Beds and Baths: Sleeps eight in five bedrooms: three doubles and one single on second floor, as well as one triple on third floor. This triple bedroom is a converted attic space with a double bed and a single bed and is ideal for a family or for several children. Two full baths are both located on the second floor – one has a tub and shower, while the other has a shower only.

Living Space: The house is nicely furnished with antiques and has wall-to-wall carpet throughout. Spacious living room with fireplace and bay window can comfortably seat up to 10 people for social evenings of cards, conversation or TV-watching. Dining room can accommodate up to 10 and also has a cozy reading area with two sofas. A sunny conservatory adjoins the kitchen, with sofa and chairs and dining table seating six. Early-morning sunlight streams into this room, making it ideal for morning coffee.

Outdoors: Off the conservatory is a back yard and lawn with fruit trees and a small pond. A patio with an outdoor table and seating for four makes this an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the garden.

Essentials: Large, well-equipped kitchen with new appliances throughout and enough room for multiple cooks to prepare a big meal. Gas stovetop, double wall ovens, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and food processor. Washer and dryer in conservatory. TV and VCR in living room. Stereo with tape and CD player. Radio. Full central heating.

Details: Children welcome. Property is not handicapped-accessible. Smoking not permitted. Telephone in house for renters' use.

Nearby:

• The main shopping streets of St. Andrews, just around the corner from the house, offer shops of all varieties--bakeries, fish markets, pharmacies, woolen stores, antique shops, newsstands, etc.--as well as restaurants and coffee shops. The nearest supermarket is a few blocks away.
• The 1st tee and 18th hole of St. Andrews' Old Course are at the end of The Scores, about a block from the house. The remaining five golf courses in St. Andrews are within a five-minute drive. The Old Course is closed to golfers every Sunday so that local residents (including renters) can walk it.
• Other links courses nearby include Elie, Crail, Lundin and Leven. The championship course at Carnoustie is 1/2 hour away.
• Historic sites nearby include the haunting ruins of 12th century St. Andrews Cathedral, as well as the ruins of St. Andrews Castle, which sit at the edge of the sea just down the street from the house.
• St. Andrews West Sands beach, a two-minute walk from the house, is well suited to invigorating walks, beach-combing, kite-flying and picnics.
• The St. Andrews Sea Life Centre, across the street from the house, exhibits hundreds of different species of marine life native to the British coast.
• There are many castles within easy driving distance, among them: the Royal Palace of Falkland, the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary Queen of Scots; Macduff Castle, reputed to be the home of Shakespeare’s Macduff; and Glamis Castle, birthplace of the Queen Mother and the legendary setting for Macbeth.
• Tennis courts a five-minute walk from the house. Horseback riding stables a short drive away.
• Walking and hiking opportunities abound. The Lade Braes nature walk runs for several miles along the outskirts of St. Andrews and leads directly into the center of town. The Fife Coastal Path takes in many of Fife's landmarks along the coastline and highlights historic buildings, picturesque villages, interesting wildlife and marvelous views.

Transportation:

• Edinburgh and its airport are one hour away.
• Glasgow and its airport are 1 3/4 hours.
• The nearest train station is five miles away at Leuchars. Edinburgh is 1 1/4 hours by train.

Rates:

• Reduced rates for two or more weeks
• Rates include utilities and heat, all linens and cleaning after departure.
• Security deposit required.

 Note: Rentals begin on Saturday between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.