A 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.

Our large private garden is full of spring flowers and is a great place to enjoy warm spring days. For more information about the cottage click this link which will take you to our Look Page

You are within walking distance of Crail High Street where you will find a butcher, baker, pharmacist, green grocer and fishmonger as well as two convenience stores. See our blog for more details by clicking this link. No need to bring food with you or arrange an online shop

The Fife Coastal Path passes our doorstep. For more information about walking the coastal path click this link.

You will find all manner of things happening locally.  A good source of information in advance of your visit is our Facebook Page or our blog.

A Spring Break in Crail
Victoria Gardens Crail

What there is to see and do on a Spring Break to Crail

Here are some of the activities we have enjoyed as a family over the years.

  1. Visit Kellie Castle – garden, grounds and tea-room
  2. Take a walk through Cambo Estate – enjoy the walled garden and woodland walks to the sea and see the new arrivals.
  3. Find out how much there is to see at the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther
  4. Art Lovers can enjoy visits to the many galleries in Crail, Anstruther and Pittenweem. See East Neuk Open Studios Facebook Page for dates of exhibitions.
  5. Play a round of golf on Balcomie or Craighead Links. A course designed by Old Tom Morris and Gil Hanse.
  6. Walk part of the Fife Coastal Path or try some of the walks from our walks page.
  7. There are lots of places to eat locally from hotels, bistros or fine dining.
  8. Enjoy a boat trip to the Isle of May National Nature Reserve. see our blog for details.
  9. Enjoy a day trip to St Andrews with its famous Old Course and the oldest university in Scotland. 
  10. In Crail High Street there are some great local shops only a two minute walk away. No need to bring food with you. See our blog.
A Spring Break in Crail
Crocuses on the green outside Sandcastle Cottage
Spring Breaks in Crail

We’d love to welcome you to Sandcastle Cottage, Crail for a spring break – just check our current availability by putting your arrival date into the “Book Now” box to the side of this page (or below if you’re on tablet/mobile).  

Roome Bay Crail and the Isle of May

Weekend Breaks on selected dates from Friday 12 April entry 4.00 pm to Monday departure 10.00 am (which allows for a late check-out on Sunday if you prefer).

We also offer 4 night midweek breaks for selected dates from Monday 15 April entry 4.00pm departing on a Friday at 10.00am until Monday 13 May 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to Sandcastle Cottage.

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