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

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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

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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.

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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.

Living Area
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 for

Crail – Late Availability/Holiday Rentals
Crail Late Availability. Vacation Rentals / Holiday Rentals, lots of dates available for 2025. 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.
Family Holidays in Crail
Ideas for things to do on a family holiday near St Andrews in the East Neuk village of Crail.
Fife Activities – Teenagers

Where to take your Teenagers on Holiday
Fife Activities – Teenagers. We’ve been thinking about places teenagers would like to go around Fife on family holidays. This article will help your holiday planning when trying to find activities to keep the family amused. Read more
Visit the Isle of May from Anstruther

The best time of year to visit the Isle of May is in spring or 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 Rhib.
Read more25 things to do in the East Neuk of Fife

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.
Read moreSelf Catering Cottage near St Andrews

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.
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Helpful suggestions for things to do on a visit to Crail.
Pittenweem Balcaskie and St Monans

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.
Read moreEaster Breaks in Crail Scotland

Easter Breaks – Sandcastle Cottage in Crail is offering Special Easter Breaks in April 2025. You can choose between a 4-night stay from Monday, 14 April to Friday, 18 April for £456, or a 7-night stay from Monday, 14 April to Monday, 21 April for £798.
Read moreGolfing Holiday in Crail

Crail Golfing Society formed in 1786 is the 7th oldest golf club in the world and an 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
Elie and Kilconquhar Loch

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.
Read moreWalking Fife Coastal Path

Sandy and Susan’s Walks on the Fife Coastal Path Walking Fife: time for a summary of our Fife Coastal Path walks. This will mean you have an easy guide to find the different walks which we’ve completed over the years.
Read moreWalks from Sandcastle Cottage

When staying at Sandcastle Cottage you are never far away from some great walks and amazing wildlife. The Fife Coastal Path passes your doorstep.
Read moreWalking the Fife Pilgrim Way

Fife Pilgrim Way is a 64 mile (104km) long distance footpath starting at North Queensferry or Culross through Central Fife and ending in the grounds of St Andrews Cathedral. The route opened in July 2019 and is designed as a
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