Rufflets St Andrews

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Suite (Couples Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)
Interior
Garden
Family Suite (Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Strathkinness Low Road, Fife, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9TX
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Craigtoun Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Gatehouse Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Gatehouse Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Turret Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Suite (Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite (Couples Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

St. Andrews

Located in St. Andrews, Rufflets St Andrews is within a 5-minute drive of University of St. Andrews and Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from St. Andrew's Cathedral and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from West Sands.

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Andrews Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Craigtoun Country Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St Andrews - Jubilee Course - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 13 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The One Under - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rufflets St Andrews

Hotel with free parking, near University of St. Andrews
Rufflets St Andrews offers 23 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy British cuisine at Rufflets Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rufflets Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
1924 Bar & Lounge - This gastropub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1924 Bar & Lounge
  • Rufflets Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Rufflets St Andrews Hotel
Rufflets St Hotel
Rufflets St
Rufflets Country House Hotel
Rufflets St Andrews Hotel
Rufflets St Andrews St. Andrews
Rufflets St Andrews Hotel St. Andrews

Rufflets St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 363 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iain, London

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent little hotel with beautiful relaxing grounds. Few amenities. Above average staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sayeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant as always.have stayed at Rufflets a couple of times and it’s always been a joy.Thank you to all the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rufflets is an absolute gem of a hotel! It has the charming feel of a countryside inn, with all the amenities you would expect from a luxury hotel. The warm and welcoming staff went above and beyond all expectations. The room was spacious, nicely appointed, with a modern bathroom. The hotel features a lovely restaurant featuring fine cuisine, cozy sitting spaces near fireplaces, a bar that is a great place to unwind, and lovely gardens.In short, Rufflets is a superb hotel I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a stunningly beautiful and peaceful property. Staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
When I arrived at 8pm there was no one at front desk, also the front desk was a table. I had to get the restaurant/bar staff to check me in after hitting the bell twice over 5-10mins. The hotel feels family run and has charm, however the service received was not great, It seems like they were short-staffed. Great breakfast to choose from and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Stittsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place with a beautiful garden and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room set in an picturesque hotel with amazing grounds / gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quaint. Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the gate house, which was amazing. Spacious accommodations with a separate living room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Property was beautiful. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the warm greeting at reception and personal escort to our room. The family suite where we stayed was spacious and allowed for kids and adults to each have some privacy. We enjoyed a pleasant walk through the gardens, especially a peek at the kitchen garden to see what produce was being grown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and very friendly staff. We stayed in the Gatehouse which was spacious and very comfortable,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff, comfortable beds. The staff was very helpful arranging transportation. Breakfast was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadezda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

EVH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic English/Scottish country property. Beautiful and great location. The breakfast was excellent and the service was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Amazing location. Gardens are worth a visit. Staff was polite and helpful. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025