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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m
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Explore the area
St Andrews
Craigtoun Country Park
Place, Craigtoun Country Park
13 min walk
The Duke's St Andrews
Place, The Duke's St Andrews
16 min walk
University of St. Andrews
Place, University of St. Andrews
17 min walk
Dundee (DND)
Airport, Dundee (DND)
31 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner
The Balone Garden Cottage is a luxury retreat with spectacular views over the St Andrews countryside and a wood burning stove. The cottage has been finished to the highest standard and comfortable sleeps 2 in a double bedroom with access to the patio via the French doors. The open-plan kitchen lounge is peaceful whether the bifold doors are open to the fresh air or cosy with the wood burner. Property features a Dyson Purifier which purifies, humidifies and cools the bedroom in the cottage. The property has it's own entrance on the ground floor and free parking for one car at the end of the driveway. The accommodation layouts are as follows:
Ground Floor - 1 double bedroom with luxury mattress and with full wardrobe. Perfect for guests with mobility requirements. The bathroom has a large walk in shower with a Lusso hand wash basin, a wall hung WC and a delightful Spanish caustic tile floor. Whilst there is no garden available with the cottage, there is an enclosed patio garden via the French doors in the bedroom or via the bifold doors in the lounge. The kitchen has a dishwasher, a fridge, a Smeg ceramic 2 ring hob, and a high spec oven/microwave. There is no washing machine available for guest use. In the lounge, there is a small dining table with a Smart TV and logs are provided for the wood burner.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
St. Andrews
Located in St. Andrews, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Course at St Andrews and The Duke's St Andrews are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Craigtoun Country Park and St. Andrews Botanic Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tannadice Park or Dens Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Is Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner on 22 June 2026 start from AU$349, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Balone Garden Cottage | Wood Burner located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Craigtoun Country Park and University of St. Andrews. The Duke's St Andrews and St. Andrews Botanic Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Standard of accommodation and the quietness
Bedside reading light would be a minor improvement
Brian
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the standard of accommodation and the quietness. We appreciate your suggestion about adding bedside reading lights and will certainly consider this to enhance future stays.
Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Kind regards,
Short Stay St Andrews
This is an absolutely beautiful property. We stayed for two days during a quick visit to Scotland. The property is exactly as advertised, in a beautiful location. It’s very peaceful and the perfect place for a short rest.
Jane F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claire
18 Apr 2025
5 stars
Amazing cottage, very modern and lovely wood burner
The Garden Cottage was everything we could have wished for on our weekend visit. Impeccably clean, stylishly designed, thoughtfully filled with exactly what we needed to feel like a ‘home from home’. Local advice of where to visit and where to eat was spot on and we cannot recommend the cottage enough. Pure perfection!
My wife and I absolutely loved spending the day reading and relaxing by the wood stove looking out over the fields, watching sunrises together.
The check in process was easy, and everything was clean and extremely well maintained.
The bed was fantastic to sleep on. We loved it so much we booked an extra night!
It's a short drive to St. Andrews and a number of farm shops and other small towns. Well worth the stay!
Stunning views, but make sure you get good directions!
This place is a stunner. The views of St. Andrews are out of this world from this little cottage. The owners did a spectacular job of putting this place together and decorating it. It's all very new and fresh and modern. The door was a little weird to figure out at first, but once we did, all went well. Bed was comfortable, but I think it's a stretch to call it a king size... at least by American standards. However, it was very comfortable. The only thing I would say is if you're older, you may have trouble with the bed and possibly the couch - they're both low to the ground, especially the bed. It's not on a frame, so you're right on the ground. An older person would really struggle to get in and out of it, I think. But it was comfortable, plenty of closet storage in the bedroom. Views - again - wonderful.As for finding the cottage? Well, that was fun. We actually ended up on the cart path of the golf course across the street - yes, on the actual cart path - before we realized the navigation system didn't really know where to go. So it would be a little more helpful to maybe add a pin to the directions or some other kind of way to find the cottage using a car's nav system. The link in the welcome email is correct, but getting that into a rental car's nav is the sticky part. Don't put in Balone Garden Cottage or Mount Melville in a car's nav because you WILL end up in the middle of a golf course!
Heather S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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