The Old Boathouse enjoys a location in Wormit, 4 miles from Discovery Point and 12 miles from St Andrews University. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The guest house offers sea views and a picnic area. At the guest house, the units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms have a kettle, while some have a balcony. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wormit, like cycling, fishing, and canoeing. Skiing, snorkeling, and windsurfing are possible within the area, and The Old Boathouse offers water sports facilities. Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Scone Palace is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 6.2 miles from The Old Boathouse.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    the United States the United States
    Cute cozy room with a pretty view of the water. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was nice.
  • Direland
    the United States the United States
    Bed was so comfortable. Shower was great. Morning tea/coffee tray was quite stocked. Walked into town for breakfast. Awesome cafe.
  • Paul
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    perfect location right on the water. Super clean and really comfortable. the hosts were great, providing breakfast items and even a very welcome beer. they recommended local places which were accurately described. access to property was easy.
  • Philip
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great location on shore of Tay estuary looking across to Dundee City, between railway viaduct and road bridge over Tay. Very characterful former boathouse, built of stone in 18th century. Now, fully modernised for comfort.
  • Carol
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Everything! It's one of the best stays among all our accommodations on this trip. It is very suitable for visiting Dundee and St. Andrews. We wish to stay longer... The view is fantastic. There's a small waterfront area where you can see the...
  • Claire
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The old boat house is spotless, comfortable, and very peaceful. We stayed in room 3 with a little balcony overlooking the Tay and over to Dundee. It has a few restaurants either side both 20 min walk or 3 min in car. All you need for your stay,...
  • Rachael
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely quiet location, comfy bed with a great view. Easy parking outside and bus stop a very short walk away to get into Dundee. Hosts kindly provided a small fridge for us to use during our stay.
  • Chris
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great location and pleasant atmosphere. Immaculately clean. Contactless arrival and leaving but good communication from hosts through the app. Helpful information supplied about what is good to see in the local area and where you can eat.
  • Diane
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Fantastic property, excellent location, clean and tidy
  • Shirley
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The property was clean, comfortable,peacefuland the views were beautiful from our window. The locations was perfect for us and local cafes were easily accessible for breakfast. Matt was very helpful and we were made to feel very welcome on arrival.

Hosted by Laura

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Laura
Fantastic opportunity to stay in Woodhaven which is between the picturesque villages of Wormit and Newport On Tay. Unique waterside accommodation enjoying panoramic views of the River Tay and the Scottish countryside.
THINGS TO DO. V & A Dundee - The first design museum in Scotland with a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. RRS Discovery Point - Explore the 3-masted ship with Antarctic expedition artefact collections exhibited over 2 decks with impressive adjacent museum. The Newport Bar & Restaurant - Offers award winning Master Chef lunch and evening meal cuisine. Walking distance Kitschnbake Cafe - Offers breakfast and lunch options, coffee, cakes and afternoon tea. Walking distance. Golf - Within easy reach of the St Andrews Links Golf Courses or across the Tay where Carnoustie is a short drive. Sports - Fantastic location for cycling, fishing, watersports and walking. During winter months Glenshee Ski Resort is 1 hour away.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of The Old Boathouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: A, FI 01144 P

FAQs about The Old Boathouse

  • The Old Boathouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Racquetball
    • Beachfront
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
  • Check-in at The Old Boathouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at The Old Boathouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Old Boathouse include:

    • Double
  • The Old Boathouse is 1.3 miles from the center of Wormit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.