The Vintage in St Andrews
The Vintage is located within the Conservation area of St Andrews, a 2-iron away from the 1st tee of the Old Course, 100 yards from the seafront and close to the ruins of the Castle and the centre of town.
The Vintage is a delightful fully renovated 3-bedroom property with a large conservatory offering 130 sq meters of comfortable living space including a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and 2 bathrooms.
The house has a distinct homely feel about it with natural wood finishes, parquet flooring and a contemporary interior design.
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.
With no direct access for cars, (Gillespie Wynd connects the Scores with North Street and offers only access to pedestrians) the only noise one hears is the wind and the occasional seagull flying overhead.
Amenities: Full Gas Central Heating, Phone, flat screen tv, dvd, hi-fi, wi-fi internet access, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Deepfreeze, Refrigerator, Cooking utensils, Hairdryers, BBQ, DVD library on major championships. (Unique collection of the British Open from 1969 to 2006, Ryder Cups & Masters from 1986 to 2006)
All rentals include the provision of bed linen, (duvets), towels, gas & electricity.) No smoking
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.
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:
Its 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 colleges 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.
Location
- Coastal Location
- Town Centre
Contact
Mr
Christian
Beek
The Vintage
5 Gillespie Wynd, The Scores
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9AU
Scotland
Tel: +41 (7920) 11074
Tel: +32 (3297) 4163
E-Mail: christianbeek@gmail.com
WWW: http://www.homeinstandrews.com
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