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										The Whins Cottage | St Andrews
										
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Accommodation
Description
        Experience top-quality accommodation nestled within a private and secluded walled garden in the heart of historic St Andrews. This prime location offers an ideal retreat for both golfers and visitors, with unbeatable proximity to the world-renowned Old Course—just a 60-second stroll of a little over 100 meters to the 1st tee. Everything you need, from the beach to the town's charming restaurants and cafes, is within easy walking distance.
Perfect for all seasons, this property comfortably sleeps four guests in two en-suite bedrooms. The main lounge boasts a breathtaking full-height glass wall that opens onto a private decking area and garden, creating a tranquil space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
The Space: Whether you're on a golfing holiday or a leisurely getaway, this modern property offers the best of both worlds: contemporary comfort in a historic setting. Tucked away within a century-old walled garden, this 'secret' garden sanctuary has no adjoining properties, making it perfect for golfers, families, or groups of friends seeking privacy.
The lounge's striking glass wall provides an uninterrupted view of the garden, leading out to a decking area furnished with a table and chairs—ideal for soaking up the summer sun with a glass of wine or a soft drink. The two well-appointed bedrooms each feature their own en-suite shower rooms, with one offering a king-size bed and the other a double bed. The bright, modern kitchen and dining area come fully equipped with everything you need for a self-catering stay.
Just under 100 meters from the property, you'll find yourself gazing out at the stunning West Sands Beach, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, and the iconic Old Course 1st tee.
Guest Access: THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF 6A PLAYFAIRS:- This black gate can be found by walking down Gillespie Wynd, either from The Scores or North Street, continue walking down the wynd until you come to the black gate with '6' on it, enter the gate and continue down the garden path. The Whins will be located to the left of the garden with the glass front.
Guests have exclusive use of the entire property. From this prime location, you can easily explore everything St Andrews has to offer—whether it's the University, Cathedral, Castle, tennis courts, Byre Theatre, or the bus station. Ample free parking is available nearby.
Other Things to Note: The bus station is just a 2-minute walk away, providing convenient access to local towns and picturesque fishing villages. The train station is a short 15-minute bus ride, and Edinburgh is about an hour away by train or car. Explore nearby gems like the fishing villages of Crail and Pittenweem, just a 30-minute drive or a short bus journey away.
    Perfect for all seasons, this property comfortably sleeps four guests in two en-suite bedrooms. The main lounge boasts a breathtaking full-height glass wall that opens onto a private decking area and garden, creating a tranquil space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
The Space: Whether you're on a golfing holiday or a leisurely getaway, this modern property offers the best of both worlds: contemporary comfort in a historic setting. Tucked away within a century-old walled garden, this 'secret' garden sanctuary has no adjoining properties, making it perfect for golfers, families, or groups of friends seeking privacy.
The lounge's striking glass wall provides an uninterrupted view of the garden, leading out to a decking area furnished with a table and chairs—ideal for soaking up the summer sun with a glass of wine or a soft drink. The two well-appointed bedrooms each feature their own en-suite shower rooms, with one offering a king-size bed and the other a double bed. The bright, modern kitchen and dining area come fully equipped with everything you need for a self-catering stay.
Just under 100 meters from the property, you'll find yourself gazing out at the stunning West Sands Beach, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, and the iconic Old Course 1st tee.
Guest Access: THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF 6A PLAYFAIRS:- This black gate can be found by walking down Gillespie Wynd, either from The Scores or North Street, continue walking down the wynd until you come to the black gate with '6' on it, enter the gate and continue down the garden path. The Whins will be located to the left of the garden with the glass front.
Guests have exclusive use of the entire property. From this prime location, you can easily explore everything St Andrews has to offer—whether it's the University, Cathedral, Castle, tennis courts, Byre Theatre, or the bus station. Ample free parking is available nearby.
Other Things to Note: The bus station is just a 2-minute walk away, providing convenient access to local towns and picturesque fishing villages. The train station is a short 15-minute bus ride, and Edinburgh is about an hour away by train or car. Explore nearby gems like the fishing villages of Crail and Pittenweem, just a 30-minute drive or a short bus journey away.
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 (TAX included) | |
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| 31/10/2025 ·06/11/2025 | £ 139 | 
| 07/11/2025 ·07/11/2025 | £ 144 | 
| 08/11/2025 ·08/11/2025 | £ 202 | 
| 09/11/2025 ·09/11/2025 | £ 164 | 
| 10/11/2025 ·10/11/2025 | £ 161 | 
| 11/11/2025 ·11/11/2025 | £ 157 | 
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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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