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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Ice 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 moreA Summer Holiday in Crail
A summer holiday in Crail feels like stepping into a picture postcard. Tucked into the East Neuk of Fife, this small fishing village is one of Scotland’s hidden gems.
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 moreCrail: The Perfect Coastal Escape in the East Neuk of Fife
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.
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.
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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.
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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 Heritage Walk – and the History of Crail
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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