St Andrews Country Retreat
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Overview
The five star, family-run St Andrews Country Retreat is a luxurious development of three incredible properties. Each of the houses offers five bedrooms, sleeping 10 guests. If you are planning a very special celebration, a large group get together of friends or family or are organising a corporate event, the Retreat could be just the place for you. Each of the properties are beautifully appointed with stylish, elegant furnishings and gorgeous colour themes throughout. They enjoy nods to their location with luxury tartan soft furnishings.
St Andrews Country Retreat boasts a stunning location, surrounded by 65 acres of tranquil countryside. Guests enjoy far reaching countryside views yet are just 10 minutes from the wonderful golfing capital of Scotland, St Andrews. St Andrews Country Retreat is situated just outside the very picturesque hamlet of Peat Inn. The hamlet is centred on the Michelin starred restaurant The Peat Inn which was built in the mid 1700’s. It is 7 miles south east of Cupar and 6 miles south west of St Andrews. St Andrews is the Kingdom of Fife’s historic gem, famous also for its university, medieval streets and fantastic traditional buildings including St Andrews Cathedral. This superb golf capital boasts 10 fantastic courses including the renowned Old Course.
St Andrews Country House is built over two floors with the ground floor being home to a very stylish open plan kitchen and dining room, a stunning sun room which is set up for indoor dining and lounging, a beautiful living room, 3 comfortable bedroom suites including a stunning master suite and a laundry room. The designer kitchen is a chef’s dream with excellent oversized appliances, a wine fridge and everything you could hope for to prepare gourmet meals. The dining area is very glamorous. The living room boasts a cosy wood-burning stove, television with Sky channels and doors that open to a patio with your very own luxury hydro spa. The enormous sun room is a fantastic entertaining space which looks out and opens to a private short game golf area, pretty borders and an alfresco dining area. The lower bedroom suites are gorgeous little havens with striking oversized headboards, luxury linens and immaculate ensuite bathrooms. The master also enjoys a walk-in dressing room. Upstairs the house boasts another beautiful living space with a wood-burning stove, sumptuous furnishings and access to a roof terrace as well as the two remaining bedroom suites, an office space and a contemporary family bathroom with a bath. Four of the bedrooms in this house enjoy zip and link beds that can be set up as either large doubles or twins on request and the final offers a superb double bed.
St Andrews Round House is also perfect for celebrations with beautifully appointed entertainment spaces. The ground floor is home to a very well equipped designer kitchen and breakfast room, a stunning open plan living and dining space with a circular aspect and 2 gorgeous bedroom suites with stunning oversized headboards, luxury tartan throws and cushions decorating the beds, dressing areas and immaculate bathrooms. The designer kitchen is a chef’s dream with excellent and plentiful appliances, everything you could hope for to prepare gourmet meals. The breakfast area is charming and perfect to sit the whole group. The circular living and dining room is spectacular with sumptuous furnishings, a fabulous chandelier, a huge television with Sky channels, a Bose sound system and double height aspect to the ceiling. The dining table seats 16 guests, perfect if you take another of the houses and want a group dinner. Upstairs the house boasts another beautiful living space with comfortable furnishings and access to a roof terrace as well as the three remaining bedroom suites and a stunning family bathroom with a powerful jacuzzi bath. The bedrooms again feature gorgeous headboards as well as wallpapered feature walls. Four of the bedrooms in this house enjoy zip and link beds that can be set up as either large doubles or twins on request and the final offers a superbly comfortable double bed.
