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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: JOIVY The South Lodge at Balcarres in Colinsburgh offers a spacious holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation and comfort. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette, washing machine, and free WiFi. The property features a private entrance, garden views, and a seating area, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Location: Located 39 km from Dundee Airport, the holiday home is 17 km from St Andrews University, 20 km from St Andrews Bay, and 36 km from Discovery Point. Reception staff speak English.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful house, with stunning interiors. Very well equipped. We enjoyed staying her immensely.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything was just perfect. I can’t fault anything

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.

Managed by JOIVY Scotland

Company review score: 7.8Based on 4,683 reviews from 153 properties
153 managed properties

Company information

Coast & Country by JOIVY is part of the JOIVY group that specialises in hospitality accommodation all over the world. At Coast & Country by JOIVY, our mission is to manage unique listings that are perfect for Staycation holidays in the UK. Our professional managers and cleaning service aims to provide consistency and the highest satisfaction for our guests.

Property information

The South Lodge is a historical Jacobean red brick gatehouse designed and built in the late 1800’s. Iit rests on the South side of Balcarres Estate’s parklands located in the East Neuk of Fife. The property consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a stylishly decorated living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a charming garden with an outdoor dining facility, BBQ, fire pit and free parking suitable for up to 2 vehicles. Essentials provided. Guests will have access to free parking outside the property, suitable for up to 2 vehicles. The property is on the ground floor, and there are five steps to the property. *This property's internet connection is best suited for light browsing and social media but is not optimal for HD video calls or streaming. **The property is pet friendly. Up to 2 dogs are allowed, and there will be an additional charge per dog - please contact us. *** Travel cots and high chairs can be provided by request. Although the house is detached and on private land, we still ask that you please respect the surrounding area and keep noise levels to a minimum between the hours of 10pm and 9am ∗Please note that а refundable damage deposit of 250GBP is mandatory and should be paid via card and before check-in. We inspect the property after you check out; if there is no damage, we refund the deposit within 2 days via bank transfer.

Neighbourhood information

Colinsburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom The Balcarres Estate around you is home to some of Scotland’s finest countryside. Walk through ancient forests; cross rolling hills with dramatic views across the Firth of Forth, or stravaig along the two miles of pristine beachfront at Largo Bay. The newest addition to Fife’s famous golfing coast is not to be missed for those passionate about their golf: Balcarres’ world-class Dumbarnie Links recently hosted the 2021 Women’s Scottish Open. The South Lodge is situated less than 15 minutes drive from the mediaeval town of St Andrews, the seat of Scotland’s oldest university and the site of the romantic castle and cathedral ruins, internationally renowned golf courses, and a wide range of restaurants and traditional pubs. Find the fishing villages on the East Neuk. St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther and Crail have their secrets, but Elie, a mere ten-minute drive from South Lodge, is perhaps the most stunning. WalWalkout the iconic lighthouse and Lady’s Tower before rewarding yourself with fish and chips and a locally brewed ale at the Ship Inn. Crail harbour is also worth visiting.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

JOIVY The South Lodge at Balcarres takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £250 is required on arrival. That's about US$336. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Strictly no smoking, no parties. Dispose of rubbish appropriately. Keep the property clean and tidy. Quiet hours are between 10 PM and 9 AM. So please keep the noise down and respect the neighbours in the building. Please remember to close all windows and doors when leaving. Careful attention to the keys is extremely important. Guests are responsible for any additional costs resulting from misplaced keys or locksmith call-outs. To ensure the safety of our current and future guests, we ask all guests to complete our online check-in form and to provide a valid form of identification.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.