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Valentines Cottage

Valentines Cottage

5.0
out of 5
Ratings from 83 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0

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Valentines Cottage is named after Harben J Valentine, who commissioned the architect to design 'Sandford Cottage' for his family in 1902.

Downstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed, which can be split into two singles and one with a double bed. Both bedrooms are en-suite, one with a bath and one with a walk-in shower, both are fitted with Trevi rainwater showers.

The comfy beds have sumptuous duvets and pillows and the bedlinen is crisp white Egyptian cotton. Microfibre duvets and pillows can be supplied if required.

Upstairs you'll find a spacious open kitchen/living/dining room with oak beams and posts, 2 x 2 seater sofas and a dining table and 6 chairs. There is also a flat screen TV and a Bluetooth speaker. The kitchen has an electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee pod machine.

All cottages have oil central heating and a wood burning stove. Electricity, heating and one basket of logs is included in the rental cost, additional logs can be purchased from the office.

What a great place to have break!

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Oct 2024
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
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5.0
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We spent just over two wonderful weeks in Valentine’s Cottage in the beautiful grounds of the main house. Everything about the cottage is exceptionally high quality. If you are looking for a peaceful location for some rest and recuperation, this is the place to be.

Ian from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 16 nights in October 2024


A relaxing family break in beautiful accommodation

Review submitted on Thu, 03 Oct 2024
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
We booked Valentines for ourselves and Lady Bluebell for my son and daughter-in-law and their family for a long weekend break.
The quality of accommodation was faultless, and the decor was most tasteful. Evelyn provided a very thoughtful welcome basket, and the cottages had everything we needed to cater for everyone.
We also booked the barbecue hut, which was also very well-equipped and comfortable. This was the only time I have cooked at a barbecue and not ended up smelling like a burnt burger! The flue worked a treat.
The countryside views from both cottages were very relaxing.
All in all it was a relaxing break in quality accommodation. Our family have stayed there before, and we would love to stay there again.

Jane from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in September 2024


Fall in love with Valentines

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Sep 2024
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
Customer
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5.0
Valentines is an amazing place to stay ! It truly has all you would want and need as a place to come home to - in fact stay a couple more days to just enjoy the cottage and the wonderful garden ! Evelyn and her husband have lovingly restored Sandford - all the units absolutely wow the guests .Thank you for everything !

Lisa and Elizabeth from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in September 2024


A beautiful Arts & Crafts house well-placed for Dundee, St Andrews and tranquil countryside.

Review submitted on Sun, 26 May 2024
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
We have stayed at Sandford several times and it’s a very special place. Evelyn & Ralph have thought of every comfort and you are made very welcome in this serene, immaculate and quietly luxurious house. The setting and grounds are gorgeous and you share the garden with red squirrels and a lively community of birds! It’s an utterly peaceful place and we always leave feeling refreshed.

H from Odiham stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in May 2024


Incredible stay in a beautiful peaceful location

Review submitted on Thu, 28 Sep 2023
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
A second stay - in a different cottage this time - has cemented my preference for Sandford Country Cottages when I need to stay in Fife and near St Andrews . There is plenty of space indoors and outdoors ; the cottage is well equipped , clean , comfortable and welcoming like a home . I am very grateful to Evelyn and Ralph for restoring this incredible house !

Lisa and Elizabeth from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 8 nights in September 2023


Excellent stay

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Sep 2023
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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We had a brilliant 3 night stay at Valentines Cottage. The cottage extremely comfortable and stylish in a wonderful location. Evelyn was very friendly and approachable and went above and beyond to accommodate my mobility needs.

Margaret from Swindon stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in August 2023


Another great stay at Sandford

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Nothing quite beats sitting having your breakfast in Valentines Cottage watching the red squirrels feeding in the garden. We got to use the BBQ Hut for the first time (Covid rules stopped us previously) and loved it. Can't wait to book it again in the winter. It would be magical if there was snow outside. We also saw two woodpeckers - a mother feeding her young one. Cottage is great, hosts, Ralph and Evelyn, are lovely. Whats not to like?

Chris from Newcastle Upon Tyne stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in June 2023


Perfect 4-person cottage!

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Jun 2023
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
This cottage was booked as part of our large group and housed 3 people perfectly. You can tell everything was recently renovated and kept to a high standard. The kitchen had a lovely breakfast seating area that looked out on to a lawn with red squirrels so you could sit and watch all day! Despite this cottage having no balcony it had direct access to the large garden/ lawn space which was great if you needed some fresh air. The beds were also super comfortable and everyone fed back that they had long peaceful sleeps. Could not fault a thing!

