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Reviews of Spacious 4* rural cottage stunning views Ceres ,Nr.St.Andrews

Spacious 4* rural cottage stunning views Ceres ,Nr.St.Andrews
by St.Andrews, Scotland

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage packed full of everything you would need.
The cottage was very clean & cosy in a peaceful location. Enclosed for pets & children which makes life easier. Host was very helpful & could not have asked for anything more.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house in quiet location. Easy access to local amenities, St Andrews and beaches. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term break
This property is a real gem. We really appreciated the attention to detail in making this stay special. The property itself is beautiful and spacious with lovely views. The wood burner made the autumn stay so homely and a treat to come back to at the end of the day. The girls loved the piano ( a little tuning would make it even better), the games and fantastic large TV. The kitchen had everything needed and more we particularly appreciated the slow cooker. The welcome packages and fresh flowers made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage
Absolutely perfect warm, beautifully furnished cottage with everything you need to make you feel at home. In a stunning peaceful location with plenty of room for our dog to run around. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alistair O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Had a lovely time at this cottage. Owner was so helpful from booking all the way through. Lots to do in the local area and thoroughly enjoyed the cosy sitting room. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend stay in a beautiful quiet cottage
My partner, two daughters aged 8 - 10 our staffy and I had a great few days in this beautiful cottage. Susan was an excellent host even before we arrived and we had everything we needed for our stay thanks to the amazing welcome pack. There was plenty for our girls to do as we opted for a stay in break and the cottage was a delight and charm to stay in. We loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage in the Scottish countryside
Perfect cottage for our holiday week! The hostess answered all my questions in a timely manner prior to our arrival, which was instrumental in my trip planning. The charming cottage was well equipped with all amenities - even including bread, milk and eggs! The cottage is located in a beautiful part of the country with pretty local towns nearby. I would definitely return for another wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Just home after a lovely long weekend spent at this property. Great communication with Susan the owner and clear directions for finding the property. Stayed here with two girls aged almost 12 and 14, and they loved all the outdoor and indoor games choices. Dog came too and inner garden was well fenced off and secure. Outer field area we kept him on a long line. Perfect accommodation for what we needed and we’re definitely hoping to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
Fantastic property that has something to keep everyone entertained and well positioned to see the sights of fife and tayside
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamar D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Great stay with lots to keep us entertained during very wet visit! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Had a fabulous time here beautiful wee cottage , would definitely come back, kids had a great time highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Thank you so much Vicky - hope next time we can actually say hello and you get some better weather :-))

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
WINDRUSH
We had a lovely stay at Windrush. It is a beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet setting but still close to amenities. The cottage has everything you need from a fully equipped kitchen, log burner, toiletries, xbox, books, games to its own 3 hole golf course. Communication with the owners was great. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable - of (f) course*
Had a really enjoyable stay. Couldn't get Netflix to work on the first night so Barry came round to sort it out. Susan was most apologetic but not her fault at all. Appears previous people had changed cables round!! Had good fun on the mini golf even though we spent more time *off the course! Spent a lot of time looking for lost balls but we:dcertainly improved by the end of the week. Plenty of good walks in the area and also went to the Secret Bunker near Anstruther - well worth a visit. Not cold use enough to use the log burner but I would imagine in winter it makes the place very cosy. Susan left a very generous welcome pack which we much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eirian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy days in Fife
Lovely clean well equipped cottage set in peaceful countryside. Hosts very welcoming and friendly. Ideal setting for a holiday with our 4 legged friend lots to explore in the area plenty of lovely walks and blue flagged beaches nearby. Enjoyed exploring the Fife coast but always looked forward to returning to the cottage where we were lucky enough to enjoy a couple of barbeques on the terrace. Local village of Ceres very pretty with good amenities well stocked Spar and a lovely butchers shop and local pub. Added bonus only 9 mins drive away from a Michelin starred restaurant where we were lucky enough to be able to get a table. Even though the property is remote lots to do in the region 1week not enough
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2021
Thank you both - a real pleasure to have you stay . So glad you had some good weather and ventured to see lots of beaches .