The newest property St Andrews Lodge is stylishly furnished and decorated throughout. Interior designers have certainly waved their magic wands on this beautiful house. The Lodge is built on one level so is an accessible property offering a warm welcome and a luxurious, indulgent stay. The very well equipped designer kitchen and breakfast room boasts exceptional appliances and a wonderful atmosphere. There are two living and dining spaces, one at each end of the Lodge. One of the living spaces features a bar with pull up stools, another fabulous aspect. All Sky channels are available when watching the state-of-the-art televisions. The five excellent bedroom suites boast stunning oversized headboards, luxury tartan throws and cushions decorating the beds, dressing areas and immaculate bathrooms. With superb power showers and indulgent roll top baths, the bathrooms are restful, luxurious and certainly spaces where you will want to linger. Guests are provided with robes, slippers and luxury toiletries. Guests will enjoy the sleep of kings on the memory foam, super-sprung, super-king zip and links beds which offer flexible sleeping arrangements.
Outside each of the properties guests can pamper themselves in their private hydro spas with jets that relieve tension in targeted areas. What bliss! Each house offers alfresco dining on the terrace using excellent Mediterranean barbecues. St Andrews Lodge will enjoy a short golf game with pitching mats, holes and bunkers, similar to those at the other two properties. Guests also enjoy access the Retreat’s private 270 yard golf driving range.
St Andrews Country Retreat has been designed to offer the ultimate in luxurious breaks with incredible five star facilities. The estate enjoys an in-house catering team who can provide delicious bespoke breakfasts and carefully chosen private chefs can create tailored menus if desired. The estate also offers hire of its 16 seater mini coach and 8 seater mini bus and offers some complimentary transfers locally when available. You cannot go wrong booking accommodation at St Andrews Country Retreat!
What you should know…
- Please speak to our Concierge Team if you would like to discuss the accommodation available on the St Andrews Country Retreat, hire the Retreat’s 16 seater mini coach or the 8 seater mini bus or would like to enjoy the catering services offered
- St Andrews Lodge will only launch in April 2022 so prior to that only two of the houses will be available. The Lodge will enjoy a short game area similar to the other two properties
- For stays of three nights or more The Retreat also offers one complimentary return transfer per day, excluding the festive period, to and from guest’s destinations within the St Andrews/East Neuk area when available. Additional transfers are chargeable and transfers must be booked in advance
Property Features
St Andrews Main House | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10
Ground Floor
- Kitchen with oven, microwave, steam oven, induction hob, 2 x fridge freezers and 2 x dishwashers
- Dining room
- Drawing room
- Bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Boot room
First Floor
- Living room with doors to balcony
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Family bathroom
The Round House | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10
Ground Floor
- Living room
- Kitchen with oven, microwave, steam oven, induction hob, 2 x fridge freezers and 2 x dishwashers
- Bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom
First Floor
- Second living room
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Family bathroom
Lodge | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10
Ground Floor
- Lounge with bar area and pool table
- Fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast dining facilities
- Dining room with seating for 10
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom (opposite)
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Two private hydro spas
- Private short game area with 5 pitching mats, 6 holes & 2 bunkers
- Private short game area with 3 pitching mats, 9 holes & 2 bunkers
- Private 270- yard golf driving range
- Terraces with dining facilities
- Barbecues
Location
About the surrounding area of St Andrews Country RetreatSt Andrews Country Retreat is located just outside of St Andrews, the golfing capital of Scotland in the small hamlet of Peat Inn. Guests can enjoy a delicious gastronomic delight at The Peat Inn, the hamlet’s famous Michelin starred restaurant.
St Andrews is extremely popular for its landscaped, prestigious golf courses but also offers excellent shopping, some wonderful art galleries, interesting museums and spectacular golden beaches. Visitors enjoy fine dining in the atmospheric restaurants as well as delicious ice creams from the local ice cream parlours. There are many exciting and interesting attractions from St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle to Scotland’s Secret Bunker. The remains of St Andrews Cathedral are a must-see for any visitor. It was once the largest church in Scotland and the museum is home to a fantastic collection of medieval sculptures and relics which were found on the site. For amazing views across St Andrews and Fife, visitors can climb St Rule’s Tower which dates from the 12th century. St Andrews Castle enjoys a history spanning 450 years. It has been a bishop’s palace, a fortress and a state prison.
