Rufflets is where you can take time to connect with yourself and those you love. Where you can find a treasured, personal space whether that's inside, curled up in a cosy, fireside corner, or outside, finding your inner peace in a quiet spot in our shady woodland or strolling through our colourful gardens. Three generations of the same family have poured their heart and soul into creating a hotel that has a unique warmth.

Come and enjoy our easy hospitality. We've put a lot of thought into making sure your bedroom becomes your own little haven to chill out in, with restful views overlooking the countryside or our beautiful gardens.

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Our History

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Rufflets was built in 1924 as a private home for Anne Brydon Gilroy, the widow of a successful Dundee merchant who traded in jute, a natural fibre used to make cloth. You can see her initials ABG engraved on the key stone above the door leading to the formal gardens. Until 1924, the 10 acres of Rufflets grounds had been used for agricultural purposes.

Our Philosophy

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The essence of what we are about is offering our guests the opportunity to connect with the natural world. We provide a St Andrews oasis where our guests can actually stop for a moment; take time to look up and hear the tuneful bird song, walk barefoot and carefree on the soft green lawn or sit at peace under the cool shade of the trees and listen to the gentle babble of the burns.

About Rufflets

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Whether it's your first visit to Rufflets or you've been coming to stay with us for years, you'll feel like you've always been part of our extended family by the welcome you receive. We're naturally warm hosts and want you to feel relaxed enough to be completely at home here. We have so many lovely spaces to enjoy, both inside and out, and we want guests to find a special place that feels just right for them. If you're after some quietude, then settle down by the fire with a good book and maybe even a wee dram of whisky.

Sustainability

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We are constantly evolving our practises with the aim of limiting the impact we have on our environment. We have ploughed our green energy into our gardens, creating wild flower areas, extending our kitchen gardens and designing a healing garden. But that's just the start of our love affair with nature.

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