Middle Cottage - Tarvit

43 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful, peaceful place."

  Definitely would recommend for a stay. Near Ceres village (walkable during daytime). Wonderful grounds and so many amazing places to visit nearby. Not to be missed.

  Many thanks for your lovely comments, we hope to welcome you back to Hill of Tarvit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Sep 2024

• "My husband is 6’1” so tall but not exceptionally so."

  He hit his head three times on the doorways to kitchen and bathroom as the cottage doorways were lower than usual. I feel this should be disclosed in the property description as I would not have booked the cottage had I known this. Property was very clean and the bed was comfortable.

  Reviewed by Susan3.8★Sep 2024

• "Well equipped and comfortable."

  Heating by electric storage heaters which still pumped out heat for ages after being turned off. Very little to criticise. The table was adequate for 2 people but would be a squeeze for 4 and it was difficult to get legs under. Shortly after arriving I encountered the bathroom door frame which was about 6ft.and being 6ft 2in I cracked my head and spent my time moving around stooped. A warning is needed (Duck or Grouse) as seen in pubs.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Middle Cottage but had problems with the storage heaters - some instructions would have been helpful."

  The bathroom was the warmest place in the house! The large trees roundabout made it feel quite dark and necessitated the use of lights, particularly in the kitchen, during daylight hours. Some tea plates would have been useful. Otherwise the ambience was very pleasant, beds comfortable and furnishings quite upmarket. When it rained one night, it was like a waterfall over the exit door which formed quite a lake to negotiate. The mansion was worth a visit and Hill of Tarvit was very central for visiting the coastal villages.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Aug 2024

• "2nd time we have stayed at Middle cottage."

  And again it did not disappoint. It is a beautiful, thoughtfully maintained cottage. The location is perfect and the surroundings are idyllic. Being sited on Scottish National Trust land it is well maintained and the staff are so friendly and helpful around the site. A perfect location for exploring Fife. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Aug 2024

• "The Hill of Tarvit is a stunning NTS property with beautiful grounds."

  The middle cottage is lovely and very comfortable. Everything 5 star!

  Reviewed by Walter5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had problems with the electrical heating system and additional electrical heaters which we had to use as the ambient weather was cold for this time of year."

  The electrical storage heaters were complicated to use and there were no instructions which we could find. The additional electrical heaters malfunctioned and tripped the RCD which happened during day hours and we were fortunate to receive an immediate visit from an NTS Officer to deal with the problem. The cottage was idyllic and very well furnished and upgraded apart from a ridiculously large central pouffe in the sitting room. The Mansion House , gardens , golf course and walks are magnificent. It was a superb location for our Cocker Spaniel!

  Many thanks for your feedback and good to read that the team at Tarvit sorted out the heating for you. We do have emergency contact numbers in all our Welcome Folders in case you have an issue during your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by William4.4★Jun 2024

• "Storage heater system is non intuitive and impossible to regulate and control."

  No handle for grill pan in kitchen, and no spare bin bags. Apart from these issues, the cottage is well appointed and maintained although new furniture this year in the lounge is less comfortable than last year. (Can’t get your legs under the dining table, sofa too big and dressed with too many cushions, and not clear as to the purpose of the very large pouffe which restricted access around the room) Otherwise wonderful accommodation and we have already booked for next year.

  Reviewed by Rod4.4★May 2024

• "We loved the cottage."

  It has everything you need and is located near lots of other places to visit. Rooms are spacious, and the garden and patio are a bonus. The grounds are well manicured. The only negative , is the car parking space is outside the garden on a grass verge, which was very muddy, as was path up to the cottage. So you got muddy going in and out of car and house. Easily rectified replacing some grass with decorative stones. But we loved our stay, mud and all !

  Reviewed by June5.0★Apr 2024

• "The heating is on some sort of lock, and was inadequate when we needed it."

  The emergency contact failed, and has still failed to respond. There is no wifi. The garden gate is hanging off its hinges, so needs to be propped up with a brick. There is currently building works next door, and it would have been useful to know that in advance.

  Thank you for your feedback and are sorry that you had a few issues. We have checked with the property managers who have confirmed that there are also several portable oil heaters in the property as well as the open fire for guests who want to boost the heating. We are sorry that you couldn't get an answer to the first number in the welcome folder, there is a 2nd number also listed. You will be pleased to read that we have a new garden gate on order. Hill of Tarvit is a working estate, and we do have tractors on the estate but there is no building work going on. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Charles3.8★Mar 2024

• "Lovely cosy home from home with an abundance of beautiful well kept walks at your door."

  The NTS does a great job of this estate and the team are 5 star. Also on your door step is an array of birds to watch with your cuppa!! I would highly recommend Hill of Tarvit.