The Old Course is the golfing location which every golfer aspires to visit. It is one of the most famous golf courses in the world and visitors can join an expert guide to walk around the 1st, 17th and 18th holes, walking in the footsteps of golfing legends and experiencing a player’s eye view. There are ballots to play on the Old Course but you can book in advance to play on some of the other golfing wonders including The Castle Course, The New Course, the Jubilee Course, the Eden Course and the Strathtyrum Course.
Another popular adventure is to take one of the St Andrews Ghost Tours which introduce visitors to many haunted locations including the Cathedral and St Andrews University.
The Fife Pilgrim Way is a wonderfully scenic long-distance walk through the ancient Kingdom of Fife. Visitors can follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who flocked to Fife between the 11th and 16th centuries to be near to the bones of St Andrew, one of Jesus’ disciples. It was considered to be the next best thing to the Holy Land, joining ranks with the Santiago de Compostela and Rome.
Dundee is only half an hour from St Andrews Lodge. It is located on the Firth of Tay estuary and enjoys a regenerated waterfront with two nautical museums, RRS Discovery, Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition ship and HM Frigate Unicorn, the 19th century warship. There are many museums including Verdant Works which celebrates the city’s jute manufacturing heritage and The McManus, Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum which displays art and archaeological finds.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Dundee
(30km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Cupar
(11km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
St Andrews
(10km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Peat Inn
(1km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
St Andrews
(10km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Peat Inn
(1km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
St Andrews
(12km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
St Andrews
(12km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesSt Andrews Country Retreat is perfect for families. Each of the houses enjoys excellent living spaces so there is plenty of room for children to play.
St Andrews is only 10 minutes away from the house with many adventures for little ones. The delightful St Andrews Aquarium is home to British sharks, piranhas, seals and even meerkats. Children can get up close to many animals in various interactive demonstrations held every day.
The St Andrews Spy Mission Treasure Trail is great fun and the perfect way to explore the town. Families can follow the self-guided trail to solve clues and crack the code. Children will learn all about the town including its ancient buildings, signs and statues.
St Andrews West Sand Bay is a wonderful golden beach with far reaching panoramic views and expansive sand. It is perfect for children. On windy days it is a great spot for kite flying. East Sands Bay is located on the south side of the old harbour, close to the East Sands Leisure Centre. It is another sandy beach with an excellent array of watersports including surfing and sailing. There are some fascinating rock pols at the south end of the beach.
Craigtoun Park is a fabulous 47 acre park only 2 miles from St Andrews providing great fun for the whole family. Children enjoy the Rio Grande Railway, crazy golf, putting and Puffin' Billy, the road train that takes visitors all around the whole park. There are rowing boats and pedalos, bouncy castles and pedal cars for the little ones.
St Andrews Botanic Garden is another wonderful space, perfect for picnics and games of hide and seek. There are wonderful, colourful plant displays covering rock and scree hillsides, ponds, woodland and herbaceous borders. There are also botanical and geographic garden displays and huge glasshouses, the home of alpines, desert plants and tropical exotics. From April to September there is a fully immersive Tropical Butterfly Experience and Pollinator Challenge. There are also free family activities during the school holidays.
Cambo Gardens near Kingsbarns in Fife boasts a walled garden and Georgian stables housing an excellent Visitor Centre, cafe, crafts and unique plants for sale. There is a learning hub for events and activities and woodland walks to the award winning beach.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Outdoor Games
Services Available
- Breakfast Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Transfers Available
- Breakfast Available
St Andrews Country Retreat and its staff can arrange for you:
Transfer / Coach Service
One Complimentary Return Luxury Transport Per Day excluding the festive period. Our 16 seater and 8 seater vehicles can carry 16 and 8 passengers plus the driver are available to guests requiring transfers to and from your golfing / social tour destination should the party split within the St Andrews / East Neuk Area and this is complimentary for stays of three nights or more and must be booked in advance, any additional social runs are chargeable (see price list) The daily complimentary transport hours are between 08.00 and 20.00 hours seven days a week. The management cannot guarantee any specific transfer times during busy periods.
