Guesthouse The Spindle Guest Rooms

4 Dempster Terrace, St. Andrews, KY16 9QQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 128 reviews)

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9.4
Wonderful
128 reviews

The owner John is a very friendly and helpful host. He has put a number of thoughtful touches into the property to make it very comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable to stay. The bed was comfortable and the property clean and well maintained. The location is within an easy walking distance of all St. Andrews offers. Quiet place to stay in a very pleasant setting.

Robert United States of America

Lovely breakfast fresh from the kitchen and with beautiful view over the garden.

Christiane Belgium

Proprietor John friendly and helpful. Location excellent

David United Kingdom

Very cozy. Nice place. Good location. Proprietor was very nice. Bring something for the ducks :-)

Nurul United States of America

John (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.

Zev United States of America

Beautiful intimate B and B. Owner extremely nice and very helpful. In quiet neighborhood within a couple of blocks from sites and golf course

Anonymous United States of America

comfortable beds, very friendly and helpful owner, cake at teatime

Deborah United Kingdom

The bedroom is clean and quiet, there is a lovely reception room and the host is ready and willing to me any additional need.

Peter Australia

The rooms were lovely and clean and beautifully laid out the soaps and shampoos were very high quality and the owner was fantastic with us and his garden was absolutely stunning the location was beautiful also

Scott United Kingdom

John was very welcoming and the garden was beautiful - a real gem of a place. Very peaceful and an excellent location.

Emily United Kingdom
9.4
Wonderful
128 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The owner John is a very friendly and helpful host. He has put a number of thoughtful touches into the property to make it very comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable to stay.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely breakfast fresh from the kitchen and with beautiful view over the garden.”
    Christiane Christiane Belgium Belgium
  • “Proprietor John friendly and helpful. Location excellent”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very cozy. Nice place. Good location. Proprietor was very nice. Bring something for the ducks :-)”
    Nurul Nurul United States of America United States of America
  • “John (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!).”
    Zev Zev United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful 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 America United States of America
  • “comfortable beds, very friendly and helpful owner, cake at teatime”
    Deborah Deborah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The bedroom is clean and quiet, there is a lovely reception room and the host is ready and willing to me any additional need.”
    Peter Peter Australia Australia
  • “The rooms were lovely and clean and beautifully laid out the soaps and shampoos were very high quality and the owner was fantastic with us and his garden was absolutely stunning the location was...”
    Scott Scott United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “John was very welcoming and the garden was beautiful - a real gem of a place. Very peaceful and an excellent location.”
    Emily Emily United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for St. Andrews

The Spindle Guest Rooms in St. Andrews provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around a 9-minute walk from St Andrews East Sands Beach, the guesthouse with free WiFi is also 0.6 miles away from St Andrews University. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 9-minute walk from St Andrews Cathedral.

At the guesthouse, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot.

The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 16 miles from The Spindle Guest Rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

The Spindle Guest Rooms has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 9, 2017

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Closest beaches
  • St Andrews East Sands Beach

    St Andrews East Sands Beach

    9.1 Wonderful beach
    2,550 feet from property
  • West Sands Beach

    West Sands Beach

    9.3 Wonderful beach
    3,500 feet from property

Guest reviews

9.4
Wonderful · 128 reviews
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  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 10
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  • Robert United States of America

    “The owner John is a very friendly and helpful host. He has put a number of thoughtful touches into the property to make it very comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable to stay. The bed was comfortable and the property clean and well maintained. The location is within an easy walking distance of all St. Andrews offers. Quiet place to stay in a very pleasant setting.”

  • Christiane Belgium

    “Lovely breakfast fresh from the kitchen and with beautiful view over the garden.”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Proprietor John friendly and helpful. Location excellent”

  • Nurul United States of America

    “Very cozy. Nice place. Good location. Proprietor was very nice. Bring something for the ducks :-)”

  • Zev United States of America

    “John (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.”

  • Anonymous United States of America

    “Beautiful intimate B and B. Owner extremely nice and very helpful. In quiet neighborhood within a couple of blocks from sites and golf course”

  • Deborah United Kingdom

    “comfortable beds, very friendly and helpful owner, cake at teatime”

  • Peter Australia

    “The bedroom is clean and quiet, there is a lovely reception room and the host is ready and willing to me any additional need.”

  • Scott United Kingdom

    “The rooms were lovely and clean and beautifully laid out the soaps and shampoos were very high quality and the owner was fantastic with us and his garden was absolutely stunning the location was beautiful also”

  • Emily United Kingdom

    “John was very welcoming and the garden was beautiful - a real gem of a place. Very peaceful and an excellent location.”

Property questions and answers
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  • is there ample free parking on your street?
    There are a lot of spaces close by, which are free without time restrictions. Week days can sometimes be a little difficult due to office workers and shoppers using spaces. Cars come and go all the time.
    Answered on February 11, 2022
  • Does the room have a shower either over bath or free standing
    Hi My double room has a step in shower. About 5-6 inch step up. The other room which is listed as twin/double has an over bath shower. I hope this helps.
    Answered on June 21, 2021
  • Looking to book for Easter do you accept small dogs?
    Unfortunately I don't take dogs.
    Answered on December 30, 2021

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Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
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 own business 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.
Language spoken: French
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • The Old Course at St. Andrew's Golf Course
    0.2 miles
  • St Andrews - Eden Course
    0.3 miles
  • St Andrews - New Course
    0.3 miles
  • St Andrews University
    0.3 miles
  • St Andrews Cathedral
    0.4 miles
  • St Andrews - Jubilee Course
    0.6 miles
  • St Andrews - Strathtyrum Course
    1.4 miles
  • Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course
    2.4 miles
  • Kingsbarns Golf Links
    6.2 miles
  • Hill of Tarvit Mansion
    8.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Little Italy
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant The Vineleaf
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Mitchells
    0.4 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Gorgeous
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Discovery Point
    10.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • St Andrews East Sands Beach
    2,550 feet
  • West Sands Beach
    3,500 feet
  • Tentsmuir Beach
    3 miles
  • Kingsbarns Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Dundee Airport
    11.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Airport
    34.6 miles
How to get to The Spindle Guest Rooms from Edinburgh Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Spindle Guest Rooms

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • French
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Spindle Guest Rooms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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

Mastercard Visa The Spindle Guest Rooms 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

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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 Guest Rooms 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 Guest Rooms

  • The Spindle Guest Rooms is 1,500 feet from the center of St. Andrews.

  • The prices at The Spindle Guest Rooms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Spindle Guest Rooms (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • Check-in at The Spindle Guest Rooms is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Spindle Guest Rooms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Spindle Guest Rooms include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Spindle Guest Rooms by:

      • Taxi 1h