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and relaxing.
Well appointed, very comfortable with great garden area for our dog. Lovely views. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Fantastic location, excellent host and the place 'grows on you'

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Windrush Cottage
We had a great stay at Windrush Cottage. Susan was very welcoming, helpful to us, and available via text (Covid rules). Very pretty cottage perfect for our family. Would love to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb cottage!
Spent 7 nights in this wonderful cottage as a family of 4 plus dog. The place is fantastic and has everything we could have asked for. So much for the kids to do without leaving the garden! 3 hole golf course, archery, small football pitch, nerf guns, Xbox and much more!! Susan and Barry were fab hosts and always there (via phone messages thanks to Covid) to answer any questions I had about the area. The cottage is so well equipped as well. Traditional decor and a real homely atmosphere. Thanks to the nice weather we didn’t need the log burner but I can only imagine how cosy it would be sitting on the new chairs by the fire. Large enclosed garden is safe for the dog to roam freely. He also had a great holiday!! Only 15 minutes from St Andrew’s where there is also so much to do. I cannot recommend this place highly enough for a visit and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great wee break
Cottage was great. Just what we wanted for a base to go and visit nearby areas. Hosts were great and the area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful country break
Windrush steading was a beautiful property and everything was clean and beautifully laid out. There was such a variety of activities available to try ( golf, pool, piano etc). It was wonderfully peaceful and the outdoor seating was used frequently in the great weather. Very close to everything in Fife as well, so great for day trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giulia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doggy/friendly weekend country escape
We just came back from a lovely stay. Susanne was helpful and friendly, making sure that we got there safe and leaving some milk, bread, shortbread and oatcakes in the kitchen. The bathroom was spotless, and there was everything you need, towels, soap, cotton buds etc. The highlight of the cottage is definitely the living room, such a big spacious space with 2 tvs, sofas, armchairs and a lovely fireplace. Our dog loved sitting by the fire! Not to mention how peaceful it is outside, we went for a relaxed walk in the fields, and Ceres and Cupar are a stone's throw away. Definitely recommend and we hope to be back!! Thank you for everything Susan!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review .- so glad you enjoyed your wee break and I do hope you can return in better weather in the future . Thank you for leaving the cottage nice and tidy , have a lovely Christmas and stay safe, Susan

10/10 Excellent

alison m.

Liked: Cleanliness
October Break
Had a lovely few days in Windrush Cottage. Cottage was fantastic and lovely secluded area. Facilities at the cottage were brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Weekend
Had a fantastic weekend. The property is very clean. well equipped, and has a very cosy, homely feeling. Outdoor activities equipment to use, for all ages to enjoy and have fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2020
Thank you Pauline , I’m sure you have some great young golfers ! Glad you all had good weather . Hope to welcome you back another time :-)

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Windrush
Fantastic cottage with fully enclosed private garden in a beautiful rural setting. Perfect for exploring this beautiful part of Fife!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

robert t., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage and location
Beautiful secluded location with total peace and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the perfect get away !
Exactly what we needed - superb property and perfectly managed. Peaceful location but yet ideal as a base for exploring! Thank you so much for a lovely break away !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Absolutely beautiful home with everything you could wish for on a short break. The rural location provides a great escape whilst being a very short drive from Ceres and only twenty minutes drive from St Andrews. Our only regret was that it wasn’t cold enough to put the log burner on. Spotlessly clean, and fantastic communication from our hosts Absolutely no hesitation in recommending the property to anyone looking for a rural break with easy access to all the tourist spots in a beautiful part of Scotland.

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in good location
We’ve stayed in a lot of holiday accommodation and this house is one of the best. The house is bright and spacious plus there are an excellent selection of items to keep a family entertained; pool table, pitch & putt, football goal, badminton set, archery set (suckers on arrows), DVDs, Netflix & Xbox. The house is set in the countryside but is central for exploring the East Neuk. The owners live nearby but we never met them due to COVID-19 precautions; communication was via email and the owners were prompt and helpful. The house was very clean with plenty of antibacterial products available e.g. wipes & cleaning products. Would be our first choice when revisiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Thank you Iain , your response is most welcome as it lets us know we are achieving our target of cleanliness with a balance of ensuring families can have fun while staying with us. We certainly would welcome your family back any time and thank you again for choosing to stay at Windrush !

