Cottage in Saint Andrews
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
Top-Quality Cottage in a Secluded Walled Garden, 60 Seconds from the Old Course's 1st Tee | Sleeps 4
Experience top-quality accommodation tucked inside a private, secluded walled garden in the heart of historic St Andrews. With the Old Course just over 100 metres away, you are around a 60-second walk to the 1st tee, with West Sands Beach, great restaurants and cafés all within easy walking distance.
Sleeping 4 guests, the cottage has two en-suite bedrooms and a bright, modern layout designed for comfort in every season. Guests have exclusive use of the entire property.
The Space
Offering 50 m² of detached accommodation, the main lounge features a full-height glass wall with calming garden views and direct access to a private deck with outdoor seating — ideal for unwinding after a day in town or on the links. A well-equipped kitchen and dining area provides everything needed for a self-catering stay.
The property is located at the back of 6A Playfairs: access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd — enter the gate and follow the garden path, and The Whins is to the left with the glass front. For larger parties, The Whins Cottage can be booked together with nearby 6A Playfairs, creating an ideal set-up for bigger golf groups who want to stay close by while still enjoying their own space and privacy.
✓ Main lounge with full-height glass wall and garden views
✓ Private deck with outdoor seating
✓ Flat-screen TV and effect fireplace
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Washing machine and dryer
✓ Central heating
✓ Secluded walled garden setting
The well-equipped kitchen includes:
✓ Induction hob and oven
✓ Refrigerator and freezer
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Dishes, cutlery, plates and bowls
✓ Wine glasses
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
✓ Double bed
✓ En-suite shower room
✓ Quality bedding
Bedroom 2
✓ Double bed
✓ En-suite shower room
✓ Quality bedding
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Guests
Bathrooms
En-suite 1
✓ Shower
✓ WC and wash basin
En-suite 2
✓ Shower
✓ WC and wash basin
Property Features
✓ Sleeps up to 4 guests
✓ 2 Double Bedrooms, Both with En-suites
✓ Around 60 Seconds' Walk to the Old Course 1st Tee
✓ Private, Secluded Walled Garden Setting
✓ Full-Height Glass Wall with Garden Views
✓ Private Deck with Outdoor Seating
✓ Exclusive Use of the Entire Property
✓ Can Be Booked Together with 6A Playfairs for Larger Golf Groups
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Dishwasher, Washing Machine and Dryer
✓ Central Heating
Perfect For
✓ Golfers — around a 60-second walk to the Old Course's 1st tee
✓ Bigger golf groups — book together with nearby 6A Playfairs
✓ Couples and small families
✓ Guests who value privacy and seclusion in the town centre
✓ City-break stays without a car — the bus station is about a 2-minute walk
Location
The Whins Cottage sits inside a private, secluded walled garden in the heart of historic St Andrews, at the back of 6A Playfairs — access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd (56.342505, -2.800283). The Old Course is just over 100 metres away, with West Sands Beach, great restaurants and cafés all within easy walking distance, and the bus station about a 2-minute walk away with easy links to local towns and the East Neuk fishing villages.
Nearby Attractions
✓ The Old Course — just over 100 metres away
✓ West Sands Beach
✓ St Andrews Town Centre — on the doorstep
✓ University of St Andrews
✓ St Andrews Cathedral and Castle
✓ The East Neuk fishing villages — easy bus links
Nearby Golf Courses
✓ St Andrews Old Course — around 60 seconds to the 1st tee
✓ The New Course
✓ Jubilee Course
✓ Castle Course
✓ Kingsbarns Golf Links
✓ Crail Golfing Society
✓ Dumbarnie Links
✓ Lundin Golf Club
Parking
Parking is available on street close to the property. Spaces are not allocated and can be limited during peak periods.
Parking details are correct at the point of publication. Car park charges, capacity, opening hours and availability are set by third parties and may change without notice, and we cannot be held responsible for inaccurate information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many guests can the property accommodate?
A: The cottage sleeps up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms.
Q: How far is the Old Course?
A: Just over 100 metres — around a 60-second walk from the cottage to the 1st tee.
Q: How do I find the cottage?
A: The property is located at the back of 6A Playfairs. Access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd — enter the gate and follow the garden path; The Whins is to the left with the glass front.
Q: Can the cottage be booked for a larger group?
A: Yes — The Whins Cottage can be booked together with nearby 6A Playfairs, creating an ideal set-up for bigger golf groups who want to stay close by while enjoying their own space and privacy.
Q: Is parking available?
A: There is no private parking with the property; however, on-street parking is available nearby. Spaces are not allocated and can be limited during peak periods.
Q: Does the cottage have outdoor space?
A: Yes, the lounge opens directly onto a private deck with outdoor seating, set within the secluded walled garden.
Q: Are children welcome?
A: Yes, children are welcome. Please note that this accommodation does not accept groups of young people (up to 18 years).
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: No, pets are not allowed in the property.
Q: Is smoking allowed?
A: No, smoking is not permitted anywhere in the property. Parties and events are not permitted.
Q: Is it cheaper to book directly with us?
A: Yes. Booking direct is cheaper. Use a discount code from our website, or sign up to our newsletter to receive one.
EPC Rating: C
Licence Number: FI-02247-F
Experience top-quality accommodation tucked inside a private, secluded walled garden in the heart of historic St Andrews. With the Old Course just over 100 metres away, you are around a 60-second walk to the 1st tee, with West Sands Beach, great restaurants and cafés all within easy walking distance.
