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Ailim House Serviced Cottage

Property class: 4.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a chair.
An outdoor hot tub with a stone surround, a basket, and a house in the background.
A hot tub area with a tree and some greenery in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a yellow kettle, and a yellow toaster.
A living room with a yellow sofa, a brown sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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11 Windmill Rd, St. Andrews, SCT, KY16 9JJ
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a chair.

Exclusive Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

St. Andrews

A luxury stay in the heart of St. Andrews awaits you at Ailim House Serviced Cottage. Within steps you'll find University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this guest house include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, charcoal grills and express check-in. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4.5-property class St. Andrews guest house include St Andrews - Jubilee Course and Swilken Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Scores - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 9 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Saint - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bibi's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taste - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ailim House Serviced Cottage

As a guest of Ailim House Serviced Cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Ailim House Serviced Cottage also features a garden, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star St. Andrews guest house is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ailim House Serviced Cottage offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with twin sofa beds. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 54-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, Netflix and smart speakers. Accommodation at this 4.5-star guest house has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 29 for adults and GBP 29 for children

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 54-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 29 for adults and from GBP 29 for children

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Ailim House Serviced Cottage Guesthouse

Ailim House Serviced Cottage St. Andrews

Ailim House Serviced Cottage Guesthouse St. Andrews

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ailim House Serviced Cottage?

Yep, Ailim House Serviced Cottage has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ailim House Serviced Cottage?

Yep, Ailim House Serviced Cottage is a short 12-minute walk from West Sands.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ailim House Serviced Cottage?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Ailim House Serviced Cottage serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ailim House Serviced Cottage?

No, Ailim House Serviced Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ailim House Serviced Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ailim House Serviced Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Ailim House Serviced Cottage?

There is a golf course next to Ailim House Serviced Cottage.

Ailim House Serviced Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent and perfectly located
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WilliM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staff. close to golf, shopping and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ailim house was truly one of the best places I have ever stayed. The cottage itself is beautiful, has all the conveniences needed, is comfortable, and perfectly accessible to St Andrews. The hosts are lovely people who went above and beyond to make our stay the best ever.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! Enjoyed every bit of it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were super friendly and very communicative through the Expedia app as we dealt with lost luggage being delivered. Great location as you can walk to the Old Course in 5 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tara

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

Best place to stay in St Andrews

Absolutely lovely cottage with the best hosts I've ever experienced! They thought of of everything possible to make our stay enjoyable. Cypress Cottage adorable with fun decor and attention to details for comfort. I was travelling with my two teenage children to see the University and this property was perfect for the three of us. Parking next to cottage makes it perfect if you are driving, the location just on the outskirts of town centre mean its quiet yet easily walkable to everything. If you are lucky enough to stay here I encourage you to order breakfast - it was incredible! 5 star dining! Just a fantastic stay cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024