The Inn at Lathones
St Andrews Oldest Coaching Inn
The history of the Inn goes back over 400 years. The Stables, being the oldest part, is today the bar where The Grey Lady (resident friendly ghost) and her horse reside. The front house was built in the late 17th century and is watched over by a wedding stone placed above the fire place as its lintel. The couple married in the local Kirk in 1718 and were blessed by the Minister in front of the fire before the festivities started. Iona Kirk and Ewan Lindsay ran the Inn ( then a Drovers Inn) from that day on until Iona's death in 1736. It's said that the two were so in love that when Iona died the wedding stone cracked and Ewan died shortly afterwards of unknown causes.
The 19th hole
Log fires, friendly relaxed atmosphere and great food that is only cooked from fresh ingredients. These and much, much more await you in the true traditions of the Inn.
What the critics say
Mr James Chassels - The AA
"A Lovely little country Inn with friendly staff, real fires and beamed ceilings create a cosy atmosphere that attracts visitors for around the world. The Chef has devised a modern menu which successfully combines classic French with the best local ingredients and a few ideas from farther a field"
The Guild 2002
Neil Horne - The Evening express
"The Inn features its 2 rosette restaurant with its larger than life mine host Nick White who entertains his guests with tales of the inn that are almost as heady as the Vintage stock of hand picked wines from his cellar."
16th June 2001
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Location
Only 5 miles from the famous town of St Andrews. The Inn is situated only 1 hour from Edinburgh Airport and 1 ½ hrs from Glasgow
Accommodation
14 bedrooms:
21st Century bedrooms in a 16th Century Inn.
2007 saw the owners final phase of their bedroom development. The "Smithy's and Coachman's bedrooms" were completed with a major refurbishment that saw new larger bathrooms for all the smithy's rooms along with a modern design with Italian furniture and all the comfort you would expect from a 4 star Inn.
The "Old Forge" was opened in July 2007 which comprises of six deluxe bedrooms with large bathrooms, and two suites on the 1st floor. This design allows groups of friends to take one suite and 3 deluxe bedrooms as their own private area that would give them their own lounge and bar area to meet in.
