Property was spectacular, close to all the major golf courses in the area. Individual rooms &…read morecottages available. Ideal for groups of golfers. Restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, indoor court all on property. Huge thank you to the owner - Jim! I was desperately looking for a taxi early on a Sunday morning to take me to Kingsbarns, and he was kind enough to give me a ride himself!

I just returned from a November visit to this resort. I read before my trip some negative reviews…read moreon some other review sites, so I want to provide a different perspective. I majority of the reviews I read about this resort concerned the drafty cottages and the cost of electricity. Obviously November gave us our share of cold weather, and I am happy to say that our cottage was very comfortable. The cottage was freezing when we arrived, but the staff member who showed us around showed us where the radiators were and how to control them as well as providing advice on running them economically. The unit heated up very quickly. The extra cost for electricity at the end of the week was about £50 which was much less than the amounts suggested by other reviewers. We ate at the cottage at least 1 cooked meal per day and kept the cottage comfortably warm. The furniture and layout of the cottage was very nice and provides good accommodation for up to 3 couples. We only ate at the Linsey room 1 night but the experience was very good and I will enjoy memories of that evening for a long time to come. When we made reservations for the meal we were told that we would be seated at a table with other people. When we got there it was a banquet table with about 25 others. The atmosphere was good and we were encouraged to meet other guests. The food was good and then to our surprise an entertainer showed up. The person was a very good singer, singing traditional Scottish tunes as well as being quite the comedian. I may not have signed up for this event if I had known all that was involved, but I can tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Over all this resort was wonderful, and provided us with an extremely relaxing holiday. If I could change anything I would ask that the resort provide a few condiments in the kitchen. Overall I highly recommend this resort.

so far upon our stay here, we have been highly disappointed. We travel a lot and stay at a lot of…read morevery high-end places and considering how much money we are paying to stay here we find the staff not very friendly or helpful. The only staff member that has helped us is Ashlee the front desk, girl. When I first called about my son who got a bug bite and it was swelling up really bad and we needed help. The concierge told me that there was no one here to help us and that we could attempt to take him to the emergency room but because we were from out of the country, they probably wouldn't see us. I am so glad I called back and got Ashlee the front desk girl because she is actually a nurse. She came to our room, examined the bites, cleaned them and then wrapped them and sent us to the emergency room where we were completely taken care of without any charge! I do not know why the concierge would have not helped us and gave us more to worry about when we were already stressed out. We also received a $250 smoking charge letter because the housekeeping saw My Husband's cigars and smoking stuff out when he was leaving to go play golf he got his stuff out to take his cigars with him. I took my two year-old son for breakfast and came back to only my bed being made in my room and with a letter under my door stating that we had smoked in our room and we were being charged $250. I called the front desk, asked to speak to a manager and was told that they would call me right back. I had to call three times and wait for two hours before anyone even called me. I am now in my room, waiting for the management to contact housekeeping to see if the charge will be reversed. I find this extremely frustrating, considering how much money we have paid to stay here. I also feel that the rooms are outdated and rundown compared to all the other Fairmont I have stayed in.!

I found moldy water in my coffee maker...... The first thing I smelled was a pungent rancid hot…read moresteam emerging from the water. When I brought this issue to the staffs attention, they didn't even offer me anything. Other than that though, the staff was nice. Moldy water just isn't something you should receive at a 5 star hotel... The breakfast selection was abundant and delicious and the facilities were alright. Overall would recommend, but next time I would definitely look at the other options nearby.

