The Spindrift Guest House

Pittenweem Rd, Anstruther, Anstruther, KY10 3DT, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>213</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
213 reviews

The owner hosts, Mark and Jennifer, have created a wonderful B&B in Anstruther. The home is elegant, beautifully maintained and appointed, and creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy. Our room was quiet, spotless, and comfortable. Mark and Jennifer did everything possible to ensure a wonderful stay.

Susan United States of America
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The Spindrift Guest House

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The Spindrift Guest House in Anstruther provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. This guest house offers free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides daily room service and private check-in and check-out for guests. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the guest house, some units are allergy-free. Billow Ness Beach is a 10-minute walk from the guest house, while Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course is 9.3 miles away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 25 miles from The Spindrift Guest House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    “The owner hosts, Mark and Jennifer, have created a wonderful B&B in Anstruther. The home is elegant, beautifully maintained and appointed, and creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy. Our room was quiet, spotless,...”
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    “Guesthouse with a lot of character and history. Beautifully renovated and decorated. Very friendly hosts, helpful. Great breakfast. Close to town with restaurants and seacoast. Would return for sure.”
  • S
    Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Honesty bar, Large room & bed, great cooked breakfast but would have liked more fresh fruit made available. Easy walk into the village - great advice given by owners for restaurants.”

Hosted by Mark and Jennifer Carmichael-Green

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
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Mark and Jennifer Carmichael-Green
The Spindrift is an imposing Victorian residence built in 1870 for a famous tea clipper captain, Captain John Smith. Set on the western edge of the picturesque town of Anstruther in the East Neuk of Fife, the area boasts a wide variety of activities and interests which are all with in easy reach of The Spindrift, Only a short walk to the harbour and town centre, The Spindrift is personally run by Mark and Jennifer Carmichael-Green and it is our aim to provide you with high standards of service . Relax in our comfortable guest lounge. We are licensed to sell alcohol and have a wide selection of local and Scottish beers, wines, over 25 malt whiskies and a variety of Scottish gins for you to try. We have free parking in the grounds and safe storage for bicycles and golf clubs, plus drying facilities. We are close to the Fife Coastal Path and we are an ideal overnight stop.
The East Neuk (Scots for "corner") has its own special character. The quaint coastal villages form a unique chain of holiday and fishing locations, with their warm stone architecture featuring white-washed crow-step gables, red pantiled roofs, steep cobbled street and south-facing beaches The area boasts a wide variety of activities and interests all within easy driving distance. There is an extensive range of outdoor sports including some of the finest links golf courses in the country. For example Crail Golfing Society, Elie, Lundin Links, Kingsbarns, The Old Course St Andrews and Anstruther's 9 hole course just 2 minutes from The Spindrift. There is something for all to see such as - Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther Pleasure Cruises, Isle of May Boat Trips, Scotland's Secret Bunker, Kellie Castle, Kingsbarns Distillery, St Andrews Cheese Factory, Falkland Palace & Anstruther Lifeboat Station . There is also a number Festivals including Pittenweem Arts Festival, Anstruther Harbour Festival, East Neuk Music Festival & Crail Food Festival
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Spindrift Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 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 over 16 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

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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 The Spindrift Guest House 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 Spindrift Guest House

  • Room options at The Spindrift Guest House include:

    • Double

  • The Spindrift Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • The Spindrift Guest House is 2,800 feet from the center of Anstruther. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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