Meldrums Hotel
56 Main Street
Ceres
Near Cupar
Fife
KY15 5NA
Meldrums Hotel
56 Main Street
Ceres
By St.Andrews
Fife
KY15 5NA
Welcome to Meldrums Hotel, a charming early 19th century coaching inn nestled by the Ceres Burn in the village of Ceres, by Cupar in the Kingdom of Fife. Ceres was described as "The most attractive village in Scotland" by George Scott-Moncrief the famous Scottish Literalist. Ceres is set in beautiful rural Fife yet is only a short drive from the historic home of golf StAndrews.Where you can play a round of golf on any of the seven Links Trust courses or on any of the many inland courses in the area.
Ceres can be a good base for walkers of all degrees of difficulty.Whether an easy stroll with rural or sea vista,or more strenuous hikes on the hills and munroes of Perthshire or Angus.Handy too for sightseeing in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling & Dundee.All within easy commuting distance.
"The most attractive village in Scotland" - George Scott-Moncrief.
Ceres has a rich and proud history with links back to 1324 and the battle of Bannockburn. The men of Ceres fought bravely alongside Robert the Bruce and as a celebration of their triumph were awarded their own Highland Games. This tradition is kept alive by the staging of Ceres Annual Games held on the last Saturday in June and is unique in that it is entirely free of charge. For further information on Ceres games and other useful information please visit our links page.
The village highland games on the 26th of juneis a great day out for all the family.
Many other local attractions include Craigtoun Park ideal for families.The Secret Bunker well worth a visit to see the history of the cold war.Falkland Palace going further back in Scottish history where the Kings of Scotland stayed before their coronation at Scone.
Seven en suite letting rooms all with tea and coffee making facilities. Laundry service available. Private Parking, comfortable and cosy restaurant serving wholesome home cooked fayre. Lunches, dinners and on Sundays traditional Scottish high tea with delicious home baked scones and cakes open to non residents. Fully licensed bar open to non residents and beer garden. Local amenities include clay pigeon shooting and in season game bird shooting can be arranged on a local estate less than a mile away, all equipment and training provided. The estate has a beautiful loch and is stocked with rainbow trout available for guests to fish, all equipment provided. Excellent road and rail links to Scotland's major cities, Edinburgh is forty minutes driving time through the beautiful Fife countryside. A visit to St Andrews is a must for visitors walk round the historic streets and visit Scotland's only bottle dungeon. Walk on the sands where scenes from the inspiring film Chariots of Fire were filmed.