Short Stay St Andrews acquires East Fife Holiday Homes
Short Stay St Andrews Acquires East Fife Holiday Homes Short Stay St Andrews is delighted to announce the acquisition of East Fife Holiday Homes, marking an exciting new chapter for both businesses and for property owners and guests across the region. This acquisition brings together two well-established local companies with a shared commitment to […]
Walks to Do in Crail
Why Crail is a walker’s paradise The Fife Coastal Path passes right through the village. It runs for about 117 miles in total, so day sections are easy to pick off from your door. Waymarking is clear, and the mix flips between beaches, rock platforms and old harbours. Roome Bay sits just south of the […]
Walks to Do in Elie
Why Elie is a must-visit for walkers The coastline delivers variety in just a few miles: safe, flat sands at Elie Bay; low volcanic headlands around Kincraig; and a lighthouse-and-tower circuit with big views across the Firth of Forth. The Fife Coastal Path runs straight through the village, linking Elie with St Monans, Pittenweem and […]
Walks to Do in St Andrews
Why St Andrews is perfect for walking The town sits between two beaches with a compact centre, so most routes start on foot from your door. West Sands stretches for almost two miles and is famed for the opening scene of Chariots of Fire. It’s popular year-round for walking and running, with parking at Bruce […]
How to Make Self-Catering Work for Business Travel in Fife
Why Choose Self-Catering for Business Travel? You control the day. Eat when it suits your meeting schedule. Spread out with a laptop at the table and take calls in a quiet room. If you’re here a week or more, the cost case improves too: one nightly rate covers the whole property, and you save on […]
Self-Catering Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Guests
Why self-catering etiquette matters You’re staying in a real home, not a hotel corridor. Space and privacy come with small responsibilities: looking after the place, sorting your waste properly, keeping noise reasonable, and following local rules. Scotland now licenses short-term lets for safety and standards, so you’ll see clear guidance in your welcome notes. Treat […]
How Self-Catering Accommodation in St Andrews Works
What “self-catering” means in St Andrews Self-catering is a whole property that you occupy on your own. You get bedrooms, a living area and a kitchen, not just a room. You can cook for yourself and set your own routine. That definition is recognised across Scotland’s tourism sector and sits alongside hotels and B&Bs as […]
What to Expect from a Modern Self-Catering Stay in St Andrews
The Modern Self-Catering Experience in St Andrews Step into a bright, well-kept place that feels like a home, not a compromise. There’s a proper sofa for film nights, a dining table for long breakfasts, and bedrooms you can close when the day is done. You’re five to ten minutes from the Links, West Sands and […]
Top Questions First-Time Guests Ask About Self-Catering Stays
What’s Included in a Self-Catering Stay You book a whole place. Not just a room. Expect a made bed, fresh towels, heating, Wi-Fi, a living area, and a fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven, fridge, cookware, crockery and glassware. Most homes leave a starter pack for tea or coffee and the basics for washing up. […]
How to Choose the Right Self-Catering Property for Your Group Size
Why group size matters when booking self-catering accommodation Headcount decides more than the number of beds. It shapes privacy, bathrooms, parking, storage, and how you’ll use the kitchen and living space. A golf fourball can share two twins and wing it. A multi-generation party might need extra baths, a quiet corner for naps, and somewhere […]
