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Stravithie Castle

3.0 star property
Riverfront 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room Garden View 2 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • St Andrews Bay - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • University of St. Andrews - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • St. Andrew's Castle - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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
Stravithie Castle B&B
Stravithie Castle St. Andrews
Stravithie Castle St. Andrews
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?

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 10.8 mi (17.3 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

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host, lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Castle Stay

Host and hostess and accommodations were great!
Local shopping and great restaurants!
Close to Main St and public transportation
Beautiful gardens and landscape
Entrance to Private grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous castle. Our accommodations were perfect and much more than we expected. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great discovery

Unique luxury property with a really welcoming host/proprietor. Will look to use again as great alternative to a hotel chain.
Stayed 1 night 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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional setting in a castle. Very spacious and comfortable. Be sure to follow check in instructions as well as specific directions. It's a well hidden spot but well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kwame

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

Review From Kwame Acquah

My recent stay at Stravithie Castle was enchanting. This historic castle offers a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern luxury. The warm hospitality, classic rooms, and delicious Scottish cuisine made it an unforgettable experience. The surroundings are perfect for nature lovers, with nearby golf courses and beaches. I highly recommend Stravithie Castle for a delightful Scottish retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

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

Castle in the Woods

Stravithie Castle exceeded our expectations in privacy, scenic beauty, and castle living! The owners are personable, welcoming and helpful. A tour of the upper chambers helped us understand the history of the castle, whereas our room on the bottom floor opened to the creekside lawns and the walled secret garden. The room was large, decorated in the manner one dreams of a castle to be, and had a separate kitchen where a very delicious breakfast was ready. The owners make this castle a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice position and quirky

Finding it is a bit difficult, but once you do the welcome from David is very pleasant. The room however is a bit tired and in the basement. Hot water was a challenge, as was getting the heaters working. But given the shortcomings it was a pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here in August. The grounds were beautiful and tranquil and it felt like a real country escape. Our room was next to the garden which looked out on to the river and there is a wooded area by the castle to go walking. The owner and his family were really friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to get me some special food to cater to a food allergy which was much appreciated. Our room had a private kitchen area where the breakfast was left which was handy for preparing food we'd brought as there aren't really any restaurants or shops within walking distance. The only issue we faced was getting back to St Andrews town (about 5 miles away)- the x59 bus comes every hour along the main road but (after a 45 minute delay) the first one passed us as it was full and the next bus was another hour's wait and was 30 mins late so we probably wouldn't rely on the bus next time and would get a taxi (which costs about £11).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Lovely stay but missing a couple of key things.

Lovely stay at the castle. I would say that the decor needs a refresh but that’s just my opinion. It looks dated but may be playing on the castle ‘theme’. The lady that owns the place is lovely and really helpful. However the 7pm latest check in isn’t helpful when working late before arriving. However she was available to let me in when I arrived at after 8pm. One thing that would be helpful is some signage directing to the house. I managed to get lost in the woods which was slightly creepy. Not one sign and Apple Maps didn’t direct to an obvious entrance. Pretty sure this place is haunted too. Breakfast was lovely and set out in the rooms attached Kitchen like a studio. The bed was comfy but two singles pulled together rather than a double/ king as expected. TV and Wifi were available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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