Boasting water sports facilities and views of sea, The Old Boathouse is a guest house set in a historic building in Wormit, 6.5 km from Discovery Point. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house provides river views and a picnic area. At the guest house, the units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house offers some units that feature a balcony, and each unit comes with a kettle. All units include a wardrobe. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wormit, like cycling, fishing and canoeing. Skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing are possible within the area, and The Old Boathouse offers ski storage space. St Andrews University is 19 km from the accommodation, while St Andrews Bay is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 10 km from The Old Boathouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic property, excellent location, clean and tidy
  • Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was clean, comfortable,peacefuland the views were beautiful from our window. The locations was perfect for us and local cafes were easily accessible for breakfast. Matt was very helpful and we were made to feel very welcome on arrival.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location suited me very well as I was visiting in Newport-on-Tay, but also wanted easy access to Dundee. The room was very clean and comfortable and Laura and Matt are excellent hosts. I appreciated the pre-arrival welcome message and...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Laura

8.9
8.9
Host review score
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Laura
Fantastic opportunity to stay in Woodhaven which is between the picturesque villages of Wormit and Newport On Tay. Unique waterside accommodation enjoying panoramic views of the River Tay and the Scottish countryside.
THINGS TO DO. V & A Dundee - The first design museum in Scotland with a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. RRS Discovery Point - Explore the 3-masted ship with Antarctic expedition artefact collections exhibited over 2 decks with impressive adjacent museum. The Newport Bar & Restaurant - Offers award winning Master Chef lunch and evening meal cuisine. Walking distance Kitschnbake Cafe - Offers breakfast and lunch options, coffee, cakes and afternoon tea. Walking distance. Golf - Within easy reach of the St Andrews Links Golf Courses or across the Tay where Carnoustie is a short drive. Sports - Fantastic location for cycling, fishing, watersports and walking. During winter months Glenshee Ski Resort is 1 hour away.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Boathouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

The Old Boathouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

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.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 07:00

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: A, FI 01144 P

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old Boathouse

  • Check-in at The Old Boathouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at The Old Boathouse include:

    • Double

  • The prices at The Old Boathouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Boathouse is 1.3 miles from the centre of Wormit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Old Boathouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Squash
    • Beachfront
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours