eggcups, small bowls, t-towels missing. Disliked lack of view of countryside.
Good size, well equipped with electrical equipment, easy parking, reasonably close to St Andrews.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Mike
United StatesThe aerial antennae didn't work well, and couldn't get some channels. this is a small thing in comparisons to all the positives of this property.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Rosemary
AustraliaTV reception very erratic. Made watching the golf at the British Open impossible
Nice space & serene location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Lucy
United KingdomThe pillows were a bit thin. It would have been nice to have a roasting tin in the kitchen and a larger salad bowl.
The cottage is not large but is very well designed, airy and it feels spacious and inviting. The decor in the sitting room and the bedroom was extremely nice and felt like being in a stylish hotel. The cottage is also nice and warm with the heating, on which is important in Scotland - even in the summer!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Stacey
NorwayPillows were a bit uncomfortable but we managed.
Quiet community and great location. Very charming accommodation.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Anne
United KingdomOutdoor space and furniture needed attention. The manager of the property apologised and noted concerns.
Stuart who managed property was very helpful. Location was super with ease of accessibility to lots of attractions. The house was very comfortable and suited our needs.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
Wonderful relaxing location reached by a track
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Chris
United KingdomExtremely clean, excellent facilities and peaceful location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Lace
South AfricaGoogle maps was not very accurate regarding bus stops, so getting between the town and the house via public transport wasn't as easy as we initially thought. However, the taxi services are great; they're 24/7 and well priced. It is very close if you have a car.
The house is lovely and very well kitted; we had everything we needed. Everything is very modern and comfortable. Check-in and check-out were easy. The view is beautiful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Lorraine
United KingdomNothing, it was perfect.
This was an initial booking to attend a wedding at a venue nearby. The other friends that stayed at the cottage have also indicated they would like to come back to stay with their family/partner etc. I will definitely be looking to book at this property again. Stunning location, gorgeous property and everything you would need to have a wonderful stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Dave
United KingdomAbout the only thing I didn't like was the double bed mattress was actually 2 singles, with quite a hard ridge down the middle. We could also have done with a little more hanging space in the double room, but there was space in the other bedroom
The cottage was very nice, well presented and good facilities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Stephane
CanadaThe beds were not comfortable, no dish cloth in the kitchen, no face cloth, no body wash in the shower.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Kristen
United StatesGetting a taxi was difficult if you don't have a car. Giving directions to the cottage for taxi pick up was troublesome.
Super cute little cottage not too far from town. Cottage was clean and well stocked for our stay. Host was very helpful when we first arrived.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Christina
United KingdomNothing.
Received a phone call from letting agents on day of my stay with full instructions. House was beautiful and very well appointed. Bed was super comfy. Very peaceful location.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
John
United Statesperfect for us just 5 minutes from city
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Lisa
AustraliaThe location was great
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Catherine
United StatesNothing I can think of.
Great location, quiet, safe area, clean, great amenities, directions were clear on how to access property.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Michael
United Kingdomprivacy yet near enough to the town
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Adele
United Kingdomnothing
very comfortable and well appointed. wouldn’t hesitate to rebook.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Wendy
United KingdomLovely beautiful, peaceful location. Cottage gorgeous.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Marillat
FranceNA
Nice and cosy design , well equipped cottage in a quiet environment
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 28 June 2022
Kate
United KingdomWe found the bedding uncomfortable. It might have been personal preference, but the mattresses perhaps needed updated.
Absolutely lovely accommodation, exceptionally clean and welcoming, in a brilliant location.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 18 June 2022
Kathleen
United KingdomNothing
It all suited our needs for the short stay. The cottage was well appointed and comfortable.we liked the darkened glazing which allowed us to see out perfectly but gave us our privacy at same time.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 27 July 2022
Rachel
United KingdomThere were no kitchen knives at all , no coffee machine/cafetiere, not even a dishcloth. No bin in kitchen or bedrooms. Not enough information on surrounding area e.g. footpaths from the properrty
Clean, bright, nice shower & nice towels
Stayed in July 2022
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