About this property

Historic Setting: The Spindle Guest Rooms in St Andrews offers a 3-star experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and features garden and inner courtyard views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include work desks, TVs, and wardrobes. Guest Facilities: Guests can relax on the terrace or outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free parking is provided. Local Attractions: St Andrews East Sands Beach is a 14-minute walk away, West Sands Beach 1.2 mi, and St Andrews University a 9-minute walk. Dundee Airport is 16 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    United States United States
    It’s a lovely cottage room with access to a cottage style saloon which we practically had for ourselves . The property is located only a short walk from the center of St. Andrew’s in a quiet residential street, fronted by a canal. John, the...
  • Darius
    United States United States
    Comfortable room and private bath in beautiful house next to a canal, and next to St Andrews campus.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    Beautiful location and garden! Very quiet and could enjoy the sitting room as well. John makes you feel welcome and even cooks raspberry pie for the guests…delish! He thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay! Thank you John!
  • Ann
    United States United States
    The property was so comfortable and beautifully kept by its owner, John. John was very friendly and helpful with everything.
  • Tamar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is absolutely perfect. It is quite and just up from a beautiful little stream. Everything about it was quaint. Just perfect for our stay. Thank you so so much. Every little thing is thought about!!!
  • Tammy
    United States United States
    We loved staying at The Spindle. It was a lovely home within walking distance to everything. John was an absolutely wonderful host who supplied everything that we could have needed during our stay.
  • Smithwick
    United States United States
    Yay! Very tasty goodies. Fruit and light breakfast. Nice smelling toiletries. Decorated nicely. Very clean. Great staff and communication. Comfy large room
  • Holly
    United States United States
    The location was convenient to walking to city center and main sites. John was lovely to talk to and gave us great recommendations on local sites to visit. Every possible amenity was provided for in our room, very thoughtful. We did not see...
  • Pamela
    United States United States
    The location was perfect. Could easily walk to restaurants, historical locations, etc. You were able to have breakfast there (cereal, etc.), but we decided to go out. We really enjoyed The Black Sheep for breakfast. John also recommended...
  • Lily
    United States United States
    Our host John was very helpful, gave us great advice on places to visit and helped us with finding transportation. He was also just a really nice guy!

Host Info

9.7
Host Review Score
The property is part of a Victorian Terrace built in the 1860s. It stands overlooking the Kinnessburn which flows along the bottom of the garden and down to St.Andrews Harbour. The house has many original features such as shuttering and interesting coving work. I was born in the house, so it has been my home since then. In 2010 I decided to open my own business and have been welcoming guests ever since.
My work history has been in hotel management and I decided to do something for myself for a change! I went back to college for a couple of years and did some textile art which I enjoy very much but am limited for space. I use some of my own designs on fabrics and have a selection of cards available for sale featuring some of my designs.
We are very fortunate to have many beautiful beaches close by. St.Andrews east sands and St.Andrews west sands, where the film Chariots of Fire was filmed. Slightly further out of town are Kinshaldy beach with an amazing seal colony and Kinsbarns beach which has stunning scenery and has to be my favourite. There are also some lovely walks in town, round the castle and cathedral grounds as well as inland parkland walks at Craigtoun Park which also has a boating pond and various childrens activities as well as a miniature train ride. The botanic garden is well worth a visit along with it's butterfly house. It also host some outdoor concerts and performances during the summer months.
Language spoken: French

Area info

Amenities of The Spindle Guest Rooms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • French

House rules
The Spindle Guest Rooms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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

Please inform The Spindle Guest Rooms of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: D, Licence No: FI 00072 F

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