Balcomie Links Hotel, Nr St Andrews

Balcomie Links Hotel, Nr St Andrews

Balcomie Links Hotel
Balcomie Road, Crail, Nr St Andrews, KY10 3TN, GB
Balcomie Links is a friendly, family run small hotel, situated on the outskirts of Crail near St Andrew's. In Fife's famous and sheltered East Neuk, this is one of the sunniest corners on the East Coast of Scotland. The hotel is an ideal base to explore the area which is enriched in history with beautiful coastal villages and scenic walks, beaches, castles, museums, attractions, and made famous for its golfing as the “Home of Golf ".

Guest Rating: 3.54/5

Rooms from: GBP55.00

Hotel Features & Facilities

• All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
• Bar
• Currency Exchange
• Darts
• Family Rooms
• Fax/Photocopying
• Free Parking
• Games Room
• Garden
• Gay Friendly
• Golf Course (within 3 km)
• Heating
• Internet Services
• Ironing Service
• Laundry
• Non-Smoking Rooms
• Packed Lunches
• Parking
• Pets Allowed
• Restaurant
• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Hotel Directions

From Edinburgh (South): Follow through Forth Road Bridge to m90. Exit m90 at junction 2a to Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy (a92). Continue on the a92 until the traffic island. At the traffic island take third exit to Kirkcaldy, and follow sign for Leven (a915). Continue on the a915 through Leven, Lundin Links to Upper Largo. At Upper Largo take the a917 to Elie and Anstruther. Continue on the a917 through Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther to Crail. Arriving in Crail, continue through High Street until the Royal Bank of Scotland, and bear right to Marketgate towards the golf course. Continue on the Marketgate for about 600 metres; the Balcomie Links Hotel is on the left. From Perth (North): From Perth follow M90 to Edinburgh until junction 2A and follow the above directions, or follow A85 to Dundee and follow directions below. From Dundee Cross the Tay Bridge to Fife Kirkcaldy Glenrothes (A92). Leave A92 on the second traffic island after the bridge to St Andrews (A919). Follow A919 through St Michaels, Leuchars and Guardbridge to St Andrews. In St Andrews take A917 to Crail. Continue on the A917 through Kingsbarns to Crail. Arriving in Crail, bear left to Marketgate on the sharp right corner (Royal Bank of Scotland on your left). Continue on the Marketgate about 600 metres; the Balcomie Links Hotel is on the left.

Hotel Information

The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Crail and has 14 en suite bedrooms over 2 levels. The building is in Art Deco style and was purpose-built as a hotel in 1903. The hotel offers a comfortable accommodation to its guests. Facilities include well-stocked lounge bar with large lounge and comfortable seating, used as a diner also. There is a dining room for more private dinning and special occasions. There is also the public bar and games room with pool table, dartboard and dominoes. On the outside there is an attractive beer garden to the front of the building which is used for serving food, drinks and ales and a large private car park for approximately 20 cars.

Area Information

Crail, with its craw steeped gables, red pantiles and white washed houses offers the artist and the photographer unlimited opportunities to capture the picturesque. St Andrews, the “Home of Golf” is just 9 miles away with its famous “Old Course” and with a further 40 + quality golf courses within 30 minutes drive makes the area a golfer's paradise. Anstruther is the largest of the East Neuk towns, and houses the Fisheries Museum, with Pitenweem and its working harbour, St Monoans with its famous church, Elie with is superb beach and Largo, Birth of Alexander Selkirk of “Robinson Crusoe” fame, make up the famous group of East Neuk coastal villages famous for their history and beauty. Dundee is only 20 miles with its Discovery Centre, museums, art galleries and High Street shopping.

Important Information

No smoking policy: All areas of the hotel, including the guest rooms are non-smoking. £100 automatic fine will be charged to any guest found to be smoking in these areas, including guest rooms, and will be asked to leave with no refund given. Payments: For party bookings or reservations, the full booking value is payable 2 weeks before arrival. No refund is available for these bookings after full payment is made. Reservations for more then 1 room and more than 4 persons will be deemed as party reservations.

Hotel Policies

POLICIES: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, the first night will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. Deposit Policy: A fixed amount of GBP 20 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable. VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 5.00 per 24 hours. Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Free public parking is possible on site. Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Check in: 14:00
Check out: 11:00