Charming 3‑Bedroom St Andrews Cottage on North Street with Private Garden, Walk to Old Course
A hidden gem nestled down a small Wynd directly off North Street, this traditional 19th century red brick cottage is an unique place to stay in St Andrews. Set over 2 floors, Heywood Cottage can accommodate up to 6 people flexibly in 2 twin or double bedrooms and one twin. There is a bathroom located on the ground floor and another on the first, both with enclosed shower cubicles.
The living area boasts a log burning stove which adds to the already cosy atmosphere of the cottage. The dining area sits between the living area and kitchen and is equipped with a traditional clothes pulley for drying. The back door in the kitchen opens to the private back garden.
Heywood Cottage offers the perfect retreat for families, friends, and golfers alike. Situated right in the heart of town yet a step back from the thoroughfare, this traditional cottage has everything you need right on its doorstep. The famous Old Course and Royal and Ancient clubhouse are only a 5-minute walk away.
There is paid for on street parking available all along North Street, however free parking is available on The Scores, Murray Park, Howard Place and at the top of North Street, by the Cathedral ruins.
Heywood Cottage briefly consists of:
Ground floor: Living area with log burner and smart TV Fully equipped kitchen with dining area Bathroom with shower cubicleFirst floor: Two twin/superking bedrooms One twin bedroom Bathroom with shower cubicleExterior: Large private garden/patio area with outdoor furniture Booking with us gives you access to over 20 discounts at local restaurants, cafes, golf courses, shops, and more. Click here to find out more.
EPC rating: E
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About the area
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is home to this cottage. Hamish McHamish Statue and St. Andrew's Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Course at St Andrews and Lundin Golf Club. British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Aquarium are also worth visiting.
Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
St. Andrew's Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Leuchars Station - 9 min drive
Dundee (DND) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Spoiled Life - 2 min walk
Bibi's Cafe - 2 min walk
Taste - 1 min walk
St Andrews Students' Association - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming 3‑Bedroom St Andrews Cottage on North Street with Private Garden, Walk to Old Course pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming 3‑Bedroom St Andrews Cottage on North Street with Private Garden, Walk to Old Course?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 3‑Bedroom St Andrews Cottage on North Street with Private Garden, Walk to Old Course on 18 July 2026 start from AU$1,040, 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 Charming 3‑Bedroom St Andrews Cottage on North Street with Private Garden, Walk to Old Course?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming 3‑Bedroom St Andrews Cottage on North Street with Private Garden, Walk to Old Course?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming 3‑Bedroom St Andrews Cottage on North Street with Private Garden, Walk to Old Course located?
Situated in St. Andrews, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. The Scores and St. Andrews Aquarium are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Ideal situation in centre of St Andrews.Quiet and peaceful settingWell appointed.Parking a bit of a nuisance.
Kathleen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 star review Kathleen, it was a pleasure to host your stay in St. Andrews and hope that we can welcome you back to stay with us again sometime in the future.
All at Kingask!
stay was excellent . the cottage was very nice and was right in the center of st andrews
Krista C.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Hello Krista
Thanks for the great 5 star review, further to your stay at Heywood Cottage.
It was a pleasure to host your stay and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Kind Regards,
Kingask
The Hayward cottage was in a great location. The house was clean and the accommodations were comfortable. For 5 guys it is a bit tight but worked really well for a golf trip.
Mike L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Hi Mike,
Thank you for reviewing Heywood Cottage. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. The cottage is perfectly positioned to enjoy quick access to the golf courses and to town.
If you are ever back in the area, please do get in touch with us if you require accommodation and we'd be delighted to help you.
Kindest regards,
Kingask Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kaelan B.
16 May 2018
Great place to stay!
We had a great time. It was exactly what we needed for our family. Very convenient to town. Quiet. Really enjoyed our time there. Thank you!
Kaelan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, we are so delighted you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you again in the future.
Thanks again, Kingask Team
Verified
6/10 Okay
Gagga S.
18 Sept 2019
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Spot on when it comes to location!
As I get older (47) I get more comfortable and this time my expectations were not met. The beds are narrow and squeaky. We lacked furniture to be able to sit out the back in the cozy garden. There was no coffee machine, five Swedes drink a lot of coffee, then it is not enough with a 3-cup milk frother as replacement ... There was a lamp missing at the dining area which was also quite cramped. There are problems of addition and exhaust air as well as moisture. have experienced that in other houses as well. A clear instruction to set a low heat around the clock that keeps the air a little drier would have been much appreciated. Our towels, which were of very good quality, did not dry overnight unless they could fit on a towel dryer. There was room for five people in the house but only one large towel dryer. Have been in St Andrews for nine years straight and I never had to go to pick up the key to the house or have to pay extra for someone to meet me, we will never do that again. And one final call, if you plan to visit St. Andrews during the summer, remember to bring earplugs! The place is roaring by seagulls and they like to bring noise at night.
