For golfers who dream of playing St Andrews, the legendary Home of Golf, there could be no better place to stay than the five-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa. Voted the ‘World’s Leading Golf Resort’ for the third year running at the ‘World Travel Awards’ in November 2005 this stunning international resort borders the fairway of the hallowed 17th ‘Road Hole’ of the world famous Old Course. Just a short stroll away is the ancient university town of St Andrews where guests can browse the galleries, cafés and antique shops that line the cobbled streets.

Already one of Europe’s finest five-star resorts, the hotel has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, lifting it to unprecedented new heights in luxury. The majority of the hotel’s 144 bedrooms give spectacular panoramic views over all the links courses with the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse sitting majestically in the background. Looking out, guests can reflect on the famous personalities who have played and stayed here such as Michael Douglas, HRH The Duke of York and the great Tiger Woods.

The hotel offers elegant lounges, bars and exceptional dining from the chic informality of Sands Restaurant to the acclaimed Road Hole Grill (three AA rosettes) and the most popular 19th hole in St Andrews, The Jigger Inn.

The luxurious new spa is a refreshing and revitalizing haven for golfers and non-golfers alike, offering an extensive range of treatments for both men and women. Facilities include a large indoor pool with a stunning waterfall, a state-of-the-art gym with cardio-theatre stations overlooking the Old Course, steam rooms, fitness studio and the thermal suite featuring hydrotherapy pool, light therapy sauna, Japanese salt steam room, plunge pool and a whirlpool on the roof-top deck.