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The Whins Cottage | St Andrews
St Andrews - Cottage
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
Experience top quality accommodation tucked inside a private, secluded walled garden in the heart of historic St Andrews. With the Old Course just over 100 metres away, you are around a 60 second walk to the 1st tee, with West Sands Beach, great restaurants, and cafes all within easy walking distance.
Sleeping 4 guests, the cottage has two en suite bedrooms and a bright, modern layout designed for comfort in every season. The main lounge features a full height glass wall with calming garden views and direct access to a private deck with outdoor seating, ideal for unwinding after a day in town or on the links. A well equipped kitchen and dining area provides everything needed for a self catering stay.
For larger parties, The Whins Cottage can be booked together with nearby 6A Playfairs, creating an ideal set up for bigger golf groups who want to stay close by while still enjoying their own space and privacy.
THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF 6A PLAYFAIRS. Access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd. Enter the gate and follow the garden path. The Whins is to the left with the glass front.
Guests have exclusive use of the entire property. The bus station is about a 2 minute walk away, with easy links to local towns and East Neuk fishing villages.
Sleeping 4 guests, the cottage has two en suite bedrooms and a bright, modern layout designed for comfort in every season. The main lounge features a full height glass wall with calming garden views and direct access to a private deck with outdoor seating, ideal for unwinding after a day in town or on the links. A well equipped kitchen and dining area provides everything needed for a self catering stay.
For larger parties, The Whins Cottage can be booked together with nearby 6A Playfairs, creating an ideal set up for bigger golf groups who want to stay close by while still enjoying their own space and privacy.
THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF 6A PLAYFAIRS. Access is via a black gate marked 6 on Gillespie Wynd. Enter the gate and follow the garden path. The Whins is to the left with the glass front.
Guests have exclusive use of the entire property. The bus station is about a 2 minute walk away, with easy links to local towns and East Neuk fishing villages.
Distribution of bedrooms
1 Double bed
1 Double bed
Special features
Open-air parking
Garden
Fenced garden
Internet
Open plan kitchen (induction)
Refrigerator
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Plates and bowls
Bathroom(s)
2 Bathrooms with shower
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body soap
General
1 TV
Garden
Garden furniture
Fenced garden
Washing machine
Dryer
Iron
Internet
Internet
Wi-Fi
Hair dryer
50 m² Property
Central heating
Open-air parking
Kitchenette
Street parking
Toilet paper
Patio
Children welcome
Dining area
Outdoor dining area
Clothes rack
Clothes drying rack
Detached
Family
Effect fireplace
Hd flat panel television - 32 inches
Handheld shower head
Non-smoking all spaces
Parties/events not allowed
Trash cans
Seating area
Sitting area
Sofa
Seating area with sofa/chair
Wine glasses
Tv digital
Carbon monoxide detector
Dining room seats
Fire emergency contact
First aid kit
Flat-screen tv
Hangers
Hot water
Ironing board
Kitchen supplies
Recycling bins
Smoke detector
Tables and chairs
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body soap
Mandatory or included services
2x Doubles - Bed Configuration : Included
2x Doubles - Bed Configuration
Please submit this request at least 7 days prior to your arrival if you require 2x doubles.
Bed linen: Included
Bed linen
All bed linen is provided
Booking Fee: 2 % of the booking
Damage Waiver: £ 10.00 / night
Damage Waiver
Damage waiver covers non-malicious damage up to £250
Final Cleaning: £ 96.00 / booking
Heating: Included
Internet Access: Included
Kitchen Pack: Included
Kitchen Pack
You will receive a complimentary Kitchen pack with a few essentials to get you started. This will include a dish cloth, tea towel, bin liner, refuse bag, dish washer & washing machine tablets if there is indeed one in the property.
Starter Pack: Included
Starter Pack
You will receive a complimentary starter pack with a few essentials to get your holiday started the right way. This will include toilet roll, kitchen roll, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, salt & pepper.
Towels: Included
Optional services
Baby high chair: £ 20.00 / booking
Baby high chair
We can provide a high chair for your stay
We ask guests to add on any optional extras at least 48hrs prior to arrival.
