Balcomie Links Hotel, Nr St Andrews
Balcomie Road, Crail, Nr St Andrews, KY10 3TN
Guest Rating: 
3.3 / 5
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About the hotel
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 ".
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.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Family Rooms,
- Restaurant,
- Bar,
- Parking ,
- Garden,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Free Parking,
- Pets Allowed,
- Gay Friendly.
Activities
- Games Room,
- Darts,
- Golf Course (within 3 km).
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Currency Exchange,
- Laundry,
- Ironing Service,
- Packed Lunches.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 21:00 hours.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
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.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
No internet access available.
Deposit
A fixed amount of GBP 20 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
Children and extra beds
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.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- JCB.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- JCB.
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.
Room information
Double Room more info
Tastefully decorated and spacious rooms on the 2nd and 1st floor. Magnificent sea views across the Firth of Forth and North Sea from 3 of the rooms (1 room has views to the fields at the back). There are 2 rooms with a queen-size bed, and the other 2 rooms have king-size beds.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Twin Room more info
Tastefully decorated, first and second floor rooms with magnificent sea views across the Firth of Forth and North Sea (one room has views to the side towards village and the sea).
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Family Room more info
Tastefully decorated 1st-floor and 2nd-floor rooms. Both rooms have a double bed and bunk beds with views to the side, across the village and the sea.
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Restaurants and Bars
Traditional home cooking, using local fresh produce, served all day in the Bar Lounge from 12 noon to 9.00 pm. Dining room is open from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
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.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation