You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Kingarrock Golf Course. A hot tub is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Fife Folk Museum and a few minutes from Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Susan Williams
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Luxury Cottage St Andrews House Cupar
Luxury Cottage St Andrews Cupar
Cottage St Andrews Cupar
Casa de Lujo Cerca de St Andrews
Luxury Cottage Near to St Andrews
Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub near St Andrews Cupar
Luxury Hayshed Cottage with hot tub near St Andrews Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
10 - Excellent
63
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
8 - Good
8
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
julie m.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
julie m.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alana W.
12 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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+++
Alana W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty H.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Total relaxation for the weekend. Thank you.
Kirsty H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacky S.
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage stay.
Excellent host very helpful and communicated well, nothing was too much trouble for Susan, thanks.
Jacky S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sophie M.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Sophie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela E., Aberdeen scotland
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Angela E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve N., California
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Steve N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Elizabeth S.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David H.
13 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Feb 2023
Excellent venue and standard of accommodation.
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel A.
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Rachel A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rosie T.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent 😃
Excellent standard of property, lovely high end quality finishes we all love 😍 clean, comfortable and warm. We would absolutely recommend!
Rosie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maree R.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy cottage
Lovely cottage, luxury furnishings.
Maree R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Gary S.
30 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Excellent break , excellent property with everything needed for our stay
Gary S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
22 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Richard S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
16 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Rebecca W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thomas m.
17 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little retreat
Lovely surrounding , relaxing environment with St. Andrews only a short drive away.
Thomas m.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Lisa D.
20 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lisa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laith M.
9 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice cottage near to Cupar
We had a lovely stay in the cottage. It was close enough to Cupar so getting into town was easy but also far enough to be a beautiful location.
It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay.
Laith M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Simon M.
10 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay with hot tub
Sue has a beautiful property in a relaxing, rural setting. Perfect for a couple - a very comfortable and cosy stay and the hot tub was brilliant and private. We will definitely be back soon!
Simon M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
HELEN L.
7 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great short break
Well equipped and beautifully presented property.
HELEN L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Heather R.
28 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
When we arrived we weren't sure where to go as we hadn't received any instructions. However Lynda was there shortly after we arrived and was very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay, the place was exactly as advertised and the use of space was excellent. We enjoyed the hot tub and even when it was stormy outside the location of the hot tub was sheltered and private. We had a small child with us and felt like the place was suitable for us. Thanks for having us.
Heather R.
10/10 Excellent
Patricia R.
17 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing romantic break
We had a lovely, quiet relaxing weekend. The place is lovely - beautiful comfy bed with crisp sheets, fabulous bathroom with big towels and well equipped kitchen. The hot tub just outside the bedroom is amazing! Sue and her husband were extremely helpful and friendly.
Patricia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Lovely place had fantastic time very helpful and friendly ppl would happily visit again in future
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Colin B., Denny
5 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t ask for anything better
Scores say it all. Excellent all round. Beautiful cottage and courtyard with hot tub and lovely seating area. Relaxing with the ability to go to St Andrews among others places very easily. Owners lovely- very welcoming and genuine.
Colin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stacey W.
21 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This cottage is absolutely perfect for a quiet getaway. It was such a beautiful setting and so peaceful and quiet. The cottage was spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you will need including a dishwasher. The owner was so lovely and close by so if you need help with anything she is there. The hot tub was great and right outside the bedroom door. The seating area in the courtyard was lovely and a little sun trap too. We definitely hope to return soon.