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Balcomie Links Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Anstruther with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Family Double Room, Ensuite (Or Twin) | Miscellaneous
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Balcomie Road, Anstruther, Scotland, KY10 3TN
  • Place, Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, East of Scotland Kart Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room, Ensuite (Or Twin) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Double Room, Ensuite (Or Twin)

  • Partial sea view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Anstruther

Located within a 5-minute walk of Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, Balcomie Links Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of East of Scotland Kart Club. This 13-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Crail Museum and Heritage Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • East of Scotland Kart Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of St. Andrews - 16 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • St. Andrews Links - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 22 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crail Harbour Gallery and Tearoom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cocoa Tree - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shoregate - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Balcomie Links Hotel

Hotel in Anstruther with free breakfast and a restaurant
At Balcomie Links Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and an arcade/game room. Free parking is included with your stay. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace and a porter/bellhop.
32-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include desks and wardrobes or closets. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Balcomie Links Hotel?

This hotel is located in Anstruther within a short 5-minute walk of Crail Museum and Heritage Centre. You'll also find Kingsbarns Golf Links and Scotland's Secret Bunker within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Balcomie Links Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Balcomie Links Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Balcomie Links Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Balcomie Links Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Balcomie Links Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Balcomie Links Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Balcomie Links Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Balcomie Links Hotel serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does Balcomie Links Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Balcomie Links Hotel?

The closest major airport to Balcomie Links Hotel is Dundee (DND), which is 25.6 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Balcomie Links Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Balcomie Links Hotel.

Balcomie Links Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Multiple options, healthy or fry up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Love this place. Definitely will stay here again. Staff is so friendly and nice and even let us check in a little bit late. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel and helpful friendly staff. Stayed one night as attending a wedding nearby. Our room was comfy and clean, good shower though nowhere to put stuff in the bathroom. Crail is a lovely wee town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay even if you don't golf.

This is a lovely hotel. It was a bit of a work in progress and may be complete by now. The proprietors were lovely. Our room was a bit cramped but others may be fine. The restaurant was nice and had a menu that varied from week to week. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Traveled with family

Hoping for a warmer welcome

We found this hotel souless - the room was empty of anything soft and comfortable and the heating was off when we arrived and the window was open so it was cold and we had to go and arrange the heating be turned on at reception. The breakfast was average, the staff were okay, not unfriendly but not attentive either. For the money paid I think they need to up their game. I would not plan to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location were wonderful. Very economical. The floors (corners and behind the doors) in our room and bathroom were very dusty!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lord William, KELSO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was Dissapointed to tell the truth.Bed was comfy room was clean. But rooms are basic and cold.Food was also a bit bland. Overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin, The Woodlands

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Willie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michael, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff /owners were excellent and we would use again if in this area. However, we would have preferred daily cleaning of our room. We stayed for a total,of 4 nights and no cleaning of our room was undertaken during that time. Towels are only changed on the 3rd day but we had to prompt this change as we did with the emptying of the bins. These matters were rectified immediately once we pointed it out but it appears no one is checking the rooms are being serviced. The breakfasts were very good and the service from the staff re carrying luggage to room etc was very good too. Car parking excellent. As much hot water as you like, and the room was kept warm too. This hotel has obviously had a lot of money spent on it by the owners over the last few years but small matters such as more towel hooks in the shower room are needed. The towels and bedding were lovely and white and smelled nice and clean but it would have been nice to have the room cleaned daily eg mopping room floors and vacuuming the stairwells. The bed was comfy but we had to make it up ourselves daily. Only our pillows were plumped up ! This wasn’t a deal breaker for us but so much more could be made of this hotel. But we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was no lift, so not really suitable for those with mobility issues. Bedroom was good. Beds very comfy. Nice towels. Bathroom really small. Only complaint was no marmalade available at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stretton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Can not fault any thing. Nice clean comfortable. Staff great. Great place to go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Madison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great inn with friendly service. Property is in great shape. Really good food and drink on site. No elevator for to second and third floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Kennesaw

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had a nice breakfast. When we arrived at 7:00 pm the kitchen was closed with few options in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel with beautiful views

This was our favorite hotel of our 2 week UK trip. The room was modern and clean with sweeping views of the sea. We could see Isle of May from our bed. We had a top floor room and there was no noise at all. Comfortable bed. The hotel breakfast was surprisingly good...perhaps the best Scottish breakfast we had the whole time there. We had one dinner in the restaurant, which was fine but nothing special. The hotel is on the opposite side of town from the restaurants/shops, but it is a very pleasant 5-10 minute walk which didn't bother us in the least. There is a path that leads straight down from in front of the hotel to a beautiful coastal view and path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024