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( 8-12 of 13 )
“A very chilly stay”

The Old Station

Dec 30, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here in what must have been the coldest and wettest june ever! As a result the whole place cold yet I felt I had to beg for central heating to be put on, even though i was with my elderly mum! Not the first time I've been in a place which says they can't heat the whole place for 2 guests (personally I don't see why not...). Stayed in ground floor garden room - very accessible. We did get electric heaters brought in - but breakfast room was cold throughout our stay, despite requests for heating to be put on for longer! Website advertises cosy log fire burning - it would be best to state in winter, as there was no sign of it even though it was cold enough. Having said that we were asked if we would like the fire lit, but only on our last night... Central Heating eventually came on in our room in the morning, but started to leak - and despite raising my concerns about this, no-one really checked it till the last day - by which point I had had to use several sodden towels to pop up! Was very surprised to only get a reduction on bill when I asked - not what I'd expect from any place, never mind somewhere advertising itself as luxurious... Having said that grounds are beautiful and breakfast was lovely - but it didn't make up for the cold...

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ScotlandCatherine's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Member since: December 30, 2007
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“Not a four star experience”

The Old Station

Jul 1, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked it for a special night away and were disappointed as the kitchen was not clean and the furniture in the sitting room grubby.There were no fresh flowers as stated in the website.The bathroom and bedroom were fine but the decked area would not be a pleasure to sit on due to bird mess although the grounds are lovely.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the location
    • Disliked — the sitting room
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BruceFife's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 01, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“great place, but...”

The Old Station

Jun 12, 2007

Lovely place, very unusual and very good value. Fantastic location £6 - 7 in a taxi to St Andrews.
Mix up with booking meant we only got one night rather than two. The management we very apologetic and fixed us up with somewhere else nearby.
Rooms are well appointed. We stayed in carriage with kitchen, nice shower ensuite and good size bed. lounge has DVD player.
Very good breakfast. Highly recommed this place for that unusual weekend

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — unusual
    • Disliked — nothing
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craigGlasgow's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 19, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“A Special Treat”

The Old Station

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5 of 5 stars
Glasgow
Nov 6, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

I booked a night at The Old Station for my husband's birthday. We stayed in one of the carriage suites and it was a real treat. Really unusual and very tastefully done. The suite had everything you could need for an enjoyable stay and it really was an great experience. We had a lovely breakfast in the main house in the morning- plenty of fruit,toast and cooked breakfast. Excellent value for money and well worth a visit for a special ocassion or just a treat.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Unusual accomodation
    • Disliked — Leaving!
    • Tips/Secrets: — Try to get a carriage suite if possible
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Dreid's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: November 06, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Other
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“Superb”

The Old Station

Mar 25, 2005
8/8 found this review helpful

I've taken my girlfriend here three times now and stayed in the carraige each time. The standard of accomodation is high, it's also a very unique place to a weekend away. It's a cheap taxi into St Andrews, so you can have a drink and return for an early night.
New people have recently taken over, my last stay was just as good with them as with the previous owners.
I'll be back again without a doubt!

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