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Stravithie Castle

3.0 star property
Riverside bed & breakfast in St. Andrews with free breakfast

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Stravithie Castle provides a restful bed & breakfast experience with continental breakfast served daily. Guests enjoy tranquil garden views and practical amenities including in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and free self parking that makes exploring the area hassle-free.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room Garden View 2

Double Room Garden View 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Stravithie Castle, St. Andrews, Scotland, ky16 8lt

What's nearby

  • St Andrews Bay - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • St. Andrew's Castle - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 20 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jannettas Gelateria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Criterion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪BrewDog St Andrews - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cromars - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rule - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Stravithie Castle

Bed & breakfast near University of St. Andrews
Located close to St. Andrew's Cathedral and St. Andrew's Castle, Stravithie Castle provides free continental breakfast, a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Stravithie Castle include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 October and 23 April.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Stravithie Castle B&B St. Andrews
Stravithie Castle B&B
Stravithie Castle St. Andrews
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Stravithie Castle Bed & breakfast
Stravithie Castle Bed & breakfast St. Andrews

Frequently asked questions

Is Stravithie Castle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Stravithie Castle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stravithie Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stravithie Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Stravithie Castle located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of St. Andrews, St. Andrew's Cathedral and St. Andrew's Castle. Elie Beach is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) away.

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Stravithie Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, and the hosts were so kind and personable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site. Large suite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quite a lovely property with great history. The owners are very nice and the communication was outstanding. Thank you for hosting us it was a memorable first stay in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect comfortable and quiet stay for our two nights in St Andrew’s. Well priced. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rejoice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was lovely. He drove me to the station when I missed the bus. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Helpful host and very sweet pet Border Collie to keep us company on walks around the beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and offers great ideas of places nearby to see. Breakfast was continental, provided for us as self serve in our room. That was really nice as we had coffee when we wanted it and could move as quickly or slowly as we wished in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stanton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, ambiance and beautiful area of Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful unique place in lovely grounds. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, large room with everything we could need in a beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To actually stay in a Castle- not in the grounds, amazing!
Our Room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities
Loved the owners…. Very helpful and knowledgeable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stunningly beautiful. Huge room — really a suite. Very comfortable bed. Garden doors that open to paths and outdoor seating. 10 minute drive into St. Andrew’s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Different and out of the way quiet country location , great for explore east fife
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the whole experience. David made us feel very welcome. It was different to anywhere else we had stayed. The set up for breakfast was great. The bed was comfortable. The room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very Quiet, large suite. Great place to unwind after a day at St Andrews
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Stay in a beautiful castle

What an amazing and quirky place. My son and I loved this castle. David the owner gave us some history and showed us around. It’s just beautiful. We felt so welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stravithie Castle is like a wonderful step-back in time. The grounds are beautiful and it's a very peaceful, quiet place to stay. The proprietor, David, was very attentive and helpful and made us feel welcome. I would absolutely visit again if I return to Scotland and I would highly recommend a stay here to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful place! The house and grounds are beautiful, our room was very spacious and comfortable. It’s about a 10 minute drive to St Andrews.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely castle! While the tour of the castle was fun and very informative, the castle was by in large not accessible due to host living quarters. My wife and I would have liked to see more of the castle itself and have a historical handout to keep. Obviously, the castle was the highlight. While we stayed downstairs in the old kitchen, which was by the was a pleasant experience, we had a desire to sit in the library and have tea or coffee and absorb the ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property sitting in the forest. It was just outside of St. Andrews, avoiding the hustle and bustle. David the proprietor is the star of this place. We could have listened to his stories forever. We had the lovely apartment at the top of the castle with a sitting room, spacious bedroom, kitchen, and bath. Breakfast was supplied in the kitchen and had plenty of options. We drove about 7 miles into Anstruther for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This characterful and unique property was just as pictured in an ideal setting and very convenient for St Andrews which is approx 4 miles away. Each room is completely self contained - so no access to, or need for, communal rooms. Breakfast is provided in your own kitchen and contains a wide variety of options. Our room was vast and offered access directly onto the well maintained grounds. Being so self contained it would have been ideal for those wishing to bring their dog but unfortunately the property does not accept dogs as we subsequently discovered... otherwise our rating would have been an overall excellent for the setting, welcome, service and value for money...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique castle deep in the woods just outside st. Andrews. Our room, which had a bathroom, kitchen, an enormous bedroom and great living room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my gosh, this place is a hidden gem. The pictures do NOT do it justice at all!! We were blown away by our accommodations when we arrived. First, we were just expecting a bedroom and bathroom. We got a lovely kitchen, a sitting room, giant bedroom, and a bathroom. They also provided a lovely breakfast spread each morning. Not only were we blown away by our accommodations, the entire castle is just stunning! Staying here was absolutely a highlight for us for a week long trip around Scotland. We will definitely return! Also, the hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating! It is only a short bus ride into town and you can flag down the bus from the driveway. Don’t second guess, just book!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025