There is nowhere quite like St Andrews, with its world-renowned golf courses, miles and miles of sandy beaches, fabulous coastal walks, world-class restaurants and the history of being an esteemed University town. There is something for everybody here.
There are about 30 golf courses within 15 miles. The restaurants in the town are numerous and of excellent quality. Similarly excellent quality is to be found amongst the local shops, with a range of independent boutiques and artisan traders selling unique labels and fresh local produce from St Andrews and the surrounding area. There are music and art festivals held locally during the year.
St Andrews holds a special place in Scotland's history. It takes its name from the Apostle whose relics, legend tells us, were brought to this place in antiquity by St Rule. Scotland later adopted St Andrew as her patron saint and took his saltire cross for her flag. Before the Reformation, the town was the centre of religious life in medieval Scotland, with the bishops wielding great influence over both church and state. St Andrews is also famous as a place of learning; the university, founded in 1410-11, is the third oldest in Britain.
For many visitors, though, it's a game that draws them here, for St Andrews is the home of golf, the sport having been played here for some 600 years. The Old Course is arguably the most famous golf course in the world, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club is still the ruling body for the rules of golf. Fittingly, the Old Course hosted the Open during the millennium year and did so again in 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2022. Coming again in July 2027.
There are 7 fabulous golf courses within the town and many Championship Links courses in neighbouring villages.
St Andrews is a town designed for exploring. The medieval layout of the town centre remains intact, with the main shopping areas concentrated in Market Street and South Street, with Bell Street and Church Street connecting the two principal streets. Take time to explore – on foot – and take pleasure at the surprises and delights you will find.
There are some ancient historic buildings to explore the Castle and Cathedral are must-sees, museums including the British Golf Museum, as well as the stunning beaches with all they have to offer and the pier - spectacular for a walk at sunset.

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Sleeps 10 - Swilken House sits in an enviable location just outside St Andrews, very much in the country but only 5 minutes drive from the town. The house benefits from plenty of car parking to the front on a paved driveway, and there are generous garden gtrounds with outdoor dining areas. The sout facing aspect of the house means that it will benefit from the sun for most of the day.

Entering through the front door brings you into a generous porch area where you can discard the sandy items on returning from a day at the beach or get out of wet jackets and boots (should it rain). Alternatively entering through the back door brings you into a utility room complete with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Once through the porch you are in the large L-shaped living room complete with wood burning stove and Smart TV. This is a generous space where adults and children can spread out to relax. There is a corridor off the living room leading to the large open plan kitchen diner. it is equipped with all the appliances you would expect and there is a dining table to comfortably accommodate a full house. Patio doors at the end of the dining area lead to a paved area with out door seating and onwards to the garden which has another outdoor seating area.

There are two bedrooms off the ground floor corridor, one double bedroom and one bunk room with bunk single beds. There is also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Stairs lead from the living room area to the first floor where you will find three further bedrooms. The first is a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. There is a twin bedded room which sits opposite the second family bathroom which has a hand held shower on the bath. The final bedroom is the lovely Master with a king-size double bed and en-suite shower room.

There is plenty of storage space in the house, it is has oil fired central heating along with solar panels on the roof.

Swilken House is a super property which provides everything you need for a larger group holiday.

Additional information:-

WIfi available
Highchair and travel cot (no bedding) available at an additional charge of £20
Towels and bed linen provided
Strictly no smoking
No hen or stag parties

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