Balmungo Cottage B&B

Balmungo, St Andrews, KY16 8LW, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>80</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.9
Scored 9.9
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Rated exceptional
79 reviews

Ideal location for visiting St Andrews. Great views from the BB looking over St Andrews and beyond. Excellent breakfasts with the added touch of home made jams and honey. Perfect hosts.

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Balmungo Cottage B&B

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Boasting a patio with mountain views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Balmungo Cottage B&B can be found in St Andrews, close to St Andrews East Sands Beach and 3.1 km from St Andrews Bay. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 3.7 km from St Andrews University. Featuring sea views, the spacious bed and breakfast is composed of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Balmungo Cottage B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around St Andrews, like cycling and hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Discovery Point is 25 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 28 km from Balmungo Cottage B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site

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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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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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    David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ideal location for visiting St Andrews. Great views from the BB looking over St Andrews and beyond. Excellent breakfasts with the added touch of home made jams and honey. Perfect hosts.”
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The balmungo cottage breakfast was amazing.It was beautifully presented on a hostess trolley with cereals ,fruit, homemade jam and yoghurt. This was followed by hot food to order and toast. Everything was delicious.”
  • Ramit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location, size, amenities and above all the hosts - Norma and Alan”
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

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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balmungo Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Balmungo Cottage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:30

Check-out

From 08:30 to 11:00

 

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are 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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Balmungo Cottage B&B

  • Balmungo Cottage B&B is 1.5 miles from the centre of St Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Balmungo Cottage B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Archery
    • Movie nights

  • Guests staying at Balmungo Cottage B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Balmungo Cottage B&B include:

    • Suite

  • The prices at Balmungo Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Balmungo Cottage B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.