Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews

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A large, historic building with multiple stories and a prominent tower, situated on a well-maintained lawn with a stone bridge in the foreground.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a large window.
A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa set, and a view of a green landscape through a window.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a cityscape and a clear sky.
A spacious living room with a dining area, a television mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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St Andrews, Fife
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

En-suite shower room

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite shower room

Shower only

Shared bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews

The accommodation comprises of an entrance vestibule leading through to the utility/laundry room with storage for golf clubs and other equipment. This leads into the main hallway where information leaflets are displayed and a telephone is situated. Off the hallway,there are three well appointed twin bedded rooms, one with an en-suite shower room and the other two bedrooms sharing a shower room. There is an attractive mural of Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns painted onto the wall half way up the stairs leading to the upstairs lounge/dining room, kitchen and en-suite bedroom.

UPSTAIRS
Lounge / Dining Room
Superb lounge with panoramic views of the Old Course and patio doors to the viewing veranda. This room has very comfortable seating arrangements, a reproduction oak centre table, television and video. The spacious dining area off the lounge has two windows to the north overlooking the Old Course. The dining table, ten chairs, dresser and serving table are made from reproduction oak and are complemented with crystal chandeliers in both areas of the room. Ideal for eating in if guests wish to relax in the comfortable surroundings. The room is accessed from the top landing and has a connecting door through to the kitchen.

Kitchen
Fully fitted modern antique pine kitchen with fridge, electric hob, extractor, double oven, dishwasher and microwave oven. Doulton crockery for 12 place settings and crystal glasses.

Utility Room - With washing machine and freezer.

Storage Room
Large cupboard for storing golf clubs, outdoors shoes, etc.

Swilken View has 4 twin bedded rooms, all individually styled but all sharing the highest quality standards. The highest quality pure cotton bed linen and luxurious towels are provided for the comfort of our guests. There is ample storage space throughout all of the bedrooms for your clothing and accessories.

DOWNSTAIRS

Master Bedroom (En-suite)

The Master Bedroom enjoys spectacular views over St Andrews Old Course. It has a beautiful en-suite shower room. This twin bedded room consists of a double wardrobe, bedside cabinets, dressing table, chairs, and occasional tables with ornate lamps, and wall mounted 32" tv.

Twin Bedroom
Attractive south facing twin bedded room with wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, wall lights, table lamp and wall mounted 32" tv.

Twin Bedroom

Attractive west facing twin bedded room with antique walnut beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet and wall mounted 32" tv.
Shared Bathroom - Pleasant modern shared bathroom with over bath shower, w.c. and wash-hand basin with shaver point.

Upstairs Bedroom

Twin bedded room, also with spectacular views of the Old Course. Attractively decorated modern en-suite shower room with electric shower, w.c. and vanity sink with shaver point.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1423066
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Andrews

Located in St. Andrews, this holiday home is near the beach. Swilken Bridge and Hamish McHamish Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and West Sands. British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Aquarium are also worth visiting. Rafting and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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St Andrews, Fife

What's nearby

  • Old Course at St Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • West Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 8 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoiled Life - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bibi's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taste - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Saint - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews?

As of 19 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews on 7 Aug, 2027 start from S$7,705, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. St Andrews - Jubilee Course and Swilken Bridge are just steps away.

About the host

Hosted by Mr Kerr Currie

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I currently live in Perthshire and have done all my life. Suzanne and I run a business Active Kids Adventure Park. We have three grown up daughters two of whom are married and one getting married this year (August 2019), we also have 4 grandsons.

Why they chose this property

St Andrews is a place that has always appealed to me and this property was bought originally by my grandfather and will hopefully be kept in my family as opportunities to purchase such a property in such a prime location are very rare indeed.

What makes this property unique

This property was bought because of its unique situation,there are only a few other properties in St Andrews with such a spectacular view. It is a spacious house and easily accommodates 8 people, with plenty of space for storing golf clubs
etc.

It is within easy walking distance of St Andrews town centre, with its many excellent restaurants, theatre, cinema, golf courses, walks on the spectacular West Sands beach. It is a very relaxing and tranquil situation.

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