October half term will soon be upon us. The challenge is finding something to do with the kids that keeps then amused during half term and doesn’t cost a fortune.
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Author: Susan McNaughton
Accommodation for the Dunhill Links Championship
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship takes place this year from October 1 – 4, 2026 over Kingsbarns Golf Links, The Old Course St Andrews and Carnoustie. Accommodation for the Dunhill Links Championship – Sandcastle Cottage in Crail is only a 15 minute drive/bus ride to Kingsbarns and a 30 minute drive/bus ride to St Andrews Links. The cottage can accommodate up to 5 adults and is located in the centre of Crail within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and Crail’s historic harbour.
Read moreSelf Catering – Young Children
Relaxing family holidays by the sea with young children
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 moreFarm Shops near Crail
As well as some great shops in Crail High Street selling local produce we have farm shops selling a range of fresh produce and only a short drive away from Sandcastle Cottage.
Read moreIce Cream Shops – East Neuk of Fife
As one of the blog team for the former Crail Food Festival I was delighted to have an assignment which involved visiting lots of ice cream and sweetie shops!
Read moreWalks from Crail – Fife Ness Circular
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.
Read moreA Spring Break in Crail – April or May
A Spring Break in Crail is a time for you to relax, unwind and get away from it all.
Sandcastle Cottage is located in Nethergate only a few minutes walk from Roome Bay beach with its rock pools, childrens play park, and medieval doocot. There is ample free parking outside the cottage.
Read moreFebruary breaks by the sea
February half-term holidays
February brings the first school holidays of the year, with schools throughout Scotland having half-term spring breaks.
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 moreCrail – Things to do on a lazy day
You’re on holiday in Crail – stretch – breathe – relax – read – wander – oh, you want more?
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