The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course

3 Albany Place, St. Andrews, KY16 9HH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>13</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
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Rated wonderful
13 reviews
a living room with a pink couch and a kitchen at The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course in St. Andrews
a living room with two purple chairs and a fireplace at The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course in St. Andrews
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The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course

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  • Entire home
  • 700 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course is located in St. Andrews, just a 14-minute walk from St Andrews East Sands Beach and 500 yards from St Andrews University. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and West Sands Beach is a 8-minute walk away. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course is 3.1 miles from The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course, while Discovery Point is 13 miles away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 15 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
10
High score for St. Andrews
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  • Jim
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great location and layout. Good main bathroom but only a small mirror.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    “The location of the property is first rate. It is a very short walk to The Old Course and surrounding venues, shops, pubs and restaurants. The interior and furnishings are cherry and fresh. The unit is well equipped for everything one needs to...”
  • Justin
    Australia Australia
    “Presentation was spot on. Location to the old course was great. Nothing I could fault.”

Managed by Short Stay St Andrews

Company review score: 8.7Based on 2,547 reviews from 141 properties
141 managed properties

Company info

Short Stay St. Andrews is the largest provider of holiday let accommodation in St. Andrews with a large dedicated team to make your trip as smooth as possible. We also have a shop front on South Street in St. Andrews should you wish to pop in and chat. We are happy to communicate with all guests as much as necessary, but will otherwise leave you to enjoy your stay. When the booking is confirmed you will receive instructions via a web link with all the necessary information to check yourself in at your leisure from 4pm. If early check in has been purchased check in will be from 3pm. Check in is via a secure key box for which you will be provided the key box code for. Short Stay St Andrews has an office on South Street in St Andrews and is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm where we will be happy to help with any queries. Out of our normal working hours during your stay, please call us on the number provided and leave a message; or send us an email for our colleague on call to respond to:

Property info

Location, Location, Location. Simply roll out of bed onto The Old Course - a mere 30 seconds walk from the front door of the cottage! Being a good 5 iron from the 18th green of the world famous Old Course and R&A Clubhouse, you will be able to truly immerse yourself in the Home of Golf! This cottage can sleep 4 comfortably across 2 bedrooms, the default bed configuration is 1 x king and 2 x singles, or your options are 2 x kings or 4 x singles beds upon request, there are 2 bathrooms, an open plan kitchen. Parking is available on The Scores, a 5 minute walk away. , 2 bathrooms with an open plan kitchen, breakfast bar and living room with log burner and is suitable for all visitors. Parking is available on The Scores, a 5 minute walk away, although spaces are limited. Spaces are more freely available later at night or early in the morning.

Neighborhood info

St Andrews is home to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the famous Old Course. Its amenities include Scotland's oldest university, founded in 1413, beautiful award winning beaches, historic buildings, including the ruins of the cathedral, castle and St Rule's Tower and a wide variety of specialist shops and restaurants. Renowned worldwide as "the home of golf” St Andrews has seven world-class links courses and others in the area include The Dukes, Kingsbarns and the Fairmont St Andrews complex. Within 15 minutes drive you have an absolute wealth of beauty with the East Neuk of Fife and its picturesque towns and villages, including Crail, Elie, Kingsbarns and many more.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 250 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about FJD 722. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course

  • The prices at The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course on this page.

  • Check-in at The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course is 1,150 feet from the center of St. Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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  • The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.