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Feb 2024

• "Wonderful cottage in a wonderful setting"

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Feb 2024

• "Quiet, relatively private location on the Hill of Tarvit estate, great value for the size and location, very clean and well furnished, except kitchen could use more items, especially a cafetiere or filtered coffee machine."

  Perfect for golfers that want to play the historic Kingarook 9-hole course on the estate where you use old hickory clubs (I think you you have to book well-ahead of time). Also great for dog walking on the estate and nearby paths.

  Reviewed by Jeremy4.7★Oct 2023

• "Perfect for us and a dog."

  Loved the garden produce, the young gardener is a delight. We so hope to come again and maybe stay longer next time.

  Reviewed by Harriet5.0★Sep 2023

• "Delightful cottage."

  Comfortable and superbly equipped kitchen . Wonderful setting. All good. Best holiday cottage ever! Owls, starry skies and silence! Thank

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Sep 2023

• "Middle cottage is a perfect get away from it all place."

  It is a well appointed well equipped and well maintained cottage. It's a beautiful period stone cottage set in a beautiful garden. Easy to access and walks from the door. The fully enclosed garden was perfect for our two greyhounds. It was so peaceful with varied wildlife. The free access to the National Trust Property it stands in the grounds of was an amazing extra. The NTS who maintain the site were so friendly and helpful. We loved every minute of it- so much so we have already booked again to return next year!

  Thank you so much for the lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed yourself and we look forward to welcoming you back to Hill of Tarvit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Aug 2023

• "The cottage was lovely."

  We enjoy to stay there. We hope, we come back onetime. The surrounding Hill of Travid is very nice. We love the parc/ garden. Thank you.

  Vielen Dank fuer Ihre netten Worte. Es hat us sehr gefreut Sie hier zu haben. Hoffentlich sehen wir uns bald wieder. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claudia5.0★Jul 2023

• "The large shrub outside the kitchen window could be cut back as it made that area of the kitchen very dark."

  Reviewed by Shirley4.1★Jul 2023

• "The Cottage was very comfortable and roomy and an ideal location in Fife for the surrounding towns and coastline."

  The garden was well kept and fenced off perfect for our 10 month old pup. The cottage was a little tired in places and could do with a little TLC for the cost of a week, especially around the kitchen area, which lacked hygiene behind the cooker in particular. The beds were comfortable and we got a good nights sleep as it was quiet and pitch dark, the only issue was the noise from the ground maintenance staff that were on site, one morning they started as early as 6.00am which is not conducive to a relaxed break, but that was the only real issue, early morning noise, Overall very enjoyable.

  Many thanks for your feedback. We have scheduled a refurbishment of this cottage for Autumn into Winter 2023. We apologise for the early morning disturbance. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael3.1★Jul 2023

• "Middle Cottage is in an idyllic spot and Hill of Tarvit is a lovely place to be situated."

  However, the Covid excuse of no arrivals before 5pm and visitors must clear out by 9.30am in order to ensure the rental is properly clean, really is no longer viable. For an increased price, the rental is really only for six and a half days and our cottage had certainly not been thoroughly cleaned prior to our arrival. Furthermore, if there had been four of us staying – as Middle Cottage accommodates – there were not enough wine glasses (two of one size and one of another), only three large glasses, no matching sets of cutlery. The flowers and plants around the cottage have been allowed to grow so much that the cottage is quite dark inside. We have visited in summer before and not felt (as we did this time) the need to put on the lights during the day. All in all, lovely location and comfy cottage but desperately in need of TLC.

  Many thanks for your feedback and we will certainly discuss it with the property team. we will check the kitchen inventory. The check in and check out times are set to allow the team to service all four properties at Hill of Tarvit, if we receive a special request for an earlier check in then we try our upmost to have the cottage ready for the earlier time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dorothy3.1★Jun 2023

• "The property was simply perfect for us and our little dog ."

  a home from home with all you could imagine that you would want or need provided. lovely and clean and warm and welcoming .high quality internal decor, including furnishings bedding etc . nts staff member arrived with fresh milk on our arrival and a little welcome pack for us and treats for our dog were very much appreciated. a kind and thoughtful touch . we loved our holiday and will highly recommend it to everyone we speak to when considering a break in scotland . the house / mansion ,gardens ,grounds ,hickory golf and most of all the staff were all AMAZING and so friendly ! thank you for a wonderful break .

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Apr 2023

• "A lovely, peaceful cottage, warm and comfortable, in beautiful grounds."

  Can highly recommend and would love to return sometime.

