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Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub near St Andrews

Family-friendly holiday home in Cupar with a hot tub

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Living/kitchen area showing ladder to loft
Ideal location for golfers
Kitchen area
Well -equipped kitchen
Kitchen/ living area from loft

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of St. Andrews
  • Place, St. Andrews Links
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub near St Andrews

Balass Hayshed Cottage provides a romantic setting for couples who enjoy a little luxury. With outlooks over our Mediterranean feel courtyard garden and access to a hot tub for the exclusive use of Hayshed guests. The tub is regularly cleaned between guest visits and the chemical balance of the tub is monitored. We have aimed to provide total comfort with all you could want to ensure a great holiday. We have White Company bedlinen, towels and bathrobes and the most comfortable of beds with a thick mattress topper described as “like sleeping on clouds”. We have feather duvets and pillows.
There is additional sleeping accommodation in the loft area of the property with a similarly super-comfortable bed.
The property is a 12 - 20 minute drive from St Andrews and there you have access to the lovely university town with its many golf courses, beautiful beaches and wonderful restaurants. We are 5 minutes from the local railway station and an hour’s train journey from Edinburgh. Dundee is a 25 minute drive with the new V and A Museum amongst many other attractions. There is also access to Royal Deeside about an hour away by car . The countryside featured in The Crown and Outlander can be reached easily.
Many guests use this as a centralised base to reach additional golf courses including Gleneagles and Carnoustie.
The property has wifi but we live in the country and we do not have fibre broadband. The signal has been boosted as much as possible but guests will not get the reception that they can expect urban settings.

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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: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Will consider on an individual basis
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Leave keys on kitchen table and doors unlocked Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: Will consider on an individual basis
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cupar

Located in Cupar, this holiday home is in a rural area. Old Course at St Andrews and Kingarrock Golf Course 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 Camperdown Country Park and Templeton Woods. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze and The Scottish Deer Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Cupar, SCT

What's nearby

  • Raptor World Interactive - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 25 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 Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub near St Andrews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub near St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub near St Andrews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub 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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, clean property and Sue the host were extremely helpful and efficient in responding even whilst being on holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree R.

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

Lovely cosy cottage

Lovely cottage, luxury furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

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

Fantastic location, property and the hot tub was an added bonus

Fantastic from the moment we booked till the time we left. Had everything you could want, was peaceful, well equipped, easy check in, good value for money. Perfect really! A+++
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

dawn m.

Lovely little cottage cosy and warm

Lovely stay at the cottage...great area to stay in...St Andrews not far for a day out...Susan was very lovely and very Welcoming...only thing for us was the shared Hot Tub..X
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacky S.

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

Cottage stay.

Excellent host very helpful and communicated well, nothing was too much trouble for Susan, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

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

Amazing place to stay!!

When we arrived the accommodation was in perfect condition. With it being easy to find, in the countryside but still not to far from the centre of Cupar. Was so quiet and enjoyable and to add the cottage was so cosy which made the experience even better. Would love to come back here as everything was just like we wanted our little break to be x
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Feb 2023

Excellent venue and standard of accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Cupar

This is an amazing property. We loved being out in the country, yet close to St Andrews. The owners (Susan & Doug) are wonderful people. They made us feel like part of their family. We will be going back next year. I would highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

5/5!

Sue and husband were really helpful, Had a lovely weekend here, cottage is lovely and had everything we needed! Hot tub was fab! Would definitely go back. 5/5 Thanks sue Ryan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just perfect . It was compact, vosy and clean . It had everything we needed. Thevowner was very friendly and couldnt do enough for us. I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
On the whole it was nice but little few things didn’t make it “luxury”. Sofa wasn’t comfortable, duvet was too hot for season, cobwebs in the velux about kitchen, parking was difficult..really should park other way facing wall I think and have charging point on the wall for trip hazard where it is. And no egg cups
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

julie m.

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

Cupar Break

We had a lovely few days in this property and the weather was stunning too. We made good use of the hot tub, the bbq and the walled garden great for relaxing. About a mile or so out of Cupar so not suitable to walk into. Very central to visit local things though we went to the East coast Crail, Anstruther etc and also went the other way to Fawlkand and Auchtrrmucty. All in all very good x
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

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

Perfect

Total relaxation for the weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E., Aberdeen scotland

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

Heavenly hideaway

It’s was exactly as described on the app . Sue is a wonderful host who gave a superb check in guide and answered requests promptly . Although a shared courtyard it’s design still gave lots of privacy for our stay . I would highly recommend this accommodation to friends and family . I would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve N., California

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

Lovely Cottage

The Hayshed Cottage was a lovely small cottage in an idyllic countryside setting just outside Cupar. Everything was very clean and the linens of high quality. Despite its wee size, we prepared several dinners in the kitchen. The newly upgraded WiFi was amazing! The main bed was truly lovely but just know that it's on the small side. Be advised you may be sharing the courtyard with guests staying at the adjoining cottage. We had a lovely stay and would recommend the cottage to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful cottage and courtyard

The courtyard that the hot tub is really lovely and the pictures do not do it justice. The cottage was lovely and comfortable and great for myself and 17 year old son. The owner was very welcoming and we hopefully will visit again. The service that VBRO provides is lacking and poor communication re what the fees would be in the event of changing dates, which we needed to do. The owner communicated well but VBRO did not.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai R.