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage. We had a great time enjoyed the peace and tranquility.
Excellent wonderful location rural and quiet still close to shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing long weekend
Fantastic, quirky house with everything we needed and lots to entertain our 2 young children. Great base for exploring the Fife coast. Just wish we were staying longer. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Was lovely meeting your beautiful family and so glad you had lots to do at the cottage with the children . Hope to welcome you back again in better weather . Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Excellent location for a quiet relaxing break
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend break
An extremely relaxing, peaceful break for a family of 5 plus dog! Susan was very welcoming & on hand for any issues of which there were none. The cottage has everything to keep 3 kids including 2 teenagers amused! Piano, pool, pitch & putt in the grounds, WiFi! A lovely welcome pack with all necessities including wine, short drive from St Andrews, Crail, Anstruther to name a few which kept us all busy! Lots of space for our dog to roam free, great time had by all!

10/10 Excellent

Trina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
We really enjoyed our stay at Windrush Cottage. The home was very clean with all the amenities you may need. Susan is a great host. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Trina , thank you for choosing Windrush Holiday Cottage to stay in for your trip and for leaving it so tidy ! Was a real pleasure having you stay .

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Absolutely great- we had a wonderful time!
This is a jewel of a property in an idyllic location, perfect to get away from it all but only minutes by car from St Andrews and outlying villages. We were met by Susan who was so welcoming and informative with a Welcome Pack that coveeed all we needed for our first night! The cottage was immaculate but cosy and warming. Our dogs also enjoyed the experience- lots of space to run - acres of room but well enclosed so no danger from traffic or to other animals. They, like us, did not want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

Perfect !
Susan was lovely and accommodating from the get go with a handy welcome basket and great introduction upon arrival at the cottage. The location is amazing - you can’t hear anything but nature and the place itself is beautiful. DVD collection is amazing ! Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Beautiful Countryside!
We had a lovely stay at Windrush cottage the last week of August. The surrounding area is beautiful and the location is easy for getting to Dundee and St Andrews. Susan was very welcoming when we arrived and we enjoyed the lovely Scottish treats she left in the kitchen for us. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

COLLIN K.

Great family cottage, easy drive to St Andrews
My wife and two children 10 & 11 stayed at Windrush on the first part of our Scotland Holiday. The home was located in a very picturesque location and was very well equipped. The main purpose of our visit was to play golf and spend time in St Andrews. The drive to City Centre and the St Andrews clubhouse was an easy 15 minute drive. There is also a 3 hole pitching course that my family and I enjoyed one evening as the sun began to set. Great memories for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Great getaway
Really enjoyed our stay. Susan was very helpful on arrival and left us to our own devices which was much appreciated.The welcome pack was fantastic and all the local information was great and up to date.Even the young deer made an appearance two days out of five. Loved it hope to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

Great little cottage near St. Andrews
Very neat and clean cottage. The groceries starter supply provided by Susan was really a help. We would stay here again. also . . . . . this property had the "chubbiest" pheasants in all of Scotland!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian M G.

