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Sandford Country Cottages - The Kingdom of Fife
Sandford Country Cottages - The Kingdom of Fife

5-Star Country Cottages  |  St Fort, near St Andrews

Welcome to Sandford Country Cottages

  • Sandford House, St Fort, Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland, DD6 8RG   View on Google Maps
  • 01382 540 000

Six beautifully appointed 5-star cottages set in the grounds of Sandford House amidst Scotland's glorious Fife countryside.

Nestled deep within rolling hills, Sandford House is located within easy reach of St Andrews, world-renowned golf courses and the Kingdom’s best beaches – it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday.

Sandford Country Cottages forms part of Sandford House, a B-Listed Arts and Crafts House steeped in history and designed by the well-known architect, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, around 1902.

The properties have been lovingly restored in keeping with the Arts and Crafts style of the older part of the house and are set around a beautiful courtyard at Sandford House.

Each cottage has its own entrance door and most have the added luxury of their own sun terrace or balcony, with all properties sharing the seven-acre garden, ideal for picnics, walking or just relaxing in the dappled sunlight, beneath a canopy of mature trees.

Finished to an exceptionally high standard, every cottage has an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a log fire (apart from the Red Squirrel) and all are furnished in a boutique-style with a mixture of contemporary and antique furniture. The treehouse is popular with children and adults alike and our barbecue hut is also available for guests to hire during their stay.

All kitchens have a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave and coffee machine and most have washing machines too. Each living area has comfy sofas, TV, DVD player and an iPod dock, Bluetooth speaker or Sonos sound system. Free superfast WiFi is provided throughout.

Every bedroom has en-suite facilities, with either a bath/shower or a dedicated power shower. Scottish Fine Soaps toiletries are provided in each bathroom along with fluffy white towels and bath mats.

Beds are either super king, king size, double or twin, and have luxury duvets with Egyptian cotton bed linen. Microfibre bedding can also be provided if required. 

We accept up to two well-behaved dogs in the Lady Bluebell Cottage Apartment.

The Coach House is perfect for anyone with mobility considerations. All rooms are are one level (including easy, level access from the car park) and doors are wide, perfect for wheelchair users. The property also benefits from a large easy access wet room. 

Reviews

See what recent guests have to say...

We had the best time staying at Sandford country cottages for a long weekend with our family. There was 12 of us so we stayed in the Coach house, the Lady bluebell and the Red squirrel. All of which were spotless and beautifully decorated. The bedrooms in each of the cottages were all huge and each had an en-suite aswell. The quality of everything in the cottages such as the bathroom towels and the kitchen utensils were all amazing!

ainslies95Stayed in The Coach House, Lady Bluebell and Red Squirrel

We booked for Christmas Day as we needed an accessible property. Our expectations were blown out of the water. The place was perfect. Comfortable beds, massive living space, great showers, lots of crockery and cookware. We will absolutely be back.

AndreaStayed in The Coach House

This was our third time staying at Sandford Country Cottages. The first few times we stayed in the Baillie Scott but this time we were in the larger Lady Bluebell apartment, mainly because we had our dog with us. It was exceptional as normal with amazing views, lots of space and a place to relax when we weren't out and about.

Stuart HStayed in the Lady Bluebell

The home of golf

Fife is the home of golf and Sandford Country Cottages are enviably positioned within easy reach of St Andrews and the Kingdom's best golf courses - you'll be spoiled for choice!

Man playing golf
Man playing golf

You're never far away from a breathtaking beach

The Kingdom of Fife is home to no fewer than 14 award-winning beaches, more than any other region in Scotland! 

From small pebbly coves hidden away off the beaten track to East Sands (pictured) and the more famous long sandy stretch West Sands in St Andrews, you're sure to find your perfect beach. 

East Sands Beach near St Andrews Holiday Park on a sunny day
East Sands Beach near St Andrews Holiday Park on a sunny day

Magical days out

Fife and east central Scotland has so much to offer. Spend the day on the beach, take a boat trip to the Isle of May or enjoy a trip to Dundee's spectacular waterfront combined with a visit to the V&A museum of design. 

There's so much to see and do on your Abbeyford Leisure holiday - here's some of the best all within easy reach of Sandford Country Cottages.

V&A Museum Dundee
V&A Museum Dundee

Arrive any day

Our usual arrival days are Fridays for 3, 7 or 14 nights, or Mondays for 4 nights.

However, we're happy to welcome you on the day that suits you (subject to availability). Simply email [email protected] with details of your preferred accommodation, arrival date and duration and we'll be in touch asap.

Any any day
Any any day

Explore rural Fife

Nestled within the sleepy hamlet of St Fort, Sandford Country Cottages are set within stunning grounds, mature gardens and some of the Kingdom's most breathtaking countryside.

Sandford Country Cottages - countryside views
Sandford Country Cottages - countryside views

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St Andrews sunset
St Andrews sunset
Happy brown dog running on the beach
Happy brown dog running on the beach
Guests enjoying the giant deckchair at Elie Holiday Park
Guests enjoying the giant deckchair at Elie Holiday Park
Children enjoying rock pool safari
Children enjoying rock pool safari
Wild Scottish Sauna at Elie Holiday Park
Wild Scottish Sauna at Elie Holiday Park
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Shell Bay heart

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Award-winning holiday parks

Book with confidence knowing that we've been creating smiles for 75 years.

Premier Park 2025

Elie Holiday Park - independently assessed as one of the finest parks in the UK

Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice

Recognised for consistently receiving excellent reviews

Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards

Four times a finalist - One time runner up

Visit Scotland

Our Sandford Country Cottages have been quality assured by Visit Scotland

VisitScotland

Our holiday parks have been quality assured by VisitScotland