The Vintage, at the Home of Golf

Description from the owner

Welcome to The Vintage in St Andrews.

Just a 3-iron away from the first tee of the famous Old Course and a hundred yards from the seafront, the Vintage is a delightful property with a distinct homely feel about it thanks to natural wood finishes, parquet flooring and a contemporary interior design.

Located within the Conservation area of St Andrews and surrounded by historic houses it has no direct access for cars, so the only noise one hears is the wind and the occasional seagull flying overhead.

The Vintage is a fully renovated 3 bedroom – 2 bathroom property.

The kitchen is equipped with new appliances throughout... including stainless steel gas stove top, large oven, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher.

A utility room includes washer-dryer and a deepfreeze.

A Breakfast bar seating 6 leads through to the living room.

The distinctive Conservatory measures 27 square meters and can comfortably seat 10 at a large antique table.

Its French double doors open up to the tastefully landscaped patio- garden which surrounds the house.

All rentals include the provision of bed linen, (duvets), towels, gas & electricity.

No smoking

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A day in St Andrews

MORNING: play the most important eighteen in the world, The Old Course.

LUNCH: enjoy a traditional American cheeseburger and a pint of Ale in the famous golfer’s corner lounge bar of the Dunvegan Hotel, only a 9-iron away from the 18th green. (depending on the wind)

AFTERNOON: tee off on the New Course, (1875) a course every bit as challenging as the Old Course.

EARLY EVENING: take a walk along the shore and visit the ancient graves of Old and Young Tom Morris near the ruins of the Cathedral.

DINNER: enjoy a memorable dinner at the Peat Inn, considered one of the finest restaurants in Scotland and be looked after by the husband and wife team Geoffrey and Katherine Smeddle. (book well in advance)

AFTER DINNER: walk the 1st and 18th fairway of the Old Course, then alongside the illuminated R&A; clubhouse, up the Scores, down Gillespie Wynd and back to ‘your home in St Andrews’ - The Vintage, to enjoy a well-deserved nightcap in the patio garden.

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St Andrews

An ancient seat of learning with royal connections, this small Scottish town

combines blue-chip golf with charming surroundings

What you are likely to love about it

It’s inclusiveness.

People who know nothing about golf probably assume that the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the oldest in the world, is the last word in snobbery. Not so.

The famous Old Course at St Andrews is open to all comers and is criss-crossed by public paths, giving it an agreeable democratic air, with children and dog-walkers mingling with golfers.

On a fine summer day it must be one of the most beautiful sporting settings in the world, with a sea breeze stiffening the flags and the beach running along the links.

It makes golf seem suddenly rather romantic, and not just a displacement activity for men in silly pullovers.

Although it is the golf course that makes St Andrews a place of pilgrimage, the ancient university, dating back to the 15th century, would grace any town, with the weather-beaten old collages and shiny, well-scrubbed students.

History is all around, from the ruins of the 12th century cathedral at the eastern edge of the town to the equally dilapidated castle, built a century later.

What you might not necessarily like about it

St Andrews probably boasts the biggest concentration of golfers in Britain.

You cannot move in the town centre in the evening without overhearing talk of bunkers and birdies and fluffed chips. It might get wearing after the first few hours, unless you are an avid golfer yourself.

Golf dominates the shops almost as much as conversation. Even Oxfam has second-hand seven-irons in the window. Other outlets are limited in consequence.

Another blot on the landscape is the fighter jets roaring in and out of RAF Leuchars, drowning out the seagulls.

Text originates from the Daily Telegraph and journalist Max Davidson

Other statements & facts

The weatherman who can predict the weather for the whole day at St Andrews does not exist.

There is a tv camera hidden in the Road Hole bunker.

The train was still running along the 16th fairway from Leuchars when Arnold Palmer first played the Open at St Andrews in 1960.

At his first appearance at the Open in St Andrews, Gary Player spent the night in the dunes, wrapped in his rain gear. He could not afford hotel accommodation.Read more

Additional Location Information

For a view of the exact location of The Vintage, go to
www.multimap.com + type in Great Britain & Ireland, then area code KY169AU

An added option is to click on the aerial view button on that same page which will link to:
www.getmapping.com , input postal code KY16 9AU in the High Resolution Digital Images section for a free viewing of aerial photographs

What Past Guests Are Saying

• KHilton3
  Dalkeith, United Kingdom

  Great property in fantastic location

  Left on 03/29/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  After managing to pick one of the coldest weeks for our 5 day trip to St andrews it was such a relief to open the door of our accommodation and be greeted by warmth and very pleasant surroundings. The property was very well equipped with the kitchen being stocked with far more than just the basics - anything you can think of and it was there. A very nice touch was to arrive to a starter pack of bread/milk/butter etc. Another big plus was the advantage of free wi-fi. Despite the cold weather we still managed to head down to the beach (just a stones throw away. As the property is off the main road it also has the advantage of being lovely and quiet in the evening and yet only a minutes walk into the centre where you can find all the bars/restaurants and shops). The conservatory was great for having your meals and a glass of wine in the evening. The property is ideal for both the cooler and warmer months. There is a great outdoor space for when the weather allows and also a BBQ for those who want to put their culinary talents to the test. We hardly had to use the car at all during our visit as everything is so accessible - from the golf courses/golf ranges/shops/restaurants/bars/swimming pool/sea aquarium/beach etc. Can't recommend this property enough. Fantastic accommodation in St andrews!

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• Debbi L
  London, Canada

  The perfect stay in St. Andrews!

  Left on 09/23/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  Everything is exactly as advertised - location is perfect, the house is clean, well furnished, quiet and close to everything in St. Andrews. We were two couples staying here, to play golf and tour in the area. It was more than comfortable for the 4 of us, and the owner has filled the house with books, Dvds, and lots of recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing in the area.
  
  We thoroughly enjoyed our 10-day stay at The Vintage.

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