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Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews

Relax surrounded by breathtaking scenery while enjoying first-class amenities. Take pleasure in indulging your passion for golf.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews

The accommodation comprises of an entrance vestibule leading through to the utility/laundry room with storage for golf clubs and other equipment. This leads into the main hallway where information leaflets are displayed and a telephone is situated. Off the hallway,there are three well appointed twin bedded rooms, one with an en-suite shower room and the other two bedrooms sharing a shower room. There is an attractive mural of Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns painted onto the wall half way up the stairs leading to the upstairs lounge/dining room, kitchen and en-suite bedroom.

UPSTAIRS
Lounge / Dining Room
Superb lounge with panoramic views of the Old Course and patio doors to the viewing veranda. This room has very comfortable seating arrangements, a reproduction oak centre table, television and video. The spacious dining area off the lounge has two windows to the north overlooking the Old Course. The dining table, ten chairs, dresser and serving table are made from reproduction oak and are complemented with crystal chandeliers in both areas of the room. Ideal for eating in if guests wish to relax in the comfortable surroundings. The room is accessed from the top landing and has a connecting door through to the kitchen.

Kitchen
Fully fitted modern antique pine kitchen with fridge, electric hob, extractor, double oven, dishwasher and microwave oven. Doulton crockery for 12 place settings and crystal glasses.

Utility Room - With washing machine and freezer.

Storage Room
Large cupboard for storing golf clubs, outdoors shoes, etc.

Swilken View has 4 twin bedded rooms, all individually styled but all sharing the highest quality standards. The highest quality pure cotton bed linen and luxurious towels are provided for the comfort of our guests. There is ample storage space throughout all of the bedrooms for your clothing and accessories.

DOWNSTAIRS

Master Bedroom (En-suite)

The Master Bedroom enjoys spectacular views over St Andrews Old Course. It has a beautiful en-suite shower room. This twin bedded room consists of a double wardrobe, bedside cabinets, dressing table, chairs, and occasional tables with ornate lamps, and wall mounted 32" tv.

Twin Bedroom
Attractive south facing twin bedded room with wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, wall lights, table lamp and wall mounted 32" tv.

Twin Bedroom

Attractive west facing twin bedded room with antique walnut beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet and wall mounted 32" tv.
Shared Bathroom - Pleasant modern shared bathroom with over bath shower, w.c. and wash-hand basin with shaver point.

Upstairs Bedroom

Twin bedded room, also with spectacular views of the Old Course. Attractively decorated modern en-suite shower room with electric shower, w.c. and vanity sink with shaver point.

Property manager

Mr Kerr Currie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Swilken View 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking Old Course
Swilken View 5 Star Selfcatering Overlooking Old Course
Swilken View 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking Old Course
Swilken View 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking Old Course
House

About the neighborhood

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St Andrews, Fife

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 1 min walk
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 4 min walk
  • St. Andrews Links - 15 min walk
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 8 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The One Under - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tailend Restaurant & Fish Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Whey Pat Tavern - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. St Andrews - Jubilee Course and Swilken Bridge are just steps away.

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Swilken View, 5 Star Selfcatering House Overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheri n.

Wonderful! Well appointed. Beautiful location.Perfect place to stay while visiting St.Andrews.
This is the perfect place to stay while visiting St.Andrews!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Great base in St. Andrews - fantastic view of the Old Course
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nancy and Todd’s experience
Kerr’s place was beautiful. In a great location with outstanding views and very comfortable. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great break
Lovely property great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The unit worked out perfectly for us. The unit had all the amenities we could have wanted. Kitchen was very well stocked and appointed. Bedrooms and bathrooms the same. Large dining room and sitting room. Majestic view of the Old Course and St Andrews Links. We hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year in St.Andrews
Absolutely beautiful house, a stones throw away from Swilken Bridge. A very short walk to the centre of St.Andrews. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

Fantastic location for any golfer
Wonderful property with all we needed clean and very comfortable for our party of 6. The views from the lounge are truly spectacular. There was so much going on in St Andrews during our stay and the golf course are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

