Is Balass Lodge near St. Andrews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Balass Lodge near St. Andrews located?

This family-friendly Cupar holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fife Folk Museum and Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze. The Scottish Deer Centre and Raptor World Interactive are also within 6 miles (10 km). Cupar Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Balass Lodge near St. Andrews Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

6 Nov 2024

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Lovely stay, great for golf courses

We had a lovely stay whilst visiting a few golf courses in the area, the house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Would recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

13 May 2018

Fantastic property with great views and plenty to do!

Views were great, hot tub was perfect and didn't have any issues with the property. Ideal for groups or families as there is plenty to do at the property with the town just a short walk away.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

joanna h.

10 Aug 2018

Great place to stay!

We had a great time at the lodge. Everything is perfect and to a high standard. We loved using the grill to cook dinner and the hot tub is great too. It’s very close to town and easy to walk in.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

23 Oct 2018

Excellent

Very well-equipped, clean, tidy, comfortable, roomy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 May 2021

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Excellent property, enjoyed by the whole family. Home owners were very helpful and nice.

We will deffinatly book a long weekend at the property in the future. Family really enjoyed it. My 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter loved everything. Thank you very much! See you again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

13 June 2024

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Daughter’s Scottish Reception

What an AMAZING property! We had such a good time and the accommodations were perfect for friends and family! Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and the kitchen is FABULOUS! Thank you for a stress free trip to Scotland to celebrate our daughter’s elopement. The location was within a mile of Cupar and 15 minutes to St. Andrews. The hot tub and pool table were added bonuses! Thank you for EVERYTHING!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri M., Bryant, Arkansas

27 Dec 2022

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Perfect Christmas Holiday

We loved our stay for the Christmas holiday. The house was very clean, warm and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked for all of the meals we prepared. We enjoyed the large dining table for our meals and also family game nights. The living room was very comfortable and spacious. The wood stove was nice to have with plenty of firewood provided. We all enjoyed playing pool in the game room. The beds were very comfortable and hard to get out of in the mornings because we slept so well! The bathrooms were all great with very good water pressure. We were so happy when we walked in and saw the beautiful Christmas tree! It was the perfect touch for the holiday. We can’t wait to return again on our next visit! Thank you for providing a wonderful home for our family to celebrate Christmas!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

25 Aug 2022

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Great property very clean. Great location. Wonderful owners. Highly recommend this property.

Wonderful

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian G.

18 Aug 2022

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Perfect place for golfers

We were four guys on a golf trip looking for a house with four comfortable bedrooms and close to St. Andrews and the coast. Dougal’s place was perfect. Spacious, clean, accessible. It’s a 3 minute drive to the town of Cupar, where there are grocery stores and everything you need. The most important factor for me in rentals is bed quality: these beds are very comfortable. They feel like quality hotel mattresses with some softness on top, but firmer and supportive. Five stars on the beds. Dougal’s team was very accommodating throughout the trip. We read in a previous review that the dryer wasn’t working; Dougal had it fixed in time for our visit. There’s a large kitchen and grill to cook, which was great. The dishwasher and appliances work really well. My only very small complaint is that there wasn’t a ton of kitchen tools. The basics are there: silverware, mugs, plates, bowls, knives etc. but no serving or mixing bowls, and only small glasses. But we like to cook and serve, so having a lot of kitchen tools is a plus. But that won’t change my review. This is 5-star rental in the countryside. If you’re golfing with a foursome or a family travelling in the area, book here if you can.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

9 Aug 2022

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Ideal property

Great communication from Dougal, impressive house, clean and well equipped. Ideal location for touring the area, lots of good walks without a drive, great restaurants nearby. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick C.

21 July 2022

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All the comforts

Great house, excellent communication, beds, baths, kitchen were all just wonderfulf..Everything was excellent with the exception of the dryer being broken which was not optimal for 7 peolpe staying for a week..

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

8 July 2022

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Pleasant and relaxing

What a beautiful property. Well equipped and nothing was too much bother for Sue and Douglas. Clean, comfortable beds. Plenty of everything needed for 5 people. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Balass Lodge and would recommend staying here. Handy for St. Andrews, Cupar and the east coast of Fife.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., Federal Way, WA

30 Apr 2022

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Golf getaway with friends!

