Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Accommodation is 200 yards from the pebble beach and comprises of three double bedrooms (master en suite with dressing area) family bathroom large lounge with French doors to raised patio, fully equiped kitchen with integral appliances utility room cloakroom and dining room. Ample storage, garden, views to River Tay, Patio garden furniture.
The Granary sits next to Balmerino Abbey founded by Queen Ermengarde the widow of William the Lion, Check out Balmerino Abbey at www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk. Great for golfers with 40 courses to choose from including St. Andrews and Carnoustie. Read through our collection of unique golf books and letters from Bobby Jones.
View of front elevation
View of River Tay
View of countryside
View of lounge
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The Central Scotland/Edinburgh region
Queen Ermengarde chose Balmerino for the site of the Abbey due to its unique climate, a sheltered position with very little rain, overlooking the River Tay. Balmerino is centrally placed for all major tourist attractions Edinburgh Castle 1 hr by train, St. Andrews 15 minutes by car, 40 golf courses within one hours drive.
Fife / Balmerino area
Tentsmuir National Park (10 mins), miles of unspoilt beach walks. Historical St. Andrews, theatre, great restaurants, golf courses (15 mins)
Dundee City of Discovery, Theatre, excellent shopping, visit Captain Scott's famous exhibition, ship RRS Discovery at Discovery Point Exhibition (10 min).
Outdoor Pursuits Horseriding, Golf, Sailing, Fishing, Cycling, Walking all within 15 minutes.
Various arts and food festivals during summer months i.e. Pittenweem Arts Festival.
Great seafood locally, fabulous restaurants, good wine merchant, lots of lovely delicattesens.
How to get there
From Dundee, across the Tay Road Bridge to the A92 dual carriageway. Shortly thereafter at the Forgan roundabout carry on the A92 to the Five Roads roundabout and take the third exit signposted Wormit. Approximately 2 miles on turn right towards Wormit and then immediately left to Balmerino and on entering the village Abbey Steading is on the right.
10 miles from St. Andrews and Dundee. Easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow , Perth and Aberdeen.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Edinburgh: 59 km
Railway:
Leuchars: 11 km
Ferry:
Rosyth: 48 km
Activities near Fife
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Fax, Safe
Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The Granary has solid oak flooring throughout the ground floor with underfloor heating. The downstairs cloakroom and both bathrooms are fully tiled with Italian sanitary ware. High quality contemporary finishings have been carefully designed to ensure all conversion works and modernisation blends sympathetically with the retained features of the original building.
Further details outdoors: French doors lead to a raised patio with table, chairs and B.B.Q which has lovely views towards the River Tay.
Further details
Welcome pack is available on arrival.
All guests will be met on arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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June 2008
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
650£ 650
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High Season 2008
1 Jul 08
31 Aug 08
790£ 790
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Low Season 2008
1 Nov 08
1 Apr 09
490£ 490
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3 Nights
21
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Christmas Week £850 New Year Week £890 Easter Holidays and School October Week £790 Short Break (Minimum 3 Nights) from £350 Preferred Payment Method BACS or Cheque Refundable deposit of £150 to be made to secure booking, final payment 14 days before arrival.
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