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Just a 13-minute walk from West Sands Beach and 0.9 miles from St Andrews East Sands Beach, Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course features accommodations in St. Andrews with a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. This 5-star guest house offers a spa experience, with its hot tub and fitness center. There's a sun terrace and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. A flat-screen TV with streaming services is featured. The guest house offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available every morning at the guest house. As an added convenience, Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation. St Andrews University is a 9-minute walk from Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course, while Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course is 3.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 15 miles from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for St. Andrews
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  • Zechariah
    United States of America United States of America
    I am rarely wowed, but this cute cottage really had it all. My pre-arrival questions were answered immediately, and with a nice personal touch, and the location is perfectly in between the Old Course and town. It was very nice having so much room...
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. After staying at 4 other locations with no host on site, it was great to have help with the luggage and to have the host explain the amenities available. The location was walking distance to all the...
  • Micah
    United States of America United States of America
    Highly recommend!! The property is beautifully decorated and super clean, the staff went above and beyond for our every need, and location is superb. We will definitely be back :)

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

The chalet is self-contained luxurious accommodation for a couple, a family or a small group in the very heart of St Andrews, minutes by foot from the Old Course. Suited in a lush garden, it offers a spacious attentively decorated bedroom with a boudoir and a bathroom with a bath on the first floor. The ground floor houses a comfortable living space with a modern kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. The property offers shared spaces in the main house next door; these include a spacious lounge with a pool table, a dining room where breakfast is served and a family-sized gym. Free parking is available.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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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

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course 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.

FAQs about Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course

  • Room options at Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course include:

    • Chalet

  • Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Game room
    • Bicycle rental

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course is 1,800 feet from the center of St. Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course on this page.

  • Check-in at Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.