Dining
Spacious bright room overlooking gardens, fine dining restaurant with 2 AA rosettes, daily changing menu for dinner, modern Scottish cooking using fresh local seafood, fish & game and many of the vegetables and herbs from the hotel's own garden.
General Description
The Turreted mansion house, set in 10 acres of award-winning gardens one mile west of St Andrews, has been in the same family ownership since 1952 . The fine dining Terrace Restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes, with the hotels own garden supplying much of the fresh produce. The bar supper Menu offers an informal alternative served Sunday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm. Renowned for friendly personal service in a peacefull location only 1.5 miles from the home of golf. We are happy to make golfing arrangements on any local courses. Rufflets has 24 individually styled and tastefully decorated bedrooms, including three suites, 19 of which are located in the main house. Unlike most of the larger chain hotels, our rooms are different shapes and sizes which adds to their individual character and charm.The elegant drawing room, with Adam fireplace, is renowned for its collection of Russell Flint water colour paintings. Soft furnishings in pastel shades, comfy sofas and armchairs and glowing lamps make this a relaxing place to curl up in front of the fire with a book, or sample afternoon tea with Rufflets renowned home baking. Bar Lunches are served daily in the brasserie style Music Room Bar and Library. In the evening the mood changes and the Bar becomes the place to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail whilst ordering dinner from the fine dining Terrace Restaurant menu. After dinner you must try some of the 100 malt whiskys on offer. Ideal conference centre with meeting rooms for up to 200 delegates.
Overview
Rufflets is one of Scotland s top ten hotels reports the Automobile Association (AA) but it has been a golfers favourite for a decades! Its location and
Rooms
Single Room Standard single room with single bed overlooking car park, complete with ensuite facilities.
Family Suite Family room overlooking the gardens, comprises double room, bathroom and separate room with 2 twin beds. Highly suitable for a family with 2 adults and 2 children.
Four Poster Room Four poster room with raised seating area overlooking formal gardens. Mix of contemporary colors and antique furnishings. Modern tiled bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate power shower.
Turret Room Turret room with raised seating area overlooking formal gardens. Can be adapted from king-size to two single beds. Brightly decorated room with private balcony, modern tiled bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate power shower.
Executive Single Room Executive single room (non-smoking) with a 4 X 6 double bed, desk space, modern compact bathroom with over bath shower.
Suite Delightfull bedroom and separate sitting room with antique fireplace, overlooking formal gardens. Bedroom with canopied king sized bed (can be adapted to 2 single beds). Modern tiled bathroom with spa bath, over bath power shower and twin vanity basins.
Lodge Garden Suite Beautiful lodge overlooking the gardens, complete with main bedroom (beds can be either twin or double) and has a separate seating area. Spacious bathroom.
Superior Room Colorful and individually decorated Superior double and twin rooms all have en-suite modern bathrooms with power showers, all rooms are designated non-smoking. Most overlook the formal gardens.
Twin Room Twin bedded rooms with large bathrooms, spa bath and walk-in shower. Designated for smokers.
Double Queen Room Double queen-size bed in main bedroom with an adjoining twin bedded room and shared large bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Tastefully decorated and overlooking main hotel entrance/driveway.
Location Description
Set in 10 acre beautifully landscape gardens, offering peace and tranquility. 1.5 miles west of St. Andrews Home of Golf on the B939. One hour by car from Edinburgh International Airport, two hours from Glasgow.
Transportation
One hours drive north from Edinburgh, 15 miles from Dundee, 20 miles Glenrothes,and just 1.5 miles from St Andrews on the B939.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations must be cancelled 7 days prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty of one night's room and tax.
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The History of Golf
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PerryGolf's Private Mega-Yacht Cruise Offers Best of Scottish Golf, Cruising, Historic Sights
Golf and cruising combine in luxurious style on two PerryGolf tours along the western coast of Scotland in July. Harmony II, a 189-foot mega-yacht, will carry only 12 guests each on two sailings, July 20-27 and July 26-Aug. 3. Golf highlights include Machrihanish, Royal Dornoch, The Machrie and Castle Stuart.