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# Greyfriars Bothy

Apartment with kitchen, steps from University of St. Andrews

## Photo gallery for Greyfriars Bothy

![Interior - Greyfriars Bothy (St Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93082400/93082339/61a18607.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the heart of St Andrews, Greyfriars Gardens apartment offers a serene retreat. With an open-plan living room and kitchen, unwind in the private back garden with BBQ or relax in one of two spacious bedrooms featuring 180cm Super King beds.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41023 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Barbecue grill

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Greyfriars Bothy

The apartment is situated in the centre of St Andrews, in the popular Greyfriars Gardens.   
  
The apartment is located on the ground floor and spread out over one level.   
  
With the master bedroom at the front with windows looking out onto Greyfriars Gardens, a second bedroom and shower room in the middle, and an open plan living room and kitchen at the rear, with patio doors leading out to a private back garden with BBQ.   
  
Both bedrooms feature a 180cm Super King bed, that can be split apart to form two 90cm singles upon request. Bedrooms include luggage racks.   
  
Media: Tv comes withs Now TV SKY Sports along with the normal free to view apps. Guests are also welcome to log into Netflix, Spotify, or any other apps for which they have their own accounts. The living room also has a Sonos Soundbar.   
  
Hallway has storage space for golf bags.   
  
Guests may either park at the side of the street in front of the apartment, although pay and display is in force Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Alternatively, guests can park for free 24/7 at either the Murray Place car park, a 2 minute walk from the apartment, or on The Scores, a 5 minute walk away.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- 3 pets total
- Fee: GBP 20
- Service animals exempt from fees

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board
- Limited housekeeping

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,023 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

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

### Rules

Checkin 16:00-00:00

### Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

3 total pets

Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Pet fee: GBP 20
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- High chair fee: GBP 20 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 

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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

452431

## About the area

St. Andrews is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and West Sands, while British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tannadice Park or Dens Park. [Visit our St. Andrews travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews.dx6023729)

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St Andrews

### What's nearby

- ![University of St Andrews is the oldest of the four ancient universities of Scotland.  
It was founded between 1410 and 1413. Can you imagine?!  
This is a view of the Courtyard of the United College.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088417/993e79ae-9bc5-442f-b4b6-6ac5c4eb820f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
University of St. Andrews  
1 min walk \- 0.1 miles
- ![famous cityscape of st andrews behind the old course](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533021785/cbbd11af-b848-42e5-ad95-e5f99737d5ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Old Course at St Andrews  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- ![One of my favourite places in the world, the Royal and Ancient Course at St Andrews, Scotland.  
How brilliant is this course...incredible.  And if you don't like golf, fine, St Andrews is a cool little town.  I'd also recommend the Anstruther Fish Bar just down the coast a wee bit...and I don't really like fish and chips heaps, but delicious all the same.

2.4.2005  
](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532495088/fc05fe05-f35c-483f-95aa-e4ea00aa0d9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- ![St. Andrew\'s Cathedral featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088415/f86d82ed-8924-40f2-914a-8f9ec83c4690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
St. Andrew's Cathedral  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- The Scores  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles

### Getting around

- Leuchars Station  
9 min drive
- Dundee (DND)  
31 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Dunvegan Hotel  
3 min walk
- St Andrews Students' Association  
3 min walk
- The Tailend Fish Bar  
2 min walk
- Starbucks  
2 min walk
- BrewDog St Andrews  
3 min walk

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## Greyfriars Bothy Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Daniel F.

6 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Wonderful experience 

Our family stayed at Greyfriars Bothy while visiting the university for our daughter. The location was perfect for us with everything within a short walking distance. We will definitely choose this for our next visit.

##### Daniel F.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Carl

26 Jul 2025

#### Greyfriars Bothy

Fantastic stay, always brilliant everytime we stay. Would 100% recommend and will definitely stay again

##### Carl

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### 8/10 Good

#### Andreas

27 Jul 2025

#### Spacious acommodation

Great location, fully equipped kitchen, large bedrooms Showers small, one shower only with with hot water, windows could not be opened in one bedroom

##### Andreas

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Cheryl

15 Apr 2025

#### The perfect St Andrews getaway! Will be back.

Everything. The ease of booking, the links to pre arrival info, the ease of check in and check out. The property was fantastic, spotlessly clean, courtyard garden fully enclosed for our dogs and a little suntrap too. The rooms were huge, the kitchen diner layout was ideal. Location couldn't be better - 1 minute to hussle of market street and a 5 min walk to the beach and Old Course. Nothing. We will rebook.

##### Cheryl

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