Gagga S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and thank you for the feedback. We are surprised that Heywood Cottage did not meet your expectations, we always receive very complimentary reviews of this property. In our listing for Heywood Cottage there is no mention of a coffee machine, if this is something a guest requires if we are aware prior to arrival we can make arrangements to get one. That being said, all our properties do come equipped with cafetiere's as a standard which has been adequate enough for all of our other previous guests. In regards to drying, there is a large pulley style airier in the dining area which provides plenty of space for drying clothes and towels. As for the garden furniture, there is furniture available for your use. There are benches that are always outside and further table and chairs stored inside the garden shed to protect from weathering. As we are located outside of town we are aware this can be an inconvenience at times so we are more than happy to meet guests with keys. That being said, we are only able to meet guests with keys during office hours, and as you had informed us you were arriving late in the evening, meeting with the keys on this occasion was not an option. We are sorry the seagulls were a nuisance but this is obviously something out of our control.
Great stay for a golf foursome. Location was perfect and accommodations very comfortable.
James M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
mike w.
26 Aug 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Golfing base
Great location for playing golf at St. Andrews. Seagulls were noisy but that is an issue everywhere in St. Andrews
mike w.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Good Morning Mike,
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. Delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and had a successful Golfing Trip.
Unfortunately due to St Andrews being located on the Coast, Seagulls are a re-occurring issue, like many other towns in the East Neuk of Fife.
I hope despite the noise you still managed to have an enjoyable sleep and enjoyed your time in St Andrews.
Thank you once again for choosing Kingask Properties, it was a pleasure to host your booking.
Kind Regards,
Ellen
(Kingask St Andrews)
Fantastic location for town and golf. Near to bars and shops but very secluded. Easily sleeps 5. Great facilities including 2 bathrooms and 2 showers. Would definatly rebook if returning. Thankyou
This is a very nice house in a great location for visiting St Andrews. It was well equipped, clean, warm with essentials such as toilet paper and sponges etc supplied. I would highly recommend it.
The only downside is the key collection, if you arrive late and have to collect from outside St Andrews not ideal, though they kindly dropped the key off with our daughter in St A so we got around that.
Birgit C.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and delighted to hear you would recommend the cottage. We are aware for some guests without cars key collection is not the most convenient, however we are always more than happy to work out an alternative solution as we were able to do so with yourself. Hope to see you again in the future!
The property was as advertised. Location was ideal. Walking distance to restaurants and pubs as well as a number of the St. Andrews Links courses. My only concern before arrival was parking since there is none available on property. That proved to be a non-issue. There is plenty of street parking available for a nominal parking fee and it can all be accomplished via an app for your phone.
Ed A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Hi Ed,
Thank you for taking the time to review Heywood Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and agree with you in terms of it's location being so central.
If you are ever back in the area again, please do get in touch with us if you require accommodation as we would love to have you back to stay with us.
Kindest regards,
Kingask Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edward G.
30 May 2019
Great stay for week of SA golfing
Heywood Cottage could not have been better. Great location: 5 blocks from first tee on Old Course and an even shorter walk to great shops and restaurants. Comfortable and exceedingly charming. Loads of drying options after washing clothes (inc. ingenious drying rack suspended from high dining-room ceiling). Kitchen fully equipped, inc. lovely table cloths for the occasional home-cooked dinner. Minor drawbacks (no biggies) - if you have a car and are at home during the day, you have to "feed the meters" and tight entry-walkway when carrying all luggage/clubs.
Edward G.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, we really appreciate it. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Heywood Cottage, it really is a great hidden gem right in the centre of town. We really hope to have you to stay again in the future! From the team at Kingask
Absolutely perfect location, especially if you’re Golfing at St. Andrews.
Great location, well stocked home. Parking was a bit of an issue, but otherwise perfect.
Vanette L.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Douglas P.
23 May 2019
Great Experience
Super location in the heart off all restaurants and pubs. 8 minute walk to the Old Course and apparel shops. Comfortable house with good water pressure for showers. Internet was on the fritz for our entire stay but that was the only complaint. Would highly recommend. Thanks..
Douglas P.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Heywood Cottage. In regards to the internet we do apologise, after you informed us we contacted the technicians who detected a fault which has since been repaired. Thanks again and we hope to see you again in the future! From the team at Kingask.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny L.
18 Mar 2019
Great house, perfect location
This is the perfect house. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Jenny L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a lovely review, it is much appreciated. We are delighted to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you back in the future! From the team at Kingask
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josephine S.
11 Mar 2019
Lovely attractive house in the centre of St Andrews
Heywood Cottage is a lovely comfortable house set back off one of the main streets in St Andrews, and is near to all of the shops and attractions. Everything is of the highest standard, and the house is beautifully furnished and very clean. My friends and I stayed when the weather was cold, but the house was always warm. I would highly recommend this property.
Josephine S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joakim O.
29 May 2018
Great location!
Great location. Nice with Sky Sports on the TV after a round of golf.
Joakim O.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
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