james b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Andrews golf trip
Amazing location. Everything clean and in working order. Perfect for 8 golfers. If I could give this place 6 stars I would.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It looked to good to be true, but it wasn't!
Wow! What a fabulous home, location, view - the total experience was everything we hoped it would be and more. If you ever need a place in Scotland to base your buddies golf trip, look no further than Swilken View. The owner was engaged with us the entire time, begining 2 years ago when we made the reservations. AMAZING!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swilken View Review-8/5 thru 8/11
For the quality and location you will not find a better place than this property. Second time staying here was as good as the first! Everything was immaculate and everyone in our group thouroghly enjoyed it. Great location for golf and dining
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swilken view
Excellent in all respects
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old friends golf trip
Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place. The location, the property, and dealing with the owner could not have been better. If you’re looking for a great place to stay for golf- this is it 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST option for golfers!
Swilken View is the ideal property for a group on a golf holiday in Fife. To wake up every morning looking out over The Old Course is just incredible! There is no better location in St Andrews - walking distance to most everything. It appears the kitchen was recently remodeled with great appliances. While it could sleep 8, the 4 bedrooms allowed our foursome each a private room. The laundry room came in handy for mid-week washing. This place was so great that i would plan our next trip around Swilken View availability.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. In an excellent location for golf and restaurants in the evening.
Fantastic experience. Great house in a perfect location. Weather was outstanding for the whole week and the golf was outstanding. Everything in the house was of a very high quality
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juliet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful apartment
Great location with amazing views, lovely apartment with everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Highly recommended. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf lovers dream house
Spectacular location for a golf trip. We had 8 guys and had plenty of room with a terrific kitchen. You will never get tired of looking out the window to the 17th green of the Old Course and the Swilken Bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Class Accommodation
Top quality accommodation in unique location overlooking Swilken Bridge. Cannot recommend highly enough. Kerr & Suzanne were first class re communication & ensuring we had a memorable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken C., Solihull, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous golfing nest
Swilken View is a truly fabulous place to stay when visiting St Andrews. If you are a golfer, the location can hardly be bettered, overlooking the Old Course and as the name implies, the centuries old Swilken Bridge. The house is spacious and comfortable and exactly as described in the web pages. We all loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property for Golf Vacation!
We rented both of Kerr’s properties for an 8 person golf trip. I can’t imagine there is a better place to stay in St. Andrew’s for this type of trip. Our place was spacious and very well equipped. The views of the old course are amazing and the garage was great for storing all of our golf gear. Kerr was very responsive. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking to have a home base in St. Andrew’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrence T., Elmira heights, ny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!!!!!
This has to be the best place to stay in St. Andrews, especially if you are a golfer. We had 4 couples come from NY for a week. Couldn’t dream of anything better. The place was outstanding in every way. Waking up to the view is a hard thing to leave and come home. The house has everything you could ever want. I will recommend this to every golfer I know. And hopefully will be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven in St. Andrews
This house is perfect for anyone- golfers or families visiting St Andrews. The location is incredible ! It is close enough to town to walk yet far enough that you can enjoy some quiet time as well. The house has a wonderful view of the Old Course, the bathrooms are clean, modern and larger than you normally find in European homes and the kitchen has been updated with modern appliances. Comfy beds too! The owner is great to work with and to have a dedicated parking spot is worth its weight in gold! We will be back and we are telling all our golfing friends this is a must stay if they want to visit St Andrews.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howard G., Ocala, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Swilken View
This was our 2nd stay at Swilken View, so there were no surprises other than improvements like the freezer is now up in the kitchen, and the dryer is in the laundry room. Also, the motorized garage door was an improvement. It's a perfect location for a golf group. There was just the two of us, but there's room for loads more. It's a terrific place to watch the first golfers going out at 6:30, and last finishing around 10 pm. If we're able to come back for a 3rd time, we'll do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Superb
We were there for 2 weeks and had a great stay. Bedrooms are a bit on the small side but functional and comfortable. Tons of other space and very comfortable, great view of the 17th green and Swilken Bridge as advertised. Minor issue is that the dryer is in the garage and the freezer is on the lower floor while the fridge and sitting area are upstairs. Functional but not convenient. But when considered as part of the whole package these were very minor issues. All in all it was great and I recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vesna L., Sandycove Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and set up for 8 golfers
The apartment was perfectly set up for a group of 8 golfers. The 3 bedrooms on the ground floor are simply but sufficiently furnished. The primary bedroom is larger with a much larger ensuite. The living room, dining room and kitchen are well suited for a group of 8. The dining room easily accommodates the entire group and the kitchen is abundantly stocked with stemware, plates, bowls, cutlery, pans, etc. There are no issues with cooking 3 meals a day. The manager could not have been more responsive and helpful. We had a small plumbing issue in the kitchen and a plumber was dispatched quickly. The location is ideal with amazing views of the old course. We are already planning a return trip! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gagga S., Linköping, Sweden

Words are not enough!
From the very first contact to leaving after a week everything is just amazing. We blame our selves for not understanding how to get som heat in the house (how hard can it be) We will give it a new try 2015 and hope for less rain so we don´t need it :) Clean, spacious and inviting this house offers everything you need for a fantastic stay in St Andrews. How ever i wouldn´t recommend it, then it might be taken the next time i want to book it... Jokes aside it´s fantastic and we will be back, same week next year and the year after that!