Rhona from Udny Station, Ellon stayed at Valentines Cottage for 2 nights in May 2023


A five star 'home from home' - highly recommended

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jun 2023
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
Customer
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5.0
This is a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a self catered stay. The addition of a welcome basket and cupboards brimming with extras made a huge difference. Luxury furnishings and extremely comfy beds make this a fantastic holiday cottage. Long reaching views to the River Tay and wooded grounds teeming with wildlife including red squirrels - what's not to like!

Gail from Ascot stayed at Valentines Cottage for 5 nights in May 2023


Sandford Cottages

Review submitted on Wed, 24 May 2023
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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We spent a lovely short break in Valentine Cottage
The accommodation was the best we have stayed in - absolutely immaculate - so well maintained
Lovely basket of goodies on our arrival - very welcomed
Evelyn was a great host and answered any queries immediately
Great location for touring about - village had everything shops - pubs - restaurants


Tracy from Worcester stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in May 2023


Down memory lane

Review submitted on Thu, 13 Oct 2022
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the old family house and much enjoyed the tour of the place by Evelyn and Ralph. A superb restoration

James Richard from Amersham stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in October 2022


Great countr6 stay

Review submitted on Wed, 12 Oct 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
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5.0
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Great property surrounded by working farming country but still close enough to the trappings of city life, cafes and restaurants

Peter from Balgowlah stayed at Valentines Cottage for 21 nights in September 2022


Short break

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
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5.0
My husband and I enjoyed this short break, in Valentines cottage. The cottage was very nice, very well decorated, warm, comfortable and very homely. Everything you needed, (apart from your food) was provided. The welcome grocery box was a bonus and much appreciated. The bedrooms in this cottage and the bathrooms were downstairs but that did not make any difference to us. We loved looking out onto the garden and watching the re squirrels. Hope to go back soon. The only problem for some people would be the steps up to the cottage, but this is mentioned before you book.

Sheila from DUMFRIES stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in October 2022


Perfect

Review submitted on Thu, 15 Sep 2022
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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We booked all 5 cottages for our wedding party over our wedding weekend and it was perfect! Fantastic service from Evelyn and Ralph and gorgeous location!

Katie from Jarrow stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in September 2022


Excellent accommodation

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Aug 2022
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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We booked the Valentines cottage for my family for our wedding. Evelyn could not have been more accommodating. She made sure the keys were available for an early check in and also had baby items set up for my nephew. These things as well as hhe was eof communication made travelling with a young baby much less stressful for my sister and brother in law.

Nathalie from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in June 2022


Valentines Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Absolutely wonderful. Very clean, comfortable and every little detail and been thought of. It was such a treat! We will definitely stay again.

Delia from Witney stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in May 2022


The loveliest of places, the loveliest of hosts.

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Apr 2022
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
This was the third time we’ve stayed here, and unlikely to be our last. Perfect location, clean, solid, well maintained and obviously loved by the hosts.

Douglas and Jeni from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 2 nights in April 2022


Great Weekend at Valentines Cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
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5.0
We visited with a group of friends for a special birthday and had a great weekend. We stayed at Valentines Cottage, which had everything you needed. The Welcome Pack was a lovely touch with good quality produce. It's an upside down cottage, with the en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor and large open plan livingroom/kitchen on the first floor. The beds were very comfortable - I slept well, which is unusual for me! and the showers were great too, with good water pressure. There was a lovely view from the window in the living room to the grounds at the rear of the property, which has a treehouse and large BBQ hut, and views over to Newport on Tay. We all used the BBQ hut which was great. Inside it has seating all round the sides with rugs and cushions and mood lighting, with a large BBQ in the middle, with a funnel to extract the smoke. Great idea! We would definitely come back to visit again. Thank you.

Carol from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in March 2022


Short Stay at Valentines Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Mar 2022
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
First class accommodation and a very warm welcome. Everything you could possibly need and more was supplied. Lovely setting and views too. This was our second visit and we hope to be back.

Dorothy from Dunbar stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in March 2022


Beautiful accommodation

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Mar 2022
4.5
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
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4.0
Customer
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4.0
Beautiful accommodation in a stunning location with everything you could possibly need. Will definitely return

Claire from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in February 2022


Beautiful place to stay

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Feb 2022
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
We always love coming to Sanford Cottages. My husband has family in Dundee so we’ve stayed in a few of the cottages. We always have such a nice time and will continue to stay here when we visit.

Kathryn from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in February 2022


Beautiful place, lovely hosts.

