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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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st andrews, fife
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St. Andrews Links
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Forgan Cottage - newly refurbished

Centrally located 5 minutes walk from the town centre, Forgan Cottage has the charm of an historic cottage with all modern comforts. The cottage was built circa 1896 by the Forgan family who in the late 1800s were one of the leading golf club manufacturers based in St Andrews.
The cottage was modernised in 2012 and has recently undergone major refurbishment in 2022 with new basement utility area, new decor, furnishings and flooring in all the bedrooms, and new flooring throughout the rest of the cottage.
The bright living/dining area looks out onto the back garden and the path along the Kinness Burn can be accessed through the rear garden gate.
All bedrooms have superking size beds, and can all be converted to twin beds.
The large centrally heated basement has been fully modernised with new units and flooring this year. There is a new washing machine, tumble dryer, additional integrated fridge and freezer, wine chiller fridge and specially designed space for your dog. There is also ample space to store bikes and golf clubs.

Property manager

Patricia Graham
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number FI 00310P

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Andrews

Located in St. Andrews, this cottage is near the beach. Hamish McHamish Statue and Swilken Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Course at St Andrews and St Andrews Wine Company. Travelling with kids? Consider British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Aquarium. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 12 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BrewDog St Andrews - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tailend Restaurant & Fish Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rule - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whey Pat Tavern - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Forgan Cottage - newly refurbished pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forgan Cottage - newly refurbished?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forgan Cottage - newly refurbished?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forgan Cottage - newly refurbished located?

This family-friendly St. Andrews cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. Hamish McHamish Statue and Holy Trinity Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

jon h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Well located, good facilities
Exceeded expectations
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilfrid P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Extremely well-set up place, ideal accommodation for visitors to St Andrews. We did find the 13.5 tog duvet provided for the main bedroom much too hot, and would suggest that for summer visitors a much lighter duvet (or blanket + top sheet) should be provided.

10/10 Excellent

Annalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, Great Home
The property is comfortable, and the rooms are impeccable decorated with fine linen and high end bedding. The only inconvenience is that it has one shower and the lighting in the shower room is dim. A quick upgrade to LED Soft white will do the trick. Nevertheless, there is a creek that flows behind the property that is idealic and the walk into town through the Briar path is a storybook experience. Will 100% stay here again. The garden in the back of the property is more than perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house great location
We had a lovely time. The house is great and so is it's location. We walked and ran along the Kinnessburn to the sea and along Lade Braes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Warm, comfortable and great location. Ideal with downstairs bedroom for elderly parents! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage in excellent location
The property was well furnished and immaculate. The location was fabulous for all that St Andrews has to offer. Communication with Patricia the host was very good and we were even advised when the cottage was available to allow us to check in early. Cottage was well stocked and even had some Scottish treats of shortbread, teacakes and tablet. Would definitely recommend this gem of a cottage.check in early. Lovely perso(shortbread,teack
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in St Andrews
Forgan Cottage was a great place to stay for the four of us on our golf trip to St Andrews. Facilities were clean and well cared for. Location is excellent - if you want to walk you are within 15 minutes of just about everything of significance in St Andrews. While no onsite parking - there is ample free parking nearby. Patricia was a great host - always communicated clearly and promptly during the booking and stay. Beds were comfortable and rooms well furnished. Forgan will nicely support 3 couples. We were four separate individuals and it work out nice for beds available. Would gladly come back to Forgan Cottage in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forgan cottage
Stayed for 2 nights in this beautiful cottage . Very spacious, clean and great location for walking everywhere. Owner was very quick to respond to any messages We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here!! The cottage was perfect for all of our needs. Cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming cottage
We had a fantastic stay in Forgan Cottage! The beds were comfortable, the decor was charming, the TV room was snug and enjoyable too. Best of all was the location - just a 5-10 minute walk to virtually all of St. Andrew's, especially fun via Louden's Close and Lad's Brae - 2 little waling paths that have a very 'secret garden' kind of feel. We absolutely loved it. Great communication and help from our host Patricia too - thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
We really enjoyed our time at the Forgan Cottage. Patricia was an excellent host who was very responsive from booking all the way through check out. The property is very clean and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. Although the garden area looks great, we were not able to enjoy it because of the weather. The property is very conveniently located and easy to find. Once in St Andrews, you rarely require a car since South, Market and North Streets are all within 5-10 minute walks. There you will find many coffee shops, restaurants and bars. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone who is considering a visit to St Andrews.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Andrews fun
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
The home was comfortable and relaxing. The beds were amazing and the house was so comfortable. The host as responsive. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well furnished property for a week long family stay
Very convenient for walking to town or exploring the surrounding area by car. Super clean and very comfortable for our family stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a really great property
Overall great property, really close to town and golf. Property was very clean and ideal for our trip
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was really cute,clean and convenient to everything. Trisha was an amazing host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Forgan Cottage provided quite an enjoyable stay. The property owner Tricia was very organized and communicated everything well ahead of time. The cottage was clean, comfortable, roomy and functional. The location was convenient to shopping, dining and pubs as well as golf links. Shuttle service and bus station nearby. Thanks again for a great visit! We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Outstanding
There are no words that can describe this little heaven within about 200 yards from one of the best streets in ST Andrew’s I have stayed in VRBO’s all over the world and this place is absolutely outstanding Lovely sized accommodation, great backyard and patio area A perfect spot for a great 3 day trip with family and friends for a wedding in St Andrew’s Book and enjoy Tom and my 5 friends
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage
The beds were very comfy and the kitchen well-equipped. The little garden areas were nice too. Everything was very clean and in good working order. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah baxter

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter
Beautiful property, so close to the centre. Very well equipped and clean. Perfect for a dog. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay in St. Andrews
Short stay in St. Andrews to visit family and could not have been happier with Forgan Cottage. Lovely interior, well stocked and close to walk to town. Would absolutely stay there again. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Forgan Cottage is so charming, and such a great location to walk anywhere in St Andrews. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was perfectly equipped. And there was even a lovely welcome package. We could not have enjoyed our stay more. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning accommodation in St Andrews
I stayed here recently for a business golf trip to St Andrews. The communication with the owner in advance of our stay was first class. She provided us with all the information we needed to check in smoothly and was quick to respond to a few questions I had. The cottage is absolutely stunning, the rooms are huge and extremely comfortable. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The huge converted basement is ideal for storage, and the garden is the perfect outdoor space to relax. The cottage is only 10 mins walk to the Old Course and the centre of town. I would highly recommend this accommodation if you are looking for a place in St Andrews. We will definitely be back. ★★★★★
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forgan cottage
Great accommodation. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edna K., Vancouver BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Wonderful location and good food within the complex.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Graham

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We bought the cottage because our son and daughter both studied at St Andrews University and the town is a lovely place for either a day trip or a few nights stay as it is not too far from where we live in Glasgow.

Why they chose this property

My son and I looked at several properties but Forgan Cottage had a nice atmosphere and we could see it had potential to be a fabulous holiday home and place for him to stay when he was studying.
It is only a very short walk from the town centre but also has plenty of free parking outside. It is centrally located for either the West or East sands which was important as we have 3 dogs.

What makes this property unique

We have fully refurbished the cottage and it is extremely comfortable either in summer or winter. New central heating and continuous hot water make it a cosy place to stay even in the depths of winter. The garden at the back which has just been newly landscaped in 2019 looks onto the Kinness Burn which is a lovely feature in the summer.
We love spending time in the cottage as it has an extremely relaxing feel to it.

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English

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