Edinburgh Airport each way transport Four persons £100.00 each way Four plus persons maximum 16 seats £150.00 each way
Dundee Airport / Carnoustie Golf Course each way transport
Four persons £75.00 each way
Four plus persons maximum 16 seats £100.00 each way
St Andrews / East Neuk area each way transport
Four Persons £30.00 each way
Four plus persons maximum 16 seats £40.00 each way
The company will undertake transfers in addition to the above which are subject to separate negotiation.
Private Chef to cook Full Scottish Breakfast
£20.00 per person
Private Chef to cook Lunch
From £25.00 per person
Private Chef to cook Dinner
From £55.00 per person
Fresh Daily Change of Towels
£40.00
Daily Housekeeping
£75.00
Pre Arrival Shopping Service
£20.00
Birthday Cake & Balloons
From £35.00
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
St Andrews Country Retreat is available for weddings & events.
Events & Conferences
Number of confer...
Event information
St Andrews Country Retreat is available for weddings & events.
Events & Conferences
Number of conference rooms: 2
Maximum seated boardroom style: 20
Maximum seated theatre style: 20
Weddings
Exclusively Yours Wedding Packagae
The package is inclusive of:
- Minimum 3 night rental of the main house with 5 en suite bedrooms
- Minimum 3 night rental of 5* second house with 5 en suite bedrooms
- As many nights and rooms required within the Bed & Breakfast on the Estate
- A full welcome hamper on arrival in each House
- Hydro Spa to relax with a glass of champagne and toast your future life together
- Golf practice areas for the groom and party to relax and calm a nerve or two
- Bright spacious areas for photographs
- Dining Area perfect for the wedding party dinner the night before the big day
- Use of our 16 or 8 seater Mercedes vehicles into St Andrews
- We have teamed up with mobile make-up artist Lauren Elizabeth who is available for bridal and occasional make-up
Each party is then free to tailor their special day with their own catering company and entertainment.
- Please enquire for pricing information.
| Security deposit | £1000 to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
Terms & Conditions
- The owner requires a list of all the names and ages of every member of the group staying at the house prior to arrival. No extra guests have permission to be on site during the booking
- The lead booker must be over 30 years old
- Only approved Chefs and caterers can be booked at the property. The owners do not allow any non-approved chefs in their properties. Please ask for a list of approved providers.
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £1000 to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes, included in rental price |
| Pets welcome? | Dogs maybe allowed on request by owner approval. All requests must be made at the time of booking. Please provide details of the dog breed. If dogs are approved, there is an additional charge of £20.00 per night and maximum 2 dogs if permitted. |
| Internet access? | Yes, included in rental price |
| Changeover day | Any |
| Minimum stay | January - April: 2 nights October - December: 2 nights May - September: 3 nights Festive period: 4 nights |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking |
| Other Ts and Cs | Daily housekeeping is available for an additional charge of £75 per person, per night - please enquire at time of booking |
| Other 2 | A full Scottish breakfast is available for an additional charge of £20 per person, per day |
| Other 3 | Please note that any catering must be provided by someone on the owners approved list. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 30 people:
| Rental period | 2 Nights | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25th 2023 - Oct 2nd 2023 | - | £10,021 | £13,373 | £16,724 | £19,890 |
