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The 10 Best Homestays in St Andrews, UK

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Annandale Guest House is situated in St Andrews, 1.2 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach, 400 metres from St Andrews University, as well as 5 km from St Andrews Bay. It is located 600 metres from West Sands Beach and features luggage storage space. The guest house also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Great location. Spotless place with quality fittings and friendly host. Highly recommend.

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9.1
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£249
per night

Lorimer House is set in St Andrews, 1.2 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach, 400 metres from St Andrews University, as well as 4.9 km from St Andrews Bay. It is located 600 metres from West Sands Beach and provides free WiFi plus luggage storage space.

Scott was super welcoming and helpful with any of my questions. The location is perfect. It was a quick walk to the center of town, as well as the golf course and beach.

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9.3
Superb
106 reviews

Housed in a historic building, The Spindle Guest Rooms provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi in St Andrews, 1.2 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach. The 3-star guest house features garden views and is 1.5 km from West Sands Beach. St Andrews University is 800 metres away and St Andrews Bay is 4.2 km from the guest house.

From the moment you walk through the yard, you are greeted with a quaint and beautiful setting within the town of St. Andrews. The host is personable and welcoming and obviously cares for his location. The area is safe and easy to locate - very central. Room and bathroom are so clean and comfortable and have nice touches.

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9.3
Superb
236 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Featuring a patio with garden views, a fitness centre and a garden, Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course can be found in St Andrews, close to West Sands Beach and 1.5 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The managers are exceptionally helpful and friendly. The cottage is very cosy and peaceful, yet so central! Cottage is new and amenities are stylish. Interior done with a lot of love to detail. Can only recommend this place and we will certainly return!

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9.7
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
£382.50
per night

Located in St Andrews, near West Sands Beach and St Andrews East Sands Beach, the historic 34 Argyle Guesthouse features a garden. The property was built in 18th century and has accommodation with a patio. The guest house provides garden views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Everything! Barbara was a great host! she was super friendly and helpful. we were so happy here, the location is perfect and just a few steps from the city center. Our room was clean and had everything one can ask for. The breakfast was made on the spot with everything being fresh nd beautifully served. This place was an awesome experience and made our stay perfect! highly recommended!

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9.8
Exceptional
60 reviews
Price from
£225
per night

Doune Guest House provides rooms in St Andrews. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space. The property is 400 metres from St Andrews University and 700 metres from St Andrews Cathedral.

Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a TV. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The rooms include a desk or a coffee table.

Location is very center and parking is very convenient. Check-in is very easy and quick.

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8.7
Fabulous
366 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Situated in St Andrews, just 600 metres from West Sands Beach, Montague Guest House features beachfront accommodation with a garden, a terrace, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space. The guest house has family rooms.

Pleasant and comfortable room, Well-kept guest house, Friendly and helpful staff all along.

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8.8
Fabulous
202 reviews
Price from
£220
per night

The privately-owned No 5 Pilmour is located within 100 metres of the historic St Andrews Links Golf Course and a 2-minute stroll from the heart of St Andrews. It offers free Wi-Fi and bike and a dedicated golf club storage room.

Excellent location; in walking distance to golf, restaurants, and sights. Food and service were excellent. Room was very comfortable.

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8.6
Fabulous
154 reviews
Price from
£222.75
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, 250 yards from the Old Course and the town centre is set in St Andrews, 1.5 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach and 700 metres from St Andrews University. It is located less than 1 km from West Sands Beach and provides a shared kitchen. This pet-friendly homestay also has free WiFi.

It was a tidy apartment, with necessary facilities that met my expectations. Kitchen was available to use with some ingredients if needed.

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6.8
Review score
22 reviews
Price from
£182
per night

Set in its own grounds, Pinewood Country House is a family-run guest accommodation located just 10 minutes’ drive from St Andrews. This Edwardian house features an original staircase and period fireplaces. It offers free WiFi, 6 elegantly decorated en suite bedrooms and ample on-site parking. The property also features a charge point for electric cars that guests can use at an additional cost.

The Hosts are the best! Thank you Karen & Tom!!

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9.6
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
£177
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £246.64
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,349 reviews
    Garden suite was perfect for a golf group, 4 beds in 2 rooms to fulfil a fourball at any of the surrounding courses. Breakfast was excellent.
    Lee
    Group
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 82 reviews
    Fabulous location and great hosts !
    Francois
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 reviews
    Facilities are great and lovely host. Very nice place to spend our free time. Would definitely look to return.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 390 reviews
    Good comfortable rooms with great facilities.. Top quality pub food. Great hosts, Max and Annette.
    William
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 366 reviews
    . Just had another fab stay. Lovely host. Super comfortable bed and fab shower. The location is mins from the beach. Already rebooked for the 3rd time
    Margaret Mccrimmon
    Solo traveller
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 82 reviews
    Perfect cottage, great location and great hosts
    Sheila
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 108 reviews
    Location was amazing, Scott was a great host and we look forward to returning at some point.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 425 reviews
    Great hosts couldn’t do enough . Very COVID aware .
    IAN
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 15 reviews
    Extremely clean. Well laid out and very comfortable. The walled orchard garden was a real bonus. The Patio which faced the orchard was a wonderful location for breakfast, lunch and or dinner. David and Fiona were lovely hosts and helped make our stay so much more enjoyable.
    David
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 206 reviews
    Raj was a good host. Friendly and chatty. The room was really clean
    James Mcgraw
    Young couple
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