The Ruin at Maspie House in Falkland features accommodations with free Wifi, 19 miles from Scone Palace, 20 miles from St Andrews University, and 22 miles from Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course. Located around 23 miles from Discovery Point, the bed and breakfast is also 30 miles away from Hopetoun House. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Dundee Airport is 26 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Falkland

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cathy
    the United States the United States
    Gracious and thoughtful host. Absolutely sparkling clean. Lovely decor, well designed, and so comfortable. We will always return here.
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    Megan
    the United States the United States
    It was such a magical place right in the center of the town. It was beautifully restored and decorated. Our host, John was just fabulous and took great care of us during our stay!
  • Jim
    the United States the United States
    The food was beautiful and delicious. The gardens were a photographers dream. Hidden garden door a bonus. Very comfortable and modern. Walking distance to everything. Loved the picture book about the building process. Thank you for rescuing us...
  • Cindy
    the United States the United States
    wonderful spot right next to Falkland Palace. Beautiful gardens. nicel decor
  • G
    Guy
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The place is simple, elegant and cosy. Great attention to detail and the home made breakfast alone is worth como g for. Most of all the host was really lovely and super helpful. We will happily come again.
  • Silvia
    Austria Austria
    A really nice cottage and it is like on the photos. The breakfast was perfect and John, the owner, has given us a lot of information where it is worth to go. I loved it to go jogging in the woodlands. Perfect place to stay if you love nature....
  • Kirsty
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay here! Would definitely recommend it! John was very helpful and welcoming and the property itself was gorgeous. Brilliant location, lovely gardens and we loved the attention to detail with the water, chocolates etc. The...
  • Richard
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent. Plenty of choice and good quality. The house was clean and comfortable. All facilities were good and little things like sweets, snacks and milk in the fridge went the extra mile. John was an excellent and friendly host. We...
  • Jenny
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved The Ruin. It was the perfect place for us to stay during our trip, the accommodation is luxurious and beautiful and John could not have done more to make us feel welcome. We had the best time and were sad to leave.
  • Melanie
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Very comfortable beds and lovely bed linen Super quiet and peaceful Fabulous breakfast and plenty of it John was very helpful and prompt in responding

Hosted by John McLaren

10
10
Host Review Score
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John McLaren
In these challenging times the safety and comfort of our guests is incredibly important to us so we will be able to maintain strict social-distancing due to the layout of our accommodation. Both the Ruin and the Studio have their own private entrance and our breakfasts are always delivered to your room which has a dining area . Guests are also able to use our large private garden and again we will ensure social distancing is maintained.
Falkland is about 40-50 minutes from Edinburgh by car. Alternatively there's a local station about 10 minutes away that has a regular service (45 min) to the city centre. The bonus here is that parking is free at the station, rather than crippling in Edinburgh! History wise we're next door to Falkland Palace , the Bannock Burn visitor centre is about 40 min away and the Wallace Monument is there too. Scoune Palace is about 30 min away this is where the Scottish kings were crowned. Loch Leven about 20 min away - after a childhood at Falkland palace Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned on an island there, she didn't have the luxury of the scenic boat trip. St Andrews is about 30 min away - golf, university, beach. If you look at National Trust website it'll list other National Trust properties you can visit. There are also several villages (Falkland, Dysart and Culross) on your doorstep that have featured in the series Outlander. Essentially we're very central. There are fabulous woodland walks on our doorstep in Falkland Estate with tunnels and bridges, you can even walk behind a waterfall. Scoobie the cat isn't allowed in The Ruin. He pads about our house and the garden, he'd sa
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Ruin at Maspie House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

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

Parking
No parking available.

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Ruin at Maspie House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please inform The Ruin at Maspie House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: C, IDU2VXQ1-101009980199

FAQs about The Ruin at Maspie House

  • Room options at The Ruin at Maspie House include:

    • Vacation Home
  • The Ruin at Maspie House is 800 feet from the center of Falkland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • The Ruin at Maspie House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Check-in at The Ruin at Maspie House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.