Sleeping 4 guests, the cottage has two en-suite bedrooms and a bright, modern layout designed for comfort in every season. Guests have exclusive use of the entire property.
The Space
Offering 50 m² of detached accommodation, the main lounge features a full-height glass wall with calming garden views and direct access to a private deck with outdoor seating — ideal for unwinding after a day in town or on the links. A well-equipped kitchen and dining area provides everything needed for a self-catering stay.
The property is located at the back of 6A Playfairs: access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd — enter the gate and follow the garden path, and The Whins is to the left with the glass front. For larger parties, The Whins Cottage can be booked together with nearby 6A Playfairs, creating an ideal set-up for bigger golf groups who want to stay close by while still enjoying their own space and privacy.
✓ Main lounge with full-height glass wall and garden views
✓ Private deck with outdoor seating
✓ Flat-screen TV and effect fireplace
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Washing machine and dryer
✓ Central heating
✓ Secluded walled garden setting
The well-equipped kitchen includes:
✓ Induction hob and oven
✓ Refrigerator and freezer
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Dishes, cutlery, plates and bowls
✓ Wine glasses
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
✓ Double bed
✓ En-suite shower room
✓ Quality bedding
Bedroom 2
✓ Double bed
✓ En-suite shower room
✓ Quality bedding
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Guests
Bathrooms
En-suite 1
✓ Shower
✓ WC and wash basin
En-suite 2
✓ Shower
✓ WC and wash basin
Property Features
✓ Sleeps up to 4 guests
✓ 2 Double Bedrooms, Both with En-suites
✓ Around 60 Seconds' Walk to the Old Course 1st Tee
✓ Private, Secluded Walled Garden Setting
✓ Full-Height Glass Wall with Garden Views
✓ Private Deck with Outdoor Seating
✓ Exclusive Use of the Entire Property
✓ Can Be Booked Together with 6A Playfairs for Larger Golf Groups
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Dishwasher, Washing Machine and Dryer
✓ Central Heating
Perfect For
✓ Golfers — around a 60-second walk to the Old Course's 1st tee
✓ Bigger golf groups — book together with nearby 6A Playfairs
✓ Couples and small families
✓ Guests who value privacy and seclusion in the town centre
✓ City-break stays without a car — the bus station is about a 2-minute walk
Location
The Whins Cottage sits inside a private, secluded walled garden in the heart of historic St Andrews, at the back of 6A Playfairs — access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd (56.342505, -2.800283). The Old Course is just over 100 metres away, with West Sands Beach, great restaurants and cafés all within easy walking distance, and the bus station about a 2-minute walk away with easy links to local towns and the East Neuk fishing villages.
Nearby Attractions
✓ The Old Course — just over 100 metres away
✓ West Sands Beach
✓ St Andrews Town Centre — on the doorstep
✓ University of St Andrews
✓ St Andrews Cathedral and Castle
✓ The East Neuk fishing villages — easy bus links
Nearby Golf Courses
✓ St Andrews Old Course — around 60 seconds to the 1st tee
✓ The New Course
✓ Jubilee Course
✓ Castle Course
✓ Kingsbarns Golf Links
✓ Crail Golfing Society
✓ Dumbarnie Links
✓ Lundin Golf Club
Parking
Parking is available on street close to the property. Spaces are not allocated and can be limited during peak periods.
Parking details are correct at the point of publication. Car park charges, capacity, opening hours and availability are set by third parties and may change without notice, and we cannot be held responsible for inaccurate information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many guests can the property accommodate?
A: The cottage sleeps up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms.
Q: How far is the Old Course?
A: Just over 100 metres — around a 60-second walk from the cottage to the 1st tee.
Q: How do I find the cottage?
A: The property is located at the back of 6A Playfairs. Access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd — enter the gate and follow the garden path; The Whins is to the left with the glass front.
Q: Can the cottage be booked for a larger group?
A: Yes — The Whins Cottage can be booked together with nearby 6A Playfairs, creating an ideal set-up for bigger golf groups who want to stay close by while enjoying their own space and privacy.
Q: Is parking available?
A: There is no private parking with the property; however, on-street parking is available nearby. Spaces are not allocated and can be limited during peak periods.
Q: Does the cottage have outdoor space?
A: Yes, the lounge opens directly onto a private deck with outdoor seating, set within the secluded walled garden.
Q: Are children welcome?
A: Yes, children are welcome. Please note that this accommodation does not accept groups of young people (up to 18 years).
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: No, pets are not allowed in the property.
Q: Is smoking allowed?
A: No, smoking is not permitted anywhere in the property. Parties and events are not permitted.
Q: Is it cheaper to book directly with us?
A: Yes. Booking direct is cheaper. Use a discount code from our website, or sign up to our newsletter to receive one.
EPC Rating: C
Licence Number: FI-02247-F
Amenities at The Whins Cottage | St Andrews
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Saint Andrews
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Very well-maintained and great location! The host accommodated our request to enter early once they had cleaned and performed their inspection after the previous guest departed. They also welcomed us with a box of shortbread and a bottle of Prosecco. We really enjoyed our stay, and we would definitely stay again if we return to St. Andrews.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Short Stay is now my first search when we need a place to stay in St Andrews. Compared to other property owners, your properties are always a little nicer, newer, and better than the pictures. The little touches also show you care about our experience. Thanks again.
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"Very well-maintained and great location! The host accommodated our request to enter early once they had cleaned and performed their inspection after the previous guest departed. They also welcomed us ..."
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