Featuring a garden and views of quiet street, The Spindrift Guest House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Anstruther, less than 1 km from Billow Ness Beach. This guest house offers free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 15 km from St Andrews Bay. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hair dryer and shower. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. Guests may chill out in the on-site bar or lounge. St Andrews University is 16 km from The Spindrift Guest House, while Discovery Point is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Anstruther
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  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Made to feel so welcome, great room, super comfy bed, fantastic breakfast and great hosts
  • Dianne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful B&B. Everything was thought of down to the last detail. Hosts were amazing and we were made to feel very welcome. Perfect for parking if you have a car.
  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    Property is excellent and Mark and Jen couldn’t have done anything more

Hosted by Mark and Jennifer Carmichael-Green

9.9
9.9
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Mark and Jennifer Carmichael-Green
The Spindrift is an imposing Victorian residence built in 1870 for a famous tea clipper captain, Captain John Smith. Set on the western edge of the picturesque town of Anstruther in the East Neuk of Fife, the area boasts a wide variety of activities and interests which are all with in easy reach of The Spindrift, Only a short walk to the harbour and town centre, The Spindrift is personally run by Mark and Jennifer Carmichael-Green and it is our aim to provide you with high standards of service . Relax in our comfortable guest lounge. We are licensed to sell alcohol and have a wide selection of local and Scottish beers, wines, over 25 malt whiskies and a variety of Scottish gins for you to try. We have free parking in the grounds and safe storage for bicycles and golf clubs, plus drying facilities. We are close to the Fife Coastal Path and we are an ideal overnight stop.
The East Neuk (Scots for "corner") has its own special character. The quaint coastal villages form a unique chain of holiday and fishing locations, with their warm stone architecture featuring white-washed crow-step gables, red pantiled roofs, steep cobbled street and south-facing beaches The area boasts a wide variety of activities and interests all within easy driving distance. There is an extensive range of outdoor sports including some of the finest links golf courses in the country. For example Crail Golfing Society, Elie, Lundin Links, Kingsbarns, The Old Course St Andrews and Anstruther's 9 hole course just 2 minutes from The Spindrift. There is something for all to see such as - Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther Pleasure Cruises, Isle of May Boat Trips, Scotland's Secret Bunker, Kellie Castle, Kingsbarns Distillery, St Andrews Cheese Factory, Falkland Palace & Anstruther Lifeboat Station . There is also a number Festivals including Pittenweem Arts Festival, Anstruther Harbour Festival, East Neuk Music Festival & Crail Food Festival
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Spindrift Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adult only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Spindrift Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 16 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Spindrift Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Parking is subject to availability and cars may not be parked that exceed 4 metres.

    Please inform The Spindrift Guest House 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.

    FAQs about The Spindrift Guest House

    • The prices at The Spindrift Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Spindrift Guest House is 950 yards from the centre of Anstruther. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Spindrift Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beach

    • Guests staying at The Spindrift Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

    • Room options at The Spindrift Guest House include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at The Spindrift Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.