Name: Ardgowan Hotel
Address: 2 Playfair Terrace, North Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9HX, United Kingdom, 2 Playfair Terrace, North Street, Fife, KY16 9HX, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $71 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hotel Ardgowan Hotel

2 Playfair Terrace, North Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9HX, United Kingdom –

St Andrews University: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

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Good size bathroom. Good shower. Staff rectified problem with basin plug immediately but only a temporary repair. Did not rectify the problematic TV remote.

Brendon, United Kingdom

Room was small but well proportioned, beautifully warm and comfortable.

Sunita, Brunei

Great location and good hot breakfast meal options.

Nadine, Canada

The room was beautiful, comfortable and had a great view. I would definitely stay again.

Deborah, United States of America

Our room was very spacious. There was a lot of space for three persons. The bathroom was also spacious.

Alvin, Philippines

The welcome from the staff was nice and friendly with the right balance of professionalism. Room came with all you needed for a short stay. Popped into the bar / restaurant and it looked decent but opted to eat out.

Mark, United Kingdom

Good location, friendly staff. Had breakfast in the morning which was basic but pretty good.

Elif, Turkey

The location and the bar/restaurant connected to it was awesome!

Kit, United States of America

The hotel is perfect for golfers who want to walk to St. Andrews and around the town. It is also close to the bus station which we used several times. The restaurant in the lower level, Playfairs, is very popular and has good food and wine. Staff was helpful with directions, etc. We loved the location!! Breakfast was included.

Jan, United States of America

We liked the friendly feeling of the facility and the fact that we were walking distance to everything, including St. Andrews' golf course.

Kathymike, United States of America

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9.2

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
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What guests loved the most:
“Good size bathroom. Good shower. Staff rectified problem with basin plug immediately but only a temporary repair. Did not rectify the problematic TV remote.”

Brendon United Kingdom
“Room was small but well proportioned, beautifully warm and comfortable.”

Sunita Brunei
“Great location and good hot breakfast meal options.”

Nadine Canada
“The room was beautiful, comfortable and had a great view. I would definitely stay again.”

Deborah United States of America
“Our room was very spacious. There was a lot of space for three persons. The bathroom was also spacious.”

Alvin Philippines
“The welcome from the staff was nice and friendly with the right balance of professionalism. Room came with all you needed for a short stay. ”

Mark United Kingdom
“Good location, friendly staff. Had breakfast in the morning which was basic but pretty good.”

Elif Turkey
“The location and the bar/restaurant connected to it was awesome!”

Kit United States of America
“The hotel is perfect for golfers who want to walk to St. Andrews and around the town. It is also close to the bus station which we used several times. ”

Jan United States of America
“We liked the friendly feeling of the facility and the fact that we were walking distance to everything, including St. Andrews' golf course.”

Kathymike United States of America

Ardgowan Hotel is a traditional Georgian townhouse offering spacious rooms, Scottish cuisine and free WiFi throughout. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is just a 2-minute walk away.

The refurbished bedrooms with attached bathroom at Ardgowan Hotel have cozy, traditional decor. Rooms have a TV, tea/coffee facilities and Wi-Fi access. 7 rooms with attached bathroom are located directly next door at the Pilmour Hotel, however guest should check-in at the Ardgowan.

Playfair's Restaurant and Steakhouse serves fresh local produce in their intimate restaurant which also has an outdoor terrace. In addition to the restaurant, Playfair's Bar is located in the annex. It serves bar food and drinks daily (bar opened seasonally).

The Ardgowan is only a short stroll to St Andrews’ famous Old Course. There is free public parking close by.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Continental, Full English/Irish

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An Inside Look at Ardgowan Hotel

180 yards from the Old Course & a short walk from town centre. The Ardgowan is a family-run Scottish hotel which can be your home away from home in St Andrews. All bedrooms are en-suite & have everything you will need for a comfortable stay. In 1847, native St Andrews architect George Rae designed the buildings on Playfair Terrace. The Ardgowan Hotel and Playfair’s Restaurant were born from the two houses situated at the end of the terrace! The Ardgowan Hotel and Playfair’s Restaurant was bought by the McLachlan family in 2003 and was run by Roy and Eliza McLachlan along with Gary Foster, transforming the hotel from a 12 bedroom to a 36 bedroom business with a well-known restaurant. Nearing retirement Roy and Eliza were delighted when in 2012, son Duncan decided he would like to join the business, heading up ‘Playfair’s Army’ in the kitchen as Head Chef. Then, in 2014 daughter Rachel also joined as Director of Marketing and Business Development rounding off the second generation of McLachlan’s running the business.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

St Andrews - Jubilee Course
0.2 miles
St Andrews University
0.3 miles
St Andrews - New Course
0.3 miles
The Old Course at St. Andrew's Golf Course
0.3 miles
St Andrews - Eden Course
0.4 miles
St Andrews Cathedral
0.5 miles
St Andrews - Strathtyrum Course
0.9 miles
Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course
2.8 miles
Kingsbarns Golf Links
6.6 miles
Hill of Tarvit Mansion
8.5 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

St Andrews East Sands Beach White sand
Food & Drink, Swimming, Water Sports

Closest Airports

Edinburgh Airport
34.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Extra comfortable bed, quiet room, good location”

Nemeth

United Kingdom

9.1

“Good location Friendly staff Free parking in street across road ”

Shelley

United Kingdom

8.7

“The Ardgowan is in a great location with easy access to the Old Course. I didnt get chance to have breakfast as our tee times were early and cooked breakfast di...”

Jonathan

United Kingdom

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Playfair's Restaurant and Steakhouse

Food: British, Scottish, Local

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Ardgowan Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

The hotel does not take a deposit, but cards are pre-authorized at time of booking.

Your check-in, check-out and breakfast are in the Ardgowan Hotel. However, Pilmour rooms are located in Pilmour Hotel which is directly next door.

Cars may be parked free outside the hotel after 17:00 until 09:00 the next morning and all day on Sunday.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The welcome from the staff was nice and friendly with the right balance of professionalism. Room came with all you needed for a short stay. Popped into the bar / restaurant and it looked decent but opted to eat out.”

Mark

“The hotel is perfect for golfers who want to walk to St. Andrews and around the town. It is also close to the bus station which we used several times. The restaurant in the lower level, Playfairs, is very popular and has good food and wine. Staff was helpful with directions, etc. We loved the location!! Breakfast was included.”

Jan

United States of America

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	Classic King or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom These rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Please request Twin/Double when booking. Room will be set up as Twin unless otherwise specified in notes upon booking. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe King or Triple Room 3 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Please request Double and Single or 3 singles when booking. Room will be set up as 3 singles unless otherwise specified in notes upon booking. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard King or Twin Room - Annex 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room is in the Pilmour, next door to the main building. The entrance is through the hotel bar and check-in/check-out is at the Ardgowan Hotel. The room includes a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities, along with a private bathroom. Please request twin or double when booking. The room will be set up as a twin unless otherwise specified in Special Requests upon booking. Breakfast can be added during your stay for an additional GBP 12.50 per person for cooked breakfast, or GBP 6.75 for a cold breakfast. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room with Shower 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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