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Balass Lodge near St. Andrews

Family-friendly holiday home in Cupar with a hot tub

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Dining area
Sitting room with wood burning stove
Games room with pool table and TV
Kitchen breakfast bar
Kitchen gas cooker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cupar, Scotland
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Andrews Links
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 King Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Balass Lodge near St. Andrews

Spacious, modern, self-catered house in the country within 10 mins drive of the historic golfing town of St. Andrews and within 1hr 20mins from the Cairgorms. Three of the bedrooms have super king sized beds which can also be split into singles - one with an ensuite bathroom (with free standing bath tub) while the other two share the larger main bathroom also with free standing bath tub. The fourth bedroom has a king sized double bed and an ensuite shower room. The property has a games room complete with a pool table as well as a hot-tub and wood burning stove. There is a fire pit on the patio as well as outdoor furniture and a gas BBQ.
Dogs are welcome but restricted to the kitchen/utility areas.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Cupar

Located in Cupar, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hill of Tarvit Monument and Hamish McHamish Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and Camperdown Country Park and Templeton Woods. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze, or check out an event or a game at Tannadice Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Cupar, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Hill of Tarvit Monument - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 22 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 2 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Libos Fish & Chip Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fisher & Donaldson - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mystic Dragon Cupar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balass Lodge near St. Andrews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balass Lodge near St. Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balass Lodge near St. Andrews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balass Lodge near St. Andrews located?

This family-friendly Cupar holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fife Folk Museum and Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze. The Scottish Deer Centre and Raptor World Interactive are also within 6 miles (10 km). Cupar Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was perfect hosts great at communicating and beds really comfy! Hot tub fab and close to Cupar.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property, enjoyed by the whole family. Home owners were very helpful and nice.

We will deffinatly book a long weekend at the property in the future. Family really enjoyed it. My 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter loved everything. Thank you very much! See you again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay, great for golf courses

We had a lovely stay whilst visiting a few golf courses in the area, the house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughter’s Scottish Reception

What an AMAZING property! We had such a good time and the accommodations were perfect for friends and family! Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and the kitchen is FABULOUS! Thank you for a stress free trip to Scotland to celebrate our daughter’s elopement. The location was within a mile of Cupar and 15 minutes to St. Andrews. The hot tub and pool table were added bonuses! Thank you for EVERYTHING!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri M., Bryant, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Christmas Holiday

We loved our stay for the Christmas holiday. The house was very clean, warm and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked for all of the meals we prepared. We enjoyed the large dining table for our meals and also family game nights. The living room was very comfortable and spacious. The wood stove was nice to have with plenty of firewood provided. We all enjoyed playing pool in the game room. The beds were very comfortable and hard to get out of in the mornings because we slept so well! The bathrooms were all great with very good water pressure. We were so happy when we walked in and saw the beautiful Christmas tree! It was the perfect touch for the holiday. We can’t wait to return again on our next visit! Thank you for providing a wonderful home for our family to celebrate Christmas!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property very clean. Great location. Wonderful owners. Highly recommend this property.

Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for golfers

We were four guys on a golf trip looking for a house with four comfortable bedrooms and close to St. Andrews and the coast. Dougal’s place was perfect. Spacious, clean, accessible. It’s a 3 minute drive to the town of Cupar, where there are grocery stores and everything you need. The most important factor for me in rentals is bed quality: these beds are very comfortable. They feel like quality hotel mattresses with some softness on top, but firmer and supportive. Five stars on the beds. Dougal’s team was very accommodating throughout the trip. We read in a previous review that the dryer wasn’t working; Dougal had it fixed in time for our visit. There’s a large kitchen and grill to cook, which was great. The dishwasher and appliances work really well. My only very small complaint is that there wasn’t a ton of kitchen tools. The basics are there: silverware, mugs, plates, bowls, knives etc. but no serving or mixing bowls, and only small glasses. But we like to cook and serve, so having a lot of kitchen tools is a plus. But that won’t change my review. This is 5-star rental in the countryside. If you’re golfing with a foursome or a family travelling in the area, book here if you can.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal property

Great communication from Dougal, impressive house, clean and well equipped. Ideal location for touring the area, lots of good walks without a drive, great restaurants nearby. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

All the comforts

Great house, excellent communication, beds, baths, kitchen were all just wonderfulf..Everything was excellent with the exception of the dryer being broken which was not optimal for 7 peolpe staying for a week..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant and relaxing

What a beautiful property. Well equipped and nothing was too much bother for Sue and Douglas. Clean, comfortable beds. Plenty of everything needed for 5 people. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Balass Lodge and would recommend staying here. Handy for St. Andrews, Cupar and the east coast of Fife.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., Federal Way, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf getaway with friends!

