Rufflets St Andrews Hotel

4-star country house hotel with award-winning gardens near St Andrews Old Course

Gardens & Grounds

Rufflets St Andrews Hotel sits within award-winning gardens that include a productive kitchen garden and a burn running through the property. Guests can stroll through the woodland, relax on the sun terrace, or use the BBQ facilities and picnic area. Two resident cats and a flock of chickens live on the grounds, adding to the country house atmosphere.

Accommodation

The Rufflets offers a range of room types, from standard doubles to family suites and the Woodland Suites - luxury Shepherd Huts set within the grounds. Exterior rooms in the Gatehouse and Rufflets Lodge are designated pet-friendly, allowing dogs to stay with easy access to the gardens. Self-catering cottages with full kitchens are also available, providing an alternative to the main house.

Dining

Rufflets Restaurant is located in the main house and overlooks the garden, serving lunch and dinner menus built around local produce and ingredients from the hotel's own kitchen garden. Afternoon tea is offered, including a gluten-free version that guests have rated as the best they have tasted. The bar features a selection of wines and champagnes, plus a special 50th anniversary blend tea.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Children can explore the grounds, use the tree swing, and even feed the chickens, making Rufflets a family-friendly destination. The hotel provides board games, puzzles, and babysitting services upon request. Dogs are welcome in the bar and in exterior rooms, with pet bowls provided and special touches such as homemade treats available.

Services & Location

The hotel is a 5-minute drive from St Andrews Old Course, North Beach, and East Sands Beach, with St Andrews Cathedral and castle also close by. On-site facilities include an electric vehicle charging station, accessible parking, and a complimentary airport shuttle (drop-off and pick-up). The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage, while meeting and banquet spaces can host events.

• Rooms: Woodland suites, gatehouse lodges, and self-catering cottages
• Dining: Restaurant overlooking gardens with kitchen-garden produce
• Gardens: Award-winning gardens with chickens, tree swing, and woodland walks
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome in Gatehouse and Lodge exterior rooms
• Sustainability: Organic-certified soil and burn water for irrigation
• Location: 5-minute drive from St Andrews Old Course and East Sands Beach