| Oct 2nd 2023 - Oct 13th 2023 | £6,120 | £8,767 | £11,415 | £14,062 | £17,672 |
| Oct 13th 2023 - Nov 3rd 2023 | - | - | - | - | £18,009 |
| Nov 3rd 2023 - Dec 1st 2023 | £6,121 | £8,768 | £11,415 | £14,062 | £16,524 |
| Dec 1st 2023 - Dec 18th 2023 | £6,120 | £8,141 | £10,161 | £12,181 | £14,138 |
| Dec 18th 2023 - Dec 25th 2023 | - | - | £15,911 | £19,841 | £27,504 |
| Dec 25th 2023 - Dec 26th 2023 | - | - | £15,911 | £19,841 | £27,504 |
| Dec 26th 2023 - Jan 5th 2024 | - | - | £14,688 | £18,361 | £25,704 |
| Jan 5th 2024 - Feb 5th 2024 | £6,120 | £9,639 | £13,159 | £16,679 | £17,136 |
| Feb 5th 2024 - Apr 1st 2024 | £6,733 | £9,794 | £12,854 | £15,915 | £17,136 |
| Apr 1st 2024 - Apr 29th 2024 | - | £9,639 | £12,241 | £14,842 | £17,136 |
| Apr 29th 2024 - May 31st 2024 | - | £9,915 | £13,219 | £16,524 | £19,278 |
| May 31st 2024 - Sep 2nd 2024 | - | £12,854 | £17,137 | £21,421 | £23,562 |
| Sep 2nd 2024 - Sep 30th 2024 | - | £12,210 | £14,382 | £16,554 | £21,420 |
| Sep 30th 2024 - Dec 1st 2024 | £6,733 | £9,639 | £12,546 | £15,452 | £17,136 |
| Dec 1st 2024 - Dec 16th 2024 | £6,120 | £9,639 | £13,159 | £16,679 | £17,136 |
| Dec 16th 2024 - Dec 23rd 2024 | - | - | £17,747 | £19,584 | £28,703 |
| Dec 23rd 2024 - Dec 24th 2024 | - | - | £15,911 | £19,841 | £27,504 |
| Dec 24th 2024 - Jan 3rd 2025 | - | - | £14,688 | £18,361 | £25,704 |
| Jan 3rd 2025 - Mar 28th 2025 | £6,120 | £9,639 | £13,159 | £16,679 | £17,136 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Property name
St Andrews Country Retreat
Property owners
John and Jo-Anne
How long have you owned the property?
We have owned the estate since 2007
What was it abou...
Owner Profile
Property name
St Andrews Country Retreat
Property owners
John and Jo-Anne
How long have you owned the property?
We have owned the estate since 2007
What was it about the property that you first fell in love with?
The properties were made up of two plots when we bought them with derelict outbuildings in place. We loved their setting in the countryside and the fabulous panoramic views.
Are there any interesting stories in its history?
Yes, the estate dates back to the 1840’s. The second house's main sitting room was used as a horse mill by using animal power to grind grain.
Do you have a favourite room in the property?
No! They are all lovely.
For anyone coming to stay is there anything in the surrounding area they should...
Really do? Visit the famous Swilcan Bridge in St Andrews which is on the 18th hole of the Old Course at the Home of Golf. A golfer or not this famous bridge is one of the most iconic settings in golf and it has felt the footsteps of the true greats.
Really eat? Fish and Chips from the award winning Anstruther Fish Bar.
Really see? Take a road trip around the fabulous coastline from St Andrews to Elie and visit all of the picturesque small working fishing villages.
What insider tip would you pass on about the property or the area?
There’s a great Michelin-starred restaurant on our door step called The Peat Inn. You do have to book in advance but it is really worth a visit if you are lucky enough to secure a table.
Reviews
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Weekend of fun
Absolutely stunning property in a gorgeous location.
Fantastic place to spend a relaxing weekend with friends.
Hosts are so friendly and make it feel like a real home from home. -
Magical
A magical place. The houses were exquisite, grounds amazing and there’s nothing they’ve not thought of. A ‘must see’ property, and a must return! Beautiful, well maintained and had the wow factor in every room. The place is spotless, and the beds the comfiest I’ve slept in. If you are considering staying, I would absolutely go for it. This will make a wonderful wedding venue in the future too. Thanks again for all your support and privacy!
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