If you want to avoid the busy periods in April and May March can sometimes be a great month for that short break you had in mind since Christmas. Read more
Spring Short Breaks Crail in March
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February Things to do in the East Neuk
As we say goodbye to 2018 and start planning our holidays for 2019, we thought we’d take a look at what you could do in and around Crail if you’re thinking of taking a short break in February. Read more
St Andrews Botanic Garden and Lade Braes
We were long overdue a walk round St Andrews Botanic Garden, so set off there on a fine day in May in time for apple blossom and bluebells. Read more
Weekend Breaks near St Andrews
Now that the festive period is over we start to think about holidays. Everyone needs something to look forward to and for most of us that is a summer holiday. However more and more of us look to take some time out and relaxing weekend breaks are becoming more popular. Read more
Beach Picnic and Watersports at Elie, Fife
When the weather outlook seems set to sun, a trip to Elie and a picnic on the beach is a great way to spend a day of your holiday at Sandcastle Cottage. Read more
Family Tree Research – Crail Property
Finding members of your family tree have lived in Crail, Fife in Scotland might just lead you to take a trip to visit the village to find out more. Read more
February breaks by the sea
February half-term holidays for family short-breaks by the sea
February brings the first school holidays of the year, with schools throughout Scotland having half-term spring breaks. Some have a long weekend, and others take a full week. Read more
Day out at Craigtoun Park near St Andrews
Our guests have been enjoying a day-out to Craigtoun Park on the outskirts of St Andrews for many years whilst staying at Sandcastle Cottage. Read more
Self Catering with young children
Relaxing family holidays by the sea
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
Crail’s Twelve Birds of Christmas
As a family we have spend a number of Christmases over the years in Crail. It’s a great time of year to get out and about and see what wildlife you can spot. Hence our twelve birds for Christmas. Read more