Falside Smiddy Cottage – Home 6860245 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Falside Smiddy Cottage – Home 6860245
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 3 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Nestled in the beautiful rural countryside of the East Neuk of Fife lies a stone built Blacksmiths cottage and converted forge built in 1866 .
Falside Smiddy Cottage is situated in the original blacksmith building but has all the modern amenities for a wonderful relaxing break away from home. The cottage has two ensuite bedrooms and can hold a maximum of six guests if the small double sofa bed in the lounge is used.
Each bedroom is equipped with a double bed and electric blanket and have their own ensuite attached.
There is a beautiful lounge with a wood burning stove and wooden floors ,the kitchen is fully fitted with Bosch oven and ceramic hob, perfect if you want to try your hand at cooking your own gourmet meals with produce from the many artesian stores and delicatessens in nearby St Andrews.The utility room has a washer / dryer along with mini freezer and a picnic hamper for those who like to take a hot flask on their long country walks.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Satellite TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Kathy B.
- Response rate:
- 88%
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 15 reviews
Excellent
15 reviews
- Excellent
- 13
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Lovely accommodation in a perfect setting, first class.”
We attended a family wedding at a venue which was very close to the Falside Smiddy Cottage, and was of course one of the prime reasons for choosing the cottage as our accommodation. We were greeted by… More
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“Comfortable if small apartment”
. The apartment is located between St Andrews and Kingsbarns and requires a car. The rooms are clean and comfortable and include a kitchette that has a stove, microwave and small fridge. There were a… More
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“Falside Smiddy comfy cozy home from home”
Kathy was amazing right down to the tiniest detail, she thought of everything. Even had some milk, orange juice, and croissants for our first day. I did a load of washing and used a little bit of wash… More
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“Peaceful Accommodations Near St Andrews”
We enjoyed our stay at Falside Smiddy. Kathy is a warm, lovely host. Great location close to St Andrews. Very comfortable and cozy stay.
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“Very welcoming”
Kathy was a wonderful host for us. The beds were very comfortable and the location was convenient to St. Andrews. Our only issues were that for the three of us, the sitting room was a little snug an… More
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“Home away from home”
Simply like a home away from home. Very cosy and comfortable, magnificently equipped with everything you could possibly need. We arrived with a one year old in tow and Kathy was beyond accommodating. … More
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Response from the owner Glad you had such a great time... welcome anytime..
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“Wonderful location; great host and lovely accommodation”
Had a great time visiting St Andrews and checking out the university for my daughter. Kathy made us very welcome and we really enjoyed the real fire each evening. The walk down to the beach was the … More
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Response from the owner Thanks Jane , it was a pleasure having you stay... hopefully may see you again if all goes well for Rose...
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“Great choice for a long weekend stay”
Everything about this apartment was superb from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. I rented this apartment for 3 adults while we visited our 'student' at St Andrews Uni.. 5-10 minu… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your lovely review, lovely meeting you all and welcome anytime...
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“Super little bolt hole”
My mum and I recently stayed at Falside Smiddy for a long weekend. Superbly located to explore St Andrews and the surrounding areas. Hassle free to book and super easy to deal with, Kathy could not ha… More
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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your stay.... Welcome anytime...
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“Lovely little cottage accomodation”
We stayed one night in Falside Smiddy - I wish it was longer! Clean, cute, warm, homely & lots of little extras made it special such as a fridge of goodies, games to entertain my 3 year old and t… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review,it was great having you stay and hopefully will see you sometime again.. Kathy
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Kathy (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Kathy (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Kathy (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Kathy the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Kathy (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Kathy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Kathy (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Kathy (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kathy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Kathy (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Kathy (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kathy (the owner) a message.
If Kathy (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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