About this property

Beachfront Location: Craighead Farmhouse - The Cottage in Crail offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Balcomie Sands Beach is just a five-minute walk away, while St Andrews Bay lies 15 km from the property. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the terrace or in the garden, enjoying the serene surroundings. The outdoor seating area provides a perfect spot for alfresco dining. Modern Amenities: The holiday home features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a comfortable living area with a TV. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Nearby Attractions: Dundee Airport is 44 km from the property, while St Andrews University lies 19 km away. Other attractions include Discovery Point and St Andrews Cathedral, each within 20 km.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the cottage. It is full of charm and very comfortable. The view over the golf course, the sea, and the coast beyond is wonderful. Crail is a very pretty village to visit.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well equipped. Lovely and warm. Comfy beds. Amazing views.
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect, we were golfing at Crail in a competition. Beds were great (although the superking duvet was far too heavy so we had to use the 2 singles from other room, luckily there weren't 4 of us). Shower was very good, plenty hot...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Well equipped. Absolutely spotless.
  • Alyson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a great spot for a wee trip, the views were just amazing! The property is great, very warm and welcoming and very modern. The wee outside seating area is great to chill out at in the evening. Excellent place to base yourself for a wee explore...
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is absolutely amazing as was everything about our stay from start to finish.
  • Miriam
    Spain Spain
    Está en el campo de golf vistas preciosas. A la casa no le faltaba nada
  • Brian
    United States United States
    Beautifully furnished, cozy, and spectacular views of the course, and North Sea!
  • Dana
    United States United States
    Great location, very clean and comfortable, terrific shower.
  • Brian
    United States United States
    The location s and the facilities were absolutely stunning! Absolutely thrilled with our stay.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Short Stay St Andrews

Company review score: 8.7Based on 3,489 reviews from 230 properties
230 managed properties

Company information

Short Stay St. Andrews is the largest provider of holiday let accommodation in St. Andrews with a large dedicated team to make your trip as smooth as possible. We also have a shop front on South Street in St. Andrews should you wish to pop in and chat. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. We are happy to communicate with all guests as much as necessary, but will otherwise leave you to enjoy your stay. When the booking is confirmed you will receive instructions via email with all the necessary information to check in at your leisure. Check in is from 4pm, unless one of our early check in options has been purchased. Check out is strictly 10am, unless one of our late check out options has been purchased. Check in is via a secure key box for which you will be provided the key box code 7 days prior to arrival. Short Stay St Andrews offers you the chance to enhance your stay by purchasing optional extras. From a super early check in of 2pm to a luxury celebration hamper delivered to your choice of property so you are ready to pop open the champagne on arrival.

Property information

Nestled between Crail's Balcomie Links and Craighead Links on the northeastern tip of Fife, this 2-bedroom home offers captivating views of the North Sea. Golfers can enjoy the Crail Golfing Society next door, and walkers, birders, beach lovers, and swimmers are just a short stroll to the scenic Fife Coastal Path leading to Balcomie Sands. The Cottage offers a cozy, relaxing, refreshing retreat plus the charm of nearby Crail and the conveniences of St. Andrews, just 10 miles away. Bed configuration is 4 x singles Private parking for more than one vehicle.

Neighbourhood information

Crail is a historic fishing village in the pretty East Neuk of Fife with charming cobbled streets that tumble down to the miniature harbour, which is sheltered by cliffs and surrounded by historic fishing cottages. Visitors flock to the harbour front for ice cream and a stroll to see the fishing boats or to simply explore the timeless wynds within the village. In the summer, the Crail Food Festival is a treat for the senses. Visitors have increasingly come to weddings at The Cow Shed, Falside Mill & Kinkell Byre which is nestled just outside Crail. There is plenty to explore while you are here including a heritage centre, galleries, local shops as well as local eateries such as delightful tearooms. Local amenities such as a bank machine and convenience store are also available. Within 15 minutes drive you have a plethora of the world’s best golf courses including the Old Course.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Craighead Farmhouse - The Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: FI 00633 F