Title: The Goldsmiths Apartment - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Goldsmiths Apartment Cottage in Glenrothes with kitchen ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107433100/107433098/caf7add0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107433100/107433098/42cc8d81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107433100/107433098/5a11f79d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107433100/107433098/f203c37f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107433100/107433098/df1aaad0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the historic Balbirnie Estate, Goldsmiths Apartment is a charming retreat within 400 acres of woodland walks and beautiful gardens. This first-floor apartment offers a Juliet balcony with views over the courtyard, three bedrooms and an open-plan living area with Smart TV and Amazon Firestick. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Goldsmiths Apartment A fabulous three-bedroom apartment in a courtyard setting. Full of history and character, it lies in the 400 acres of Balbirnie Estate, surrounded by woodland walks and beautiful gardens.. All on the First Floor: Living/dining room: Smart TV, Amazon Firestick, Bluray Player, French Doors Leading To Juliet Balcony Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Estate grounds (shared with other properties on site) with woodland and parkland. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. The Goldsmiths Apartment is situated on the first floor and has been renovated whilst retaining some of the original features, including a Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard and a circular window. Light and airy, this holiday apartment has a cosy, open plan living/dining room leading to the kitchen, which has good quality appliances. There are also three bedrooms and family bathroom. Set in 400 acres of stunning parkland on the popular Balbirnie Estate, the apartment is in central Fife between Edinburgh and St Andrews. The building and the cobbled courtyard date back to the 1700s when it was part of the estate and housed the stables, coach house, grain store and gardener’s cottage. In the mid-1970s, the building was converted to a craft centre with individual workshops and apartments. The estate has a rich history and was owned by the Balfour family until 1969, and during the 18th and 19th centuries, the estate landscape was designed by Robert Robinson and Thomas White, who created one of the most extensive and significant collections of rhododendrons in the east of Scotland. Guests can see a magnificent display of around 200 varieties from India, China and the Himalayan provinces. From the apartment, guests can explore the parklands with bridle paths and woodland walks, the idea; place to enjoy a picnic and a good place to spot wildlife. There is also a an 18-hole golf course, award winning wedding venue Balbirnie House Hotel where you can get a drink or amazing food. The conservation village of Markinch is only a short walk and is a good place to pick up supplies and have a coffee or have a beer. If you prefer to leave the car behind, the local railway station has links to most major cities, and you can enjoy a day out to Edinburgh, Perth or Inverness. For a day at the seaside, Leven offers a promenade and sandy beaches, you can also explore the coastal towns and villages on the Fife coastal route. St Andrews is just over 30-minute drive. Beach 7½ miles. Shop 800 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards. Free WiFi EPC Rating = C Sottish Letting Licence No: FI00384F ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32926100/32926088/c0f654b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Leven Leven - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=32926088&PinnedHotelID=32926088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93450000/93445900/93445887/7f4a99e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Ceres, near Cupar Ceres, near Cupar - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=93445887&PinnedHotelID=93445887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84170000/84167600/84167583/f1ef0111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachhaven116, Lovely beachside house, Lower Largo Leven - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=84167583&PinnedHotelID=84167583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82100000/82096400/82096379/w1520h1080x200y0-0e873896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holmlea Cottage, a sweet and charming getaway in a picturesque Fife village. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number FI00384F ### Property is also known as su-UK43977-UK43977 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.21109%2C-3.14640&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8at2fmXcP7TF3jkk7cRzYCtGMCo=) Markinch, near Glenrothes #### What's nearby - Bongos Soft Play Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Skydive St. Andrews - 8 min drive - 8.0 km - Falkland Palace - 10 min drive - 8.3 km - University of St. Andrews - 31 min drive - 34.2 km - Edinburgh Castle - 49 min drive - 60.5 km #### Getting around - Markinch Station - 5 min drive - Dundee (DND) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Handi - ‬8 min drive - ‪Otters Head - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Goldsmiths Apartment pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Goldsmiths Apartment? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Goldsmiths Apartment? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Goldsmiths Apartment located? > Situated in Glenrothes, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bongos Soft Play Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wellsgreen Golf Range and Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field. Falkland Palace and Skydive St. Andrews are also within 9 mi (15 km). Markinch Station is 23 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Goldsmiths Apartment Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire K. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Very good, clean and tidy. Will definitely use again. ##### Claire K. 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