Lovely house in a great location for several golf courses and visiting various attractions. Hosts were friendly and helpful! House was clean, loved the hot tub and views. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

27 Mar 2022

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Family birthday celebrations

A fantastic house for our family birthdays ... a 90th then a 60th. Great facilities such as the games room and the garden games provided. Hot tub was fun too. Close to St Andrews and other great places to visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

7 Jan 2022

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Rest & Relaxation

Amazing property which we rented for the sole purpose of unwinding over New Year. Couldn't have asked for more.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

27 Oct 2021

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Great space for celebrating a family birthday.

Our family of seven including two younger children all enjoyed the great space inside and outside Balass Lodge. Some good weather allowed us to have several dips in the hot tub.Putting and football were also popular outdoor pursuits.Lots of choice of restaurants and takeaways allowed us to enjoy a variety of food although the kitchen was a pleasure to cook in and sit looking out at the views. We appreciated the friendly welcome and chats with Dougal’s parents .Good news is that the water pressure problem seems to have been fixed.Thank you for giving us the space to enjoy relaxing time together.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

22 Aug 2021

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Nice place

Great house in a really good place to go exploring. The views from the kitchen were great and spotting the deer while playing pool was fun. Hot tub was a big bonus!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2021

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Wedding Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend at Ballass Lodge for our daughter’s wedding. It was the perfect venue for us and we would happily recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Shona L., Aberdeenshire

12 Aug 2021

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Fantastic house

The house was beautiful and exceeded all our expectations and had everything that we needed. The location was perfect for getting out and about. The host was very welcoming and helpful. We had a fab week. However, as stated in previous review water pressure was a big issue for us. The host explained that they are trying to resolve this issue. One improvement to make this a five star review would be better managed gardens and grounds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

3 July 2021

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Lovely, relaxing stay

The house is lovely with plenty of room to be together or do different activities. We loved the big family dining table with views over the fields, the pool table and the hot tub. Really handy for the coast too. Perfect for family or groups of friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

wilma l.

19 June 2021

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Great location lovely garden

Hot tub is super, lovely big kitchen and garden is super too. Had a super trip. Only thing I can fault is the water pressure wasn’t good in the house, showers would stop/start and water would trickle out and two of the bathroom door locks didn’t work. Just little things that need a little attention and wouldn’t deter us from booking again as we had a great time in this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcella C.

31 May 2021

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Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic week at Balass Lodge. With the weather being unsettled at the start of the week, it was great to have plenty of space indoors to socialise. Utility room was useful for drying off wet golf clubs and clothing. We made good use of the pool table in the evenings! Hot tub was also a favourite and we appreciated it being checked on/ cleaned during our stay. When the weather improved we enjoyed having a bbq in the garden with beautiful countryside around. The cows in the neighbouring field became a focus of our attention and conversation. Sue and her husband were very helpful and friendly. Shower pressure/ heat was variable at times however it did not spoil our overall most enjoyable stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

6 Jan 2021

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excellent stay

My family had an excellent stay at the property. It is far enough away to be alone but close enough to walk into the town. Everything we needed was there. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, plenty towels (even hot tub towels - 1st time we have had this), great TV package. The property is well laid out and very roomy. Everyone had a great time and loved their stay. Nice walks in the area. Dougal and his mum were great at communicating and check in was easy. Our asda delivery arrived on time and there was lots of space in cupboards and the fridge/freezer to put it all away. Will definitely recommend the property and would stay again. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

19 Oct 2020

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Lovely family break!

We had a lovely stay at Balass Lodge. It’s a gorgeous property with lots to do round about. Hot tub was great! Sue couldn’t have been more helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

4 Oct 2020

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Huge house, great location.

The house was easy to find, communication was great and we were met on arrival by Sue who furnished us with all the information we needed. The house is beautifully finished and there is everything you need, we all enjoyed our stay and Cupar is a lovely town. Fabulous area to explore, our son and daughter-in-law visited The Peat Inn and said it was lovely. Hot tub was a great addition, we were lucky it didn't rain and used it every day. My only criticism is that it's on quite a busy road (for a B road) so difficult to get out of at times however you can't hear the traffic inside the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

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