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Situated in St Andrews in the Fife region, The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home offers a garden. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.2 km from St Andrews University. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. St Andrews Bay is 8 km from the holiday home, while Discovery Point is 26 km from the property. Dundee Airport is 29 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for St Andrews
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, cozy place to stay that had everything we needed, would definitely come back
  • Orr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, good size rooms, nice garden, close to town, nice bathroom
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is a great piece of architecture, combining an old building on two floors with a modern extension, with plenty of light coming in from the big windows and going through the glass parts of the walls. Lovely furnished, cozy and...
  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is located on a hill overlooking St Andrews to the north and was perfect for our purposes. The Bothy is in a secluded peaceful spot and the facilities are great for a family weekend stay. The deck and the gardens were a bonus. Very...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant find ...Nice and relaxing just 5 mins from St Andrews. Beautiful surroundings.
  • Pellegrini
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Bothy was a beautiful place to stay, very quiet and peaceful and not far from St Andrews. The place was very clean and tidy and had all the facilities that was needed. Would definitely go back and stay there, maybe a bit longer next time. Dog...
  • Andrea241074
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything you needed for a few days away. Wee bit out the town,5mins in car,but really quite and secluded.pwrfect for peace and quite. Really quirky set up. Loved the large doors and outside area that we didn't use due to the torrential rain....
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation is well equipped, peaceful, clean and comfortable. We loved the isolated environment. Only a few mins from St Andrews. The weather was wonderful so we were able to take full advantage of the huge sliding doors leading into the...
  • Agathe
    France France
    Very comfortable place in the countryside. Very convenient to go to St Andrews. Quiet.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Positives - peaceful and pretty in woodland setting but only a 5-10 min drive to the centre. - Very clean and nice additional touches like hotel towels, toiletries wash machine tabs etc - New comfy beds/ bedroom carpets. - Functional kitchen with...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Short Stay St Andrews

Company review score: 8.7Based on 2,837 reviews from 155 properties
155 managed properties

Company information

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 after 4pm (unless by prior arrangement). Check in is via a secure key box which you will be provided with the code.

Property information

Bright and airy boutique style home with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, recently refurbished to a very high standard. Housing 2 doubles and 2 single beds in the stylish bedrooms to comfortably sleep 6. Benefits from free reserved off street parking for one car and has a large front garden. Suitable for families, holiday-makers and golfers alike. 10 mins drive to the town centre, Old Course and the beach. Supermarkets in the vicinity. Free Wifi in the property. The space The Bothy is an architectural haven only 5 mins drive to St Andrews and comfortably sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom. The homely open plan living room and kitchen, with bifold doors leading to a relaxing patio area and garden creates a relaxing ambiance and has spectacular views over the Fife countryside. Suitable for families, holiday-makers and golfers alike. 5 mins drive to town centre, 10 mins to Old Course, 10 to the beach. Supermarket nearby. Free Wifi in the property. The property has it's own entrance on the ground floor and ample free parking directly outside for several cars. BED CONFIGURATION The default bed configuration is 1 x king & 2 x singles but the options available are 4 x singles or 2 x kings. This must be intimated to us at least 7 days before your stay, and cannot be guaranteed. If you don’t intimate a preference to us, we will make the beds as the default option.

Neighbourhood information

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. Getting Around You will require a car or a taxi to get to the property.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    License number: FI00398F

    FAQs about The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews

    • The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • The prices at The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Yes, The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews can accommodate the following group size:

        • 4 guests

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

      • The Bothy - An Oasis 5 Mins to St Andrews is 2.6 miles from the centre of St Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.