STYLE AND SUBSTANCE
Fairmont St Andrews' 5-star luxury property is set on a 520-acre estate with an outstanding coastal setting giving cliff-top views across the bay to Carnoustie and the North Sea.
Following its recent £3 million refurbishment, this “Home of Golf” hotel encapsulates luxury and elegance in breath-taking surroundings.
For golf lovers, The Kittocks and Torrance Course are 18-hole, Par 72 championship courses. This is an exquisitely presented golf resort.
SLEEPING MATTERS
With an authentic Scottish feel, accommodation is spaciously and elegantly designed to make the most of the location and to inspire relaxation.
Choose from a guest room or suite within the hotel, or one of the generously equipped Manor Homes, with coastal views or overlooking the golf courses.
There are also dog-friendly rooms, accommodating up to two dogs per room with doggy water bowl and a lovely dog bed.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Alexander Haebe, culinary director at the hotel, and his team produce menus encompassing locally sourced produce from Fife farms and the St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company.
La Cucina, the hotel’s main restaurant, is in the open and spacious Squire atrium.
DRINK IN THE SIGHTS
Moët & Chandon and Fairmont St Andrews have two new terraces set in beautiful gardens. The Moët & Chandon champagne afternoon tea in the Atrium Summer Terrace is £48 per head including a glass of champagne. Or try a specially-crafted cocktail in the al-fresco cocktail terrace at the entrance to the hotel at £12 each, or £14 for champagne cocktails.
Moet is the house champagne in the hotels bars where it is £19 per 125ml flute of Rose Imperial or £17 per flute of Imperial).
Staycationers can enjoy the Fife coastal walk passing golden beaches, beautiful harbours and rich history around the Fairmont with a Moët & Chandon luxury backpack picnic.
NICE TOUCH
There are 10 treatment rooms using some of the world’s leading skin products, followed by a soothing hydrotherapy experience. Or, for a workout, try the fitness suite.
ABOUT THE AREA
You could the remains of the cathedral or castle. There is also an aquarium, guided walks, including the Old Course. If feeling adventurous, why not walk part of the scenic Fife Coastal Path?
More details at www.fairmont.com/st-andrews-scotland or phone 01334 837000
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