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
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. Read more
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship takes place this year from October 5 – 8 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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We had business at Sandcastle Cottage in Crail in the morning, so did not start our walk on the Fife Coastal Path from Dysart until early afternoon on a June day in 2016. Read more
14 Things to do when it rains in the East Neuk of Fife. Crail is a great holiday destination for everyone but like most places in the UK we don’t get sunshine every day of the week. On average you would expect to get at least one day of rain during your holiday. So what is there to do when it rains?
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Having first completed the Fife Coastal Path and it’s 117 miles in July 2015, it’s time to reflect on the earlier stages of the walk, Kincardine to Culross section 1 and give you some ideas if you wish to extend your walks in beyond the East Neuk sections, which are easy to walk from Sandcastle Cottage, Crail.
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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. Read more
One of our favourite Crail walks whilst staying at Sandcastle Cottage is the walk along the coastal path from Roome Bay to West Ness. This walk takes in some of the most visited and much photographed parts of Crail offering superb views across to the Isle of May and Berwick Law.
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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 more