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 now released all our available dates for 2022. See our booking page for more details. We look forward to welcoming you to Sandcastle Cottage.

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 5 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

Our Covid rules introduced in 2020 for the protection of our cleaning staff and all guests under “We’re Good to Go” will remain in place for the 2022 season. 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.

Visit the Isle of May from Anstruther

Susan Activities, Birdwatching, Blog, Days Out, Photography August 7, 2022 9 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

Day Trip to St Andrews A Day to Remember

Susan Days Out, St Andrews July 18, 2022Activities, 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.

Golfing Holiday in Crail

Susan Blog, Golf July 14, 2022Crail, Golf, Golf Breaks, Holidays, Short-Breaks, summer 8 Comments

Crail Golfing Society formed in 1786 is the 7th oldest golf club in the world and and ideal venue for your golfing holiday. The society has two amazing championship golf courses Balcomie Links and Craighead. Only a short drive from the village of Crail these links courses provide some challenging holes and superb panoramic views across the Firth of Forth. Read more

Roome Bay Beach

Susan Blog June 25, 2022Crail, Fife Coastal Path, Self-Catering 0 Comment

Roome Bay is only two minutes walk from Sandcastle Cottage and is great for an early morning or evening stroll, rock pooling, or enjoying the view out to sea towards the Isle of May.

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