From the road, this establishment looks underwhelming. Do not be fooled. This is a story of…read morediscovery (by us), tolerance (by them), and of very good cheer (from everyone). Upon arrival, we were seated in the lounge area, where we had drinks and browsed the menu. These food-choosing pre-table situations can often feel like a sort of endless, hunger-prolonging purgatory, but here it was actually very pleasant. The lounge was cosy and traditional, and we were there just long enough to greet each other, drink a glass of champagne and have our orders taken. The menu was fabulous. It is the sort of menu dreaded by people who find it difficult to make a decision, because it is simply impossible to narrow down the choices by rejecting the ones that sound minging. I wanted everything on this menu. Inevitably, the moment arose where it was my turn to order and I still had no idea which of God's creatures I wanted to eat, let alone which of the many lovely-sounding forms on offer I wanted it presented to me in. This could have been painfully awkward for everyone, but our delightful host, Scott, waited patiently until I had decided, through a quite irrational process of elimination (although aided by some helpful description), that I was going to have the blue cheese crème brulee followed by the East Neuk fisherman's pie. And a sticky toffee pudding. Our group was then led to a private dining room in an enchanting old converted barn, complete with beams and a roaring log fire. Family gatherings can become uproarious, and this arrangement was welcomed by all, saving the more conservative members of the party from being publically humiliated by any loudly uttered innuendo or other inappropriate comment that may be voiced, particularly by the older generation. They also provided the birthday girl (from said older generation) with a card, which was a lovely touch. I found all three of the dishes I selected to be quite exquisite, which also seemed to be the general consensus around the table. As well as being indecisive, I am a slow eater, but, despite the fact that Scott and his lovely waitress had to come and go about twelve times after each course before I had caught up with the rest of the table and they could take away my plate, they remained cheerful and attentive. The staff really were marvellous. They managed to deliver each desert to the correct recipient even after most of our large group had decided to all change seats for the third time. They also were not fazed by having to continuously leap out the way to avoid getting in any of the three hundred group photos/food snaps/selfies that were taken during the course of our visit. Nor did they mind when we discovered that the curtain ties made marvellous turbans. A discovery which led to more selfies. Unfortunately, I only have photos of the deserts, because up until then I was concentrating mostly on consuming a lot of the fabulous wine that was on offer, but rest assured the starters and main courses were equally well presented. I had not thought it possible that generous portions of traditional Scottish food could be presented with such finesse, but here they managed it, and it was wonderful. We had our coffee and a surprise Valente in the lounge area, where, having moved all of the furniture into an arrangement of our choice, we sang Happy Birthday and ate the cake we'd brought with us. So idyllic was it, that, if we had not had to rush to the airport, we might still be there now. The moral of this story is, then, that you should take chances when choosing a luncheon spot. When driving past do not be fooled by the unassuming exterior, because inside is a charming wee restaurant with excellent food and delightful staff.

We ate here for dinner during the British Open in July. The location is about a 15 minute cab ride…read morefrom central St. Andrews. The bar/waiting area is cozy. The dining room is simple. Unfortunately, we were seated at a table right in front of an exterior door, which was used frequently. As a result, I was repeatedly blasted with rushes of very cold air throughout the meal. The staff was reasonably friendly, but at times appeared, as did all the other locals we encountered in bars and restaurants, somewhat frazzled by the sudden appearance of thousands of visitors, all hungry. And thirsty. At the end of the meal, we waited an inordinately long period of time for someone to acknowledge our need of a check. The menu was specialized for the event, and prix fixe. Everything we ate was very good, and many of those items, or similar items appear on the most recent menu I could find online. We would happily visit the Inn for dinner again, and I would definitely recommend it to visitors to St. Andrews who want to explore the environs of the town a bit more in depth.

Great location on the waterfront with excellent food and service. Make a reservation and request a…read morewindow seat. Lively atmosphere !

Always a welcoming establishment, with more than decent food and drink and friendly staff! Good…read morefish and other seafood as well as bangers/mash etc -- tasty, hearty food in a pleasant atmosphere!

This place is an absolute gem . We had no idea how great it would be . We started with mussels …read more They were fantastic. The chowder with the smoked halibut and leeks was the best chowder I ever had . Then we ordered the meals and some sides . Far too much food . Each dish , including the hamburger and roast chicken were perfectly done . The chef is on her game .

