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Where to Stay for a Wedding at Kinkell Byre

Kinkell Byre sits on the clifftops two miles from St Andrews. Stay in town, in Kingsbarns, or along the coast in Crail.

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2 miles

from St Andrews

200

guests for dinner

Up to 13

guests in one home

4pm

standard check-in

Where to stay

Holiday homes near Kinkell Byre

A few homes close to the venue. Every home has its own page with photos, live availability and the details you need to book.

Large group · Country house

Brownhills Farm (No. 2)

Near Kinkell · Sleeps 8

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St Andrews · Cottage

Bell Rock Cottage

St Andrews · Sleeps 4

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St Andrews · House

Kinkell Terrace (No. 33)

St Andrews · Sleeps 5

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Kingsbarns · House

The View

Kingsbarns · Sleeps 6

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Large group · House

Hazelton Townhouse

Crail · Sleeps 13

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Large group · House

Firthview

Crail · Sleeps 8

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Coming as a group

Booking several homes for the wedding party?

Tell us your dates and numbers and our reservations team will suggest homes close to each other. Email reservations@shortstay.family.

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About the venue

A clifftop barn wedding outside St Andrews

Kinkell Byre is a converted farm steading on the coast just south-east of St Andrews, with views back across St Andrews Bay. It is hired exclusively for weddings, with space for up to around 200 guests at dinner and an outdoor ceremony option.

There are a few cabins on site for the wedding party, so most guests stay nearby. The Fife Coastal Path runs past the venue, and the town is a five-minute drive away.

Getting there

How far is Kinkell Byre from our homes?

St AndrewsAbout 5 minutes by car.
BrownhillsA couple of minutes by car.
StrathkinnessAbout 12 minutes by car.
KingsbarnsAbout 10 minutes by car.
CrailAbout 15 minutes by car.
AnstrutherAbout 20 minutes by car.

Drive times are approximate.

Wedding weekend tips

Before you book

Book as soon as you have the invite

St Andrews weekends fill up early, especially in summer and around university graduations, so search your dates as soon as you know them.

Think about bathrooms, not just beds

On a wedding morning, a house with several bathrooms makes getting ready far easier than one with lots of bedrooms.

Plan the journey home

Taxis get booked up on wedding nights. Book your return trip early, or check whether the couple has arranged transport.

Leave room for outfits

Garment bags, gifts and flowers take space. Larger homes with hallways and utility rooms keep everything organised.

Add to your stay

Extras for a wedding weekend

Earlier check-in

Standard check-in is from 4pm. If your ceremony is early, ask about an earlier check-in or book from the night before.

Breakfast & hampers

Selected bookings can add breakfast packs, luxury hampers and welcome packs.

Celebration drinks

Add Champagne, Crémant or gin, ready for when you arrive.

Relaxed checkout

A later checkout may be available after a late night, depending on the home and dates.

FAQs

Staying near Kinkell Byre: your questions answered

Where is Kinkell Byre?

Kinkell Byre is on the coast about two miles south-east of St Andrews, overlooking St Andrews Bay. Several properties share its postcode, so follow the venue signs when you get close.

Is there accommodation at Kinkell Byre?

There are some cabins on site, usually used by the couple and wedding party. Most guests stay in St Andrews or nearby.

How far is Kinkell Byre from St Andrews?

About five minutes by car. Our homes on the east side of St Andrews are the closest.

Can a group of friends stay together?

Yes. Brownhills Farm sleeps 8 and is close to the venue, and Hazelton Townhouse in Crail sleeps 13. For several homes together, email reservations@shortstay.family.

What time is check-in?

Standard check-in is from 4pm. If the ceremony is earlier, ask about early check-in or book from the night before.

How do I get back from the wedding?

Taxis get booked up quickly on wedding nights. Book well ahead, or check whether the couple has arranged transport. Local numbers are on our wedding accommodation page.

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