Top Quality in central, secluded, private walled garden. Golf, Beach,Town 200m. – Home 242927 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Top Quality in central, secluded, private walled garden. Golf, Beach,Town 200m. – Home 242927
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.3 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Whins Cottage is a high quality, modern and very well equipped self-catering accommodation, ideally located to make your time in St Andrews one to remember.
Old Course golf 1st Tee, sea front and historic town only 200m.
The property is situated in the conservation area in a private, secure walled garden in the historic heart of the town.
Perfect location with a very short walk to golf (6 courses), beach, historic town, Cathedral and castle, coffee shops and restaurants.
The main lounge has a stunning glass wall looking onto the private garden with an outdoor decking area with table and chairs.
In addition the property has a fully equipped dining/kitchen area, 2 ensuite bedrooms each with a shower / wetroom. One has a king bed the other is diuble. A baby cot is available on request. There is also a utility room with washing machine & tumble dryer
Free wi-fi available
In addition to golf - tennis and bowls are also available nearby. Alternatively you can relax or eat out in the many restaurants and cafes in town.
The bus station is about 2 minutes walk away, providing access to an excellent bus service to nearby towns and attractions.
Dundee and the V&A Scotland is a 25 minute bus journey.
Edinburgh is an hour away by car or train.
Sorry no pets allowed.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Half bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.00) £100.00 - 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 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% 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
About the owner
Sheila / Ian B.
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 72 reviews
Excellent
72 reviews
- Excellent
- 72
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Fantastic holiday”
We stayed here for a week, during a week of amazing weather. We have stayed in lots of self catering accommodation round Scotland, and the Whins cottage did not disappoint. Lovely garden, well equip… More
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“Lovely”
Booked this for my daughter and her friend. They loved it and can’t recommend highly enough. Lovely accommodation and friendly hosts. Thank you Ian & Sheila.
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“Whins Cottage”
We had a lovely week in St Andrews. The cottage was beautiful and had everything you would need. There was plenty of room for four adults. The lounge with the glass wall was so light and airy you felt… More
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“Wow! I could happily live here!”
Stayed here for 4 nights at the end of February. It was amazing! Despite the cold and windy weather I was very snug in this cottage and even had to turn down the radiators as it was so warm! Beautiful… More
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“Beautiful cottage in the perfect location”
Stayed for a week in June and had a fantastic time aided by the great accommodation. Cottage was spotless with all mod cons you could need. Decking area was super in the sunshine. Sheila and Ian were… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your thoughtful and positive review. It was a pleasure meeting you and having your group as guests. We will be very pleased to welcome you back in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“St Andrews Holiday”
Excellent location, wonderful hosts and a beautiful house. All hidden in the heart of St Andrews. Couldn't ask for more.
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay at The Whins Cottage. We found you to be delightful, friendly and trustworthy guests. Come again some time.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect stay”
A perfect stay, in a very confortable and very well equipped lodging, ideally located. Sheila and Ian have really been outstanding hosts, which made the stay even better.
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Response from the owner Jean Paul It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. We were very pleased that you had a really enjoyable stay and look forward to welcoming you in the future.
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“Whins Cottage St Andrews”
We have just returned home from a superb week in St Andrews - the sun shone which helped but the accommodation offered by Ian & Sheila made us feel so much at home . We would love to return and w… More
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Response from the owner It was a pleasure to have Kenny and family as guests. We very much appreciate you taking the time to give such a positive review
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“Whins St Andrews”
Excellent accommodation, couldn’t be better. Ideal location and superb facilities. Ian and Sheila were very helpful and even brought our daughter ice lollies as the weather was so hot! Highly re… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for taking the time to enter such a thoughtful review. It was great having you as guests Enjoy the rest of summer
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“Superb Cottage”
The location of Whins Cottage is perfect. We have stayed here on numerous occasions and can't fault it. The cottage is maintained to a consistently high standard and also features a lovely seclud… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for this positive and thoughtful review. We find you the perfect guests.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian 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 Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (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. Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (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 Sheila / Ian (the owner) a message.
If Sheila / Ian (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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