Lovely house in a great location for several golf courses and visiting various attractions. Hosts were friendly and helpful! House was clean, loved the hot tub and views. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday celebrations

A fantastic house for our family birthdays ... a 90th then a 60th. Great facilities such as the games room and the garden games provided. Hot tub was fun too. Close to St Andrews and other great places to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest & Relaxation

Amazing property which we rented for the sole purpose of unwinding over New Year. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for celebrating a family birthday.

Our family of seven including two younger children all enjoyed the great space inside and outside Balass Lodge. Some good weather allowed us to have several dips in the hot tub.Putting and football were also popular outdoor pursuits.Lots of choice of restaurants and takeaways allowed us to enjoy a variety of food although the kitchen was a pleasure to cook in and sit looking out at the views. We appreciated the friendly welcome and chats with Dougal’s parents .Good news is that the water pressure problem seems to have been fixed.Thank you for giving us the space to enjoy relaxing time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great house in a really good place to go exploring. The views from the kitchen were great and spotting the deer while playing pool was fun. Hot tub was a big bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend at Ballass Lodge for our daughter’s wedding. It was the perfect venue for us and we would happily recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Shona L., Aberdeenshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

The house was beautiful and exceeded all our expectations and had everything that we needed. The location was perfect for getting out and about. The host was very welcoming and helpful. We had a fab week. However, as stated in previous review water pressure was a big issue for us. The host explained that they are trying to resolve this issue. One improvement to make this a five star review would be better managed gardens and grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, relaxing stay

The house is lovely with plenty of room to be together or do different activities. We loved the big family dining table with views over the fields, the pool table and the hot tub. Really handy for the coast too. Perfect for family or groups of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

wilma l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location lovely garden

Hot tub is super, lovely big kitchen and garden is super too. Had a super trip. Only thing I can fault is the water pressure wasn’t good in the house, showers would stop/start and water would trickle out and two of the bathroom door locks didn’t work. Just little things that need a little attention and wouldn’t deter us from booking again as we had a great time in this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcella C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic week at Balass Lodge. With the weather being unsettled at the start of the week, it was great to have plenty of space indoors to socialise. Utility room was useful for drying off wet golf clubs and clothing. We made good use of the pool table in the evenings! Hot tub was also a favourite and we appreciated it being checked on/ cleaned during our stay. When the weather improved we enjoyed having a bbq in the garden with beautiful countryside around. The cows in the neighbouring field became a focus of our attention and conversation. Sue and her husband were very helpful and friendly. Shower pressure/ heat was variable at times however it did not spoil our overall most enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent stay

My family had an excellent stay at the property. It is far enough away to be alone but close enough to walk into the town. Everything we needed was there. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, plenty towels (even hot tub towels - 1st time we have had this), great TV package. The property is well laid out and very roomy. Everyone had a great time and loved their stay. Nice walks in the area. Dougal and his mum were great at communicating and check in was easy. Our asda delivery arrived on time and there was lots of space in cupboards and the fridge/freezer to put it all away. Will definitely recommend the property and would stay again. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family break!

We had a lovely stay at Balass Lodge. It’s a gorgeous property with lots to do round about. Hot tub was great! Sue couldn’t have been more helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huge house, great location.

The house was easy to find, communication was great and we were met on arrival by Sue who furnished us with all the information we needed. The house is beautifully finished and there is everything you need, we all enjoyed our stay and Cupar is a lovely town. Fabulous area to explore, our son and daughter-in-law visited The Peat Inn and said it was lovely. Hot tub was a great addition, we were lucky it didn't rain and used it every day. My only criticism is that it's on quite a busy road (for a B road) so difficult to get out of at times however you can't hear the traffic inside the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fiona A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short family break

Had a lovely family break at Balass Lodge, a home from home and a great location. Hot tub was a big hit and weather was kind to us which always helps.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable house

Just got home from a great weeks stay at Balass Lodge. House is just lovely, very comfortable and well equipped. The hot tub was a hit with us all and the toddlers loved chatting to the sheep and rabbits and watching the nearby tractors and combine harvester. Would definitely recommend. Even the weather was kind to us. A lovely break which made up for the disappointment of not being able to take our family overseas holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

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