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Stravithie Castle

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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Stravithie Castle, St. Andrews, Scotland, ky16 8lt
  • Place, St Andrews Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Andrew's Cathedral
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room Garden View 2

Double Room Garden View 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Stravithie Castle

Riverfront bed & breakfast with free parking, in the vicinity of University of St. Andrews
Along with express check-out, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a garden and a picnic area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
Stravithie Castle offers 2 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Stravithie Castle, you'll be close to St. Andrew's Cathedral. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from University of St. Andrews and 6 minutes from St. Andrew's Cathedral
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Stravithie Castle also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star St. Andrews bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 20 and April 23.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Stravithie Castle B&B St. Andrews
Stravithie Castle B&B
Stravithie Castle St. Andrews
Stravithie Castle St. Andrews
Stravithie Castle Bed & breakfast
Stravithie Castle Bed & breakfast St. Andrews

Stravithie Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This characterful and unique property was just as pictured in an ideal setting and very convenient for St Andrews which is approx 4 miles away. Each room is completely self contained - so no access to, or need for, communal rooms. Breakfast is provided in your own kitchen and contains a wide variety of options. Our room was vast and offered access directly onto the well maintained grounds. Being so self contained it would have been ideal for those wishing to bring their dog but unfortunately the property does not accept dogs as we subsequently discovered... otherwise our rating would have been an overall excellent for the setting, welcome, service and value for money...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site. Large suite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kendall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my gosh, this place is a hidden gem. The pictures do NOT do it justice at all!! We were blown away by our accommodations when we arrived. First, we were just expecting a bedroom and bathroom. We got a lovely kitchen, a sitting room, giant bedroom, and a bathroom. They also provided a lovely breakfast spread each morning. Not only were we blown away by our accommodations, the entire castle is just stunning! Staying here was absolutely a highlight for us for a week long trip around Scotland. We will definitely return! Also, the hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating! It is only a short bus ride into town and you can flag down the bus from the driveway. Don’t second guess, just book!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Peterborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and offers great ideas of places nearby to see. Breakfast was continental, provided for us as self serve in our room. That was really nice as we had coffee when we wanted it and could move as quickly or slowly as we wished in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Helpful host and very sweet pet Border Collie to keep us company on walks around the beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rejoice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was lovely. He drove me to the station when I missed the bus. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quite a lovely property with great history. The owners are very nice and the communication was outstanding. Thank you for hosting us it was a memorable first stay in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved staying here. Gyp is the sweetest dog, bring her a ball! She loves belly rubs. She made the trip extra special. But also, the castle and the grounds are beautiful. David was a lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lester, Lincoln

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely castle! While the tour of the castle was fun and very informative, the castle was by in large not accessible due to host living quarters. My wife and I would have liked to see more of the castle itself and have a historical handout to keep. Obviously, the castle was the highlight. While we stayed downstairs in the old kitchen, which was by the was a pleasant experience, we had a desire to sit in the library and have tea or coffee and absorb the ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, clean and comfortable

Beautiful castle in the middle of a forest about 10 minute drive from the center of St Andrews (you will need a car or taxi if you stay here). Had a mini apartment that was enormous and spotless with huge sitting and bedroom with very comfortable bed. Manager/owner was very proactive/responsive, but be aware that I didn’t see anyone the entire weekend. Kitchen was stocked with many breakfast things and real coffee. Will absolutely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stunningly beautiful. Huge room — really a suite. Very comfortable bed. Garden doors that open to paths and outdoor seating. 10 minute drive into St. Andrew’s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property sitting in the forest. It was just outside of St. Andrews, avoiding the hustle and bustle. David the proprietor is the star of this place. We could have listened to his stories forever. We had the lovely apartment at the top of the castle with a sitting room, spacious bedroom, kitchen, and bath. Breakfast was supplied in the kitchen and had plenty of options. We drove about 7 miles into Anstruther for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Crossville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved the owners…. Very helpful and knowledgeable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Saltsburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW! What a great place to stay. And it's a CASTLE!!!!! Yes, you're staying in a CASTLE. In SCOTLAND!!! Very convenient to the small fishing towns dotting the coast along the East Neck of Fife. And very short distance from Saint Andrews. We enjoyed a two night stay with breakfast. Room was spacious and very elegant ... as you'd expect from a castle. Owner David was very welcoming and helpful with advice and also offering up a great story or two. An absolute delightful human being. The grounds are walkable and there is outdoor seating. The castle is in the country so it's quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. But a great location for short day-trips. We loved our time there as it made for some fabulous memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect comfortable and quiet stay for our two nights in St Andrew’s. Well priced. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the whole experience. David made us feel very welcome. It was different to anywhere else we had stayed. The set up for breakfast was great. The bed was comfortable. The room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wheelock

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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