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Jan 2022
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
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5.0
This is our second stay, and we really hope to be back again. The apartments have all been refurbished to a really high, solid standard. Nothing feels skimped on, from the furniture to the generous welcome packs.

The complex is built around a lovely courtyard, where the hosts make themselves easily available if they are needed. They are friendly, fun and obviously enjoy what they do. Valentines Cottage is on two levels: cosy bedrooms downstairs and an open plan kitchen/living room upstairs with fabulous exposed oak beams and a wood burning stove.

Some of the accommodation is dog friendly, where dogs are actually welcomed with a dedicated field for walking.

It’s a great spot, 15 minutes from Dundee, ideal for romantic couples, families and larger groups.



Douglas and Jeni from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in December 2021


A perfect home-from-home break

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Dec 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
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Customer
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5.0
We have been staying at Sandford for a few years now and it has never let us down. Evelyn and Ralph are thoughtful hosts and look after us well. The cottage is beautifully maintained and attractive to spend time in. From our bedroom window we can see red squirrels and a variety of birds in the huge Scottish pine trees. It’s an ideal location for us with St Andrews a twenty minute drive away and the beach even closer. We are always sad to leave and pleased to return. We are fussy about holiday accommodation - everything has to be right, clean and fresh and relaxing. Valentine’s cottage has that in spades.

Cathy from Rochester stayed at Valentines Cottage for 6 nights in December 2021


A View to behold

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Nov 2021
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
As part of a large group staying for a residential training course it was perfect to have our own space in the cottage. It was delightful with everything you could possibly need. Having the extensive grounds available was also fabulous. Every morning we had friends join us from the other cottages to watch the red squirrels. fabulous.
KF Glasgow

Alice from Glasgow stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in November 2021


Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Nov 2021
4.8
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
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5.0
We stayed in Valetine’s cottage for a long weekend. It was absolutely wonderful. The owners couldn’t be more helpful. The place is spotlessly clean, and a lovely welcome pack is provided. Beds are very comfortable, and the rooms are blacked out really well for the night, meaning that it’s easy to sleep. If you have the chance, it’s well worth getting the BBQ hut for a night or two, it’s great.

Julia from Ilkley stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in October 2021


What a beautiful tranquil oasis of calm

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
Customer
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5.0
Where to start......!
We arrived to a very warm welcome from Evelyn who greeted us in the car park and kindly offered to help us to carry our bags to the cottage. She took us inside and explained how everything worked and advised that she was around if we needed anything.
The cottage was beautiful. Everything was exactly as it was in the photographs. It was tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean and we were impressed with the quality of the furniture and soft furnishings. Everything we needed was there in the kitchen where we also found a delightful welcome pack which included a very nice bottle of wine!
The bedrooms were well furnished with very comfortable beds and quality bed linen. Great showers and the choice of having a bath was there if you wanted it.
The cottage was warm with excellent radiators which responded quickly when required which meant that we didn't need to use the wood burner as it wasn't quite cold enough.
There are plenty of lovely places to visit within a short or long drive and Evelyn was able to point us to things which are available in the area to visit.
Evelyn and Ralph offered to carry our bags to the car when we were leaving which was another kind gesture which we didn't expect.
All in all, a brilliant experience at Valentine's cottage and I have already spread the word to friends who are contemplating a booking for their next break away. Evelyn and Ralph are the consummate hosts and I would not hesitate to recommend this amazing place to anyone who is looking for a quality accommodation nestled in a tranquil setting. I'm sure you would love it as we did.


Mary from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in October 2021


Family Birthday

Review submitted on Wed, 18 Aug 2021
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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We stayed at Valentines Cottage for a family birthday celebration. We hired out the BBQ hut which was just amazing, the cottage was large enough for us all to have breakfast together on the Sunday morning. Evelyn and Ralph are amazing hosts as ever, this is the 3rd time I have stayed in one of the cottages, and I have never been disappointed by my experience.

Dawn from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 2 nights in August 2021


Home away from home and perfect location

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Stayed here for 10 nights and couldn’t have asked for anything better and brilliant weather made our holiday perfect. Our family were able to join us for a few nights as the Valentine Cottage is so spacious and well equipped, it was like a home away from home. It is in an ideal location for exploring Fife, Tayside and Angus and returning back to a peaceful location is ideal. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners, Evelyn and Ralph and their COVID-19 protocol is first class. Would highly recommend a stay at any of the cottages at Sandford.

Jennifer from Bathgate stayed at Valentines Cottage for 10 nights in July 2021


A lovely short break

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Jul 2021
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
We enjoyed our visit to Sandford Cottages. A warm welcome, every comfort, delightful surroundings, great!

