A superb five-star hotel, set alongside the fairways of the famous Old Course at St. Andrews and situated just a short walk from the heart of the ancient university town.
GUESTROOMS
Each of the 102 bedrooms and 32 suites, all of which are en-suite, are beautifully furnished and boast every modern amenity. Most rooms overlook the Old Course and the sea beyond, while others overlook the surrounding countryside.
FACILITIES
Championship golf course (Dukes Course), Road Hole Grill, Seafood Bar & Restaurant, Jigger Inn, swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, Vichy shower and fully equipped gymnasium. Guests may also avail of the wide range of therapies available in the Spa, including facials, massage, manicure, reflexology and aromatherapy.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Certainly the most luxurious five-star hotel in the historic university town of St Andrews, the Old Course Hotel is situated just five minutes walk from the heart of the town and enjoys a spectacular location overlooking the famous 17th "Road Hole" on the Old Course. Boasting superb facilities and excellent service, the Old Course Hotel is one of Scotland's leading hotels and for those seeking that extra bit of pampering, there is nowhere finer to stay when visiting the Home of Golf. Somewhat unusually for a hotel of this standard, the atmosphere is far from pretentious and you are assured a warm welcome in the best traditions of Scottish hospitality.
All of the 102 en-suite guestrooms and 32 suites have been designed to offer a welcoming haven and provide unrivalled views over either the Old Course or the surrounding countryside, while each is appointed to a very high standard and boasts marbled bathrooms and plush furnishings. From a culinary perspective, the Old Course Hotel offers a unique choice of experiences. Guests may choose between fine dining in the Road Hole Grill and informal meals in the Jigger Inn or Conservatory, while the Sands Seafood Bar & Restaurant offers a menu with a strong maritime influence. The perfect 19th-hole pint can be enjoyed in the Jigger Inn and the award winning Road Hole Bar offers a selection of Scotland's finest whiskies from some 119 distilleries.
Perfect for the discerning golfing visitor, the Old Course Hotel boasts its own championship golf course in the form of the Dukes Course, which was designed by former Open Champion, Peter Thompson. A perfect complement to St. Andrews famous links courses, the Dukes Course offers a serious challenge and should not be in any way dismissed as a resort course. As one would expect from a five-star hotel, the facilities provided are second to none. The Spa offers the expected array of services, while a team of therapists provide the best in health and beauty treatments.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
For those looking for that bit of extra luxury, the Old Course Hotel is probably the best option in the town of St Andrews. Just a walk from the town and adjacent to the famous Old Course, a stay here is not inexpensive but is a real treat.
Situated in the town of St. Andrews, approximately 50 miles northeast of Edinburgh and 13 miles southeast of Dundee.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Rufflets Garden Restaurant, Strathkinness Low Road, St Andrews KY16 9TX
Tel: + 44 1334 472594. Email: reservations@rufflets.co.uk.
This elegant restaurant overlooks the formal gardens. The daily-changing menu offers four courses and Modern Scottish cooking majors on stunning, cutting-edge presentation.
St Andrews Golf Hotel, 40 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS
Tel: + 44 1334 472611. Email: reception@standrews-golf.co.uk.
Offering spectacular views over the bay, the three-course lunch offers good value, while the evening menu provides half a dozen options from fillet of salmon to braised quail.
The Grill, Old Course Hotel, St Andrews KY16 9SP
Tel: + 44 1334 474371. Email: info@oldcoursehotel.co.uk.
Enjoy some fine dining at this traditional grill serving elegant British combinations from an open plan kitchen. The beautiful views over the golf course and bay add to the occasion.
The Inn at Lathones, Largoward, St Andrews KY9 1JE
Tel: + 44 1334 840494. Email: lathones@theinn.co.uk.
Full of character, this cosy restaurant boasts a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere. Diners can select from one of three menus, all of which offer modern Scottish and European cuisine.
The Peat Inn, Peat Inn, Cupar, KY15 5LH
Tel: + 44 1334 840206. Email: reception@thepeatinn.co.uk.
In a restaurant, which would not be out of place in a French village, the menu reflects the best of local Scottish produce at any given time. The wine-list, by the way, is a real treat.
Certainly the most luxurious five-star hotel in the historic university town of St Andrews, the Old Course Hotel is situated just five minutes walk from the heart of the town and enjoys a spectacular location overlooking the famous 17th "Road Hole" on the Old Course. Boasting superb facilities and excellent service, the Old Course Hotel is one of Scotland's leading hotels and for those seeking that extra bit of pampering, there is nowhere finer to stay when visiting the Home of Golf. Somewhat unusually for a hotel of this standard, the atmosphere is far from pretentious and you are assured a warm welcome in the best traditions of Scottish hospitality.
