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A fabulous town centre studio apartment

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet
  • Living area

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 9th August until 11th August 2026. 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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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 Lundin Golf Club. British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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St Andrews, Fife

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Scores - 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

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 10 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoiled Life - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tailend Fish Bar - ‬6 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and the apartment was amazing. It was great to be in the town center but feel like I was in the country. The nature light in the apartment was calming as well. I would love to return on my next stay in St Andrews!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie D.

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

Great Stay in St. Andrews

Good location, clean modern apartment
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Lodge Loving

Cozy lodge nestled in central St. Andrews
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Cozy and cute

Great location right in town, brand new and tastefully furnished. Bed was tiny but comfortable . Had an amazing few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Wonderful stay in St. Andrews

Great apartment. Perfect size for a couple. Very well appointed. Terrific location down a quiet lane.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne V. G.

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

St. Andrews Cottage

I had a lovely stay in this little cottage. It was perfectly clean and very well appointed. Close to everything but very quiet and surrounded by nice gardens. The host was very responsive as well as proactive and flexible.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine would have been perfect if parking was provided
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
The listing makes it clear that the property doesn’t have parking. There are numerous parking options within less than 5 minutes walk - all of which are fully explained in the guest Arrival Details.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The P.

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

ST ANDREWS

Lovely contemporary property in a quite location yet very handy for the town centre. Property was very well finished and all fittings to an exceptional standard. Clearly pride and great care has been taken in creating this cracking little bolt hole. Loved it. Only slight downside is the narrowness of the access lane for anyone with a larger vehicle. Easy enough to stop at the bottom and just walk the last 40 yards or so though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Visiting Fresher

I visited my fresher sister at St Andrews. The place was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

lovely, comfortable flat in St Andrews. Convenient to everything in town with pay parking close.

Just as advertised. Comfortable, convenient, clean and well kept. Walk to everything in town, free parking a 5 minute walk. Couldn't ask for better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Easy process in renting property and solid communications
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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