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Bed and Breakfast The Spindle B&B
4 Dempster Terrace, St. Andrews, KY16 9QQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 113 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*9.4* The Old Course at St. Andrew's Golf Course: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)
Very cozy. Nice place. Good location. Proprietor was very nice. Bring something for the ducks :-)
United States of AmericaJohn (the host) could not have been more accommodating and friendly--it was a pleasure just to chat with him. His garden is an utter delight (especially his hens!). And the location was perfect: a short walk into town, and extremely convenient to the university.
United States of AmericaThe Spindle was very cozy and quiet, yet only a few minutes from the city center. John was a wonderful, helpful host, and his home-cooked breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend staying there!
United States of AmericaJohn was the best host and made us feel right at home at the Spindle. He let us use the fireplace in the living room and prepare homemade shortbread cookies for us to have with our tea every day! The location is also spot on.
United States of AmericaThe host, John, was very nice and friendly and we had good conversations about St. Andrews and Scotland.
United States of AmericaMy husband and I had a lovely time here! Breakfast was excellent, the rooms were welcoming and the bathrooms were immaculate. This place bursts with cozy character, a sweet garden and airy bay windows. Every detail was thoughtfully placed, from amenities, to decor, to service. John is a kind soul and clearly has a gift for what he does! Our stay at The Spindle was the best of the 12 places we stayed on our trip! We hope to return soon. Thank you, John!
United States of AmericaBeautiful intimate B and B. Owner extremely nice and very helpful. In quiet neighborhood within a couple of blocks from sites and golf course
United States of AmericaJohn the host was lovely and couldn’t have helped us any more. The room was lovely and clean and had all the facilities you would need. Despite COVID John has put a lot of effort in to adapt and make the stay cosy still. John does home bakes with his breakfast basket too which were incredible. The garden and location were lovely too.
United KingdomJohn was really friendly and was the room was exceptionally clean & bright . Loved the breakfast basket which was provided. It was a real home from home . St Andrews is a beautiful place to visit plenty of shops & bars , even with Covid going on , we felt very safe .
United KingdomI thought breakfast was a weakness, nothing cooked not even an egg. It was a collection of individual portion packs, most of whom weren’t particularly appetizing. The pack of oatcakes were fine, and the home made jam was excellent - John would be better telling people what was available. I stayed 2 nights and on my last morning he produced a tiny jar of damson jam - it was really delicious. I can’t see why he couldn’t bake a couple of fresh croissants from frozen versus the not very nice ones in a sealed plastic bag. It didn’t match up to his jam - so I think, John who is a very nice man, could do better and make breakfast a highlight w/out either too much effort or additional cost. Otherwise it’s a delightfully quiet spot, slightly away from the centre of town (but then its v quiet), and the room and shower room were perfectly comfortable.
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One of our best sellers in St. Andrews! Located in St. Andrews, near St Andrews East Sands Beach, St Andrews University and St Andrews Cathedral, The Spindle B&B features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a shared lounge and a terrace.
The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.
A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at The Spindle B&B.
The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 16 miles from the accommodation.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
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Host Info
The property is part of a Victorian Terrace built in the 1860s. It stands overlooking the Kinnessburn which flows along the bottom of the garden and down to St.Andrews Harbour. The house has many original features such as shuttering and interesting coving work. I was born in the house, so it has been my home since then. In 2010 I decided to open my home as a B&B and have been welcoming guests ever since.
My work history has been in hotel management and I decided to do something for myself for a change! I went back to college for a couple of years and did some textile art which I enjoy very much but am limited for space. I use some of my own designs on fabrics and have a selection of cards available for sale featuring some of my designs.
We are very fortunate to have many beautiful beaches close by. St.Andrews east sands and St.Andrews west sands, where the film Chariots of Fire was filmed. Slightly further out of town are Kinshaldy beach with an amazing seal colony and Kinsbarns beach which has stunning scenery and has to be my favourite. There are also some lovely walks in town, round the castle and cathedral grounds as well as inland parkland walks at Craigtoun Park which also has a boating pond and various childrens activities as well as a miniature train ride. The botanic garden is well worth a visit along with it's butterfly house. It also host some outdoor concerts and performances during the summer months.
Languages spoken: French
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The Old Course at St. Andrew's Golf Course0.2 miles
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St Andrews - Eden Course0.3 miles
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St Andrews - New Course0.3 miles
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St Andrews University0.3 miles
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St Andrews Cathedral0.4 miles
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St Andrews - Jubilee Course0.6 miles
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St Andrews - Strathtyrum Course1.4 miles
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Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course2.4 miles
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Kingsbarns Golf Links6.2 miles
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Hill of Tarvit Mansion8.5 miles
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Restaurant Little Italy0.3 miles
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Restaurant The Vineleaf0.3 miles
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Restaurant Mitchells0.4 miles
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Cafe/Bar Gorgeous0.4 miles
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Supermarket tesco0.4 miles
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Discovery Point10.7 miles
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St Andrews East Sands Beach White sandFood & Drink, Swimming, Water Sports2,550 feet
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Dundee Airport11.9 miles
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Edinburgh Airport34.6 miles
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Amenities of The Spindle B&B Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
- Street parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Adults only
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Safety features
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
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Cancellation/
prepayment
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 & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
The Spindle B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform The Spindle B&B 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 The Spindle B&B
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The prices at The Spindle B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Spindle B&B (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
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The Spindle B&B is 1,500 feet from the center of St. Andrews.
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Check-in at The Spindle B&B is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Room options at The Spindle B&B include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Spindle B&B by:
- Taxi 1h
