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Lucklaw Steading Cottage in Balmullo

The perfect escape for guests who want to spend time together, this location could not be better for leaving the stresses of everyday life behind. .

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The perfect escape for guests who want to spend time together, this location could not be better for leaving the stresses of everyday life behind.. Ground Floor: All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living area: With electric coal-effect fire, 32" Freesat Smart TV and DVD player. Dining area. Kitchen area: With breakfast area, electric Aga, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wooden floor. Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed. Bedroom 2: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request). Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with owner).. Sitting-out area with garden furniture. 2-acre natural landscaped grounds (shared with owners). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only. There are steps and sloping lawns in the grounds. . Guests will find a real home from home in this warm and welcoming holiday cottage at any time of year. Inside this wing of the owners’ home and accessed by a steep gravel drive, the open plan living space is spacious and bright with cosy seating and a window seat offering panoramic views across the surrounding farm lands to St Andrews Bay, the Eden Estuary and St Andrews itself. The kitchen area with an Aga, as well as an electric cooker, is well-equipped and ideal for practising your cooking skills, or creating a special meal, with a dining table where everyone can sit together and plan the next day’s activities. Lucklaw Steading dates back to the 18th century, former farm buildings which have been converted and renovated to a good standard; the cottage, which is all on one level, is a private wing of the main house. The Steading is set within 2 acres and there is much to explore on foot from your doorstep; woodland and hilltop walks will appeal to hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers alike. With all this fresh air, you will be looking forward to a good night’s sleep. Why not ease those tired limbs after a day out with a deep bubble bath, as well as the option of a shower in the four piece bathroom. The utility and boot room is shared with the owners and houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. Ideally located for exploring this area of Fife, St Andrews can be reached within a 15-minute drive, making Lucklaw Steading Cottage perfect for if you are visiting students at the university or attending a graduation ceremony. As well as the spectacular castle and cathedral ruins, sandy beaches and pretty harbour, there is much to explore in this historic city, with galleries, cinema, quality places to eat and local and independent shops. St Andrews is renowned worldwide as the home of golf, with seven courses under the management of the St Andrews Links Trust, and there are many local courses within easy driving distance for guests wanting to enjoy golf in the area. The traditional market town of Cupar, which sits on the banks of the River Eden, has much to offer and is fascinating to walk around, with plenty of places to eat, and a particularly good selection of independent shops. For families the area also has the Scottish Deer Centre, an aquarium at St Andrews and award-winning sandy beaches and forest walks at Tentsmuir, just a short drive away. Across the Tay Bridge, Dundee has lots to offer for a day out, including the V&A with its dramatic waterfront setting and the historic ship ’Discovery’, and is well worth a visit. The Olympia Leisure Centre has a swimming pool, which is great for entertaining the kids on wet days. The East Neuk of Fife has spectacular coastline with picturesque fishing villages built around old harbours and unspoilt beaches. Following the coastal path offers a scenic walk with plenty of places to stop off and visit. Beach 9 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 4 miles. Free WiFi

7-Day Forecast

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Thu 21st Overcast clouds 3°C -4°C 14mph 0.0mm 996mb
Fri 22nd Few clouds 3°C -2°C 11mph 0.0mm 1,003mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 4°C -1°C 30mph 19.3mm 996mb
Sun 24th Light rain 13°C 5°C 21mph 2.2mm 983mb
Mon 25th Light rain 8°C 6°C 33mph 3.1mm 982mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 9°C 6°C 27mph 13.1mm 1,001mb
Wed 27th Moderate rain 7°C 3°C 17mph 7.5mm 1,007mb

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