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Traditional Cottage: Old Course 5 mins, garden

Cottage with patio, 6-minute walk to Old Course at St Andrews

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Experience the charm of St Andrews at Heywood Cottage, a traditional 19th-century red brick cottage with a log burning stove that adds to its cozy atmosphere. With two twin or double bedrooms and a private back garden, this hidden gem is perfect for families, friends, and golfers alike.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional Cottage: Old Course 5 mins, garden

Cottage with patio, 6-minute walk to Old Course at St Andrews
This smoke-free cottage features Internet access. The cottage offers 2 bathrooms and a patio.
Guest accommodations at this cottage feature patios.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Heywood Cottage a Townhouse That Sleeps 5 Guests in 3 Bedrooms
74108

About the area

Map
St. Andrews, Fife

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew's Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 9 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tailend Fish Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Keys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Central - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cottage: Old Course 5 mins, garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cottage: Old Course 5 mins, garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cottage: Old Course 5 mins, garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Cottage: Old Course 5 mins, garden located?

Situated in St. Andrews, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. The Scores and St Andrews Wine Company are also within 5 minutes.

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Traditional Cottage: Old Course 5 mins, garden Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal situation in centre of St Andrews.Quiet and peaceful settingWell appointed.Parking a bit of a nuisance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

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

st andrew visit to see child in uni

stay was excellent . the cottage was very nice and was right in the center of st andrews
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Roswell

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

Great location.

The Hayward cottage was in a great location. The house was clean and the accommodations were comfortable. For 5 guys it is a bit tight but worked really well for a golf trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaelan B.

Great place to stay!

We had a great time. It was exactly what we needed for our family. Very convenient to town. Quiet. Really enjoyed our time there. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Gagga S., Linköping, Sweden

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Spot on when it comes to location!

As I get older (47) I get more comfortable and this time my expectations were not met. The beds are narrow and squeaky. We lacked furniture to be able to sit out the back in the cozy garden. There was no coffee machine, five Swedes drink a lot of coffee, then it is not enough with a 3-cup milk frother as replacement ... There was a lamp missing at the dining area which was also quite cramped. There are problems of addition and exhaust air as well as moisture. have experienced that in other houses as well. A clear instruction to set a low heat around the clock that keeps the air a little drier would have been much appreciated. Our towels, which were of very good quality, did not dry overnight unless they could fit on a towel dryer. There was room for five people in the house but only one large towel dryer. Have been in St Andrews for nine years straight and I never had to go to pick up the key to the house or have to pay extra for someone to meet me, we will never do that again. And one final call, if you plan to visit St. Andrews during the summer, remember to bring earplugs! The place is roaring by seagulls and they like to bring noise at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Excellent

Great stay for a golf foursome. Location was perfect and accommodations very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

mike w.

Liked: Communication, location

Golfing base

Great location for playing golf at St. Andrews. Seagulls were noisy but that is an issue everywhere in St. Andrews
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

St Andrews Golf Trip

Fantastic location for town and golf. Near to bars and shops but very secluded. Easily sleeps 5. Great facilities including 2 bathrooms and 2 showers. Would definatly rebook if returning. Thankyou

10/10 Excellent

Birgit C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

This is a very nice house in a great location for visiting St Andrews. It was well equipped, clean, warm with essentials such as toilet paper and sponges etc supplied. I would highly recommend it. The only downside is the key collection, if you arrive late and have to collect from outside St Andrews not ideal, though they kindly dropped the key off with our daughter in St A so we got around that.

10/10 Excellent

LInda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Back again

We love staying at this home. It is the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

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

St. Andrews Golf Outing

The property was as advertised. Location was ideal. Walking distance to restaurants and pubs as well as a number of the St. Andrews Links courses. My only concern before arrival was parking since there is none available on property. That proved to be a non-issue. There is plenty of street parking available for a nominal parking fee and it can all be accomplished via an app for your phone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Great stay for week of SA golfing

Heywood Cottage could not have been better. Great location: 5 blocks from first tee on Old Course and an even shorter walk to great shops and restaurants. Comfortable and exceedingly charming. Loads of drying options after washing clothes (inc. ingenious drying rack suspended from high dining-room ceiling). Kitchen fully equipped, inc. lovely table cloths for the occasional home-cooked dinner. Minor drawbacks (no biggies) - if you have a car and are at home during the day, you have to "feed the meters" and tight entry-walkway when carrying all luggage/clubs.

10/10 Excellent

Vanette L., Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada

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

Absolutely perfect location, especially if you’re Golfing at St. Andrews.

Great location, well stocked home. Parking was a bit of an issue, but otherwise perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Douglas P.

Great Experience

Super location in the heart off all restaurants and pubs. 8 minute walk to the Old Course and apparel shops. Comfortable house with good water pressure for showers. Internet was on the fritz for our entire stay but that was the only complaint. Would highly recommend. Thanks..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L., Glenwood Springs

Great house, perfect location

This is the perfect house. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josephine S.

Lovely attractive house in the centre of St Andrews

Heywood Cottage is a lovely comfortable house set back off one of the main streets in St Andrews, and is near to all of the shops and attractions. Everything is of the highest standard, and the house is beautifully furnished and very clean. My friends and I stayed when the weather was cold, but the house was always warm. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joakim O.

Great location!

Great location. Nice with Sky Sports on the TV after a round of golf.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018