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.
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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.
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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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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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The beginning of the year is a time for planning Self Catering Holidays. Where would you like to go this year? At Sandcastle Cottage, we’ve been busy thinking of ideas to entice you to include the East Neuk of Fife as one of your self catering holidays.
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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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