The Old Boathouse

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.1

About this property

Beachfront Location: The Old Boathouse in Wormit offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy water sports facilities, including fishing, skiing, and windsurfing. Historic Charm: Housed in a historic building, the guest house features a private beachfront balcony and river views. The property includes a work desk, private bathroom, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property provides free on-site private parking, an outdoor seating area, and a picnic spot. Additional amenities include streaming services, a TV, and a work desk, catering to all guest needs. Local Attractions: Located 6.2 mi from Dundee Airport, The Old Boathouse is close to Discovery Point (3.7 mi) and St Andrews University (12 mi). Guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, and snorkeling, with scenic views and convenient access to local attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Matthew
United States United States
“Fife is a quiet part of Scotland, but we wanted to stay in this part of town. The Old Boathouse was adorable, comfortable, and the staff was superb and responsive! We plan to return.”
Steve
United States United States
“The owners were responsive and accommodating. The room was well supplied.”
Alison
United States United States
“Cute cozy room with a pretty view of the water. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was nice.”
Gavin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location beside the river was fantastic and the accommodation was clean and the view from the balcony was great, ideal for sitting down and watching people sailing and surf foiling.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is great, Wormit and Newtown are lovely and very much worth a walk around to explore. The Old Boathouse has a lovely feel about it, a nice welcome, our room was spacious enough and had what we needed. The view from the window was...”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, brilliant little setup, and perfect location with a brilliant view. All very clean and safe.”
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“beautiful converted old boat house. Excellent and well equipped rooms”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good quiet location with lovely views. Quality accommodation.”
Philip
United Kingdom 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...”

Hosted by Laura

8.5
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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, 9

Most popular amenities

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

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
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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

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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

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