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Balass Lodge near St. Andrews

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Balass Lodge near St. Andrews

Spacious, modern, self-catered house in the country within 10 mins drive of the historic golfing town of St. Andrews and within 1hr 20mins from the Cairgorms. Three of the bedrooms have super king sized beds which can also be split into singles - one with an ensuite bathroom (with free standing bath tub) while the other two share the larger main bathroom also with free standing bath tub. The fourth bedroom has a king sized double bed and an ensuite shower room. The property has a games room complete with a pool table as well as a hot-tub and wood burning stove. There is a fire pit on the patio as well as outdoor furniture and a gas BBQ.
Dogs are welcome but restricted to the kitchen/utility areas.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Balass Near St Andrews Cupar
Balass Lodge Near St. Andrews Cupar
Balass Lodge Near St. Andrews Private vacation home
Balass Lodge Near St. Andrews Private vacation home Cupar

About the neighborhood

Map
Cupar, Scotland

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 10 min drive
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 12 min drive
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • St. Andrews Links - 14 min drive
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 2 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisher & Donaldson - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dino Pizza & Kebab - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Boudingait - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Central Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balass Lodge near St. Andrews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balass Lodge near St. Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balass Lodge near St. Andrews?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balass Lodge near St. Andrews located?

This family-friendly Cupar vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fife Folk Museum, Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze and Hill of Tarvit. The Scottish Deer Centre and Raptor World Interactive are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cupar Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Balass Lodge near St. Andrews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter’s Scottish Reception
What an AMAZING property! We had such a good time and the accommodations were perfect for friends and family! Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and the kitchen is FABULOUS! Thank you for a stress free trip to Scotland to celebrate our daughter’s elopement. The location was within a mile of Cupar and 15 minutes to St. Andrews. The hot tub and pool table were added bonuses! Thank you for EVERYTHING!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri M., Bryant, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Christmas Holiday
We loved our stay for the Christmas holiday. The house was very clean, warm and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked for all of the meals we prepared. We enjoyed the large dining table for our meals and also family game nights. The living room was very comfortable and spacious. The wood stove was nice to have with plenty of firewood provided. We all enjoyed playing pool in the game room. The beds were very comfortable and hard to get out of in the mornings because we slept so well! The bathrooms were all great with very good water pressure. We were so happy when we walked in and saw the beautiful Christmas tree! It was the perfect touch for the holiday. We can’t wait to return again on our next visit! Thank you for providing a wonderful home for our family to celebrate Christmas!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property very clean. Great location. Wonderful owners. Highly recommend this property.
Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for golfers
We were four guys on a golf trip looking for a house with four comfortable bedrooms and close to St. Andrews and the coast. Dougal’s place was perfect. Spacious, clean, accessible. It’s a 3 minute drive to the town of Cupar, where there are grocery stores and everything you need. The most important factor for me in rentals is bed quality: these beds are very comfortable. They feel like quality hotel mattresses with some softness on top, but firmer and supportive. Five stars on the beds. Dougal’s team was very accommodating throughout the trip. We read in a previous review that the dryer wasn’t working; Dougal had it fixed in time for our visit. There’s a large kitchen and grill to cook, which was great. The dishwasher and appliances work really well. My only very small complaint is that there wasn’t a ton of kitchen tools. The basics are there: silverware, mugs, plates, bowls, knives etc. but no serving or mixing bowls, and only small glasses. But we like to cook and serve, so having a lot of kitchen tools is a plus. But that won’t change my review. This is 5-star rental in the countryside. If you’re golfing with a foursome or a family travelling in the area, book here if you can.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal property
Great communication from Dougal, impressive house, clean and well equipped. Ideal location for touring the area, lots of good walks without a drive, great restaurants nearby. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the comforts
Great house, excellent communication, beds, baths, kitchen were all just wonderfulf..Everything was excellent with the exception of the dryer being broken which was not optimal for 7 peolpe staying for a week..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant and relaxing
What a beautiful property. Well equipped and nothing was too much bother for Sue and Douglas. Clean, comfortable beds. Plenty of everything needed for 5 people. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Balass Lodge and would recommend staying here. Handy for St. Andrews, Cupar and the east coast of Fife.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., Federal Way, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf getaway with friends!
Lovely house in a great location for several golf courses and visiting various attractions. Hosts were friendly and helpful! House was clean, loved the hot tub and views. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday celebrations
A fantastic house for our family birthdays ... a 90th then a 60th. Great facilities such as the games room and the garden games provided. Hot tub was fun too. Close to St Andrews and other great places to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest & Relaxation
Amazing property which we rented for the sole purpose of unwinding over New Year. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for celebrating a family birthday.
Our family of seven including two younger children all enjoyed the great space inside and outside Balass Lodge. Some good weather allowed us to have several dips in the hot tub.Putting and football were also popular outdoor pursuits.Lots of choice of restaurants and takeaways allowed us to enjoy a variety of food although the kitchen was a pleasure to cook in and sit looking out at the views. We appreciated the friendly welcome and chats with Dougal’s parents .Good news is that the water pressure problem seems to have been fixed.Thank you for giving us the space to enjoy relaxing time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Great house in a really good place to go exploring. The views from the kitchen were great and spotting the deer while playing pool was fun. Hot tub was a big bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend at Ballass Lodge for our daughter’s wedding. It was the perfect venue for us and we would happily recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Shona L., Aberdeenshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house
The house was beautiful and exceeded all our expectations and had everything that we needed. The location was perfect for getting out and about. The host was very welcoming and helpful. We had a fab week. However, as stated in previous review water pressure was a big issue for us. The host explained that they are trying to resolve this issue. One improvement to make this a five star review would be better managed gardens and grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, relaxing stay
The house is lovely with plenty of room to be together or do different activities. We loved the big family dining table with views over the fields, the pool table and the hot tub. Really handy for the coast too. Perfect for family or groups of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

