Rufflets Shortlist*
St Andrews, Fife
Good Hotel Guide Review
Traditional standards are upheld at this turreted 1920s mansion, one of Scotland’s first country house hotels, which has been owned by the same family for 70 years. ‘It’s not inexpensive, but the staff are welcoming and helpful, the food is good, the guest lounges, bar and dining areas are attractive and comfortable, and the grounds are delightful – what more can you ask of a hotel?’ writes an admiring Guide reader this year after a return visit. Those who do ask for more find ‘superb’ dog- and family-friendly bedrooms packed with thoughtful touches; a popular afternoon tea; and modern Scottish lunches and dinners, served inside and out, featuring produce from the kitchen garden. Just beyond: the historic seaside town.
Hotel details
Address
Strathkinness Low Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9TX
Scotland
Telephone
01334 472594
Bedrooms
23. Some in Gatehouse and Rufflets Lodge, 4 on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled, plus 3 self-catering cottages in gardens.
Open
all year.
Facilities
bar, drawing room, library, restaurant, in-room TV (Freeview), wedding/function facilities, yoga studio, 10-acre grounds (formal gardens, kitchen garden and woodland), bicycle hire.
Background music
in bar, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in some bedrooms, bar.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £145–£375. À la carte £40.
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