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In the heart of St Andrews, Greyfriars Gardens apartment offers a serene retreat. With an open-plan living room and kitchen, unwind in the private back garden with BBQ or relax in one of two spacious bedrooms featuring 180cm Super King beds.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41023 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Greyfriars Bothy

  • Greyfriars Bothy, St Andrews | Sleeps 4



    Situated in the heart of St Andrews within the popular Greyfriars Gardens development, this stylish ground-floor apartment offers comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests. Thoughtfully designed on a single level, the property combines flexible sleeping arrangements, modern amenities, and a private garden, making it an ideal choice for couples, families, friends, and visitors exploring the town.



    With shops, cafés, restaurants, beaches, and local attractions all within easy walking distance, this welcoming apartment provides a convenient base in one of St Andrews' most sought-after locations.



    The Space

    Located on the ground floor and arranged over one level, the apartment offers bright and comfortable living throughout.



    The spacious open-plan living and kitchen area is positioned to the rear of the property, with patio doors opening directly onto a private enclosed garden with BBQ, creating a lovely space for relaxing and dining outdoors.

    ✓ Ground-floor accommodation

    ✓ Single-level layout

    ✓ Open-plan living and kitchen area

    ✓ Complimentary WiFi

    ✓ Private rear garden

    ✓ BBQ

    ✓ Sonos Soundbar

    ✓ Excellent central location



    Living & Entertainment

    ✓ TV with NOW TV including Sky Sports

    ✓ Free-to-view streaming apps

    ✓ Guests can log into personal Netflix, Spotify and other accounts

    ✓ Sonos Soundbar



    Sleeping Arrangements

    Bedroom 1

    ✓ Super King-size bed (180cm)

    ✓ Can be configured as twin beds upon request

    ✓ Views over Greyfriars Gardens

    ✓ Luggage rack



    Bedroom 2

    ✓ Super King-size bed (180cm)

    ✓ Can be configured as twin beds upon request

    ✓ Luggage rack

    Maximum Occupancy: 4 Guests



    Flexible Bedroom Configurations

    ✓ 2 Super King Bedrooms

    ✓ 1 Super King & 1 Twin Room

    ✓ 4 Single Beds



    Bathrooms

    Shower Room

    ✓ Modern shower room

    ✓ WC

    ✓ Wash basin



    Property Features

    ✓ Sleeps up to 4 guests

    ✓ 2 Bedrooms

    ✓ 1 Shower Room

    ✓ Free WiFi

    ✓ TV with NOW TV

    ✓ Sonos Soundbar

    ✓ Private Garden

    ✓ BBQ

    ✓ Ground Floor Apartment

    ✓ Central St Andrews Location



    Additional Facilities

    ✓ Hallway storage suitable for luggage and sports equipment



    Perfect For

    ✓ Couples travelling together

    ✓ Family holidays

    ✓ Friends sharing

    ✓ University visits and graduations

    ✓ Coastal escapes

    ✓ Exploring St Andrews and Fife



    Location

    Located in central St Andrews, the apartment offers easy access to the town's historic attractions, beaches, restaurants, shops, and local amenities.

    Coordinates: 56.341396, -2.798806

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    Nearby Attractions

    ✓ West Sands Beach

    ✓ East Sands Beach

    ✓ University of St Andrews

    ✓ St Andrews Cathedral

    ✓ St Andrews Castle

    ✓ The Scores

    ✓ Town Centre Shops, Cafés & Restaurants



    Parking

    ✓ Pay-and-display parking available directly outside the apartment (Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm)

    ✓ Free parking at Murray Place Car Park (approximately 2 minutes' walk away)

    ✓ Free parking available on The Scores (approximately 5 minutes' walk away)



    Licence Number: FI00337F

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 20
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,023 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • High chair fee: GBP 20 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

St. Andrews is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and West Sands, while British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tannadice Park or Dens Park. Visit our St. Andrews travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large white door, a green lawn, and a wet ground reflecting the structure.
    University of St. Andrews
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a red facade and a tower, a modern stadium with blue seats, and a grassy field.
    Old Course at St Andrews
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A golf course with a stone bridge over a small stream, surrounded by lush green grass and a large building in the background.
    Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • An ancient stone archway leading to a historic building with a tall tower.
    St. Andrew's Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A stone castle with a large archway and a wooden bridge leading to it.
    St. Andrew's Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station
    9 min drive
  • Dundee (DND)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Dunvegan Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Spoiled Life
    1 min walk
  • Bibi's Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Taste
    1 min walk
  • St Andrews Students' Association
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Greyfriars Bothy pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). There's a fee of GBP 20. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Greyfriars Bothy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Greyfriars Bothy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Greyfriars Bothy located?

Situated in St. Andrews, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. The Scores and Hamish McHamish Statue are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

Our family stayed at Greyfriars Bothy while visiting the university for our daughter. The location was perfect for us with everything within a short walking distance. We will definitely choose this for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Greyfriars Bothy

Fantastic stay, always brilliant everytime we stay. Would 100% recommend and will definitely stay again
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andreas

Spacious acommodation

Great location, fully equipped kitchen, large bedrooms Showers small, one shower only with with hot water, windows could not be opened in one bedroom
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

The perfect St Andrews getaway! Will be back.

Everything. The ease of booking, the links to pre arrival info, the ease of check in and check out. The property was fantastic, spotlessly clean, courtyard garden fully enclosed for our dogs and a little suntrap too. The rooms were huge, the kitchen diner layout was ideal. Location couldn't be better - 1 minute to hussle of market street and a 5 min walk to the beach and Old Course. Nothing. We will rebook.