Guests say
Sandhaven is a charming and spacious cottage in the heart of Culross, praised for its excellent location, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests frequently mention the peaceful setting, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers. The property is ideal for exploring local attractions and offers a homely retreat. While parking can be challenging and some minor maintenance issues have been noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property clean and welcoming, though a few mentioned issues such as cobwebs, dust, and occasional lingering smells. Some noted that the entrance and certain areas could benefit from more attention to detail.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the central position in historic Culross, proximity to attractions, and easy access to Edinburgh and Stirling. The picturesque village setting is a highlight for many.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and a peaceful environment. A few noted issues with a mattress and blinds, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is described as spacious and very well equipped, with a large kitchen and thoughtful amenities. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues such as mould in the bathroom, broken blinds, and the need for updated furnishings.
Many guests appreciated the generous welcome hampers and thoughtful touches, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed. Communication from the owner is frequently described as friendly and helpful.
About this property
A charming first floor apartment within a converted school, located in the quaint coastal village of Culross with views to National Trust palace and river from the living room..
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
First Floor:
Living room: 38" Freeview TV
Kitchen/dining room: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate included. Welcome pack. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with other apartments). On road parking; additional public car park, free of charge. No smoking. . From the front door of this delightful, first floor apartment, you can spend time exploring the picturesque coastal village of Culross, with its cobbled streets and lanes, painted houses and red pan tiled roofs dating back to medieval times. Visit Culross Palace and Gardens and Culross Abbey, or step back in time and stroll up Back Causeway, a cobbled alleyway which has a raised central aisle that was used by noblemen to separate them from the ’commoners’.
Wandering around Culross gives you a unique opportunity to walk through history and experience what 17th and 18th-century towns in Scotland would of looked like at the time. As such, the town has been used for film locations including ’The Little Vampire, ’A Dying Breed’, ’The 39 Steps’ and ’Captain America: The First Avenger’. More recently, it has been used in the mystical and spellbinding TV saga ’Outlander’, where the town was transformed into the fictional village of Cranesmuir where Geillis lives. If you would like to follow in the footsteps of the characters from Outlander, then there are many of the other locations within driving distance, including Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace and Hopetoun House.
For walker and cyclists, the Fife Coastal Path passes through the village taking you along the shore to nature reserves and pretty villages. Only 30 minutes drive away is Stirling and Edinburgh Airport, where you can use the park and ride for easy access to the city centre. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Free WiFi
The grounds are shared.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (34)
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Confirmed Guest
Good centre for where we wanted to visit. Apartment is a bit tired.
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely apartment with lots to like but the owner has somewhat dropped standards ..There were no spare toilet rolls ,the clocks were not working so bought toilet rolls ,batteries and air fresheners.There is no way to ventilate the bathroom after a shower as the window cannot be opened and is not accessible so hence the mold on the ceiling.The bed mattress needs replacing as very uncomfortable and many years old, the cushion fillings on the sofas need replacing as offer no support . The welcome pack is lovely but not what you really need when you arrive which is milk, bread, butter and coffee as the nearest shop is over a mile away.A bit more investment and raising standards it would be superb.
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Anita Wilson
Only complaint is lack of parking, this is a very popular village, cars weren't built when the village was.