About this property

Historic Charm: Cantrip Cottage in Kirkton of Cults offers a 3-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. An outdoor fireplace provides a cosy setting for outdoor gatherings. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a bath or shower, garden views, and a wardrobe. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 32 km from Dundee Airport, the property is near St Andrews University (21 km), St Andrews Bay (24 km), Discovery Point (27 km), and Scone Palace (42 km). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mhairi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gillie was a perfect host. Best cooked breakfast in years. Beautiful setting.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the location of Cantrip. My room was a good size and I enjoyed my brief stay.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hostess and her friendly Labrador. Peaceful setting. Lovely room with good sized en-suite. Good shower with plenty of hot water. Superb breakfast. Huge variety of birds in the garden
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful, quiet place. Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely helpful hostess
  • Rosslyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a quaint and peaceful setting. Cottage was comfortable, clean and more than adequate for our stay.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an excellent break at Cantrip Cottage, lovely, well equipped quiet room, good wifi, good location for exploring the Fife coast and neighbouring towns. Friendly and helpful host, lovely freshly cooked breakfast. We would stay again.
  • Joyce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was spacious, well furnished and very clean. Breakfast was tailored to your personal requirements and freshly cooked in front of you. Got to make friends with the owner Gillie’s dog and loved being able to watch the birds on the bird...
  • Vendula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay at Catrip Cottage. It was short, but Gillie, the host, made sure it was comfy. The room was a perfect size, very clean, and had everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious and very filling. The cottage is in a lovely,...
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gilly was so welcoming and very nice to talk to. She did everything to make my stay enjoyable. It's a lovely peaceful place. I would happily stay there again.
  • Apryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful cottage, in lovely quiet location not far from Cupar town. Easy check in, lovely room. Fabulous host. Yummy breakfast. A great wee find in Fife

Host Information

10
Host review score
Located in a small hamlet of 4 properties beside a 13th century Kirk, this peaceful cottage lies off the main road to St Andrews just ouside the historic village of Pitlessie. A varied selection of local birdlife can be viewed through the large breakfast window. The name "Cantrip" refers to a mischievous spirit from a poem by Robert Burns.
Your hostess Gillie has spent many years in the hospitality industry.
The area offers easy access to local attractions including 6 championship qualifying golf courses, Cambo House which is famous for its display of snowdrops in February and the Fife Coastal path which takes you through the quaint fishing villages of Lower Largo, Elie, St Monans, Anstruther and Crail forming the East Neuk coastal area. The historic and world renowned town of St Andrews is a mere 20 minutes away. Edinburgh can be reached by train from Cupar Station or by local bus in about an hour.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cantrip Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Cantrip Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cantrip Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: D, FI-01024-F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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