Hotel du Vin St Andrews

About Hotel du Vin St Andrews

Occupying a run of Victorian houses at 40 The Scores, this is a well-judged town hotel on the clifftop terrace between the castle and the golf courses. The location is close to ideal for a first visit: the cathedral ruins are five minutes east, the Old Course five minutes west, and the restaurants of North Street and Market Street are immediately behind.

There are forty-two rooms and suites across the connected buildings, running from compact singles through classic and deluxe doubles to sea-view rooms and junior suites. Character varies as a result of the conversion, with some rooms high-ceilinged and grand and others tucked under the eaves, so it is worth being specific about what you want when booking. The sea-view categories look north across the bay.

The bistro follows the group's familiar format of unfussy French-influenced cooking and a deep, fairly priced wine list, with a bar alongside that works well for a drink before dinner. Private dining and event rooms make it a common choice for small weddings and golf-group gatherings. Parking is limited, as it is everywhere on The Scores, but with the whole town walkable that matters less than it might.