Guest from East Kilbride stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in July 2021


Perfect

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Jul 2021
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Can’t recommend this cottage highly enough!
They have managed to create holiday accommodation which is luxurious but also extremely comfortable.
Every detail is perfect, and the location is exceptional. Sitting watching the birds and red squirrels is so relaxing!
The bbq hut and treehouse add further wonderful and unique touches to this amazing accommodation.
We will definitely return!

Gillian from Glasgow stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in June 2021


Rest, relaxation and fabulousness

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Jun 2021
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
From the moment we arrived in this luxurious, beautiful cottage our stay was perfect. 100% recommend.

Alice from Glasgow stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in June 2021


A perfect break!

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Our stay was perfect in every way, from the wonderful support and welcome from our hosts to the spotless, luxurious accommodation and beautiful surroundings. The grounds are stunning and were great for family activities. We appreciated the ‘welcome’ basket. Fife is stunning. We could not have asked for more. We’ll be back!

Julia from Ilkley stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in May 2021


A lovely , well equipped and welcoming cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 31 May 2021
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
Customer
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5.0
We had a lovely return visit to Valentine's Cottage and enjoyed it as much as we did before, thank you

Guest from Glasgow stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in May 2021


Excellent return visit

Review submitted on Thu, 27 May 2021
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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5.0
Location
5.0
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This is our second visit to Sandford and it was an excellent stay. Valentines is a well appointed and comfortable house. We appreciated the welcome basket and the warm welcome from Ralph and Evelyn. Sandford is situated in a great location with easy access to great walks, beaches and picturesque villages as well as Dundee and St. Andrews.

Anne from Dunbar stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in May 2021


We have now stayed in all of the apartments...

Review submitted on Thu, 06 May 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
...and they are all lovely - well equipped, comfortable, spotlessly clean and warm. Evelyn and Ralph are wonderful hosts and work hard to provide great apartments. They helped us set up a socially distanced bbq on the terrace for our family together with sun (ie rain!) shades. Valentines is especially good for watching the red squirrels as the 'breakfast bar' looks out directly onto the garden and the feeders. Suffice to say we have made further bookings at Sandford in 2021.

Christopher from Newcastle Upon Tyne stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in April 2021


Another great stay at Sandford

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Nov 2020
5.0
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Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
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5.0
Customer
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We have now stayed at all of the apartments at Sandford apart from the new one - The Coach House - but we are working on that, Covid permitting! All are well equipped and comfortable. Evelyn and Ralph are very welcoming and go to great lengths to make the apartments Covid secure. We felt very safe staying at Sandford. Valentine's was especially good for watching the red squirrels in the grounds over breakfast and the outdoor table at the front was, at least on a dry day in October, fairly sheltered for a socially distanced al fresco Sunday lunch. The wood burning stove was very welcome in the evening. Highly recommended!

Guest from Newcastle Upon Tyne stayed at Valentines Cottage for 8 nights in October 2020


Peaceful break

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Oct 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely, cosy, welcoming, accommodation in quiet location with great views, including daily views of the red squirrels in the grounds.
Ideal for a restorative break.

Guest from East Lothian stayed at Valentines Cottage for 5 nights in October 2020


A short summer 'staycation' along the East Coast of Scotland

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked 3 nights at Valentines Cottage as a last minute holiday this summer. Having encountered difficulties booking the cottage on a comparison website we phoned up Evelyn who was not only extremely helpful and able to take our booking over the phone immediately but she also offered us a significant discount for booking directly with them last minute. Evelyn and Ralph were super welcoming from the moment we arrived at Sandford and we felt so comfortable staying in the cottage. Everything was immaculate and finished to such a high standard. The most perfect self catering accommodation with a luxury feel to it and with all you could need provided within the cottage. We were in a great location to explore the East Coast and surrounding countryside in Fife. We visited St Andrews, Dundee, Crail and Anstruther all within a short drive of the cottage. In light of the Covid situation we felt everything had been cleaned and sterilised to such a high standard in and around the cottage that we felt very safe and self-contained.

Guest from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in September 2020


Sandford Country Cottages

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I recently stayed at Sandford Country Cottages. In summary it is just how it looks on their website. Excellent facility with all bedrooms having a clean & modern en-suite. Modern open plan living area & kitchen. Easy to be socially distant if not from the same household. Owners are welcoming. Great location for golf courses which was the purpose of my visit.

