Edenview Cottage self catering rental accommodation Scotland

Edenview Cottage
St Andrews Fife
Scotland

Sleeping 4 (6)

Families and golfers alike will clamour for the cottages on the Strathtyrum Estate, which has a lovely secluded position among trees and open farmland less than a mile from the historic seaside town of St Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife.

Edenview is one of these cottages, and forms the upper part of a traditional stonebuilt farmhouse (Lower Balgove forms the lower part, but the two have been so cleverly arranged that neither would know the other was there! However it can be useful if you want to book with friends and yet retain a measure of independence.), beautifully furnished and appointed and with lovely views to the Eden estuary.

Inside, there is spacious accommodation for 4/6 people, with a light and bright kitchen-dining-sitting room, and a further cosy sitting room with open fire and double sofa bed. One of the two double bedrooms has an en suite WC and there is a further bathroom. Parking is available right at the door, and there is a charming little grass garden with furniture.

The Home Farm of the estate, which lies in the immediate vicinity of the cottage, comprises some 400 acres of arable farmland and groves of trees. Tenants are welcome to wander along its tracks but are reminded that it is a working farm, so be prepared to meet the odd farm vehicle. The main house, a gracious Georgian yellow sandstone building, about half a mile from the cottage and much in demand as a wedding venue, houses an interesting art collection which can be viewed during the first week of every month.

St Andrews surely needs no introduction as 'the home of golf' and also the site of Scotland's oldest University. With its ruined castle and cathedral and quaint cobbled streets it is a popular tourist destination. The legendary West Sands (remember the opening credits of the film Chariots of Fire? They were filmed there) are on the same side of town as the Estate, as of course is the Old Course itself. And as one would expect from a place which regularly plays host to the Open Golf Championship, for all its small size it offers a range of hotels and restaurants of which any city would be proud.

Inland, you can visit the Scottish Deer Centre near Cupar (6m), Mary Queen of Scots' lovely palace at Falkland, or explore the quaint fishing villages of the East Neuk. Craigtoun Park is also within a mile or two of the cottage, with lots of attractions for all of the family.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are all included in the rental, Sorry, no pets and smoking is not permitted within the cottage.

Accommodation (sleeps 4 (6)):

First Floor

Open plan kitchen-diner with sitting area with fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave, dishwasher etc
Sitting room with open fire, TV/DVD and double bed-settee
Double bedroom with ensuite WC and basin
Double bedroom
Bath/shower with WC and wash basin