10/10 Excellent
Anne V. G.
9 April 2025
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St. Andrews Cottage
Anne V. G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Apartment
A fabulous town centre studio apartment
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area
St Andrews, Fife
- University of St. Andrews3 min walk
- Old Course at St Andrews9 min walk
- St. Andrews Links4 min drive
- Dundee (DND)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom #1
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom #1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A fabulous town centre studio apartment
Thistle Lodge lies at the end of a private lane entered off South Street in the heart of St Andrews town centre. The owners developed this fabulous two storey property to provide their own artist's studio on the ground floor and a luxury holiday rental studio on the first floor. The building lies at the bottom of the owners' garden and as the site previously housed their garage it is served by proper vehicular access. but there is no parking available. Guests can drive to the property on arrival and departure.
On entering the property there is an area inside the door for storing golf bags, shoes,.etc and you then ascend a lovely wooden staircase to the studio. There is a window at the top of the stairs which means that this area is flooded with natural light. The studio comprises a comfortable living area with a sofa, a small table and two chairs, a desk and a Smart TV on the wall. This space is dominated by a huge picture window facing east and looking out over all of the historic neighbouring gardens that run back from the houses on South Street. To the other side of the living area lies a well thought out kitchen space. It has a two ring induction hob, wall oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is a boiling water tap at the sink.
Lying off the living area is the bedroom with a king size zip and link bed which can therefore be configured as a double or two single beds. There is a dressing table and ample storage. Off the bedroom there is a modern shower room.
The whole studio, although compact, has been expertly designed and fitted out to an extremely high standard. This really is a "hidden gem" right in the heart of the town.
Please be aware that the annual Lammas Street Market is scheduled to be in operation on South Street from the 10th August until 12th August 2025. The Fair runs until 11.00pm each day. Only pedestrian access will be allowed to South Street and Thistle Lodge at this time. The streets will be very busy but any noise will be greatly reduced by the hidden location of Thistle Lodge.
On entering the property there is an area inside the door for storing golf bags, shoes,.etc and you then ascend a lovely wooden staircase to the studio. There is a window at the top of the stairs which means that this area is flooded with natural light. The studio comprises a comfortable living area with a sofa, a small table and two chairs, a desk and a Smart TV on the wall. This space is dominated by a huge picture window facing east and looking out over all of the historic neighbouring gardens that run back from the houses on South Street. To the other side of the living area lies a well thought out kitchen space. It has a two ring induction hob, wall oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is a boiling water tap at the sink.
Lying off the living area is the bedroom with a king size zip and link bed which can therefore be configured as a double or two single beds. There is a dressing table and ample storage. Off the bedroom there is a modern shower room.
The whole studio, although compact, has been expertly designed and fitted out to an extremely high standard. This really is a "hidden gem" right in the heart of the town.
Please be aware that the annual Lammas Street Market is scheduled to be in operation on South Street from the 10th August until 12th August 2025. The Fair runs until 11.00pm each day. Only pedestrian access will be allowed to South Street and Thistle Lodge at this time. The streets will be very busy but any noise will be greatly reduced by the hidden location of Thistle Lodge.
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Fife Cottages
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is home to this apartment. Hamish McHamish Statue and Swilken Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Course at St Andrews and St Andrews Wine Company. British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Aquarium are also worth visiting.
St Andrews, Fife
What's nearby
- University of St. Andrews - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Old Course at St Andrews - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- St. Andrew's Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- St. Andrews Links - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- BrewDog St Andrews - 3 min walk
- The Tailend Restaurant & Fish Bar - 6 min walk
- Rector's Café - 4 min walk
- Rule - 4 min walk
- BlackHorn - 7 min walk
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Charlie D.
20 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in St. Andrews
Charlie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff F.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in St. Andrews
Jeff F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
The P.
28 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ST ANDREWS
The P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
24 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Fresher
Scott C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ed B.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely, comfortable flat in St Andrews. Convenient to everything in town with pay parking close.
Ed B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and brand new - in a great location allowing for 5 minute walks to all places in St Andrew
Andrew R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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