• Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

The Gate House offers accommodations in Markinch, 22 miles from Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course. Featuring free private parking, the 4-star vacation home is 20 miles from St Andrews University. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home features a satellite TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 26 miles from the vacation home.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mike
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Lovely property, great location for family and dog
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage is in a great location. Right next to a beautiful park but with easy access to the town of Markinch.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for dog walks, straight from the door. The most comfortable bed ever, I didn’t want to get out of it. Powerful hot shower. Great coffee machine. Big comfy sofa. Loved all of it.

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Property info

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. Only dogs allowed at the property. Located on the historic Balbirnie Estate, this cosy cottage is surrounded by parkland and perfectly placed for exploring the surrounding countryside.. Step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: With open fire, 32" Smart Sky TV (sports package), DVD player and bluetooth speaker. Kitchen: With breakfast area, double electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Siemans coffee machine, washing machine and wooden floor. Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed. Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail. Narrow, steep, spiral stairs to... First Floor: Bedroom 2: With double bed, seating area with Sky TV (sports package), Xbox and sloping ceiling.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps in the garden.. Situated at the entrance to 400 acres of beautiful parkland on the Balbirnie Estate, The Gate House is a beautifully furnished and extremely cosy and comfortable cottage. Dating back to the 1800s, the cottage provides a contemporary home while still maintaining many of its original features. There is a quirky spiral staircase to the first floor double bedroom with its own relaxing seating area. On the ground floor, guests will find the living/dining room has an open fire, which is just the spot for spending a lazy afternoon on cooler days. There is also a good size kitchen with breakfast bar, family shower room and double bedroom with a king size bed. From the front door you can take a stroll into the delightful conservation village of Markinch, rich in history and once the medieval capital of Fife. The village has a good selection of supermarkets, local indepe...

Languages Spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of The Gate House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

The Gate House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: Up to 1 pet allowed upon request.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

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

FAQs about The Gate House

  • The Gate House can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Gate House is 1,150 feet from the center of Markinch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Gate House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Gate House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Gate House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Gate House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.