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The Cottage, Craighead Farmhouse Crail, Fife

The ancient and charming little town of Crail is the most easterly of Fife's fishing ports and has always been a magnet to those who search for the peace and tranquillity it offers. Crail is one of the oldest Royal Burghs in Scotland having been granted its charter in 1178. Today, the older narrow streets down by the harbour make Crail itself a tourist attraction. Worth seeing are the 12th century St Mary's Church, the 17th century Market Cross, the 18th century Tollbooth, 17th century Customs House and Crail Museum and Heritage Centre.

Situated 11 miles from the famous St Andrews golf courses, Crail golf course is relatively short at 5720 yards but its imaginative and tricky layout mean that it's no pushover. As with many courses in the St Andrews area, Crail golf course is set on a beautiful coastline, making even a bad round a pleasure. Balcomie Links and the adjacent Craighead Links both belong to Crail Golfing Society, the seventh oldest golf club in the world. The Cottage backs onto the Craighead Links, a championship golf course opened in 1998.

If golf is not for you, then there are plenty of other attractions in the area. Bird enthusiasts can take a short boat trip out to the Isle of May where you will find a nature reserve with puffins, crags, and many more sea birds. Seals are seen regularly lying on the rocks around the island and if you are lucky you may even spot dolphins or whales. If you are looking for a quiet romantic holiday, then East Fife is your ideal destination. With its beautiful sunrises and sunsets, long white sandy beaches and award-winning restaurants, it is ideal for a romantic getaway.

The East Neuk and surrounding area provides many hidden surprises for visitors, with its numerous sandy beaches and rock pools that will have children entertained for hours, historical churches and buildings, quaint wynds to meander down and harbours with working fishing boats, there is something which will appeal to everyone. Fife boasts five of Scotland's six 'Blue Flag Beaches' and plenty of other award winning beaches as well. There is a vast range of family activities such as the St Andrews Aquarium, Scotland’s Secret Bunker, Scottish Deer Centre to name but a few. There are an abundance of outdoor activities for you to sample in the area. These include golf, boat trips, karting, watersports and fishing. They are all within a short drive of this gorgeous Crail self-catering cottage.

Accommodation:
An extremely high standard is set to ensure all guests can feel their self-catering holiday is both memorable and relaxing. The roomy kitchen/dining room comes fully fitted with electric oven and hob, and all the modern integrated conveniences such as a washing machine and dryer, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. French doors lead out of the kitchen/dining area to a back garden with barbeque area and garden furniture. There is generous private parking provided at the rear of the property. To the front of the property is a walled garden, attractively designed with a lawn, shrubs, and rock garden.

The open plan living room boasts stunning views across the golf course to the North Sea. It is very well equipped with a wall mounted colour plasma television with integrated DVD player and digital freeview. Upstairs there are 2 twin bedrooms, both with spacious fitted wardrobes and solid pine furniture. Both rooms also have wall mounted colour plasma televisions. High quality mattresses ensure a comfortable stay and quality white cotton bed linen is provided for guests. The views from both bedrooms are exceptional.

The holiday property provides a downstairs cloakroom facility and an upstairs bathroom with white combination bath and shower providing versatility for families. Quality white cotton towels are also provided for guests.

Location:
Directions: From St Andrews, follow the A917 signposted to Crail. From Anstruther follow the A917 through Kilrenny and then to Crail.

What's included:
Central heating is included in the rental price. Also, electricity and all bed linen. A welcome tray is included on arrival, with tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits

Cost and availability
The cottage is rented out year round.
Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday. Entry not before 4.00pm and the cottage must be vacated by 10am on the day of departure - if we can be flexible on this then of course we will! Short breaks available.

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