Balmungo Cottage B&B

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Historic Setting: Balmungo Cottage B&B in St Andrews offers a spacious setting within a historic building. Guests enjoy sea, garden, and mountain views from the sun terrace and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features two bedrooms and a bathroom, equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, a work desk, and a TV. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to various needs. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the breakfast offerings. Convenient Location: Located 28 km from Dundee Airport and 2 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach, the B&B provides easy access to attractions such as St Andrews Bay and St Andrews University. Hiking and cycling activities are available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful accommodation. Clean and tidy with an amazing view over St. andrews. Norma and Alan were the perfect hosts. Friendly and attentive. Nothing too much trouble. Breakfast fit for a king. All made for a lovely relaxing get away.”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“THE best B&B we've stayed in. Norma & Alan are lovely hosts & the rooms are presented wonderfully well. The lounge has stunning views over St Andrews bay & the garden is beautifully maintained. Breakfast is delicious with lots of home made & local...”
Julia
Australia Australia
“We really enjoys our stay, Norma and Allan’s they were very welcoming hosts, gave lots of local information where to visit and eat. The cottage was relaxing and comfortable on the outskirts of St Andrew’s in a quiet location. Beautifully...”
Hazel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Norma and Alan have created a wonderfully tranquil escape at Balmungo, walking distance (20mins) from the bustle of St Andrews (and with breathtaking views of the town) but with a quiet, rural feel. I saw deer and a red squirrel on my first drive...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location and property. Perfect hosts. Excellent breakfast.”
Marc
Australia Australia
“Property is located in a beautiful position close to & overlooking the town of St Andrew’s. Very well manicured lawn & gardens, lovely cottage. Norma & Alan are wonderfully warm, friendly & engaging hosts….couldn’t ask for better and lovely...”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Balmungo Cottage is a lovely, immaculate property with beautiful views. The gardens are lovely and I loved watching the pheasant and his partner every morning! The owners, Norma and Alan, were absolutely charming and so helpful. Norma cooks a...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good communication with hosts. Excellent directions to the property which was quite isolated. Easily adjusted temperature in the property and absolutely silent inside. Great views from the living room glass doors across the estuary. Very...”
Wilkinson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage set in a beautifully tranquil location, you wouldn’t think it was only 5-10 mins from St Andrews. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the gardens, views and visiting wildlife. The cottage was spotless, comfortable (perfect nights...”
Rosemary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was very tasty and there was good choice. The location is absolutely perfect with a fantastic view over St Andrews. The rooms in the suite are very comfortable and tastefully decorated.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Norma Pech

9.9
Host review score
Norma Pech
Balmungo Cottage was originally built as the gardener and gamekeeper's cottage to the Balmungo estate in the 1850s and has been extended and renovated in in 2015 although there are always things that are being updated. It is situated to the south of St andrews , a short drive away and is on a quiet no through lane, taking about half an hour to walk into town. We have 1 guest suite comprising of a kingsize/twin room and a double bedroom, a private bathroom and a large sitting room where breakfast is served overlooking the views to the town, sea and mountains beyond. It has private guest access. We serve a full Sottish breakfast,with cereals, fresh fruit, breads and home made preserves. We try to source our produce from Fife where possible and our menu can be adapted to suit personal taste or allergy considerations Guests are welcome to enjoy our terrace and gardens and we are happy to serve breakfast outdoors, weather permitting, for you to enjoy the views and wildlife including deer, pheasant, buzzards, and the odd rabbit on the lawn! We have extensive knowledge about local experiences to inspire you and are happy to help with booking.
We moved to St Andrews in 2015 from the south of England and are enjoying life living near the sea and such a beautiful town. I come from a background in fashion and design and love what Fife has to offer for the arts and Alan is an avid golfer with a passion for the garden. We love walking by the sea and inland in the hills and are delighted with the wildlife that surrounds our peaceful cottage. We keep honey bees in the garden and are keen to encourage both them and wild bees and try to plant with them in mind. Vegetables are a challenge with our rabbit population! When we do not have bed and breakfast guests the house is usually filled with family and friends who come to visit and play golf. We love meeting our varied British and international guests and hope to enhance their Scottish experience.
St Andrews is a beautiful, historic university town with over 9000 students and known wordwide as the home of golf. It boasts 2 great beaches, botanic gardens, museums, theatre, cinema and many restauants of all types including fine dining and award winning fish and chip shops. From Balmungo Cottage you can walk to the town centre in just over half an hour and a few minutes walk up the footpath there is The Grange Restaurant .There are numerous walks and cycle ways from our cottage. Within a 12 mile radius there are aproximately 15 golf courses to enjoy and we can advise on booking tee times etc. With historical coastal villages and castles and Dundee, with its famous new V&A museum there is certainly lots to do on your stay.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:30
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Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property is tucked away and guests are advised to follow the instructions provided to reach the property as the sat nav does not always direct you correctly.

Please inform Balmungo Cottage B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: FI 00839P