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Rufflets St Andrews

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near University of St. Andrews

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Interior
Family Suite (Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut) | Bathroom
Exterior
Family Suite (Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut) | Living area
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$527
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

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Family Suite (Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

Family Suite (Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Couples Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

Suite (Couples Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Gatehouse Superior Room

Gatehouse Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gatehouse Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Turret Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Strathkinness Low Road, Fife, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9TX

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 13 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪BrewDog St Andrews - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The One Under - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whey Pat Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rufflets St Andrews

Upscale hotel near University of St. Andrews
Located close to Craigtoun Country Park and St. Andrews Links, Rufflets St Andrews provides a terrace, a garden and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Rufflets Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A front desk safe, 2 meeting rooms and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Rufflets St Andrews have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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

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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 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 any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rufflets St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rufflets St Andrews?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rufflets St Andrews on 8 Aug 2025 start from NZ$527.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rufflets St Andrews?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rufflets St Andrews?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rufflets St Andrews?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Rufflets St Andrews provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 140 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rufflets St Andrews located?

Situated in St. Andrews, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of St. Andrews, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and Craigtoun Country Park. St. Andrew's Cathedral and West Sands are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Rufflets St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 322 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and relaxing location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food good, service responsive and friendly, beautiful property to walk around and enjoy quiet and relaxed time
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel 5 minutes out of the main town of Saint Andrews. Very friendly staff. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fabulous. The staff was excellent, rooms were spacious and an overall beautiful property. Very quick taxi ride to town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing property, with English charm, amazing staff, great food and the ladies at the front were so accommodating! We felt right at house. We stayed in the mallard cabin family suite and it was so neat!
Mallard cabin
Walking to the manor
The beautiful manor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great stay

Great stay! Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem just outside of St. Andrews. Only stayed for one night, but what a lovey stay. The gardens are beautiful, I loved walking through them after dinner. The room was well appointed and had homemade short bread. Plus it was so nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Weekend birthday break

Very good. Excellent staff. Location perfect for a chilled, quiet time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing night. staff were great and the accommodation was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Beautiful and Charming

This is such a beautiful Estate with history and incredible charm! The staff was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed dining in and had fun with the staff in the bar. Everything about our stay was fabulous and we felt very well taken care of. We would highly recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and excellent service. Thank
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in really nice countryside surroundings yet only a 5 minute drive from St Andrews. The room was very comfortable and well heated which is important for a December stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem, stay in the woodlands cabins for a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Great fish and chips in the pub dining area despite it being a quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt have ask for better. Location, room and food all excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
As we pulled in to parking lot and
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family run hotel provides a superb home away from home feel about it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place a short drive from the St Andrews city center.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and kind. Hotel was charming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024