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 cozy 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 20 mi from Dundee Airport, the property is near St Andrews University (13 mi), St Andrews Bay (15 mi), Discovery Point (17 mi), and Scone Palace (26 mi). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • 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 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jackie
    United States United States
    Quiet country setting. Host was welcoming. Very fair price for accommodations and wonderful breakfast. Perfect for an overnight or short stay.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent, owner was really nice, room was so cosy!
  • Julie
    Philippines Philippines
    The property was nicely located and the room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was very good and the host couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful.
  • Michael
    Portugal Portugal
    Such a lovely stay. Gillie is an absolutely wonderful host and provides an amazing bed and breakfast. The room and private shower were comfortable and inviting. The breakfast was way more than we expected with a careful attention to detail. She is...
  • Len
    United States United States
    The location and our room were wonderful- a quiet and scenic place in the country. It was convenient for our visit to St. Andrews. Gillie was a great host, very helpful, a super breakfast and wonderful conversation! Would definitely stay again.
  • Irene
    Denmark Denmark
    The cosyness of the B&B, and the hostess was so kind
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Breakfast, accommodations and hostess were truly wonderful!
  • Julian
    Gilly was a wonderful hostess and cook. Great b & b in every way.
  • Ann
    Canada Canada
    Beautifully appointed in the heart of rural Fife - a gem of a place and the hostess, Gilly, was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
  • Carless
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great host. Rooms spotless. very comfortable. Excellent breakfast

Host Info

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

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House rules

Cantrip Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

License number: D, FI-01024-F