wilma l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location lovely garden
Hot tub is super, lovely big kitchen and garden is super too. Had a super trip. Only thing I can fault is the water pressure wasn’t good in the house, showers would stop/start and water would trickle out and two of the bathroom door locks didn’t work. Just little things that need a little attention and wouldn’t deter us from booking again as we had a great time in this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcella C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We had a fantastic week at Balass Lodge. With the weather being unsettled at the start of the week, it was great to have plenty of space indoors to socialise. Utility room was useful for drying off wet golf clubs and clothing. We made good use of the pool table in the evenings! Hot tub was also a favourite and we appreciated it being checked on/ cleaned during our stay. When the weather improved we enjoyed having a bbq in the garden with beautiful countryside around. The cows in the neighbouring field became a focus of our attention and conversation. Sue and her husband were very helpful and friendly. Shower pressure/ heat was variable at times however it did not spoil our overall most enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, enjoyed by the whole family. Home owners were very helpful and nice.
We will deffinatly book a long weekend at the property in the future. Family really enjoyed it. My 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter loved everything. Thank you very much! See you again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent stay
My family had an excellent stay at the property. It is far enough away to be alone but close enough to walk into the town. Everything we needed was there. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, plenty towels (even hot tub towels - 1st time we have had this), great TV package. The property is well laid out and very roomy. Everyone had a great time and loved their stay. Nice walks in the area. Dougal and his mum were great at communicating and check in was easy. Our asda delivery arrived on time and there was lots of space in cupboards and the fridge/freezer to put it all away. Will definitely recommend the property and would stay again. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family break!
We had a lovely stay at Balass Lodge. It’s a gorgeous property with lots to do round about. Hot tub was great! Sue couldn’t have been more helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge house, great location.
The house was easy to find, communication was great and we were met on arrival by Sue who furnished us with all the information we needed. The house is beautifully finished and there is everything you need, we all enjoyed our stay and Cupar is a lovely town. Fabulous area to explore, our son and daughter-in-law visited The Peat Inn and said it was lovely. Hot tub was a great addition, we were lucky it didn't rain and used it every day. My only criticism is that it's on quite a busy road (for a B road) so difficult to get out of at times however you can't hear the traffic inside the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fiona A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family break
Had a lovely family break at Balass Lodge, a home from home and a great location. Hot tub was a big hit and weather was kind to us which always helps.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfortable house
Just got home from a great weeks stay at Balass Lodge. House is just lovely, very comfortable and well equipped. The hot tub was a hit with us all and the toddlers loved chatting to the sheep and rabbits and watching the nearby tractors and combine harvester. Would definitely recommend. Even the weather was kind to us. A lovely break which made up for the disappointment of not being able to take our family overseas holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a break in Fife
Thoroughly enjoyed our week at this lovely property. Very clean throughout and had a well equipped kitchen. We didn’t use the hot tub but outdoor space is great and good dining table and bbq supplied. Beds and bedding very cozy and comfortable as was the lounge and fire/stove. A good base for getting to St Andrews and all round the east neuk of Fife which has many excellent restaurants. A great trip and welcome change of scenery. Were met by the hosts on arrival who were very friendly and happy to help if required.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Lovely house with great facilities such as a hot tub, putting green and goals for football. 20 taxi to St. Andrews.