  Reviewed by Patricia.marr5.0★Apr 2023

• "Problem with storage heaters not working but staff had made a big effort to make sure we had enough plug in heaters and wood for fire."

  Reviewed by Louise4.4★Nov 2022

• "Cottage well equipped in lovely grounds, which are great dog walking."

  Very convenient for St Andrews and Fife coast.

  Many thanks for your positive comments and we would love to welcome you back at Hill of Tarvit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marion4.1★Sep 2022

• "A lovely stay at middle cottage,the only negative was the heating system didn't all work ,however the problem was rectified just the day before our departure."

  All in all a welcome break.we will definitely return soon. Chris and Sue Bean with Megan the dog

  Many thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to read that the heating failed during your stay and we are sorry that it was sorted the day before you left. We do look forward to welcoming you back and good to read that this hasn't put you off staying at Middle Cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Aug 2022

• "A lovely, relaxing place to stay."

  The National Trust staff are very friendly, extremely helpful and make an already fantastic place a really wonderful experience. The House, grounds and walks are exceptional.

  Many thanks for your very positive feedback and we will make sure it is passed onto our team at Hill Of Tarvit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Jul 2022

• "A cosy cottage with a sheltered and pretty enclosed garden - beautifully peaceful - with lovely walks on your door step and lots of wild life too - owls, badgers, bats, thrushes and wood pigeons to name but a few."

  Thank you very much for your comments. We are very lucky to have National Trust cottages in such lovely rural locations, with castles and woodlands in the vicinity. You could possibly see otters from one of our cottages at Balmacara. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Denise4.4★Jul 2022

• "Quaint cottage, very peaceful and has everything you need."

  Nice welcome pack and this included chews for the dog. Garden enclosed and bird watching from the garden is great. Good area for chilling out and great for dog walking. Near to Cuper a nice town and a short drive from St Andrews . A good little find.

  Thank you very much for the kind words about Middle Cottage at Hill Of Tarvit. Great to read you enjoyed your holiday there and we hope to welcome you back to Middle Cottage or one of the other NTS properties. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jun 2022

• "Absolutely smashing stay at the Tarvit Mansion compound."

  Lovely place and wonderful people there. We surely will be back!

  Thank you so much for your positive review and we hope to welcome you back to Hill of Tarvit or one of the other National Trust for Scotland cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2022

• "Disappointed that the house was closed most of our stay."

  This year the Mansion House is open at the weekends so is available on Saturday and Sundays. The grounds and gardens are open every day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.7★May 2022

• "This was doggy heaven for our two dogs."

  Walks galore, fab game of ball in the sunny large garden. The most friendly and helpful people are on the estate. Lovely homely cottage what’s not to like.

  Thank you for your kind comments. We very much enjoyed having you as our guests and hope to see you again in the near future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★May 2022

• "Middle cottage was very well presented and very clean."

  It's position in the grounds of the hill of Tarvet mansion was excellent with access to walks and ornamental gardens on your doorstep. The cottage with open fire was warm and comfortable with all the equipment you need for a great holiday. The large enclosed garden was also perfect for our energetic black lab. The dog treats there on arrival also went down well. We are already looking at dates in the cottage for next year.

  Many thanks for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage with large rooms and quite garden."

  Garden would benefit from patio area for the table and chairs because the garden is very sheltered the grass stays wet until mid day. Lovely walks around the estate. Bathroom would benefit with a blind and second window in kitchen needs blind to keep heat in. Centrally located for touring Fife.

  Thank you for your comments. We are planning a patio but because of the popularity of the cottage we are not able to do it before the Autumn so that we don't disturb our guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara4.7★Mar 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay at middle cottage."

  The cottage was spotless and very well equipped. The garden and surrounding area is beautiful. We would be put off booking again due to the late check in of 5pm and very early check out of 0930. Our only other small point to note was it would have been nice to have a few logs supplied for the fire on arrival.

  Reviewed by Leanne4.4★Mar 2022

• "A wonderful and beautiful place for a holiday getaway."

  Even though it a heritage cottage but full with modern amenities. However, the signage indicating the location should be a little bit more significant, especially for late evening arrivals. Nonetheless, it was a satisfying short break. Thank you!

  Many thanks for your kind comments about your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Zaini4.7★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was lovely."