Beautiful property in a very nice quiet location.
Our impressions of the property from the site photographs were only enhanced by our viewing of the actual property. As described, it was certainly spacious with very nice and comfortable furnishings. I was only there with my wife (and our dog) but I am sure the property could easily accommodate another 2-3 people without feeling crowded. Susan, the owner, was there to greet us on our arrival and to show us around the property and it’s workings and also provided us with a good ‘starter pack’ of tea, coffee, milk, bread etc. She was also very informative of the local amenities and places to go including telling us of the ‘Chariots of Fire’ 2018 run which was taking place on the West Sands of St. Andrews the day after our arrival. Whilst she did not know what time this was being held, she promised to find out and did not disappoint by telling us later of the starting time. She had also gone out of her way to provide the lounge with a fan as (unusually) the weather had been very warm although, as luck would have it, the North Sea haar came in the first two days of our break and meant we did not have to utilise it, but we appreciated the thought. The property has good grounds and, by parking outside the main gates and keeping these closed, we were able to let our dog wander the gardens without fear of her getting out and, worse, troubling the sheep in the nearby fields. The location is, as described, rural with, other than the owners property and some farm buildings, no other buildings in the immediate vicinity. However, it is only a short drive into the village of Ceres and the rather larger town of Cupar is only a few miles further on. All of the town/villages of Fife are within relatively easy reach by car. As regards eating out, Susan had recommended, amongst others, Meldrums Hotel in Ceres which is dog-friendly as they are allowed in the bar and we ate there on a couple of occasions and thoroughly enjoyed the meals provided. All-in-all, we were very pleased with our stay and would have no hesitation in going back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our visit. Great space, amazing location, and very well furnished.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Self-catering at its best!
Spacious, extremely-well appointed cottage with great attention to detail, in the heart of some lovely countryside, . Weather was a bit iffy but the cottage had everything we could need - even an X-Box and Wii for those of us who haven't grown up yet! Susan was very friendly and helpful, and the Welcome Pack was a nice bonus. Warm and well-lit, with a collection of DVDs, books, games, and magazines, this is a great place to get away. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Wonderful relaxing stay
My wife and I spent a fantastic week here recently with our 2 dogs. Susan, the proprietor met us on arrival and showed us around the property. Susan was friendly, approachable and made us feel very welcome. We loved the peace and tranquillity of the cottage. The cottage was extremely comfortable and had everything we could wish for. The log burner was amazing and used to full effect. We would highly recommend a stay at Windrush Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Linda E., Langcliffe, Settle, North Yorkshire

A superb autumn holiday
From the moment we arrived we were made welcome in this delightful cottage. The welcome food pack and guided tour of the cottage were much appreciated, but then after that Susan left us alone ,but we knew she was nearby should we have any problems. The cottage is warm, comfortable and blissfully quiet and for us very dog friendly. All our needs were catered for. We frequently stay in cottages , often 5 star and certainly this one is very well equipped.. including an X box and wii , which my huband and I had a great laugh having a go at ! Nearby Ceres is gorgeous and has butchers , a Spa shop, dog friendly cafe and pubs.. Lots to see and do in the area and also several farmshops selling lovely produce too, if you prefer to eat in. We saw deer in the next field within an hour of arriving, This truly is a special place, I am sure we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Paradise for Kids and dogs, makes for happy holiday.
This house was fabulous, we were met by Susan on arrival who was very welcoming and gave us details of a few things that may interest the kids, so glad about that we went to the Muddy place and the kids had a ball, and we had a ball too. The house itself is fantastic and I cannot think of one thing that I would recommend to improve the stay. Susan and family live next to the cottage but were never intrusive, but advised that if anything was needed just to pop next door. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

Adorable cabin in the countryside
Lovely stay with lovely host. And sheep everywhere. Cozy with great heating system and nice hot water. Beautiful vistas and all the conveniences of home. St. Andrews Taxi service will come fetch you and bring you into town. Plenty of space. And very close to one of Scotland's best Michelin Star restaurants The Peat Inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

EDITH B.

delightful cottage, tastefull, comfortable and very well equiped.
we were greeted on our arrival, and made to feel welcome. Our short break was most enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mariana P.

Fantastic location. Great owner. Loved it
If you like the countryside, this is the place for you. The cottage impecable. Everything we needed and more. Susan was fantastic. Highly recommended. Mariana
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN A.

Excellent property in a great location.
The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. In a great location close to all the local towns and villages. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bert T.

Great holiday house!
Very warm welcome by Susan, some food (milk, butter, cookies, cake, porridge) and a bottle of wine were present when we arrived, lots of tips on trips, house is great for kids ( several toys, nice fenced garden), everything you need is present! The location was perfect for us with lots of activities for children nearby and tourist landmarks such as St Anrews, Loch Lomond or Stirling Castle at driving distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017