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>11</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
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Rated superb
11 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
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course has a terrace and is located in St Andrews, within just 1.2 km of St Andrews East Sands Beach and 400 metres of St Andrews University. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and West Sands Beach is 700 metres away. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking. St Andrews Bay is 5 km from the holiday home, while Discovery Point is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 24 km from The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course.

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Most popular facilities
  • 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 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
10
High score for St Andrews
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  • Justin
    Australia Australia
    “Presentation was spot on. Location to the old course was great. Nothing I could fault.”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, comfortable and very spacious for 4 adults.”
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very central. Lovely and modern and comfortable. Wood burner was fantastic.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Short Stay St Andrews

Company review score: 8.7Based on 2,490 reviews from 136 properties
136 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 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 information

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.

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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course 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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 250 is required. The property charges this 14 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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

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

    • 4 guests

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

  • 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 is 400 yards from the centre of St Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at The Golf Cottage - 30 Seconds to The Old Course is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • 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.