Executive Golf Magazine

Following a £13.5m refurbishment in June 2008, Fairmont St Andrews, part of the luxury international Fairmont hotel group, is the place to be this summer.

The five-star hotel, which is set on Scotland’s stunning Fife coastline overlooking the historic town of St Andrews, has recently unveiled 115 new luxury bedrooms and 17 exclusive suites with the much-anticipated new Fairmont Spa, a destination spa offering Kerstin Florian treatments.

Set in the heart of the home of golf, the spectacular hotel, which has 209 bedrooms and two four-bedroom Manor Homes in the grounds, has brought the earthy tones of the surrounding countryside into its new interiors. Spacious rooms overlooking the North Sea and pristine fairways of the golf courses are furnished with a new twist on the tweed and tartan theme, while the suites have elegant finishes including cashmere throws and designer sofas, again combining tradition with contemporary styling. The new suites also have uniquely-styled sitting and dining rooms with personal butler and chef services available.

Chic sophistication is also reflected throughout the spa experience, which, when it opens in mid-June, will be the only Fairmont Spa in the UK. Special touches bring the local landscape and character into the spa’s interiors with pebble floors, contemporary driftwood sculptures and fabrics reflecting the surrounding countryside. Stylish daybeds allow guests to linger and there is a private three-room suite, ‘a spa within a spa’, for intimate groups who want to share the experience. There is also a dedicated pedicure and manicure suite, a couple’s room where two people can enjoy treatments by side by side, and a room exclusively for men’s treatments. The Fairmont Spa treatments immerse guests in the romance of the coastal location, with a broad range of locally-themed massage, facial and relaxation therapies. It is also one of the few spas in the UK to feature Kerstin Florian treatments. For those seeking a more vigorous experience, comprehensive leisure facilities include a swimming pool, 28-piece fitness suite with personal tvs, and studios for yoga and spinning.

Charles Head, general manager of Fairmont St Andrews, said:

“We are delighted with the results of these activities and we are looking forward to offering guests a new and unparalleled experience of Fairmont St Andrews. We have taken care with every aspect of the guest experience to ensure that we remain one of the ultimate places to stay in Scotland.”

Set in 520 acres of breathtaking coastline, Fairmont St Andrews offers an all-round experience with two world-championship golf courses as well as the destination spa and opportunities for walking, riding and cycling close by. The hotel also has a wide choice of bars and restaurants, including the fine dining restaurant, Esperante and the Clubhouse which has sensational views out to sea and over to St Andrews. For those seeking the ultimate weekend break, the hotel has its own private helipad and arrival by helicopter can be arranged from Scotland’s major airports.

Summer packages 2008

The deluxe Private Retreat package enables guests to share the spa experience, including a choice of treatments within three interconnecting treatment rooms – a spa within the spa – in a special private lounge, perfect for a hen weekend or special Sex in the City style break for up to five friends from £299 per room. The Spa Season also provides the ultimate in relaxation and therapy, including accommodation; complimentary robe and slippers; a unique spa gift; a £25 voucher towards treatments; and a personal spa coordinator to create the experience of your dreams. The Million Miles from Monday package is the perfect antidote to Sunday night blues, ending the weekend on a high note and starting at only £159 including food, a £35 resort credit, accommodation and a movie in the private cinema.

And for the couple looking for love, the Recipe for Romance package includes dinner in hotel’s The Squire restaurant, a candlelit bubble bath, champagne and strawberries from only £269 a night. And lovers are given longer at the Fairmont St Andrews, with breakfast in bed and a special late check-out. Add to that, Love is in the Air, also with champagne, strawberries, breakfast in bed and a late check-out, and the hotel is truly the hot place for lovers, romantics and possibly even a proposal this summer.

For those seeking a more vigorous experience the new Walk on the Wild Side package makes getting back to nature easy. Giving keen walkers the chance to explore the Fife Coastal Path with a special guide, the package also includes dinner and breakfast in the Squire restaurant, cooked using local ingredients with true Scottish flair. Guests can also make use of the hotel’s extensive leisure facilities, experiencing an all round experience of this contemporary hotel which has a range of exhilarating and invigorating activities on its doorstep.

Set in the heart of the home of golf and with two world-championship courses of its own, Fairmont St Andrews has tailor-made packages for golf lovers everywhere, including unique opportunities to play some of the best known courses in the area. The Castle Course Package offers accommodation and the chance to play St Andrew’s newest course, the Castle, only a few minutes stroll from the hotel while the Golf Glorious Golf Package, a truly exciting way to get to know the golf courses of St Andrews, includes day after day of golf with a round on the Kingsbarns course and an inclusive dinner in the Squire restaurant on one of the nights, with rates from £935 for three nights. There is also the Ultimate Golf Package which includes a three night stay with the fourth night free and the opportunity to play the championship Devlin course. Add to that Twilight Golf – teeing off in the afternoon and playing on into the evening, followed by dinner in the superb cliff top clubhouse and a stay in one of the newly refurbished bedrooms - it could even be the perfect way to propose to a golf-loving partner!

For complete terms and conditions of all the packages, please visit www.fairmont.com/standrews/HotelPackages

www.fairmont.com/standrews

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