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Living room/dining room | Castle Smiddy - Castle Cottages, Ceres, near St Andrews
Living room/dining room | Castle Smiddy - Castle Cottages, Ceres, near St Andrews
Living room/dining room | Castle Smiddy - Castle Cottages, Ceres, near St Andrews
Kitchen/diner | Castle Smiddy - Castle Cottages, Ceres, near St Andrews

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ceres, near St Andrews
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • St. Andrews Links
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Castle Smiddy - 27900

This cosy bungalow has woodburner and Tentsmuir Point is nearby, where you can see hundreds of seals basking on sandbars.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Initial logs for wood burner included.. Both properties: Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared). On road parking. No smoking.. Quietly situated in the charming village of Ceres, 8 miles from the magnificent beaches and championship golf courses at St Andrews, these two holiday cottages, adjacent to each other, have been stylishly converted from a listed building to create a superb holiday base. Ceres has a shop, newsagents, butchers, dog friendly pub, tea room, museum, café and hotel with restaurant and dog friendly bar within 300 yards. Nearby attractions include the Hill of Tarvit Mansion House, a fascinating National Trust house and gardens with Hatters Edwardian Tearoom and a 9 hole ‘Hickory’ golf course, the Fife Falconry Centre, and horse riding in the village. There are excellent footpaths for walking and cycling with stunning views of coast and countryside, whilst the Tents Muir National Nature Reserve has a fabulous walk along the beach to Tentsmuir Point where hundreds of seals can be seen basking on the sandbars. Visit The Eden Estuary Centre and Morton Lochs and watch waterfowl from dedicated bird hides. St Andrews itself is steeped in history and has a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, tearooms, museum and the Sea Life Centre. Perth and Dundee are easily accessible, whilst the wonders of Edinburgh are just 40 miles away. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Free WiFi

Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference prior to arrival).

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cupar

Cupar is home to this cottage. Old Course at St Andrews and Kingarrock Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze and The Scottish Deer Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Scottish Clay Shooting Centre, or consider a night out at Backhouse Rossie Estate. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area.
Map
Ceres, near St Andrews

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 7 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisher & Donaldson - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dino Pizza & Kebab - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boudingait - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Smiddy - 27900 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle Smiddy - 27900?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle Smiddy - 27900?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle Smiddy - 27900 located?

Situated in Cupar, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fife Folk Museum, Kingarrock Golf Course and Hill of Tarvit. Craigtoun Country Park and The Duke's St Andrews are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great base

Lovely little cottage as described in the listing. Great base for exploring the surrounding area although not a huge amount to do in Ceres itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Fife base

Great village to use as a base to visit Fife. Cottage is clean and well appointed. The cottage is on the route of the Pilgrims Way and is about 10 miles from St Andrews
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Susan

The cottage sleeps 4 but the living room kitchen is quite small.

The cottage sleeps 4 but the living room kitchen is quite small. We were ok as there were just 2 of us and our dog. If there were 4 people you have to move the settees to pull the dining table out so you can eat there. The shower cabinet is a corner shaped one and very small considering the size of the bathroom. During the winter months there can be condensation which gathers on the skylights and drips down on you in the double bedroom if you don't close the blind and also in the living room if you sit under the skylight. However the cottage has everything you need and is very cosy. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Justine

Lovely cottage, excellent facilities and area.

Lovely cottage, excellent facilities and area. Only gripe we found the beds too hard, apart from that great. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage.

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage. Well placed for visiting East Neuk of Fife. Good walks locally. Limited shops in Ceres but lovely village. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

We were delighted with Castle Smiddy, it is more spacious than it looks in the photographs.

We were delighted with Castle Smiddy, it is more spacious than it looks in the photographs. Beautifully clean and well kept. Although there was no garden, there was a lovely wee park literally 30 seconds from us, ideal if you have dogs. The village of Ceres is also beautifully kept and the villagers were all very friendly and welcoming. We will be back. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Well equipped and beautifully presented holiday home with everything you would need to have an enjoy

Well equipped and beautifully presented holiday home with everything you would need to have an enjoyable break. Excellent location to explore Fife and all its treasures. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Ideal cottage & village to use as a base whilst visiting our granddaughter at university in St Andr

Ideal cottage & village to use as a base whilst visiting our granddaughter at university in St Andrews.
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10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Lovely cottage, home from home.

Lovely cottage, home from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Lovely cottage in the picturesque village of Ceres.

Lovely cottage in the picturesque village of Ceres. Great base for touring Fife, including nearby St Andrews and fishing villages, 3 NT properties. The accommodation was small but perfectly formed, plenty big enough for 3 of us for the week. Very comfortable and well equipped, would happily book again.
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8/10 Good

Christine

T

The accommodation was lovely but the shower was far to small and there was no welcome basket
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Although the cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable, Ceres as a destination is severely li

Although the cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable, Ceres as a destination is severely limited. Only one shop, two pubs (neither of which open at lunch time) and a folk museum closed two days a week. As a base for touring however, anywhere in Fife is as convenient as anywhere else.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

2nd time at the cottage lovely and clean great you can take your dog!! Would definitely recommend an

2nd time at the cottage lovely and clean great you can take your dog!! Would definitely recommend and will stay again in the future.
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8/10 Good

Brian

T

The bed was to hard and the shower to small
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

The cottage was lovely set in a peaceful surroundings.

The cottage was lovely set in a peaceful surroundings. Close to beaches about 20 mins away. Certainly would book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Old Fife cottage renovated to a very high standard in a lovely quiet location.

Old Fife cottage renovated to a very high standard in a lovely quiet location. Can heartily recommend the location for visiting all that the Kingdom has to offer.
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10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Lovely fresh clean cottage which is furnished to a high standard, are is an excellent base for explo

Lovely fresh clean cottage which is furnished to a high standard, are is an excellent base for exploring.
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10/10 Excellent

diana

H

Had a great time would definitely recommend it
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Beautiful cottage, lovely outdoor area and central location.

Beautiful cottage, lovely outdoor area and central location. Good off-road parking.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Great holiday , tv would be better on a lower stand as too high from the sofas and a tv in the bedro

Great holiday , tv would be better on a lower stand as too high from the sofas and a tv in the bedroom would be a bonus .
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Use this as a base for St Andrews - 10 minutes drive away.

Use this as a base for St Andrews - 10 minutes drive away.

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