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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Garden
Internet
Living area
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St Andrews, Fife
University of St. Andrews
Place, University of St. Andrews
‪3 min walk‬
Old Course at St Andrews
Place, Old Course at St Andrews
‪8 min walk‬
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Place, St. Andrew's Cathedral
‪10 min walk‬
Dundee (DND)
Airport, Dundee (DND)
‪34 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom #1
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom #1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A fabulous town centre studio apartment
Thistle Lodge lies at the end of a private lane entered off South Street in the heart of St Andrews town centre. The owners developed this fabulous two storey property to provide their own artist's studio on the ground floor and a luxury holiday rental studio on the first floor. The building lies at the bottom of the owners' garden and as the site previously housed their garage it is served by proper vehicular access. but there is no parking available. Guests can drive to the property on arrival and departure.
On entering the property there is an area inside the door for storing golf bags, shoes,.etc and you then ascend a lovely wooden staircase to the studio. There is a window at the top of the stairs which means that this area is flooded with natural light. The studio comprises a comfortable living area with a sofa, a small table and two chairs, a desk and a Smart TV on the wall. This space is dominated by a huge picture window facing east and looking out over all of the historic neighbouring gardens that run back from the houses on South Street. To the other side of the living area lies a well thought out kitchen space. It has a two ring induction hob, wall oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is a boiling water tap at the sink.
Lying off the living area is the bedroom with a king size zip and link bed which can therefore be configured as a double or two single beds. There is a dressing table and ample storage. Off the bedroom there is a modern shower room.
The whole studio, although compact, has been expertly designed and fitted out to an extremely high standard. This really is a "hidden gem" right in the heart of the town.
Please be aware that the annual Lammas Street Market is scheduled to be in operation on South Street from the 9th August until 11th August 2026. The Fair runs until 11.00pm each day. Only pedestrian access will be allowed to South Street and Thistle Lodge at this time. The streets will be very busy but any noise will be greatly reduced by the hidden location of Thistle Lodge.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is home to this apartment. Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Aquarium are also worth visiting.
Is A fabulous town centre studio apartment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A fabulous town centre studio apartment?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A fabulous town centre studio apartment on 11 Sept 2026 start from AU$434, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at A fabulous town centre studio apartment?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A fabulous town centre studio apartment?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A fabulous town centre studio apartment located?
Situated in St. Andrews, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. Hamish McHamish Statue and Holy Trinity Church are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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The location was perfect and the apartment was amazing. It was great to be in the town center but feel like I was in the country. The nature light in the apartment was calming as well. I would love to return on my next stay in St Andrews!
I had a lovely stay in this little cottage. It was perfectly clean and very well appointed. Close to everything but very quiet and surrounded by nice gardens. The host was very responsive as well as proactive and flexible.
Everything was fine would have been perfect if parking was provided
Jay M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
The listing makes it clear that the property doesn’t have parking. There are numerous parking options within less than 5 minutes walk - all of which are fully explained in the guest Arrival Details.
Lovely contemporary property in a quite location yet very handy for the town centre. Property was very well finished and all fittings to an exceptional standard. Clearly pride and great care has been taken in creating this cracking little bolt hole. Loved it. Only slight downside is the narrowness of the access lane for anyone with a larger vehicle. Easy enough to stop at the bottom and just walk the last 40 yards or so though.