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

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    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
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf 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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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
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About the neighborhood

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St Andrews, Fife

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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.

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" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location!
You can stare out of the window looking at the 18th hole all day!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swilken View St Andrews
Fifth stay at the 3 & 4 bedroom properties for our group of golfers. Both houses always excellently presented and maintained, great location for for the town, beaches and of course golf. Owner Kerr and staff look after us, ensuring through our stay all is well, nothing is ever too much trouble. Already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
What a perfect home base for a week in St Andrews. Kerr and Suzanne were an absolute pleasure to work with. Easy to communicate with for the entire time leading up to our trip, as well as personally greeting us when we arrived. I’ll add to this when I have a moment, but you cannot go wrong with Swilcan Ciew!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fantastic week at Swilken View
This was my second stay at Swilken View, and it was every bit as good as the first. The location is unparalleled, the bedrooms comfortable, and the living spaces ample. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H., McKinney, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Greg F., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf trip
Great base in St. Andrews - fantastic view of the Old Course
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Hans-Ernst R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus
Schönes Haus in sehr gutem Zustand, mit allem was man benötigt
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Terrence T., Elmira heights, ny

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ken C., Solihull, England

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swilken view
Excellent in all respects
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

james b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Denis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Vesna L., Sandycove Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Howard G., Ocala, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
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 F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Juliet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

William (Bill) S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Swilken View
This is a great property that I have stayed in multiple times. Swilken View is always immaculate and the views are incredible. Location in the town is great with easy access to everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
golf trip
#1 location in St. Andrews. Kerr was a perfect host. Can't say enough about this spectacular property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent R., Hershey, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022