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Stravithie Castle

3.0 star property
A peaceful Scottish castle retreat with garden views awaits travelers just minutes from St. Andrew's Cathedral, offering comfort and convenience

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

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

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Double Room Garden View 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in St. Andrews, Stravithie Castle is in a rural area and on a river. St. Andrew's Cathedral and St. Andrew's Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Elie Beach. University of St. Andrews is another place to visit that comes recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our St. Andrews travel guide
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Stravithie Castle, St. Andrews, Scotland, ky16 8lt

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew\'s Cathedral featuring heritage elements
    St. Andrew's Cathedral
    6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • 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.
    University of St. Andrews
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • St. Andrew\'s Castle featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
    St. Andrew's Castle
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • famous cityscape of st andrews behind the old course
    Old Course at St Andrews
    8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • St Andrews Bay
    6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jannettas Gelateria
    5 min drive
  • BrewDog St Andrews
    6 min drive
  • The Byre Theatre
    5 min drive
  • Cromars
    6 min drive
  • The Cheesy Toast Shack
    5 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 premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Stravithie Castle have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 20 and April 23.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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 elevators

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
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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?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out 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 10.9 mi (17.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Stravithie Castle Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

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

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

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

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at the Castle. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

Lisa

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

Peaceful, clean and comfortable

Beautiful castle in the middle of a forest about 10 minute drive from the center of St Andrews (you will need a car or taxi if you stay here). Had a mini apartment that was enormous and spotless with huge sitting and bedroom with very comfortable bed. Manager/owner was very proactive/responsive, but be aware that I didn’t see anyone the entire weekend. Kitchen was stocked with many breakfast things and real coffee. Will absolutely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property presents the unique opportunity for a true Scottish experience in an authentic castle. Hosts were very friendly and extremely helpful. We just say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay! Highly recommended. 5 Star review!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the grounds were stunning. The hosts went above and beyond to make our stay outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Regatta and David’s Castle

Loved staying at Renatta and David’s castle. Close to town yet remote and absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful picture perfect property and such a fun treat to stay in a castle on our visit to st Andrews! Our hosts were delightful & welcoming and we enjoyed playing with their dog too! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED staying in this beautiful castle and really enjoyed the owners, the big rooms, and the beautiful property. This was a very so Ciao place for a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

Brian

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

Castle Stay/ Royal treatment

Host very available, friendly, and informative. Host took us in to town in his personal car and pointed out some places of interest. Made our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Unique and memorable stay

Stravithie castle is an opportunity to experience something quite unique and special. The welcome included a brief tour of David’s home and interesting information about the previous owners. This was in addition to being shown our own accommodation which was spacious and comfortable. David’s dog was a most welcoming host too! I was most appreciative of the effort that David had gone to in catering for my gluten intolerance. A place that we would certainly love to return to if we are visiting the area in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting and original location and property. Close to quaint towns. Very convenient private kitchen with breakfast includedy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and unique place to stay if you’re visiting St. Andrews. A short cab or bus ride to town or the many golf courses. Very quiet in the evenings and we slept like stones. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle in a quiet neighborhood! The radiator worked great and so did the renovated bathroom/shower. The owner David is super friendly and a joy to chat with. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr WG

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

Highly recommended

David is a fabulous host. Lovely rooms in a stunning setting in beautiful gardens. David gave us great ideas of things to do in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and sitting areas were spacious and wonderful. The hosts were very lovely and welcoming people. The only downside was low water pressure in the shower. Truely enjoyed our stay though and would again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were amazing and gave us a wonderful experience with a tour of the rooms. They were so accommodating and made sure we were comfortable. It is so peaceful and quiet at night, and the beds are very comfortable. The grounds are beautiful! We highly recommend it for anyone who wants a quiet, peaceful oasis only a few miles from St. Andrews. 10 out of 10 - we will definitely come back when we visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A thoroughly enjoyable experience in every respect. Spotlessly clean with great attention to detail. It had that personal touch which is lacking in many establishments. The property was easy to locate due to the excellent communication from the owner. On arrival we were warmly greeted and given a short history of the property together with some very helpful housekeeping information. The accommodation was very spacious, comfortable and more than met our expectations. We will have no hesitation in returning should we be in the area at some future date. A most enjoyable and memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025