Cottage with charisma! St Andrews prime location

Short Term Rental License No FI 00103F & FI 00104 F EPC Rating: D Unique two apartments under one roof within a peaceful lane in the town centre 8-10mins walk to the Old Course. (We are now taking booking enquiries for the Open Championship in July 2027! We are offering a unit price and welcome hearing from you. If you are interested in any of our properties during this exceptional period, please firstly make contact with us, as booking attempts without prior communications may be rejected). The space Unique cottage with two flats under one roof! Perfect if you are travelling with your friends/ family but would like a little "you space" too. Tucked away in a quiet lane within the heart of the historic & vibrant town and oozing character & style. The cottage has a spacious patio garden and is split into 2 separate apartment flats (upper & lower) each with own entrance & own facilities within. HDTVs with Sky Sports & Sonos! Behind the main private doorway of this re-styled traditional cottage, you will enter a small porch. Access to the 2 apartment flats is contained within, each with their own separate entry. Thereafter you will have run of the house completely with the added benefit of two fully equipped facilities. Maintained to a high standard and designed to be anything but average, you will have full use of everything this fantastic property has to offer. Lower level apartment - Bright and airy by day ...and at night the garden lighting gives an ambient indoor/ outdoor feel creating an "extension" to the living space. Eclectically designed with features as follows:- *Sliding doors from living area to outdoor space with private patio garden containing table & seating for lounging and alfresco dining * Lounge with 50" wall mounted smart HDTV - Sky Sports package * "Bose" bluetooth speaker *open plan lounge/ kitchen/dining space for 4 people and a separate utility store containing washing machine. *fully equipped kitchen with integrated dishwasher, microwave , oven and gas hob *Master bedroom with 50" wall mounted smart HDTV, 1 x King bed (not twin beds!), closet wardrobe, chest of drawers, adjoining bathroom with shower (no bath tub). This bathroom is not ensuite but is directly outside the bedroom door. *Guest Bedroom with 1 x double bed (not twin beds!), closet wardrobe, chest of drawers, ensuite bathroom with shower (no bath tub) *free wifi Upper level apartment - Cosy, homely, colourful and oozing style with eclectic charm with features as follows:- * Lounge with 45" wall mounted smart HDTV - Sky Sports package * "Sonos" speaker for music streaming *open plan lounge/ kitchen/dining space for 4 people *Washing Machine *fully equipped kitchen with integrated dishwasher, microwave, oven and electric hob *Master bedroom with 45" wall mounted smart TV, 1 x king bed (we don't have twin beds), closet wardrobe, ensuite bathroom with shower (no bath tub) *Guest Bedroom with closet wardrobe, 1 x double bed (we don't have twin beds), ensuite bathroom with shower (no bath tub) *separate half bathroom with toilet and sink *free wifi Interesting interior design make this property a true standout full of character, comfort & style; with many bespoke designed furniture & art pieces, designer wall coverings, window shutters throughout and soft furnishings made from luxurious velvets to add a cosy factor. The owners are committed to continually improving and considering detail and practicality in order to make for a great guest experience and many of the furnishings have been bespoke designed by themselves. In summary this is the perfect base for sightseeing , a golf break or simply a relaxing break in comfortable, stylish surroundings! Guest access Entire cottage and private garden Other things to note Tucked away between two of St Andrews' main streets yet in a peaceful surround; everything you need is virtually a stroll away! Just a snippet of what's easily accessible - Golf....of course! - *If indeed you plan to visit "The Home of Golf" to indulge your golf habit , St Andrews now has 7 golf courses run by the St Andrews Links Trust (including the Old Course). The seventh course - The Castle Course - was opened in June 2008. Many other course are nearby but require transport; The Dukes course (operated by Herb Kohler) is awesome , Kingsbarns golf links and traditional links courses at Elie, Crail, Leven and Lundin Links. Golf, golf....golf! *Stroll in 10mins to the first tee of the Old Course! If you're not partaking in a round yourself, why not grab a pastry and a coffee on the way down and perch yourself on a bench by the R&A and watch as the golfers take their first drive of the day down the fairway of the 1st or their final putt on the 18th green; the Swilkan Bridge in sight just to the left over the wee hidden burn, and the beach as your scenic backdrop to the right; *Maybe relax in the Swilcan Lounge at The St Andrews Links Clubhouse and take in the stunning panoramic views over the Old Course from the roof garden whilst you enjoy some fine Scottish hospitality; Shopping, eating & drinking - *Little unique boutiques; book stores & charity shops (not to mention a few high street names too); golf clothing, equipment & merchandise; souvenirs & tourist information; *Grocery shops (local produce farm shops as well as big chain supermarkets); independent deli's, cheese shop and a traditional bakers shop; *Great restaurants serving locally sourced Scottish produce, gastro pubs & many takeaways (including some of the best takeaway fish & chips!); from highly rated gourmet Seafood & grills to Mexican fajitas to Thai street food- whatever type of cuisine, whatever your budget; *Traditional bars, sports bars, craft beers, wine bars, hotel bars; *Cafes, coffee shops & quaint tea rooms; *Legendary ice-cream parlours(!); Outdoors, health, relaxation and fitness - *The 2 mile long "West Sands Beach" - featured in the (1981) film "Chariots of Fire"- holds many seasonal activities such as land yachting, kayaking & stand up paddle boarding; *"East Sands Beach" & the harbour where the local community leisure centre can also be found (with family leisure pool, sports & fitness facilities); * Woodland walking along the "Lade Braes" ; *Craigtoun Country Park (this is around 4 miles from the town); *Bike hire & cycling routes (we like the St Andrews to Tentsmuir Forest route - approx 17 miles round trip. Lovely beach there too!); *Spa pampering in luxury at one of the 5 star resort hotels nearby; *or just find a little rocky cove by the sea on a summers night when the tide is out and take in the serenity....(find the natural rock lido when the tide is just right and take a dip in the North Sea - if you are brave!) History & places of interest- *The historical sites of both St Andrews Castle & Cathedral ruins; *St Andrews University; * Various museums (Golf museum, St Andrews Museum, Museum of St Andrews University ...); *St Andrews Observatory - home to the James Gregory Telescope (only open to the general public every first Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm); *St Andrews Aquarium *St Andrews Botanic Garden; Cultural, Music & Entertainment *The Byre Theatre - music, theatre, wine bar & restaurant; *small galleries of art; * Cinema (an independent picture house); *Weekend Ceilidh nights at a local venue; *At weekends you may find a local musician playing a set (softly) in the background whilst you dine - covering music from varying genres. Whether you want to golf or just chill and enjoy the outdoors in a historical Scottish surrounding - St Andrews can be as peaceful or as upbeat as you make it. No matter what - you'll find your thing within this compact traditional yet cosmopolitan little town! Registration Details FI 00103 F / FI 00104 F