  Was extremely quiet so ideal if you want a break from hectic everyday life. We even opened the curtains one morning to see three beautiful deer very close to the garden fence. Very clean, everything you need, nice and warm (we did notice that extra heaters had been put in both bedrooms and the lounge, we assume because of previous feedback regarding the cottage not being warm enough). Unfortunately, because you cannot access the cottage until 5pm it was extremely dark and the outside lights were not working properly which made unloading our belongings difficult as the garden path to the door is quite long. Towards the end of our stay the lights appeared to work intermittently. During our stay, unlucky for us Storm Arwen hit! We had bought some logs and lit the fire beforehand so when the power cut at 6pm we did have some heat at least, and the gardener had kindly left firewood for us too. However, there was absolutely no light. You understandably cannot have candles in the cottage for insurance reasons, but the torch that had been left didn't work. I managed to speak to Mark who was listed in the welcome pack as an emergency contact and he very kindly arranged for a torch to be brought to us. The other big problem was, because the wind was so strong that night it was blowing back down the chimney and causing smoke and ash to fill the room which then triggered the smoke alarms in all the rooms. At one point it took 30 minutes (with the alarms continually going), to clear the room and we had to open all the doors to let the smoke disperse but of course this also meant all the heat escaped and all this in almost complete darkness. After the third time this happened we ended up having to let the fire die out and went to bed to keep warm. Other than Arwen we did enjoy our stay.

  Hello, We are glad you enjoyed your stay even though it was interrupted by Storm Arwen. It sounds as though you had quite an adventure on the Friday night. Did you know that Arwen was 3 times worse than the Beast from the East and some areas of North East Scotland still do not have any power as we write this? We are working on getting the sensor for the outside light fixed. The part is on order, and hopefully will be fitted very soon. This should then solve the problem of there not being enough light to walk up the path. The Team at Hill of Tarvit Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert4.1★Nov 2021

• "Lovely cottage in wonderful location."

  Well appointed property, all you could possibly need is provided. Well furnished with some nice pieces, blankets for the evening chill are in the bottom drawer of the big wardrobe (we found them as we were packing to go). Spotlessly clean. Safe and spacious garden for the dogs, deer in the orchard behind the cottage each evening and lots of owls and hooting through the night. Friendly staff and volunteers working on the estate. Lovely views and local walks, would definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Nov 2021

• "We had a wonderful stay at middle cottage It was comfortable and relaxing, had ..."

  We had a wonderful stay at middle cottage It was comfortable and relaxing, had everything you may need no lightning outside so bring a torch, there is one provided but just in case The garden was brilliant for our dogs, we will definitely come back

  Hello, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us at Middle Cottage and we will happily welcome you and your dogs again in the future. The Team at Hill of Tarvit Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lori4.7★Nov 2021

• "Lovely cottage, we weren't allowed in until 5pm which is later than anywhere else I have been."

  Premises were really dark and there was no outside light available. Cot for baby was lovely but highchair wasn't clean and straps were filthy. Heating available wasn't adequate enough for colder weather and we ended up buying multiple bags of logs to burn. Sykes time for departure was 9.30 but owners manual said 9 am. Again, very early and because of times of arrival and departure I would be reluctant to revisit this property.

  Thank you so much for your feedback about our property Middle Cottage. The check in and check out times were adjusted when we came out of lockdown after guidance was given by the Scottish Govt and the Selfcatering Assoc. This allows time for the property to be properly aired before the staff go in to clean. We understand that at this time of year it is dark when you arrive for 5 pm and will do our best to adjust the sensor for the outside light, so that it comes on as early as possible. Even though our change-over company clean and sanitise the high chair and the straps vigorously, sadly the ingrained stains make it look unclean. We have new high chairs for all properties are on order. We provide oil filled radiators for extra warmth, but as you have pointed out that this wasn't enough, we will from now on provide logs for the fire. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mary3.1★Nov 2021

• "This was such a beautiful cottage and amazing location on grounds of Hill of Tarvit."

  The house well worth visiting too. Mins from Cupar by car and 20 min walk to Ceres, lovely wee village with local spar & lovely wee heritage center and cafe. 20-30 drive to all the beautiful coastal villages, lovely walks. Ideal location to see East Fife. Oh and make sure you visit Secret Bunker too. Great for families and doggies Thank you for brill holiday cottage

  It is great to read that you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed this part of Scotland. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2021

• "Beautiful idealic cottage, big secure garden in magnificent grounds."

  Clean and homely with special touches, and added bonus of dog treats on arrival . Value for money perfect

  Thank you for your kind words Property Owner

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely well equipped cottage with everything we needed for the week, even some dog treats upon arrival."

  grounds are kept beautifully and a great place to walk our dog. lots of places to visit a short drive away.

  Thank you very much for your kind words and glad you enjoyed your stay in the area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clair4.4★May 2021

• "The cottage was lovely, and the garden great for the dogs."

  The only negative, even with all the heaters on the cottage was still cold.

  Glad to read you enjoyed the cottage and garden. We will look into more responsive heaters. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★May 2021

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