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.
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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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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The village of Lower Largo is one of the most attractive of the East Neuk’s towns and villages. A real hidden gem with a story to tell and a great day out from Crail and Sandcastle Cottage.
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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.
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Visit Crail. Here are just a few ideas of what you can do whilst holidaying at Sandcastle Cottage Crail in the East Neuk of Fife. For more ideas of what there is to see and do visit our website at www.2crail.com
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The Lade Braes Walk is one of the most popular walks in St Andrews. Read more
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 more
Craighall Den is a short easy walk, ideal for kids or older family members and could be combined with a visit to the picturesque village of Ceres. Ceres is only a short drive from Crail and home to the Fife Folk Museum. The Fife Pilgrim Way passes through the village on its way to St Andrews.
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Cambo Heritage Centre and Garden is situated on the A917 between Crail and St Andrews and is a great day out for all the family with its walled garden, woodland walks and children’s play area. Read more