Property Details of Scotland Cottage

Ground floor accommodation and large private garden of this traditional, stone-built house known to date back beyond the 1740's; extended and fully modernised, decorated to a high standard, with fitted carpets and gas-fired central heating throughout. Private, gated parking area immediately to the front of the property. Sleeps up to 6 in adult-size beds, no sofa-beds! The bright lounge has a large picture window enjoying a sunny aspect over the attractive, enclosed gardens and beyond to the Firth of Forth in the distance. This comfortable room remains warm and cosy in out-of-season periods, having the benefit of double-glazing, pebble-effect electric fire and central heating radiator. Facilities include digital TV/Radio/DVD player.

The Breakfast/Dining Area also enjoys sea views in the distance beyond the traditional pan-tiled roofs, making the most of bright, sunny mornings. A well-equipped kitchen includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, four-ring gas hob, twin electric ovens, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, sandwich-maker and a generous assortment of saucepans, casserole dishes, kitchen utensils plus a large selection of glassware, crockery and cutlery.

The main bedroom has two full-size single divan beds. There is also a small room adjoining with a full-size single bed. The second bedroom has a full-size single bed as well as full-size bunks, all suitable for adults or teenagers as well as smaller children. All bedrooms have central heating radiators and wardrobe storage space.

The fully enclosed garden is over 200ft long with attractive, traditional dry-stone walling, has a south-easterly aspect and makes the most of available sunshine throughout virtually the whole day. Patio steps lead to a gravelled area ideal for sitting out, barbecues, etc. There is also a substantial lawned area in addition to several well-stocked flower beds and a selection of shrubs etc, giving colour and enjoyment throughout the year.

Local Area Details

Crail is the most picturesque of the string of small fishing villages and harbours nestling along the East Neuk of Fife its houses with traditional crowstepped gables and pantile roofs crowding down to its harbour The village offers excellent local amenities and the area is renowned for its coastal walks quiet beaches and numerous golfcourses Kingsbarns is only three miles away and St Andrews is only 20 minutes drive A survey by Country Life Magazine of the best places in Britain to live placed the fishing village of Crail in fifth place and the only place in Scotland to make the top ten As well as in Crail itself picturesque harbours and clean safe beaches can be found in Pittenweem St Monans Elie Kingsbarns St Andrews Lower Largo and Anstruther the last with its wellrenowned fish chip shop Golf There are over 30 golf courses in the Kingdom of Fife some of the most notable are within a few miles of Crail St Andrews Kingsbarns Ladybank Elie Leven Scoonie Charlestown and of course Crail Golfing Societys 2 excellent links courses Cycling Fife has one of the UKs most comprehensive cycle networks Explore 300 miles 500km of cycle route along quiet country lanes disused railway lines and forest tracks as well as commuter routes in towns History Fife has a long and rich heritage with many attractions dating throughout the ages from prehistoric standing stones and Celtic long barrows through medieval castles and cathedrals to a 20th century Secret Bunker Art Photography Breathtaking sea views ancient harbours sandy beaches and rocky coves open countryside and wooded glades pretty villages palaces and castles furnished and in ruins doocots dovecots standing lonely in fields lochs laws a wide variety of flora and fauna all inspire the creative muses and attract artists photographers writers and poets to this most delightful corner of one of the most beautiful countries in the world Nature Fife Ness Muir is an important nature reserve where over 150 species of birds have been recorded including numbers of migrating birds going to or from 14 European countries Other birdwatching sites in Fife include Kilconquar Loch Largo Bay the Eden Estuary Tentsmuir Forest St Andrews Bay and the May Island which has been a nature reserve since 1956 with a large grey seal colony and populations of nesting and migrating seabirds including puffins shags guillemots razorbills and kittiwakes Boat trips are available from Anstruther Harbour during summer months

Additional Information

This property caters for disabled people

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Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Crail Holiday Cottage United Kingdom

Name:	Roger Black
Telephone:	+44-1189-731805
Alt Telephone:	+44-7837-207739
Fax:	+44-1189-732373
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