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In the heart of Crail, St Christopher's cottage offers a charming retreat. With a characterful living room, fully fitted kitchen and generous family bathroom with 'slipper' bath and walk-in shower, you'll feel right at home. Relax in the 'Snug', enjoy alfresco dining in the south-facing outside space or explore East Neuk from this wonderful base.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A fabulous traditional cottage - full of character - sleeps 6

Sleeps 6 - St Christopher's is the very epitome of quaint, nestling in the heart of Crail but in a quiet and private location only a short stroll for the town's harbour and sea front. The cottage is filled with character and charm and boasts wonderful original features but still provides all of the home comforts you might need.

The ground floor of the cottage provides a lovely characterful living room which leads to a brand new fitted kitchen and separate dining area. Beyond the kitchen there is a further comfortable "Snug" for relaxation and television viewing. Also on the ground floor there is a double bedroom and a generous family bathroom complete with "slipper" bath and a separate walk-in shower. There is a separate cloakroom/toilet on the ground floor and a rear porch which leads to a beautiful south facing outside space for alfresco dining.

Upstairs there are two further bedrooms one double and one twin.

There is parking for two cars.

St Christopher's provides a wonderful base for exploring the East Neuk in spring or summer or equally as a cosy hideaway for autumn or winter breaks.

EPC Rating - E

STL Licence No - FI 01121 F

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number FI 01121 P

Property is also known as

492258

About the area

Anstruther is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and Balcomie Sands, while Crail Museum and Heritage Centre and Scotland's Secret Bunker are cultural highlights. Cambo Estate Gardens and La Petite Epicerie are also worth visiting. Visit our Anstruther travel guide
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Crail, Fife

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew\'s Cathedral showing heritage elements
    St. Andrew's Cathedral
    16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • University of St Andrews is the oldest of the four ancient universities of Scotland. It was founded between 1410 and 1413. Can you imagine?! This is a view of the Courtyard of the United College.
    University of St. Andrews
    16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • famous cityscape of st andrews behind the old course
    Old Course at St Andrews
    17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • St. Andrew Links which includes heritage architecture and golf
    St. Andrews Links
    20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station
    22 min drive
  • Dundee (DND)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Wee Chippy
    7 min drive
  • Anstruther Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • Crail Harbour Gallery and Tearoom
    8 min walk
  • The Cocoa Tree
    10 min drive
  • The Shoregate
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A fabulous traditional cottage - full of character - sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A fabulous traditional cottage - full of character - sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A fabulous traditional cottage - full of character - sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is A fabulous traditional cottage - full of character - sleeps 6 located?

Situated in Anstruther, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, East of Scotland Kart Club and Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie and Craighead Courses. Balcomie Sands and Kingsbarns Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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A fabulous traditional cottage - full of character - sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty-Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were excellent.Plenty of room for all 6 of us and 2 dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Macmillan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cottage

The property was as expected photos accurate. We had a very enjoyable stay visiting Crail after a 30 year gap. The beds were comfy plenty of hot water and cosy seating areas location was excellent . Lots of seating outside for those sunny days we managed coffee outside one morning . Lovely coastal walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Break

Easy Check-inLovely cottage everything you needGreat Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Wonderful time and would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week at St Christopher’s. The cottage was cozy and comfy and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The beds were comfortable, the shower was great and we loved spending time in the kitchen diner and the outside patio. This lovely home from home is perfectly placed for the Fife Coastal Walk and the tidal pool at Cellardyke. It’s also only a short walk to the traditional pub at the Golf Hotel too! Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

piero p.

Delightful Cottage

Everything you can possibly need from a home from home cottage in a lovely corner of east Fife.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

June M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June Myles

Really enjoyed the stay love Crail
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

Very comfortable and spacious accommodation. Outside space fully enclosed which was helpful for our dog and no doubt a bonus in Summer. Office very helpful in dealing with minor issue during our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal property for a family holiday with our grandchildren who loved being close to the beach and crabbing! The house was very comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. Only negative comment would be that the bath towels are not very absorbent. Being the summertime, we were able to hang them outside to dry each day but this would be a problem in the winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicoloa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Nice cottage enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Crail

Comfortable, well equipped cottage. Short walk to to the stunning beach, harbour and sea. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH M., Fernandina Beach, FL (near Jacksonville)

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place!

Not one but TWO nice sitting rooms. And not one but TWO bathrooms, though the listing only says one. The 2nd was not discovered until morning of departure. With 3 staying there it would have been nice to have known there were 2 baths. Other than that, though, everything was great: location, accommodation, ownership, facilities. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time property was spot on. Amazing surroundings great location

Amazing property would definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls break

Lovely cottage and location. Easy reach of other places. Def worth a visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

damian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage and location

We had a lovely time. the cottage was cosy and traditional, the kitchen well appointed, and the bathroom lovely and modern. The wifi had very good speed, and there were no problems with checking in and out. We struggled to get a large car into the driveway, but plenty of alternative free parking nearby. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous coastal cottage

Beautifully presented and cosy property just a brief walk from the shore, harbour and excellent fish and chip shop

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice comfortable cottage in picturesque scenery

Spacious cottage in restful neighbourhood. Comfortable furnishings which offers all what is necessary for a one week stay or more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

We were a group of 5 and the cottage had ample spa

Very clean and comfortable and we loved the two lounges and fire places. T he bathroom was fabulous and very modern. We were very lucky with the weather ands able to sit outside. The outside spaces was ample and great for our dog. Loved crail and surrounding villages would come again.