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

sehr schönes Cottage

Wir verbrachten in diesem sehr gut ausgestatteten Cottage einen außergewöhnlich schönen Urlaub. Das Cottage ist sehr gut gelegen, so dass man von hier aus sehr gut Ausflüge in die Low – und Highlands unternehmen kann. Besonders mochten wir den Whirlpool. Sue hat uns herzlich empfangen und stand für Rückfragen jederzeit zur Verfügung. Vielen Dank dafür, wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Long weekend

We had a wonderful relaxing break at the Hayshed Cottage! Susan met us on arrival and explained everything we needed to know. The cottage is very cute and spotlessly clean! I particularly liked the high quality towels and bedding and the availability of extra towels for the hot tub. We weren’t blessed with good weather due to the time of year and would love to visit again in the warmer months. Would definitely recommend a stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie T.

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

Excellent 😃

Excellent standard of property, lovely high end quality finishes we all love 😍 clean, comfortable and warm. We would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tobias B.

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

Wunderschönes Cottage mit sehr guter Lage

Wir hatten eine sehr unkomplizierte Übergabe der Wohnung und konnten die Zeit von Anfang an sehr genießen. Die Lage erlaubt Tagesausflüge nach St. Andrew, Edinburgh und Glasgow. Susan und ihr Mann sind herrlich unkompliziert und wir kommen gerne mal wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gary S.

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

Holiday

Excellent break , excellent property with everything needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Wonderful Hostess and Accommodations

Our stay was built around attending The Open Championship at a location near St. Andrews and we made the right choice in staying here. Susan was very accommodating to insure our needs were met, going above our expectations on a number of occasions. We highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to enjoy a peaceful, country setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Beautiful oasis for a relaxing break

Myself and a friend escaped our busy families for a few days to this beautiful place. This is a sleek but cosy haybarn conversion. It's compact, but roomy enough for a couple or, like us, 2 friends. It has a real luxury feel to it. My friend loved the romance of the loft bed and the softest sheets she's ever slept on. We both spent hours in the hot tub every day in the beautiful courtyard, admiring the scented roses and watching the garden birds come and go to their nests. Cupar is 3 minutes drive up the road and St Andrews less than 20. Plenty of options to eat out and walk. We especially enjoyed the swing seat overlooking the fields, where we couldn't stop laughing at how affronted the sheep looked at us swinging there. 5 stars for this lovely place, definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas m.

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

Great little retreat

Lovely surrounding , relaxing environment with St. Andrews only a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

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

Comfortable and peaceful stay

This lodge is in a lovely quiet area just right outside Cupar. It is down the end of a short single track road which was initially difficult to find but Sue helped us find our way! Sue was there to welcome us on arrival and show us around the cottage. It was a very comfortable stay. The only small issue we had was the toilet flush broke but as soon as we told Sue she was on it to get it fixed as soon as possible. Overall this is a great stay if you're looking for a relaxing time and handy that it is only a 15 min drive into St.Andrews. Would definitely come back again to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Williams

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We have lived at Balass for our entire married life and have slowly but surely renovated the property. We have worked hard to make this a special place especially extending and improving the garden. We have 15 acres of fields and woods which guests are welcome to walk through or picnic in. We are keen gardeners and that is reflected in the various gardens at our home. We enjoy golf, tennis, skiing and watching rugby. Sue loves to cook, Douglas loves to eat !

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful area of Scotland. We are surrounded by farmland but near to the town of Cupar , 5 minutes away by car, 20 minutes walk. The courtyard garden is very special with various areas to sit in to read or eat outside if the weather is good. The hot tub provides a great place to relax in the setting of the courtyard . The property is very comfortable with a blend of traditional build with modern interior. It has a very well equipped kitchen and if there is anything missing we can provide it from our own kitchen. We hope we have thought of everything but if we have not just tell us and we will do our best to oblige. We have herbs growing in the garden and all are welcome to help themselves .

What makes this property unique

Quiet, extremely comfortable and in a unique setting looking over the courtyard garden.

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