Breakfast Pack: £ 30.00 / booking
Breakfast Pack
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a breakfast pack supplied by family butcher John Gilmour. The breakfast pack will include Bacon x 4 slices, Collagen Sausages x 2, Gilmour’s Special Blend x 2 pork sausage blend mix which is also gluten free (which may contain gluten) Lorne x 2 Slices, Haggis x 2 Slices, Stornoway Black Pudding x 2 Slices
Please note optional extras are non refundable and we require at least 48hrs notice.
Cot/Crib: £ 20.00 / booking
Cot/Crib
We can provide a Red Kite travel cot, which measures H76 x W103 x D73 cm when assembled. Please note that we do not provide any bedding, linen, or a mattress with the cot.
We ask guests to add on any optional extras at least 48hrs prior to arrival
(Please note any optional extras purchased are non refundable )
Early Check In: £ 30.00 / booking
Early Check In
Check in is brought forward to 3pm when this option is purchased
Family Breakfast Pack: £ 50.00 / booking
Family Breakfast Pack
Short Stay St Andrews are delighted to offer a breakfast pack supplied by family butcher John Gilmour. The breakfast pack will include Bacon x 8 slices, Collagen Sausages x 4, Gilmour’s Special Blend x 4 pork sausage blend mix which is also gluten free (which may contain gluten) Lorne x 4 Slices, Haggis x 4 Slices, Stornoway Black Pudding x 4 Slices
Please note optional extras are non refundable and we require at least 48hrs notice.
Late Check Out: £ 30.00 / booking
Late Check Out
Late check out 11am
Luxury Breakfast Hamper: £ 50.00 / booking
Luxury Breakfast Hamper
Get a head start on the day with our breakfast hamper, filled with tasty treats from tried and trusted producers based locally, in Fife and around Scotland. Delivered to await your arrival, with chilled products refrigerated, your hamper will contain the following products, feeding 2 guests for 1-2 days: 1ltr Cawston Cloudy Apple Juice, 1ltr of Semi-Skimmed Milk, 500g of Your Piece Fife Mix Muesli. 4x locally baked Croissants, an organic white loaf, 340g of Elie Deli Orange Marmalade, 100g East
Relaxed Check Out 12noon: £ 50.00 / booking
Relaxed Check Out 12noon
Relaxed Check Out delays check out from 10am to 12noon and is subject to availability. The cost for this optional extra is £50 and must be added at least 48hrs prior to arrival.
Super Early Check In 2pm: £ 50.00 / booking
Super Early Check In 2pm
Super Early Check In brings check in forward from 4pm to 2pm. and subject to availability. The cost for this optional extra is £50 and must be added at least 48hrs prior to arrival.
Wild Scottish Sauna: £ 16.00 / booking
Wild Scottish Sauna
Now in five beautiful locations across the iconic East Coast of Scotland, Wild Scottish Sauna is your go-to destination for unforgettable sauna experiences in the stunning landscapes of Scotland. Wild Scottish Sauna Locations are West Sands St Andrews, Kingsbarns, Shellbay (close to Elie), Eden Springs & Forbes of Kingennie. Please contact us directly for your VIP discount code, costing and details of how to book your Sauna experience. Solo sessions and group sessions available
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 23:45 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Comments
- This accommodation does not accept groups of young people (Up to 18 years)
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
Price lists
| DatesPrice per night (VAT included) | |
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| 09/03/2026 · 13/03/2026 |
£ 139 |
| 14/03/2026 · 14/03/2026 |
£ 143 |
| 15/03/2026 · 27/03/2026 |
£ 139 |
| 28/03/2026 · 28/03/2026 |
£ 143 |
| 29/03/2026 · 01/04/2026 |
£ 139 |
| 02/04/2026 · 02/04/2026 |
£ 150 |
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Booking conditions
If you book today and cancel before check-in, the cancellation penalty will be 100% of the total price of the rent
Cancellation policies
If you book today and end up cancelling, the following charges will apply
From today until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
Additional notes
- Arrival out of office opening hours: keys will be left in a safety box. The total amount must be paid in advance.
Map and distances
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