The Covenanter Hotel, where warm hospitality meets delicious meals. Begin your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The coffee shop and bar provide the perfect spots to unwind.
Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
University of St. Andrews - 31 min drive - 35.2 km
Old Course at St Andrews - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
Edinburgh Zoo - 59 min drive - 66.3 km
Getting around
Dundee (DND) - 42 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 52 min drive
Ladybank Station - 12 min drive
Markinch Station - 14 min drive
Springfield Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Domino's Pizza - 9 min drive
New Shimla - 7 min drive
The Boar's Head Fife, Restaurant & Pub - 6 min drive
Peking House Leslie - 7 min drive
Burns Tavern - 7 min drive
About this property
The Covenanter Hotel
When visiting Cupar, The Covenanter Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Facilities
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
The Covenanter Hotel Hotel
The Covenanter Hotel Cupar
The Covenanter Hotel Hotel Cupar
Frequently asked questions
Does The Covenanter Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Covenanter Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Covenanter Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Covenanter Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Covenanter Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Covenanter Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near The Covenanter Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Covenanter Hotel like?
The Covenanter Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Falkland Palace and 15 minutes' walk from Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field.
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Reviews
The Covenanter Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its delicious and well-presented options, with many guests raving about the cooked offerings. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Excellent room, great staff and perfect location.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2026
The staff were courteous and our room was fine.
The restaurant was very good.
Clive
Clive, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Great place to stay, excellent food and staff really friendly . Highly recommended x
Marie
Marie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Beautiful property, friendly staff and the dining was delicious!
Penny
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Lovely hotel. Great staff and breakfast. Has a lovely bar also. The rooms are clean and comfortable but could do with a deep clean especially around window frames and shower. These had mould around them. The bathroom radiator was really rusty and needs replacing
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Room accommodations were lovely. Clean and neat as a pin. Full of old world charm, with all the necessary new world stuff as well. Dinners were well prepared and presented, as well as delicious! Note: We were there on Burns Night, so many specialties to choose from. Complimentary breakfast was presented well, and prepared well. My mini Scottish breakfast was soooo good! All the staff were nice, down to earth folks, ready to help and serve. Falkland hospitality, through and through. We had a fine stay.
Don
Don, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
The staff was exceptional and the town was so amazing, cannot find anything wrong except we did not have enough time here!
Pierre
Pierre, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
This was such a beautiful cottage hotel. The food was excellent. I had the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. The village has more shopping than you'd expect. It's definitely worth the short drive off the beaten path. And of course it's a filming location for Outlander which makes it extra special.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2024
Falkland is a beautiful Scottish village. The hotel is on the main street. There are a few coffee shops nearby. There is a great deli next to the hotel & the lady who runs it was so accommodating. She even warmed up the food we bought, which was delicious, supplied
plates & cutlery. Service with a smile.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Excellent experience staying at The Covenanter for one night. We booked a deluxe room and stayed in the 'Queens Room' that is at the front of the hotel opposite Falkland Palace. Along with the 'Cameron Room' it's accessed via a separate entrance at the front of the hotel. This is a very old building so the plumbing etc is quite noisy and we could hear the music below us (albeit not that loud) from the bar. Everything was very clean and the shower was excellent, with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner provided. An extra portable heater in the room compensates for slightly draughty windows (again given age of the property, this is not a surprise).
We had both dinner and breakfast at the hotel. Decent menu (pub food, but with daily specials) and reasonable prices. High point was breakfast which was one of the best we've had in a small hotel. Usual continental options and a range of cooked choices. I had an omelette that was excellent and my husband had the full Scottish which was outstanding - generous portions and perfectly cooked. We were also able to park for free just across the street from the hotel. Would definitely recommend and Falkland is beautiful.
LINDA
LINDA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Excellent hotel.
JOSE LUIS
JOSE LUIS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
We very much enjoyed our stay. The hotel was exactly as I expected! Clean, good breakfast and we had a lot of fun at the bar!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
The hotel had a lot of atmosphere, both inside and out. The restaurant and bar served substantial meals. At night, once the tour busses left, it was very quiet.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2025
Great room, very good breakfast. Bed of mid quality, noise from the bar to 11 pm.
Duane
Duane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Nice hotel!
So nice. Very comfortable. Restaurant on property. Nice area.
Mitzi
Mitzi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2020
Outside of the building is very unique and authentic, and inside is newly renovated. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Hotel is in main area of town
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1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 9, 2025
Lovely village setting for quirky hotel
I stayed in the Outlander room which is cosy as fairly small.
Room was a bit too warm, would have liked a fan.
The room is directly over the bar area so it was quite loud with music and voices til past 10 o clock, even on a Monday night. It is all street parking, which is fine if you arrive after 5pm as otherwise quite tricky to find a space with all the tourists.
Staff were all very friendly.
Lesley
Lesley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Very noisy, noise from bar was horrendous in the room. Couldn’t sleep until the bar closed. Noise of running water also inside room. Boxed in section.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 15, 2025
Check in was a little tense. No one on reception so asked one of the staff from the bar to check us in. Despite pre-paying in full, she insistent we were to pay an extra £86! Advised us that the rooms are expensive and we'd not paid enough. I said that was the price I was given, and showed receipt. This went on for 5 mins. In the end she asked if we wanted to speak to someone more senior, who advised someone hadn't wrote in the book we had already paid. Still was mortified. Driven 5hrs, tired and so embarrassed as I felt that I was being accused of underpaying.
GINA
GINA, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 4, 2025
Gulligt rum. Bra mat och service. Tyvärr blev det väldigt kallt på natten då elementen automatiskt stängdes av, så vi låg och frös och kunde inte sova. När vi berättade detta för personalen så sa dem att det fanns ett extra element bakom en byrå. Det såg inte vi mitt i natten i mörkret. Så den informationen borde vi ha fått vid inceckning. Detta drog ner upplevelsen, men annars är vi jättenöjda med allt.
Sophia
Sophia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2025
Nydelig hotell!!!
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 19, 2020
The property was closed on the Tuesday we arrived. No evening meal available so had to go out & find somewhere to eat. The Milk in the room was off & out of date. No shower gel provided & light switches loose on wall. However room was clean & breakfast very good & cooked & served by a lovely lady. A little disappointed with this place