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.
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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This is a circular walk starting at Sandcastle Cottage in Nethergate North and is one of the more popular walks from Crail. The route follows the Fife Coastal Path to Roome Bay, Kilminning Nature Reserve, past the former Coast Guard Station (now a private house) at Fife Ness, Crail Golfing Society and back to Crail via Wormiston Farm. The route offers you superb views across the Firth of Forth.
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Crail holiday cottage – Sandcastle Cottage is located in the conservation area of the East Neuk fishing village of Crail Scotland. We sleep 5 people plus a baby. With free on street parking outside the cottage you are only a few minutes walk from shops, restaurants, two beaches, childrens play area and Crail’s historic working harbour. You also have a large private garden to relax in on hot sunny days.
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This is a 3.63 mile (according to the OS Map) circular walk taking in Kellie Castle, Kellie Castle Garden, the small village of Carnbee and a climb to the top of Kellie Law providing superb views over the East Neuk towns, Firth of Forth, the Isle of May, Bass Rock and surrounding countryside.
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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
Spring Breaks in Crail Scotland – Springtime is one of the best times of the year to visit Crail. At Sandcastle Cottage we have been welcoming guests since 1992. Many of our guests return year after year. Sandcastle Cottage is only a few minutes walk from Crails historic harbour, beaches, cafes and restaurants. Parking no problem, you can park right outside the cottage for free.
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We were long overdue a walk round St Andrews Botanic Garden, so set off there on a fine day in May in time for apple blossom and bluebells. Read more
A Day Out to Dundee should be on everyones bucket list. Dundee is remembered for Jute Jam and Journalism however recently the city has been in the news for something completely different.
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This St Andrews South Walk is an easy circular walk which will take you approximately two hours and offers the walker spectacular views across St Andrews, St Andrews Bay and surrounding countryside.
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