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Luxury Bed and Breakfast cottage set within the gardens of Maspie House.

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Falkland, SCT
  • Falkland Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lomond Hills
  • Backhouse Rossie Estate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Cupar

On waterfront.You'll find Falkland Palace and Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field within a 15-minute walk of this Cupar cottage. Also, Lomond Hills is within 3 miles (5 km) and Croft Moraig is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Falkland Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Backhouse Rossie Estate - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Fife Coastal Path - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 29 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Loch Leven Castle - 38 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Ladybank Station - 11 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boar's Head Fife, Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burns Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Bed and Breakfast cottage set within the gardens of Maspie House.

The cottage can accommodate up to 4 people at a time. With its own entrance and gate you can come and go as you please. A continental breakfast will be delivered to you at a time you request.

The 17th century cottage overlooks the orchards of Falkland Palace. A tumble-down ruin for many years, it has undergone a complete rebuild and is transformed into elegant B&B accommodation. Many original features of the old cottage are retained on the outside, whilst on the inside, guests can relax in a modern, warm and welcoming retreat with sitting room, two twin bedrooms and shower room.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IDU2VXQ1-101009980199

Luxury Bed and Breakfast cottage set within the gardens of Maspie House. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

fraser a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Beautifully decorated, comfortable, location perfect and the hosts very hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific!

My wife, our niece, and I stayed here for 3 nights. It was fabulous!. The proprietor, John, was so helpful. He has thought of everything. He brought us a delicious breakfast each morning, and had wonderful suggestions for hikes and sightseeing. Falkland is a lovely small town, and makes for a great home base for exploring central Scotland. We loved exploring the trails through the Falkland estate, walking in the Lomond hills, and the palace, of course, which is right next door. We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Wonderful weekend, location was ideal for visiting the village and going on walks. John was a fantastic host and the breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Falkland Fun

Really nice cottage, well furnished and well equipped as long as you don't want to do much cooking (we didn't so it was perfect). The hosts were friendly and helpful and provided fantastic breakfast delivered to our door every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

John was a wonderful host. The apt was more than imagined and decorated with so much taste. Falkland is a jewel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recent stay in Falkland

Lovely location and tastefully done cottage. Quiet, so many perks surprised me including breakfast, snacks, etc. private garden was peaceful. John was such a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margret C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fabulous cottage in a beautiful village

Situated right beside the Falkland Castle and right off the High Street, this lovely cottage is built in a former stone ruin. The space is very comfortable, beautifully designed and complete with everything you would need. The hosts are very friendly and helpful and the breakfast they offered is very good. I loved this cottage and by staying here was able to enjoy one of the most quaint villages in Scotland with lots to see and do. The highlight of my 2 week trip was staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most enjoyable! He was the best host we have ever had. So helpful and gracious!

The property was perfect. We originally planned the trip in 2020. He kept the reservation for us for two years. We attended the 150 th Open so this meant a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Cornelius, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Lovely place in charming Falkland. John was an amazing host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and packed with charm!

Wonderfully appointed location with spectacular scenery! Very accommodating for those with limitations having one bedroom and the bathroom located on ground level. Hosts extremely helpful and a joy to visit with!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful host and fabulous accommodation

Perfectly located on Falkland High Street. John is a fantastic host, very accommodating. The breakfast was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Would highly recommend this property. Great location . Everything immaculate and lovely helpful hosts. Couldn’t fault it . Would love to return in the future .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and we will be back.

Excellent from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous accommodation in idyllic setting

Don't let the name mislead you! The ruin is a wonderfully renovated property in a beautiful village. Everything was clean and comfortable and the hosts were very welcoming. Having breakfast delivered each morning was a real treat. I would recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

What a beautiful property and such warm hospitality! I can’t say enough. Just a perfect experience. I can’t wait to come back to the Ruin at Maspie House!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Wonderful location and hosts. Super wee cottage that we will happily recommend and return to. We enjoyed a lovely relaxed break there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect break

Can't recommend this property highly enough. The location was perfect, the property itself was immaculate and our host was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margery M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

A fantastic find: the cottage was immaculate and truly lovely. Right in the centre of Falkland, so easy access to three pubs, cafe, deli and shops. This is a B&B deal, and the breakfast choices are outstanding. A superb stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Very clean and well thought out property. With nice additional touches and lovely breakfast. Bed was extremely comfortable. Great location in village. Perfect for a weekend break. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

What a lovely find. The house is small but was totally perfect for us. It is beautifully finished and had everything we needed for a weekend. John and Peta were lovely. Breakfast was amazing as well. I'd definitely go back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing break for my family everything was perfect in every way. Breakfast was amazing

Truly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great wee hideaway

We really enjoyed our time in the area, property was quite small for our family but that meant we were up and out early each morning. As per other reviews the breakfast was magnificent each morning, granola probably the best I have ever tasted. John was very pleasant throughout and also helped out with a ketchup emergency when the chippy in Cupar didn't have any for the kids! Would highly recommend and will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right next to the Palace

Lovely little property in the charming town of Falkland right next to the Palace. Well looked after by John with excellent breakfast brought to the door.

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect!

If you’re wondering if this cottage is the right one for you then wonder no more. It’s perfect in every aspect. The location, the host, the beds (most comfortable ever), the cleanliness (pristine) ... I could go on and on. As for the breakfast, no description could do it justice. In addition, the precautions that had been taken in view of covid meant that we felt extremely safe and comfortable within the cottage. A wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020