Sandcastle Cottage, Crail

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Crail Harbour

Crail Harbour where you'll find the lobster and crab shack for the freshest local shellfish.

Roome Bay, Crail

At low tide Roome Bay beach is perfect for rock-pooling.

East Sands, St Andrews

Crail is only 10 miles from St Andrews, Home of Golf

Fife Coastal Path, St Monans

Walk the 117 miles of the Fife Coastal Path, or the East Neuk Section through the pretty villages

Sandcastle Cottage Crail East Neuk of Fife

Look

Take a look inside Sandcastle Cottage in the lovely East Neuk village of Crail, Fife, with easy access opposite the cottage to the Fife Coastal Path. No pets allowed

Book

How to book your stay at Sandcastle Cottage, Crail We’d love to welcome you to Sandcastle Cottage, so just check that the dates you require are available using the ‘Book Now’ box.

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside mugs

Stay

We hope that you will feel at home at Sandcastle Cottage, and enjoy exploring the local area. You’ll find lots of ideas here for things to do around the East Neuk of Fife.

On the ground floor of Sandcastle Cottage you will find the living area: a living room with comfortable furniture, oak tables, TV and DVD player and a selection of books. There is a pebble and driftwood effect gas fire forRead more

Late Availability Breaks at Sandcastle Cottage

Late Availability near St Andrews

We have these weeks left for the 2021 season. 3 – 10 September, 24 Sept – 1 Oct, 8 – 15 October. To book these available dates see our booking page or click on the Book Now button at theRead more

Bedrooms in Sandcastle Cottage

Sandcastle Cottage sleeps 5 in two bedrooms. One is a double bedroom, with en-suite shower room and views over the street towards Roome Bay, Crail. The second bedroom is a triple room with 3 single beds.

Ideas for things to do on a family holiday near St Andrews in the East Neuk village of Crail.

25 things to do in the East Neuk of Fife

Susan Activities, Beaches, Blog, Cycling, Eating Out, Events, Family Holidays, Fife, Good Food in Fife, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shopping, Walking July 7, 2020Activities, Crail, Fife, Holidays 4 Comments

Here are 25 things we have done as a family whilst on holiday at Sandcastle Cottage. There is definitely something for everyone on a holiday in the East Neuk of Fife and St Andrews. As seasoned holidaymakers in the area, there are of course some glaring omissions but we thought the selection might inspire you if you’re considering a break here.

Covid-19 Impact and Update

Susan Blog, Family Holidays March 26, 2020 0 Comment

The rules introduced in 2020 for the protection of our cleaning staff and all guests under “Good to Go” will remain in place for the foreseeable future. We recommend all guests read our terms of business and rules on departure before making a booking.

Self Catering with young children

Susan Crail, Family Holidays, Holidays, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering January 14, 2020children, families 0 Comment

Relaxing family holidays by the sea

We can help you plan a relaxing holiday by the sea with your family. Having been on self catering holidays with our own children we have a good idea what makes a holiday with young children fun. Read more

Self Catering Cottage near St Andrews

Susan Crail, Family Holidays, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shopping, Shops May 1, 2019Crail, Short-Breaks 0 Comment

Self Catering in the village of Crail only 10 miles from St Andrews offers a unique way of shopping which has all but disappeared in many towns and cities in the UK.

Family Holidays in Crail

Helpful suggestions for things to do on a visit to Crail.

Day Trip to St Andrews A Day to Remember

Susan Days Out, St Andrews July 27, 2021Activities, Golf, photography, shopping, Short-Breaks, Things to Do 0 Comment

There is lots to see and do on a day trip to St Andrews. Many of our guests are ex St Andrews students or have holidayed there as a child. Some of our visitors from parts of the UK and overseas are making their first trip to the area. However many are returning guests who have fallen in love with the area and enjoy a relaxing carefree holiday.

Visit the Isle of May from Anstruther

Susan Activities, Birdwatching, Blog, Days Out, Photography July 4, 2021 8 Comments

The best time to visit the Isle of May is in spring and early summer. This is a very popular day trip with our guests at Sandcastle Cottage. Boat trips leave from Anstruther harbour either on the May Princess or the fast Osprey Rib. Read more

Elie and Kilconquhar Loch

Susan Blog July 3, 2021 0 Comment

Elie and Kilconquhar Loch is a short 5 mile circular walk which will take you approximately 2 hours. Paths are flat and well trodden. Some road walking back to Elie with minimum traffic.

Pittenweem Balcaskie and St Monans

Susan Blog, Walking May 25, 2021 0 Comment

Pittenweem Balcaskie and St Monans is a 7 mile circular walk which took us 3.5 hours. Starting in Pittenweem, walking through Balcaskie Estate, Abercrombie village, St Monans and back to Pittenweem. The route is relatively flat along small country roads, good paths through open farmland with fine views to Berwick Law and the Bass Rock. The return from St Monans is along the Fife Coastal Path.

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