Steve from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 6 nights in September 2020


Wonderful, relaxing stay

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our cottage was immaculate and well kitted out. I took so many things which were already provided. Kitchen roll, cling film, aluminium foil, salt and pepper grinders, oil, table salt, coffee, tea, sweetners, milk, sugar. I could go on!! Fabulous customer service.
I would very much recommend these cottages during the Covid pandemic. It was no problem having visitors. There was a separate toilet ( including the 2 en suites)Which they could use. There were sanitising products which could be used before and after the visit. Also hand sanitiser which I placed on the table at the door as there was a shared main door into a vestibule before the door to the cottage.
A fantastic stay, everything you need to relax and enjoy. Patio with table and chairs was well used.

Sandra from Falkirk stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in September 2020


Great location for a holiday in North East Fife

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very enjoyable week in Valentines Cottage - the apartment is very comfortable with a well-designed open-plan kitchen / dining / living area. Our hosts, Evelyn and Ralph, were very friendly and helpful and made us feel right at home. The beautiful barbecue shelter was an added bonus, and our little girl loved the tree house! Lots to do in the local area, including fantastic beaches at Tentsmuir, Broughty Ferry and St Andrews.

Brenda from Watford stayed at Valentines Cottage for 8 nights in August 2020


Summer 2020 Escape

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Aug 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Having had our travel for 2020 curtailed we embarked on our staycation to an area of Scotland we had not visited before. We found our hosts amazing given the circumstances and happy to make recommendations in the local area. Although blessed by the weather the location was a perfect spot for an isolated break. The comfort of the cancellation insurance was also a great addition. We would certainly recommend to others.

Ian from Gosforth stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in August 2020


Excellent as always

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We are several times return visitors. No better place to stay for a visit to this part of Scotland..

Anne from Middlewich stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in August 2020


very comfortable stay

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Jul 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We (two couples) had a very enjoyable, relaxing and comfortable stay at Valentines cottage. The accommodation is beautifully decorated, clean and well equipped. We were provided with a generous welcome basket with some essentials and were made feel welcome by the hosts. Communication was excellent, and we can't find any fault with this property. Would highly recommend.

Virpi from Cardiff stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in July 2020


A Family Christmas

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Dec 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My husband and I stay near to Sandford. This year we took two of the Cottages over the Christmas period to accommodate the two branches of our family. This enabled us all to get together in comfortable and beautiful surroundings for the celebration. The Cottages are wonderful and the hosts at Sandford provide the most perfect service. My family loved every minute.

Cynthia from Newport-on-Tay stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in December 2019


Family get together

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Oct 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is an amazing place. Very friendly hosts. We were a party of 13 adults and 5 very young children and the facilities for us all to be together were great. We had a fantastic family get together.

Mary from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in October 2019


Beautiful location for small family or two couples

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Aug 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We rented 3 apartments and they are all beautiful. Cannot recommend this highly enough. See my review for Lady Bluebell for more info.

Simon from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in August 2019


Perfect stay at Sandford Cottages

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Jul 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
All good things come to an end. Had a brilliant family holiday up at Sandford Cottages. Stunning accommodation and scenery with warm and friendly hosts. The accommodation is in pristine condition, modern, beautiful and super clean, most definitely the best self-catering accommodation that we have ever stayed in and we are already thinking about booking again for September or October of this year. There are lots of things to do in the vicinity for little people and we had a great time picking strawberries and running around the playpark at Cairnie Fruit farm, walking through the forest and along the vast, empty beach at Tentsmuir Nature reserve (not to mention enjoying the most delicious crepes at the Crepe Shack whilst spotting chaffinches, woodpeckers and a variety of other birds), exploring the science museum and taking part in a technology play experience at the V&A in Dundee, eating fish and chips from the Tail End in St Andrews and enjoying the most delicious ice cream from Janettas before sampling the delights of Craigtoun Country Park in St Andrews on our very last day.

James from Larbert stayed at Valentines Cottage for 6 nights in June 2019


Great quality

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Apr 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a brilliant stay and would highly recommend to others. Beautiful cottage and location. Hosts were amazing.

Ellen from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in April 2019


Another lovely stay at Sandford

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Nov 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our third stay at Sandford. A great place to stay for visiting all the little fishing villages in Fife and the city of Dundee. Thank you Evelyn and Ralph for the hospitality.

