St Andrews Self Catering Holiday Tips
Planning a self catering holiday is exciting, but if it’s your first time, you might not be sure what to expect. Don’t worry, with a little preparation, your trip will go smoothly. What to Expect from a Self Catering Holiday A self catering holiday gives you a home of your own, but without the services […]
Why Choose Short Stay St Andrews for Self Catering
What Makes Our Self Catering Different At Short Stay St Andrews, we pride ourselves on offering a home-away-from-home experience you won’t find elsewhere. Here’s what sets our self catering accommodation apart: Personal service and flexibility: We’re a locally based team offering friendly, responsive support from booking to checkout. Need recommendations or a later check-out? Just […]
What Is Self Catering Accommodation? | Definition & Guide
If you’ve come across the term “self catering accommodation” and aren’t sure what it means, you’re not alone. In simple terms, self catering refers to a holiday rental where you have the freedom to cater for yourself, in other words, you rent a furnished property and you’re responsible for your own meals. Unlike a hotel […]
Beaches to Visit In St Andrews
Why St Andrews is a top beach destination You can walk to both town beaches. West Sands is iconic. It’s the shoreline from the opening scene of Chariots of Fire, and you still get that wide, open feel at low tide. The Old Course sits just behind the dunes, which adds to the sense of […]
Why Choose Short Stay St Andrews for Your Golf Trip
Why Choose Short Stay St Andrews for Your Golf Trip Stay Minutes from Scotland’s Top Courses One of the biggest advantages Short Stay St Andrews offers is location, location, location. Our 250+ properties are situated in and around St Andrews town, putting you minutes from the world’s top golf courses. Want to wake up […]
Golf Trip Checklist: What to Pack for St Andrews
Essential Clothing for Golf in Scotland Layers, layers, layers. When it comes to clothing for a St Andrews trip, layering should be number 1 on your golf trip checklist. Scottish coastal weather can change rapidly. It might be sunny one hour and misty with a cool breeze the next. By wearing layers, you can […]
Things to Do in St Monans
Walk the Coastal Trail & Harbourfront The Fife Coastal Path runs right through St Monans, and honestly, it’s one of the best ways to get a feel for the place. Start at the harbour and follow the curve of the shoreline—fishing boats bobbing, seabirds circling, and the occasional smell of smoke from a cottage fire. […]
Things to Do in Pittenweem
Discover Pittenweem’s Artistic Side Small village, big creativity. Pittenweem’s studios, pop-up galleries, and sea-washed lanes make art feel close and personal—perfect if you like chatting to makers and finding one-off pieces. Pittenweem Arts Festival Held each August, the village becomes an open-door gallery. Private homes, halls, and sheds host exhibitions, demos, and talks. Arrive early, […]
Things to Do in Anstruther
Discover the Harbour & Marina Start at Shore Street and follow the curve of the harbour. Watch working boats ease past the piers, then wander the Middle and East Piers for lighthouse views and salty-air photos. It’s the simplest, most satisfying way to get your bearings—and the best place to begin a day of things […]
Things to Do in Crail
Explore Crail’s Historic Harbour One of the best things to do in Crail is simply to wander the harbour. Stone piers curve into a small, sheltered basin; weathered cottages lean in; lobster creels stack by painted doors. It’s compact, quiet, and photogenic at any time of year. Start at the top of the brae and […]
