David Russell Apartments
David Russell Apartments (DRA) offers modern, three-star apartments and unbeatable value. It is the perfect choice for families and groups looking for a base from which to explore the historic town of St Andrews, its award-winning beaches and its world-famous links courses.
The residence is about a 25-minute walk from the centre of town and local amenities.
Each apartment has five double bedrooms and can accommodate up to ten guests, including babies and small children.
For general residence enquiries email drareception@st-andrews.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1334 46 7100.
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Rates for 2024
Bookings are available from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 25 August 2024.
Accommodation in this hall is available as part of the residential conference packages.
Holiday accommodation
Self-catering flat
Rates include VAT.
- Three nights: £600
- Four nights: £775
- Five nights: £950
- Six nights: £1100
- Seven nights: £1225
- Additional nights: £175 per night
Bed and breakfast
Rates include VAT and are per room, per night.
- Single occupancy: £100
- Double occupancy: £120
En suite bedroom with a double bed in a five-room flat, with your own access key to the flat and to your bedroom.
Please note different rates apply during the AIG Women's Open 2024 week.
Information before you arrive
- Check-in time: 3pm
- Check-out time: 10am
If you need to check in early, and your room is ready, residence staff will do their best to accommodate you. Email drareception@st-andrews.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1334 46 7100 to ask about early check-in and late check-out.
Each self-catering apartment includes:
- five bedrooms, each with a double bed (four feet six inches wide), individual climate control and an en suite shower room
- a kitchen with a soft seating area, a breakfast bar with five stools, an oven, microwave, fridge freezer, TV and dishwasher
- basic cooking equipment, including pans, mixing bowl, casserole dish, crockery, glassware and cutlery for ten
- towels and bed linen
- iron and ironing board
- Wifi via BT Wifi
Each bed and breakfast room includes:
- a double bed (four feet six inches wide)
- an en suite shower room
- a desk and study chair
- access to a shared kitchen area which includes use of a fridge freezer, TV and dishwasher.
- towels and bed linen
- tea and coffee-making facilities
- Wifi via BT Wifi
- a full Scottish and continental breakfast offering
The following items are available to request from reception:
- Hairdryer
- Travel cots (please ask at the time of booking, and note that bed linen is not provided for cots)
DRA has a limited number of ground-floor flats and no lift access. Please phone +44 (0)1334 46 7100 before booking for advice. Free car parking spaces are available.
Information about the accessibility of DRA is available on Accessibility Guides.
Address
David Russell Apartments
University of St Andrews
Buchanan Gardens
St Andrews
KY16 9LY
Email: drareception@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 7100
2024 Reviews
“Quality of apartments was very high. Friendly staff. Lovely walk into town.”
“Super nice staff, clean rooms, and bathrooms…very nice communication prior to our stay to accommodate our requests. Amazing value for money.”
“Rooms were comfortable. Breakfast was really good with an excellent selection of food. Staff were really friendly.”
“Lovely staff, great location, good size room with en suite, amazing breakfast included.”
“Stay were very good, just the place for friends and families.”