Tanja from Haltern Am See stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in November 2018


An elegant property with the ease of home

Review submitted on Wed, 12 Sep 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My husband and I stayed with our daughter in Valentine Cottage while we were busy moving her into her first year dorm at University of St. Andrews. The tranquil location of Sanford House was ideal, surrounded by the peaceful pastoral beauty of farmed fields, while minutes away from terrific cafes and restaurants in Newport on Tay. (A big shout out to THE VIEW Restaurant, and Kitchnbake - where we enjoyed delicious meals, looking out over the Tay) The Valentine Cottage, and all of the cottages, have been expertly renovated, with attention to every detail, and all of the interior furnishings and appliances are first rate. Our hostess Evelyn was kind and warm and exceedingly helpful, pointing us in the direction of Dundee's shopping when it came time to outfit our daughter's dorm with sheets and towels etc. We don't know what we would have done without her! All in all our stay at Sanford House is one that we will always remember -- and we hope to return for a longer stay, when we can enjoy the hiking and rowing and tennis and golf...all the outdoor activities we love.

Katherine from Encinitas stayed at Valentines Cottage for 1 nights in September 2018


Wish we could stay forever!

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Sep 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Truly, this has been the highlight of our trip to the UK. Evelyn and Ralph have done a superb job refurbishing Sanford House! It is exquisite. Each 'cottage' is beautifully constructed and appointed with excellent appliances, linens, heating -- all the comforts of home and then some! We feel so welcome, and cozy, we may never leave!

Katherine from Encinitas stayed at Valentines Cottage for 1 nights in September 2018


Loved our stay: couldn't fault it.

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Sep 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Evelyn is a superb host. She made us feel very welcome and gave a good run down of the cottage, plus local things to do, places to eat, the easiest roads to take etc. The cottage itself was absolutely immaculate (We stayed in Valentines). Comfortable sofas and beds. We appreciated all the extras such as welcome basket, soaps etc. The kitchen is equipped with absolutely everything you could need. The grounds are stunning, with lovely views.
Overall, we had a lovely stay; absolutely nothing we could fault. We would definitely recommend Sandford Country Cottages to friends and family.

Kara from By Kyle Of Lochalsh stayed at Valentines Cottage for 2 nights in August 2018


Useful and beautiful

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Aug 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
William Moris said "If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful". In Sandford Country Cottages Evelyn and Ralph have achieved both. Valentine's cottage was a home from home and was equipped with everything we needed, from kitchen equipment to garden toys. And the location of the cottage is perfect, with Dundee and St Andrews just a short car journey away, offering lots to see and do. We recommend a visit to Discovery in Dundee to find out about the ship which took Scott to the Antarctic, a trip to Crail beach for an afternoon jumping in and out of the waves, a trip to Edinburgh to see The Royal Yacht Britannia, and breakfast, lunch and dinner at The View, just down the road! The views from Sandford itself are idyllic, and we enjoyed a very restful week recharging our batteries. I can't imagine a better place to stay in this part of the world, and I can't recommend Sandford Country Cottages highly enough.

Katharine from Crawley stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in July 2018


Beautiful accomodation

Review submitted on Tue, 08 May 2018
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in the Lady Bluebell, Valentine's cottage and Giddy Limit. Evelyn is a wonderful host - she was very attentive to my various requests and incredibly friendly. She and her partner do a great job of being available for questions and being very friendly but also leaving you to your own devices. The views are incredible and we were blessed with good weather. We will definitely be back.

Rachel from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 2 nights in May 2018


Had a lovely time. Trip to Dundee 2018

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Feb 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an amazing time, everything was perfect. Evelyn was a great host. The cottage was extremely clean and well kept , the view from the back garden was outstanding.

Naseer from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in February 2018


Great visit

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Dec 2017
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Really comfortable stay at Valentines again. Grandchildren, who came for lunch, really enjoyed themselves running around outside and Evelyn was her normally helpful self. On the first evening we lit the stove as it was pretty chilly outside but frankly the central heating was more than adequate.

Roger from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in November 2017


Wonderful weekend!

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Oct 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
As part of a larger group we stayed in the Valentine's Cottage. It was great that the apartments linked and were in close proximity to our friends and had lovely living areas to all come together. The Valentine's cottage was fab, everything was very clean and tidy and fully equipped for our stay which was ideal. There were beautiful views from the breakfast bar and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there - will definitely return!

Kelly from Edinburgh stayed at Valentines Cottage for 2 nights in October 2017


Valentine's Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jun 2017
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Valentine's Cottage was exactly as pictured on the website, clean, comfortable, furnished to a high standard, in fact everything was excellent and I would recommend this cottage for a short or long stay. The food basket was most welcome and the additional fruit basket perfect.

The location is good located on a quiet hillside, although close a main road. We travelled extensively while staying at the cottage and found the location perfect.

If you are looking for five star accommodation in a central location this is the place to stay.

