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Experience world-class service at Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course

Elegant Accommodation: Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape in St Andrews offers a 5-star guest house experience with a fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a lounge. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a hot tub, games room, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits are available. Prime Location: Located 24 km from Dundee Airport, the guest house is a short walk from West Sands Beach and less than 1 km from St Andrews University. Nearby attractions include St Andrews Bay (5 km) and Discovery Point (21 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

Free private parking available on-site


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We have no availability on our site for this property between Fri 26 Sept 2025 and Mon 29 Sept 2025

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They have thought of everything! Imaginative touches, caring, helpful. Best we have been to.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect as were playing golf at St. Andrews, we could walk to the courses and walk to the restaurants in the evening, high quality cottage with comfy beds and great showers, would highly recommend.
  • Jasmin
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The managers are exceptionally helpful and friendly. The cottage is very cosy and peaceful, yet so central! Cottage is new and amenities are stylish. Interior done with a lot of love to detail. Can only recommend this place and we will certainly...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about it - the welcome, the interior design, the location, definitely a 5 star experience.
  • Zenaida
    Philippines Philippines
    The chalet was perfect and the hosts were friendly, so welcoming and hospitable!
  • Melyne
    Philippines Philippines
    Staff was very accommodating, went out of his way to help us with our needs. The place has the essentials we needed. The back gate serve Its purpose by making it easier to go to the center.
  • Zechariah
    United States United States
    I am rarely wowed, but this cute cottage really had it all. My pre-arrival questions were answered immediately, and with a nice personal touch, and the location is perfectly in between the Old Course and town. It was very nice having so much room...
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    The hosts were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. After staying at 4 other locations with no host on site, it was great to have help with the luggage and to have the host explain the amenities available. The location was walking distance to all the...
  • Micah
    United States United States
    Highly recommend!! The property is beautifully decorated and super clean, the staff went above and beyond for our every need, and location is superb. We will definitely be back :)
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the uniqueness of the interior of the cottage. Yufei and Ilya have created a home that is truly wondrous to behold and we feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to share it with them. They are a truly wonderful and generous couple.

Host Information

8.8
Host review score
The chalet is self-contained luxurious accommodation for a couple, a family or a small group in the very heart of St Andrews, minutes by foot from the Old Course. Suited in a lush garden, it offers a spacious attentively decorated bedroom with a boudoir and a bathroom with a bath on the first floor. The ground floor houses a comfortable living space with a modern kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. The property offers shared spaces in the main house next door; these include a spacious lounge with a pool table, a dining room where breakfast is served and a family-sized gym. Free parking is available.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ailim House Serviced Cottage Escape, around the corner from the Old Course in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: C, FI-01363-F