Garden View Cottage - UK50886

About this property

Beautiful garden views, peaceful woodland walks, and a perfect base for exploring Fife and St Andrews..

Ground Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, Netflix, Woodburner

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.

Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Grounds with sitting-out area. Electric vehicle charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Stay in this charming, two-bedroom cottage on the historic Backhouse Rossie Estate. Garden View Cottage offers a king bedroom and a twin room, with garden views. The spacious sitting room features a corner sofa and two armchairs. A well-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine, fan oven, hob, and fridge with freezer box, plus dining for four. The king room has a large, fitted cupboard, chairs, and a chest of drawers; the twin room offers a generous wardrobe and seating. Bathrooms include an upstairs bath and a downstairs shower room. The entrance hall provides ample storage. While there’s no garden, the cottage has a private patio and parking for two cars.

Set within the historic Rossie Estate, the cottage sits only moments from the remarkable Walled Garden at Backhouse Rossie, where every guest enjoys free entry. Here you’ll also find a beautifully designed labyrinth, not a maze with branching paths, but a single, continuous route used since ancient times for reflection, renewal, and spiritual transformation. Medieval monks once walked labyrinths on their knees as an act of penance, symbolising the journey from burden to clarity. The estate’s long-standing tradition of storytelling adds an extra layer of charm: generations ago, brothers Thomas and James Backhouse created garden paths for a local museum whose zoo housed everything from a swan to a python, and even a “Big Bear” who was known to pull faces and chase visitors. Lonely for his family, he was eventually rehomed to London Zoo in 1831, where it was hoped a change of scenery might brighten his spirits.

Visitors can also wander the Woodland Walk, admire ancient beech and oak trees, spot red squirrels, and explore the atmospheric Tomb Wood. From April to September, the Backhouse Kitchen offers seasonal dishes made from estate-grown produce, homemade baking, and barista coffee.

Garden View Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the Kingdom of Fife, from the sandy beaches and harbours of the East Neuk to the iconic streets and golf heritage of St Andrews. Edinburgh lies within easy reach, offering a wealth of history, culture, and world-class dining, making the cottage an exceptional base for coast, countryside, and city adventures.

Free WiFi

The owner lives on-site/nearby.