Theresa from Portsmouth stayed at Valentines Cottage for 6 nights in June 2017


Short break at sandford cottages

Review submitted on Tue, 09 May 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Sandford is a wonderful place to stay. When we were there the weather was girgeous and at night we had magnificent sunsets. The apt itself is quite lovely. Tastefully decorated with fluffy towels, a bath and a shower, fluffy duvets and a comfy bed. It is a quiet place to stay yet only 15 mins into St Andrews and and 25 to Anstruther which boasts the best fish and chips in Britain.

Evelyn our host, is warm, welcoming and helpful. This is our third stay and the atmosphere made it feel like home.

Honestly, anyone staying here will feel it is value for money!

Cathy from Rochester stayed at Valentines Cottage for 5 nights in May 2017


Hèlene et Ralph are very friendly in a very lovely place ,

Review submitted on Mon, 01 May 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It is the second time that we stay in Sandford Cottage and we come bac again in July.
All is perfect
Thank you so much.
POSE's family

Nathalie from Bourbon l'archambault stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in April 2017


Fantastic host and cottages. First Class

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Jan 2017
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thanks for putting our staff up for 6-7 weeks. They were all really impressed with the standard of the accommodation.
Excellent

Tom from Glasgow stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in December 2016


Excellent accommodation

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Jan 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Attractive, well-equipped and warm accommodation. Evelyn was very helpful and quick to answer all our pre-arrival queries.

Sarah from Tonbridge stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in December 2016


Short Stay in Fife

Review submitted on Thu, 03 Nov 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Anyone looking for a short break in Fife would be well advised to consider Sandford Cottages. The cottages are internally finished and furnished to a very high standard to provide an extremely comfortable and cosy "home from home". Valentines Cottage, where my family stayed, was perfect for our needs. The property is well situated for exploring Fife and is also a short drive north across the bridge to Dundee and the countryside beyond. The owners, Ralph and Evelyn, made us feel very welcome and the restoration work they have undertaken on what was a tired and deteriorating former house then hotel is a testament to their vision and energy.

Tom from Ayr stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in October 2016


Autumn

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Leaves just changing, area looking well and dry weather. The accomodation was warm and comfortable, we turned the heating down and never used the wood stove or logs. Everything we needed was there including a well filled welcome basket, very peaceful. The area had good restaurants and plenty to do. We will be back.

Ron from Edinburgh stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in October 2016


The best

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Oct 2016
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I'd rate this place one of the best I've stayed at while on vacation.

Evelyn and Ralph are great people who have a right to be very proud of their home.

If I ever return to Scotland I'll be sure to make another stop here.

Barbara from Guelph stayed at Valentines Cottage for 6 nights in September 2016


An excellent place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Sep 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The apartment had everything we needed for a self catering break from comfortable beds to the welcome grocery pack. Evelyn and Ralph were extremely hospitable and helpful. We hope to return again. The Sandford apartments are the best self catering properties we have stayed in.

Gill from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in September 2016


Another brilliant week

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Aug 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottages at Sandford are second to none. Clean, comfortable and have everything you need. The welcome is superb. We've stayed twice now as my 83 year old mother in law just adores the place. It's easy to get out and about, close to St Andrews and Dundee and just about an hour from Perth and Edinburgh. Great place to stay for the tattoo but would be great for a work stop over too.
No doubt we will be back again next year.

Jacqueline from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 5 nights in August 2016


Delightfull

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Jun 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great place to stay,peaceful,quite and within easy reach of many local attractions.The hosts were very helpfull and provided us with a welcome pack, which came in very handy with 2 small children.

Alan from Springfield stayed at Valentines Cottage for 5 nights in May 2016


Valentines cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Apr 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We live in Scotland but just wanted a change of scene. The house was perfect and the location great for visiting St Andrews and the lovely coastal villages of fife. The house was perfect a real home from home in a beautiful setting with everything we needed for a perfect family break.

Sara from Aberdeen stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in April 2016


Simply perfect..

Review submitted on Thu, 31 Mar 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Having stayed in a number of holiday properties in and around the Dundee area over the past 10-15 years, I can say that Sandford is the best yet.

The cottages are spacious and beautifully furnished to a high standard (we stayed in Valentine's cottage). Everything has been considered so as to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Home from home. The grounds are beautiful with good outdoor areas for children to have a run around in a safe & secure environment. The patio area to the front of the cottages is a great spot to enjoy breakfast or lunch when the sun is shining.

The location is excellent with great views of the surrounding countryside. The property is easily reached by car from Dundee or Edinburgh. When staying here you also have easy access to a large number of local beauty spots such as Tentsmuir Beach, Crail, Anstruther etc. Local amenities in Wormit and Newport on Tay are very close by. Perfect location really.

