Seaton House, opened in early 2025 in St Andrews is situated near the first tee of the iconic Old Course with stunning views over West Sands Beach invites guests to experience the home from home ambience and warm Scottish hospitality of restaurants Ondine Oyster & Grill, The Board Room, and Bow Butts Bar, featuring an inspiring whisky collection.
Seaton House have recently been included in the exclusive luxury portfolio, Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The jewel of the hotel’s food and beverage crown is home to Ondine Oyster & Grill, headed up by renowned Chef Roy Brett. The highly anticipated stylish and contemporary dining room features an Oyster Bar on one side while offering unrivalled views of West Sands Beach and the Fife coastline on the other.
Roy Brett’s famed Ondine Oyster & Grill, which originated in Edinburgh, is set to reach new heights with the appointment of Lee Murdoch as Executive Chef at St Andrews’ boutique five-star hotel, Seaton House.
The appointment marks an exciting milestone for Seaton House as Chef Founder, Roy Brett, builds the luxury hotel’s culinary team to shape the kitchen and dining experience.
Award-winning Ondine Oyster & Grill, specialising in seafood and shellfish, features original artwork and a showstopping bar. However, seafood is the star of the show, with diners treated to the theatre of being able to watch chefs shuck and shell some of the finest oysters in the world.
Led by one of Scotland’s most acclaimed Chefs, Owner and Founder Roy Brett. The Ondine Oyster & Grill experience is available throughout Seaton House, with Roy also curating the menu served in a second restaurant, The Board Room. Named after a play on ‘charcuterie board’, The Board Room, with its rich timber tones and a large chandelier adorned with copper thistles, offers a second dining experience in an intimate and relaxed space to enjoy some light bites and plates, prepared at your table and perfect for sharing.
Promising genuine Scottish hospitality, guests and locals alike will be treated to the best of Scotland’s larder, from the highlands to the lowlands, wherever they choose to dine. The list of trusted suppliers includes Edinburgh’s Cheesemonger I.J Mellis, Fife’s David Lowrie Fish Merchants Ltd, Peelham Farm in Berwickshire and award-winning charcuterie company East Coast Cured from Leith.
Seaton House source only the best east coast shellfish and crustacea, as well as fantastic Argyll langoustines and scallops from Welch’s Fishmongers. Their Chefs will be liaising with local suppliers to capture the best seasonal produce for all their guests’ delight and delectation.
Seaton House offers 42 luxury bedrooms including 6 stunning suites and 3 junior suites. Guests can choose from a sea or garden view, with 5 rooms benefitting from their own private terrace. Every detail has been carefully considered, from luxurious furnishings to crafted details designed to inspire and soothe. Private garden space is available exclusively for all residents to enjoy. In a novel concept, regular guests at the Seaton House restaurants will be treated to their own whisky locker, where their favourite tipple can be stored for their eagerly awaited return.
Seaton House also has a wonderful range of experiences that you can take part in whilst exploring St Andrews – the home of golf, from outdoor activities including a gin school, a whisky blending masterclass to yoga, guided wild swimming, sauna and wellness. You can see a full range of activities and experiences on offer here – Explore St Andrews & East Coast Scotland | Seaton House
