The Spindle Guest Rooms - St Andrews
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3-star adults-only guest house in St Andrews with home-baked snacks and garden wildlife
Historic Hospitality
The Spindle Guest Rooms St Andrews occupies a 19th-century terraced guest house on a quiet residential street by a canal. The host, John, provides non-intrusive yet engaged hospitality with local insights and recommendations. Guests receive daily replenished home-baked treats and local produce in the shared lounge.
Garden & Wildlife
The property includes a beautifully landscaped garden with terraced areas overlooking a burn where ducks gather. Two bantam hens named Hazel and Cranberry roam the garden, and squirrels and birds are regularly seen. The sun terrace and outdoor seating offer direct access to scenic walking paths along the canal.
Guest Rooms
Each double or twin room at The Spindle offers an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and complimentary toiletries. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee maker, and a work desk. Quality linens and extra touches like dressing gowns and hot water bottles are provided.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Spindle Guest Rooms is a 14-minute walk from St Andrews East Sands Beach and 800 metres from St Andrews University. St Andrews Cathedral and The Old Course are each within 2 km. Dundee Airport is 25 km from the property.
Shared Lounge & Complimentary Snacks
A cozy shared lounge with board games and books encourages guest interactions and relaxation. A guest fridge is stocked with complimentary snacks, cereal bars, instant porridge, juice, and fruit. The lounge also has a coffee and tea machine available at all hours.
- Location: 14-minute walk to St Andrews East Sands Beach, 800 m from university
- Hospitality: Host provides local insights and daily home-baked treats
- Rooms: En suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, quality linens
- Wildlife: Garden with bantam hens, ducks, and squirrels
- Amenities: Shared lounge with games, guest fridge, tea and coffee machine
- Adults-only: Restricted to guests 18 and over for a quiet retreat
Licence number: D,Licence No: FI 00072 F
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
10 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating

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Bed options:1 King-size bed

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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Services
- Laundry
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Spindle Guest Rooms
| 💵 Lowest room price | 132 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 25.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dundee, DND |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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