The welcome extended by Evelyn and Ralph was also second to none. Friendly and very helpful. Lovely people. Thank you both - we definitely hope to be back...



Nick from . stayed at Valentines Cottage for 5 nights in March 2016


Absolutely lovely!

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Jan 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A fantastic property, very well equipped, comfortable and stylish. Nothing is too much trouble for the cottage owners. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and found it a great location from which to explore Fife and, across the river, Dundee.

Ann from Newbury stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in December 2015


Evelyn Hardie replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for the lovely review. It was a pleasure having you to stay with us and we hope to see you again. Evelyn and Ralph

Lovely & relaxing

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Jan 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely & stylish with everything you need for a perfect relaxing stay, the location is peaceful & good for exploring Fife. Evelyn & Ralph are really welcoming hosts & their house is stunning.

Michael from Alyth stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in December 2015


Sandford cottages Newport on Tay

Review submitted on Thu, 31 Dec 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Sandford is a wonderful place to stay. Just a few miles from St Andrews so there is a lot of attractions including fantastic walks. The cottage was beautiful - clean fresh and tastefully decorated. The owners really looked after us and even put up Christmas decorations including a gorgeous Christmas tree in the courtyard below. It was a great place for our Christmas break and we cannot praise it highly enough.

Cathy from Rochester stayed at Valentines Cottage for 6 nights in December 2015


Evelyn Hardie replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for the lovely review. It was a pleasure having you both to stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the Summer.

What a fantastic find

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Oct 2015
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Couldn't have been more perfect. Accommodation absolutely beautiful, clean, spacious & well- equipped. Evelyn a brilliant host who looked after us from start to finish. Have stayed around this area many times in different places and this just has to be the best. Can't wait to return!

Linda from Bury stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in September 2015


Wonderful Stay Near St. Andrews

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Oct 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We rented the Valentine for a week, while on a nostalgia trip through Scotland. My husband is a graduate of St Andrews, and we spent a lot of time reliving his past. Sanderson was a glorious place to stay --- beautifully furnished and restful. The kitchen was well furnished for self catering, and Evelyn and Ralph were always available to answer questions and provide advice. They even chauffeured us to and from a restaurant so that we could enjoy a bottle of wine! We loved our week and would highly Sanderson!recommend



Mary Susan from Charlottesville stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in October 2015


Birthday Break

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Sep 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our stay at Valentines Cottage. It is luxurious, with all the home comforts you could need. Evelyn is a great host and we would love to return.

Mark from stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in September 2015


Valentine Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Valentine Cottage is spacious,comfortable,spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Very welcoming hosts, lovely location. We will definitely go back.

Guest from Rossendale stayed at Valentines Cottage for 6 nights in July 2015


Beautiful house in beautiful surroundings

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jun 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a beautiful house and we loved the courtyard - Evelyn could not have been nicer and helpful. It was very peaceful and easy to get to St Andrews and Dundee - we just loved it. thank you

Guest from Stirling stayed at Valentines Cottage for 7 nights in June 2015


easy weekend break

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Jun 2015
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Evelyn was easy to work with and quick to respond to booking request. Security deposit repaid promptly. Cottage in excellent condition and comfortable.

Guest from East Linton stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in May 2015


Lovely Peaceful Retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Apr 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic four night break at Sandford Cottages. Valentine's cottages was just lovely. It was very well furnished, spotlessly clean and had everything a family of four required. The welcome pack of coffee, milk, fresh bread, butter and wine was very much appreciated too. Evelyn and Ralph made us feel very welcome and went out of their way to help us with bike storage. The cottages themselves are in a great location for exploring St Andrews, Tentsmuir Forest and the beautiful Fife coast.

Guest from Peebles stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in April 2015


Excellent place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a really lovely cottage, everything to the highest standard with little extra's like milk, butter, bread, wine+coffee with Scottish shortbread! We enjoyed meeting Ralph and Evelyn who are excellent hosts! Would definitely stay again!

Guest from Stranraer stayed at Valentines Cottage for 3 nights in April 2015


Idyllic cottages in wonderful setting

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Apr 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in Valentines Cottage. I usually find fault wherever I stay but not this time. The cottage is excellently appointed, furnishings to a very high standard, and it's spotlessly clean. The living room is homely and comfortable for a family of four, kitchen is fabulous and the welcome basket left by Ralph and Evelyn was beyond generous. Heating works by controls on the radiators in each room so you can hear the cottage to your exact requirements. If you're looking for a cottage in Fife, look no further. You won't be disappointed!

Guest from Glasgow stayed at Valentines Cottage for 4 nights in April 2015