Crail cottages

Self-catering holiday cottages in Crail

Take a holiday in Crail in Scotland. Book one of our self-catering holiday cottages in Crail to discover the Neuk of Fife and this wonderful stretch of Scottish coastline. Cottages in Crail are perfect for would-be writers who want to find inspiration, sea lovers who want to spend days out at sea fishing or families who want nearby beaches, parks and open spaces to let the children run free. If you want to travel further afield you can enjoy a round of golf on the links courses around St Andrews. Just 3 miles from the picturesque Anstruther, Crail was one of the busiest fish markets in Europe as well as a port that traded imports and exports with Holland, Belgium, and Scandinavia.

A popular seaside location, you can buy fresh seafood including lobster and shellfish at the dock. Crail also has its fair share of folklore to share; if you visit the Collegiate Church of St Mary you will see a huge boulder outside its gates, said to have been thrown there from the devil (who was at the time stood on the nearby Isle of May). It still bears his thumbprint at the point where the rock split apart. Other landmarks and attractions include Marketgate, the 16th-century ‘Tolbooth’ with the impressive Dutch Tower, the Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, and Crail Harbour with its many whitewashed houses encircling its edge. Attractions in the wider area include Randerston Castle, Balcomie Castle, and the cave at Pittenweem. Bring the whole family for a well-deserved trip or treat yourself to a solo adventure in this intriguing destination and get lost in Scotland’s beautiful landscape. Search through our holiday cottages in Pittenweem for your ideal getaway today.