Bed Breakfast St Andrews Fife Kingdom of Fife Scotland

Bed and Breakfast St Andrews Fife Scotland

Bed and Breakfast St Andrews ~ Braeside House

Bed and Breakfast; Margaret and James Yule offer a warm and friendly welcome to our modern non-smoking Family Home in the historic town of St Andrews .

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Braeside House offers ample parking facilities, though you may not need your car anyway as we are literally five minutes walking distance from the town centre, the St Andrews University and all the attractions including the British Golf Museum, the Botanic Gardens, Aquarium, the Castle, Cathedral and the old harbour. A Ten minute walk is all that is required to take you to the famous St Andrews Old Course, the Home of Golf !

Attractions

st andrews bed and breakfast Braeside HouseThis Bed and Breakfast location is the perfect setting for a short break or a longer stay on Scotland's sunny east coast. Explore two of Britain's best quality beaches, the award winining St Andrews West Sands beach and the superb St Andrews East Sands.

The world famous Links Golf courses include the famous St Andrews Old Course, and five other Links courses.. Although famous for it's golf courses the Town of St Andrews has a lot more to offer the visitor than the battle between men or women and The Wee White Ball.

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Local Beaches

The St Andrews West Sands Beach
There are fewer broader more impressive beaches in Scotland than the West Sands. The two-mile uninterrupted stretch, where the opening shots of Chariots of Fire were filmed, runs alongside the famous Old Course and is one of the cleanest beaches in Britain carrying a current Blue Flag Award. It is only 15 minutes walk from Braeside House.

The St Andrews East Sands Beach
This award-winning beach is located beside the old harbour and near the East Sands Leisure Centre. It is an area of great natural beauty affording splendid views across the bay. It is ideal for picnicking, sunbathing or watching the children partake of the many activities in the area or exploring the fascinating rock pools at the south end of the beach.

It has a tiny harbour from which fishing boats sail, mainly to catch lobsters. The pier may well be built with stones from the ruins of the cathedral. The pier has recently been repaired (2003) after several years of closure and is now fully accessible to the public once more. Twenty minutes walk from Braeside House.

Parks and Gardens

The Botanic Gardens is a hidden treasure and is only 5 minutes walk from Braeside House. A fabulous variety of flower beds, plants, shrubs and trees from all over the world displayed in magnificent greenhouses. www.st-andrews-botanic.org

Craigton Country Park Lots to do and see. About a mile to the west of the town Craigton Park has excellent facilities for Adults and children. Boating, a miniature railway, children's play area, crazy golf and bowling are only a few of the many attractions. There is also a restaurant and cafe.

Kinburn Park offers the visitor, tennis, bowling and putting and is a 10-minute walk from Braeside House and very close to St Andrews town centre.

The British Golf Museum. A visit to the British Golf museum is a must for golfers and non-golfers alike. The Museum tells the story of golf from its beginnings to the present day. The players, tournaments and equipment, both past and present, which help to make golf the game it is today.

Shopping

The main shopping areas are a few minutes walk from Braeside House and are concentrated in Market Street and South Street, with Bell Street and Church Street connecting the two principal streets.

Take time to explore the town, and take pleasure at the surprises and delights you will come upon. The shops in St Andrews are varied and of the highest quality, there are many excellent coffee houses and restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Scottish food.

St Andrews Golf Course

Attractions
The Home of Golf; the world famous St Andrews Old Course and the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse in the distance.

 

 

 

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