*New England meets England!* I must say, that when we ventured here for an ale after a beach walk…read moreafter checking out the Carusoe statue, we were immediately interested after seeing some of the food people were being served nearby. Come dinner time that night, we drove down with the rest of our vacationing clan. As it happens in England, people sort of park every which way so we didn't have any trouble finding parking. We were able to find a table outside, and even though the wait staff were apologizing to others about the long wait due to a popular evening, we did not find the wait unusually long compared to restaurants where we live. everybody found something delicious on the menu, and the selection of drinks and beer were delightful. I must say, the bartender earlier did apologize for not having a "proper ale", which we learned would be something that would be a flat ale and not fizzy like the typical IPAs that are enjoyed in the hundreds of breweries nearby us. everybody ate every morsel on their plate, and we have picky eaters! he was also a bountiful desert selection, and we couldn't pass that up. MOST IMPORTANTLY, Carusoe had one of the nicest managers I have ever met in a restaurant anywhere. it was the end of the evening, and our rental car was having issues. Issues meaning, the battery died for no apparent reason at all. The rental agency said it would be four hours before somebody could come out and help us.. meanwhile, we asked Katie, the manager this evening to help us jump our car and she immediately volunteered to help, and was witty and knowledgeable, having done this before. I must say, it involved a bit of trickery to get it to finally work, but we were able to get the car started and get back to our accommodations within a half an hour thanks to her. It says something about a place by the people who work there. I would recommend Carusos to anyone, and most importantly, tell Katie we said "Hi!" if you ever get out there.

Grrat range of food lovely veghiee kebab and starters massive sunday lunch with all the trimmingsread more

Very friendly hotel & pub in the centre of Leven. Popular for golfing trips, looks like it is also…read moreused for conferences. We used this as a stopover when walking the Fife Coastal Path and had a very comfortable stay. The restaurant is partly a sports bar, so there are TV screens visible from all tables, but the food is fine and not expensive. The hotel may not suit you if noise from the bar keeps you awake, but we slept very well.

Tudor style hotel situated on the north bank of the Firth of Forth, 15 minutes from the Old Course…read moreat St Andrews and less than an hour from Edinburgh We weren't on honey moon, but were given the Honey Moon suite as they were very quiet. So, although the rate was £80 B&B, we actually got a good deal. The restaurant seemd re furbished and is light and airy, being in a conservatory. Both dinner and breakfast were supurb - try Woodcock for breakfast.

Our stay at Old Manor Hotel was outstanding. We were generously upgraded( nice surprise) to a…read morelarge, beautiful room with a deck overlooking the golf course and the Firth of Forth. Much to our surprise, our reservation had a glitch and we found out we were booked for only 1 instead of 2 nights. Mo, the manager, was more than gracious. They had no availability for us to extend our stay but she and her staff worked to make sure we had lovely accommodations elsewhere on night 2. While we were there, everything was perfect. Need ice? Delivered in an instant. Dinner and breakfast in their dining room ( more beautiful views) were delicious. We recommend this hotel highly...on a scale of 1-10, definitely a 10!. Mo and her staff are superb at making you feel welcome and very well taken care of. Only regret, despite our wonderful alternate accommodations, we wish we could have spen two nights at this great guesthouse.

From the owner: The Old Manor Hotel boasts being family-owned and is located in one of the most scenic areas of…read morethis glorious corner of Scotland in the Kingdom of Fife. The hotel sits in the splendid East Neuk which is situated just a short 15 minute drive outside of the beautiful university town of St Andrews, commanding a superb view of the coastline and surrounding areas. The views from the hilltop setting mean guests staying at the hotel enjoy panoramic views over the Firth of Forth and the splendid Lundin Golf Course. Our hotel is ideally situated close to so many wonderful places and where there is so much to do and enjoy. The hotel boasts 23 rooms all of which have their own en-suites bathrooms and many of our rooms offer gorgeous views out to sea and along the coastline. The hotel is the perfect location for weddings and other functions whether the event is held in the beautiful hotel grounds or in our Lundie or Largo Suites with ample parking available on-site.