Balmungo, St Andrews, KY16 8LW, United Kingdom
#1 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in St Andrews
Guests' ChoiceBased on 71 B&B reviews
9.9Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Alan
United KingdomN/A
Couldn't ask for more. Perfect hosts, lovely property, Why stay anywhere else?
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Bonnie
United StatesWe didn't like having to leave! :)
Norma and Alan are the perfect hosts. Their cottage is absolutely beautiful. Perfectly appointed. Fantastic views. Delicious homemade breakfasts. We felt so comfortable and cared for during the entire stay. It's the ideal location if you want to be just outside of town and surrounded by beauty, with just a 30 minute walk down to town. The breakfast "bonus" every morning is a visit from Elvis, the beautiful ring neck pheasant that makes a very loud and colorful appearance in the yard!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
David
United KingdomIdeal location for visiting St Andrews. Great views from the BB looking over St Andrews and beyond. Excellent breakfasts with the added touch of home made jams and honey. Perfect hosts.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Nicola
United KingdomI have no suggestions for improvement. This B&B is just perfect.
The balmungo cottage breakfast was amazing.It was beautifully presented on a hostess trolley with cereals ,fruit, homemade jam and yoghurt. This was followed by hot food to order and toast. Everything was delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Ramit
United KingdomNothing
Location, size, amenities and above all the hosts - Norma and Alan
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Alex
United KingdomWe loved our 2 night stay at Balmungo! As promised the breakfast was delicious and a very relaxing experience sat at a table in front of a beautiful view Our hosts were keen to ensure we didn't want for anything and were very accommodating with any particular requests The rooms were very comfortable and spacious
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Andrea
BelgiumNothing :-)
Kindness of the hosts, rich and tasty breakfast, view from living room, cleanliness
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Aimee
United KingdomN/A.
My parents and I had a lovely stay here in October. The cottage is in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views towards St. Andrews. Norma and Alan were superb hosts, very attentive. They were knowledgeable about the area, giving us great suggestions for places to visit and things to do locally. We enjoyed a very comfortable and relaxing stay here.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Halloran
United KingdomThere was nothing we did not like.
The breakfast was great . There was a good range of options and the quality of food and service was excellent. The location is stunning with fantastic views of the coast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
James
United KingdomA perfect stay! This accommodation is excellent, clean and welcoming. Norma and Alan are fantastic hosts. The breakfast was lovely and kept us going for the day ahead. 10/10 Thank you.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Brian
United KingdomBreakfast was absolutely delicious with a lot of choice. Location was perfect with lovely views.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Dana
United StatesWouldn't change a thing.
Norma and Alan were the perfect hosts, both so warm, welcoming, and helpful. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and beautiful with lovely gardens and a great view of St. Andrews. Breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Linda
United KingdomNothing negative to say
Beautiful inside and out Attention to detail amazing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Francois
LuxembourgFabulous location and great hosts !
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Robert
AustriaNo complaints, everything was perfect!
Our stay at Balmungo Cottage was wonderful. The hosts are extremely friendly and pleasant, we really enjoyed the views of St Andrews from the very well kept garden as well as the excellent breakfast. The rooms at Balmungo Cottage are modern and tastefully decorated.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Susan
AustraliaNothing
Everything w as fabulous thank you
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Roger
United StatesNothing! It was top notch!!
Views, comfort, amazing breakfast and exceptional hospitality.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Belinda
United KingdomEverything was perfect and Norma and Alan are excellent hosts. The breakfast and views of St Andrews were fantastic - I'll be back!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Calum
United KingdomI didn't like leaving
Fantastic in every way. Amazing location, friendly hosts and great facilities. Norma provided a wonderful breakfast that kept us going all day. Perfect
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Michelle
United KingdomHaving to leave.
From our arrival and throughout our visit Norma and Alan were exceptional hosts, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was excellent each morning especially the jams. The beautiful garden was tranquil and full of wildlife- Elvis the pheasant was a delight to watch. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, and the location for us was ideal. Alan was a source of golfing information which was really useful for us.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Christopher
United StatesN/A
A great location; although I ended up catching a stomach bug on my flight there, the owners were unbelievably nice and treated me as if I was their own family, fixing some toast late at night for me to be easy on my stomach. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Mary
United KingdomNope, can't think of a thing, other than having to leave oh too soon! It is a lovely space and Alan and Norma are just so welcoming but never ovely intrusive.
The location is glorious - Alan and Norma have created a beautiful and comfy "home from home" The breakfast is amazing, with lots of choices. We especialy loved the home made gooseberry jam and marmalade as well as bread from the local bakery. The gardens are a delight with glorious views across the fields to St Andrews itself. We spent a fair bit of time just chilling, being entertained by the antics of Mr and Mrs Pheasant (named by one of the grandchildren "Elivis" and Priscilla") as they scrambled to feed on seeds in the garden. A wonderful retreat but close to all the amenites and tourist spots around the East Neuk.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Jane
United Kingdomall good
perfect
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Frances
United KingdomSuperb host , fabulous accommodation, stunning sea views, high quality interiors with unique pieces, brilliant wildlife in the garden.
Stayed in March 2023
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