Balass Lodge
Near St Andrews, Fife
Style and contemporary living have been cleverly combined at Balass Lodge, which sits in pretty garden grounds with its own luxurious hot tub, near the famous ‘home of golf’ St Andrews (8 miles) on the scenic Fife coastline.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 8 | Bedrooms: 4 |
Changeover Day: Sun | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 3 |
Everything truly has been thought of here by the considerate owners who have created a bright and spacious retreat that is sure to delight each and every one of its guests. Inside, once a fire is crackling away in the wood-burning stove in the sitting room the stage is set for complete relaxation and the games room next door is where the competition can start around the pool table in the evenings.
At the heart of the house is a large dining kitchen that is very well-equipped and offers a great space to spread out into. In the attractive master double bedroom there is a lovely king-size bed and the other three beautifully presented bedrooms are nice and flexible as they can have either a super king-size bed or twin rooms depending on requirements.
Once the inside has been fully explored it is time to head out to see the delights to be found in the garden. Surely the first thing to catch the eye is the inviting hot tub which is an idyllic place to unwind after busy days spent out and about. In fact, once the soothing bubbles start doing their job it can be quite hard to leave!
The large terrace provides the opportunity to fire up the BBQ and eat outside and there is even a synthetic putting green to practice on before taking on one of St Andrews’ famous golf courses. Ample space is provided for parking and secure storage is provided for sports equipment such as golf clubs, etc.
Head into Cupar (1 mile) for supermarket shopping or a meal out and, whilst being so close to the ‘home of golf’ St Andrews (8 miles), a round of golf is an absolute must so it is fortunate that there are seven different courses to choose from.
The Old Course is considered to be the oldest course in the world and was first played on back in the early 15th century. Its Swilcan Bridge that links the 17th and 18th holes is recognisable the world over and who wouldn’t want to try it out following in the footsteps of the golfing greats?
As well as being known for its golf, St Andrews is very picturesque to walk around with its acclaimed university (where Prince William studied) and good range of interesting little shops offering every possible souvenir imaginable.
For a really special view of the town it is possible to go up the historic 11th century St Rules Tower. Once the cathedral museum has been explored the tickets also allow for the climb up the narrow spiral staircase (156 steps) to the top where the expansive outlook over the cathedral, castle and the fantastic West Sands beach makes the effort well worthwhile.
Just a 10 minute drive from the house, Bowbridge Alpacas (6 miles) offers alpaca experiences with these wonderfully charming animals. It is amazing to lead them out on a trek and even over an obstacle course followed by the chance to try needle-felting using some of their silky fleece.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with Sky TV and wood-burning stove
Kitchen/dining room with TV, range gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, etc
Games with TV and snooker table
Utility room with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
Double bedroom (king-size) with en suite shower room with WC and wash basin
Double bedroom (super king-size can convert to twin beds) with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin
Twin bedroom (can convert to super king-size)
Double bedroom (can convert to super king-size)
Family bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin
WC with wash basin.
What's included
- Hot Tub
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £50 of electricity is INCLUDED (EV charging is not permitted). Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 27/09/2024 to 30/09/2024
From 13/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 06/09/2024 to 09/09/2024
From 20/09/2024 to 23/09/2024
Changeover Day: Sun
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 8 |
25 Aug 2024 - 14 Sep 2024 | £1,795.00 |
15 Sep 2024 - 05 Oct 2024 | £1,595.00 |
06 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024 | £1,795.00 |
27 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £1,295.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £1,995.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £2,295.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | £1,395.00 |
02 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025 | £1,695.00 |
06 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | £1,895.00 |
27 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025 | £1,695.00 |
04 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | £1,895.00 |
25 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | £2,095.00 |
01 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | £1,895.00 |
29 Jun 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 | £2,095.00 |
20 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 | £2,395.00 |
31 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 | £1,895.00 |
14 Sep 2025 - 04 Oct 2025 | £1,695.00 |
05 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | £1,895.00 |
26 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £1,395.00 |
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £2,395.00 |
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £2,395.00 |
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.