Cowper's Close, 166 South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9EG - Fabulous Historic House – Home 8322874 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
Cowper's Close, 166 South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9EG - Fabulous Historic House – Home 8322874
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
Sleeping 8/10 this is a stunning landmark St Andrews building, centrally located on South Street with a large, fully enclosed, garden and conservatory. Birthplace of James Foulis, winner of the US Open in 1896, golf course designer and inventor of the mashie-niblick golf club. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. This characterful, historic house, dating back to the 18th century, has all the comforts of a well-loved home, including wireless internet access. Its central location puts it right on the doorstep of the town's many artisan shops, restaurants and pubs. It is only a five minute walk to the world famous Old Course. There is a small garage nearby for guests use. One prior arranged well-behaved dog is permitted.
In the historic centre of St Andrews, Cowper’s Close is an ideal holiday house for golfers and families alike, within a short walk of the Old Course and the beach. A landmark building on South Street dating from the 18th century, this spacious house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and has been furnished to a very high standard including a dining room, a fully-equipped kitchen with an Aga and two sitting rooms. There is also a conservatory, a large, fully enclosed garden and the property has its own garage close by. Cowper’s Close is the birthplace of the Foulis family, who trained with Tom Morris and invented the mashie-niblick golf club and the flag holder design. James Foulis Jr also won the second US Golf Open in 1896. Wifi and wood burning stove. One bedroom and bathroom are on the ground floor which means that this is a good house for people with mobility issues.
Restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance as are the cathedral and castle. Kingsbarns and other golf courses, including The Duke’s, are a short drive away.
Ground floor:
Entrance porch leading to a hallway.
Large sitting room with French windows leading to a conservatory (seats four) and the garden. Television with Freeview and DVD player. Gas fire. Sofa bed for occasional use and blue-tooth speakers
Bedroom (1) Double room with double bed and good storage.
Bathroom - with bath, walk-in shower (rainfall shower and hand shower) and grab rails, wc and wh basin. Heated towel rail.
Cloakroom and golf club and bicycle storage area - Washing machine, separate tumble dryer, wc and wh basin
Stairs down to: large sitting room with 40-inch television, SKY with sports channel, sofa bed for occasional use and Yamaha grand piano (unlocked on request).
Stairs up to
Mezzanine:
Kitchen - well equipped with fan oven, electric hob. Aga, microwave, fridge-freezer with unlimited ice, dishwasher.
Dining room - table and chairs seating eight, armchairs, double aspect windows, Morso wood-burning stove, Bose DAB radio and CD player
Stairs to
First Floor:
Master Bedroom (2) - zip and link beds that can be made up as two single beds or one super king size bed. Good storage, full length mirrors, view of the garden. Room for 1-2 extra beds for children only. Television with DVD player.
Bedroom (3) - two single beds. Good storage and large windows
Bedroom (4) - zip and link beds that can be made up as two single beds or one super king size bed. Good storage and large windows
Family bathroom - bath with power shower and shower screen, heated towel rail, wc and wh basin
Outside
Large, fully enclosed garden with mature trees, plants, grass and herb area. Table tennis table.
Additional facilities
BBQ
Iron/ironing board
Hairdryer
Radio
Bluetooth speakers
Two high chairs and one travel cot
Bed linen and towels
One well-behaved dog permitted by prior arrangement - £20 additional charge. Please do not leave your dog unattended in the house or allow them on the soft furnishings or beds.
Strictly no smoking in the house. Strictly no hen or stag parties
Because of its position, there can be some street noise at the front of the house from a nearby beer garden (which closes at 9pm) but is otherwise very quiet.
Please be aware that the annual Lamas Street Market will be in operation in St Andrews from the 6th August 2020 until 11th August 2020 which affects the house as it is operated on Market Street and moves to outside South Street from 9th August until 11th August when the road directly outside the house will be closed and no car access is permitted at this time. These streets will be very busy and noise will travel from the market to the house.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: King bed 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds 2 Twin beds - 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, 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: ($371.13) £300.00 - 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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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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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
Strictly no pets on soft furnishing or beds
Strictly no smoking
About the manager
Fife Cottages Ltd
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 13 minutes
- Response rate:
- 85%
- Calendar last updated:
- 23 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
Excellent
8 reviews
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- 8
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Wonderful place to stay”
Wonderful house with everything you could possibly need including a piano. Plenty of space to relax and wonderful comfortable beds. Would definitely recommend and hope to return in the summer.
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“perfect stay”
Fantastic location in the heart of St. Andrews. Large but cosy property which is fantastically well equipped for everything you, your family and your dog could possibly need. Well tended garden and pl… More
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“Perfect location in town”
Perfect location in town Fit our needs perfectly well furnished walk out the front door and you’re in town . the lovely back gardens Make you feel that you’re out of town I’ hope to … More
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“Wonderful, spacious, historic property”
Delightful property spread over three levels, perfect for families yet very enjoyable for a couple. Excellently well equipped with the feel of a well keep home, rather than just another rental. St And… More
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“The best pet friendly place to stay in St Andrews”
We have just returned from our second stay at Cowpers Close in St Andrews and are thoroughly depressed now we're back home. The house is beautiful (4 x adults and 2 x children with one golden ret… More
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“Perfect Location”
Huge property- perfect location -- huge dining room and most perfect garden- although there is a bar next door- which is an advantage! great bfast and drinks!- you can not hear people - you can hear p… More
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“The perfect holiday home!”
This is a magical house and we all loved it so much we went back for a second holiday. It’s the perfect three-generation holiday home. Masses of space and lavishly equipped for all ages, 70yrs t… More
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“A house with great personality”
I trawled through a large number of other St Andrews rental properties before plumping for Cowper’s Close. The vast majority were your typical bland holiday rental: character-free zones with whi… More
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FAQs
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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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