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

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 and send us an enquiry.

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.

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 and games. There is a pebble and driftwood effect gas fireRead more

Late Availability near St Andrews

If you’re searching for late availability holidays near St Andrews, you’re in the right place!

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.

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

What’s On in Crail 2020

Susan blog, Events, Family Holidays, Holidays, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Short-Breaks, Spring Breaks, Weekend Breaks January 9, 2020 0 Comment

If you are planning to spend some time in Crail with us at Sandcastle Cottage and want to know what’s on, here are some events taking place which may be of interest to you

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 died out in many towns and cities in the UK.

Family Tree Research – Crail Property

Susan Family Holidays, History, Sandcastle Cottage January 26, 2019Crail, East Neuk, Family History, Family Tree, Fife 2 Comments

Finding members of your family tree have lived in Crail, Fife in Scotland might just lead you to take a trip to visit the village to find out more. Read more

Family Holidays in Crail

Weekend or Midweek Short Breaks

Golf Short Breaks St Andrews

Susan blog, Golf, Short-Breaks, St Andrews December 28, 2017 0 Comment

St Andrews is known the world over as the “Home of Golf”. It is the home of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club. The Open Championship is played there every five years. This golfing mecca attracts golfers from all over the world eager to play at least one round on one of its famous links courses. Read more

Golfing Holidays Short Breaks in Crail

Susan blog, Golf September 17, 2017Crail, Golf, Golf Breaks, Holidays, Short-Breaks, summer 8 Comments

Crail Golfing Society formed in 1786 is the 7th oldest golf club in the world. 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

Golfing Short Breaks

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

Green Policy for Sandcastle Cottage Crail

Susan blog February 19, 2020 0 Comment

At Sandcastle Cottage we are committed through our green policy to providing good quality self-catering accommodation whilst minimising the impact of our business activities on the environment.

Crail Heritage Walk – and the History of Crail

Susan blog, Crail, Days Out, Eating Out, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Shopping, Walking February 10, 2020Things to see and do, Tours 0 Comment

Crail Heritage Walk is an easy walking tour with coffee stops on the way. Whether this is your first time or you are a regular visitor to Crail, I hope you will enjoy this walk.

25 things to do in the East Neuk of Fife

Susan Activities, Beaches, blog, Cycling, Eating Out, Events, Fife, Good Food in Fife, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shopping, Walking January 31, 2020Activities, Crail, Holidays 2 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.

Planning a holiday to the East Neuk of Fife

Susan blog, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Short-Breaks January 17, 2020Crail, East Neuk, Fife, Holidays, late availability, Self-Catering 0 Comment

The beginning of the year is a time for holiday planning. Where would you like to go this year? At Sandcastle Cottage, we’ve been busy thinking of ideas to entice you to include the East Neuk of Fife as one of your holiday destinations. Read more

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