Balmungo Cottage B&B offers accommodations in St. Andrews, 1.2 miles from St Andrews East Sands Beach and 1.9 miles from Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. 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 fruit and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. St Andrews University is 2.3 miles from Balmungo Cottage B&B, while Discovery Point is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 17 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full 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
High score for St. Andrews
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  • Bonnie
    United States of America United States of America
    Norma and Alan are the perfect hosts. Their cottage is absolutely beautiful. Perfectly appointed. Fantastic views. Delicious homemade breakfasts. We felt so comfortable and cared for during the entire stay. It's the ideal location if you want to...
  • Halloran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was great . There was a good range of options and the quality of food and service was excellent. The location is stunning with fantastic views of the coast.
  • Dana
    United States of America United States of America
    Norma and Alan were the perfect hosts, both so warm, welcoming, and helpful. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and beautiful with lovely gardens and a great view of St. Andrews. Breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. We wish we could have...

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 deck
  • 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting 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

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

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

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: FI 00839P

FAQs about Balmungo Cottage B&B

  • Balmungo Cottage B&B is 1.5 miles from the center 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 2 miles)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Archery
    • Movie nights

  • The prices at Balmungo Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 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

  • Check-in at Balmungo Cottage B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.