Tentsmuir Beach – there are few better ways to spend a day out from Crail than making your way to the wild, windswept beauty of Tentsmuir Beach. It is a day that combines quiet country roads, coastal scenery and, finally, miles of golden sand and open sea.
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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.
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Crail: The Perfect Coastal Escape. Tucked along the rugged coastline of the Kingdom of Fife, Crail is one of Scotland’s most charming and picturesque fishing villages. With its historic harbour, sweeping sea views and easy access to some of Scotland’s finest golf courses, Crail offers the perfect balance of relaxation, exploration and adventure.
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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.
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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 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.
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Crail Heritage Walk is an easy historical walking tour from Sandcastle Cottage with coffee, cake or ice cream stops on the way. Whether this is your first time or you are a regular visitor to Crail, I hope you and your family enjoy this walk.
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You’re on holiday in Crail – stretch – breathe – relax – read – wander – oh, you want more?
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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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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.
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