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St Andrews Holiday Cottages

St Andrews holiday cottages are located in the Kingdom of Fife, a peninsula that runs between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay. Famed for it golf and delightful University Town, St Andrews is the perfect setting for holiday cottage rental. Set on the summer resort of St Andrews Bay, the town is steeped in history and culture. See the cottages website below for St Andrews cottages.

Its Cathedral dates back to the 12 century while the adjacent St Regulus Church and its tower offers a fine view of the city below. The University of St Andrews founded in 1410 is the oldest in Scotland and is one of the most respected in Europe

St Andrews is of course synonymous with golf and the famous old course plays host to the most prestigious and respected golfing tournaments in the world. It is also the oldest golf course in the world and dates back to the 15th century. It is not a private club and anybody can play on its famous holes for a fee.

The medieval town affords some great opportunities for looking around and is very accessible. It offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere and is one of the most popular short-break destinations in Scotland. For St Andrews holiday cottages and self catering properties follow the link to Cottages 4 You.

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Weaver's Cottage - St Andrews Holiday Cottages From Cottages 4 You
Within a few miles of St Andrews, this terraced cottage is set on the Fife Coast and within a close distance of the Scottish Deer Centre and Ceres. The downstairs area has a living room, kitchen/dining room and 2 single bedrooms with a bathroom that has a shower over bath. There are 2 bedrooms on the first floor; 1 double, 1 twin. The property also has an enclosed garden. St Andrews cottages and short break holiday accommodation is available through the link above.

St Andrews self catering attractions and amenities

Cottages holiday makers will find that the University town of St Andrews has a great deal to offer, with a rich historic background, interesting local attractions, a wide choice of restaurants and pubs as well as a lively entertainment scene.

Outdoor Activities
Considered by many to be the home of golf which has been played here for over 600 years, St Andrews is arguably the most famous golf club in the world and is a mecca for enthusiasts in all corners of the globe. There are two exceptional beaches and the award-winning West Sands is one of the finest in Britain. At East Sands there is a state-of-the-art leisure centre and the town also has a popular sailing club. Tennis, bowling and putting can be enjoyed at Kinburn Park and just outside the town is Craigtoun Country Park. Close by are the fishing villages of the East Neuk and there are guided walking tours available, including a ghost-led night time tour.

Doll's House Restaurant

Food and drink
There really is a vast choice of restaurants, cafés and pubs at St Andrews, ranging from upmarket establishments to eateries popular with St Andrews students. The Byre Theatre café bar and restaurant offers reasonably priced lunches and dinners as well as an all-day menu. The Doll’s House Restaurant in Church Square is an informal brasserie which serves local produce and contemporary and traditional Scottish and French cuisine.

In Greyfriar’s Gardens the Coffee House and Tea Room also sell over a hundred types of coffee and two hundred types of tea and also a vast range of collectible coffee and teapots. You can also sample Thai cuisine at Nahm Jim and pizza from One-o-one Connection.

St Andrews Museum

History and Culture
St Andrews took its name from the Apostle whose relics were thought to have been brought here by St Rule. The town was at the centre of religious life in medieval times. The University was founded in 1410, is the oldest university in Scotland and the oldest in Britain. 13th century St Andrews Castle is now in ruins but visitors can explore the infamous dungeon and the mines dug beneath in 1546.

St Andrew’s Cathedral is built on the site of the Church of St Rule and dates back to 1160. It was a place of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. Both the castle and the cathedral can be viewed by purchasing a joint ticket. Open April-September daily 9.30-6.30. St Andrews Museum in Kinburn park charts the history of the town from earliest times and is open to the public daily, all year. Admission is free.