Crail has a comely air, with its handsome merchant houses, tranquil streets and picture-book harbour, around which ancient stone walls curl protectively, embracing the boats that shelter there.

The property offers one spacious double room, one twin room, main bathroom, lounge, and kitchen/diner.

The Beach House kitchen is fully fitted with contemporary, top range facilities, ensuring that the timeless charm of Crail is tempered by the Beach House's state of the art facilities. The kitchen is fully fitted with hob, oven, fridge freezer and washing machine. The Beach House also boasts a beautifully modern, recently refurbished bathroom.

The house has been tastefully decorated with a seashore theme and many little extras to make your stay more comfortable, such as games, books and DVDs.

(Crail and the East Neuk have a surprisingly extensive history of featuring on the big screen, and the DVD collection at the Beach House reflects this. Snuggle down for an evening movie and embrace the charms of Crail even from the sofa.)

There is a large garden to the rear, which is fully enclosed and overlooks the open countryside. The garden is completed with contemporary outdoor furniture, enabling one to relax and dine alfresco after a busy day of sightseeing.

To the front of the property there is garden area and private driveway, with designated car parking space to accommodate one car.

There is a handy single garage which you are welcome to use for storage etc. In the garage there are 8 bicycles (4 adult sized, & 4 child sized), fishing rods, nets, beach towels, beach toys, golf clubs, and wellies for you to use at no extra charge.

All towels and linens are provided and the property is cleaned prior to your arrival and on your departure. The beds will be made up for your arrival.

Our guests love the convenient location of the house as the idyllic harbour, quaint shops,and beach with its breathtaking vistas are all a short walk away via the path directly from the garden gate.

SPECIAL OFFER: SPA and FITNESS SUITE

At Beach House Walk, we want to you enjoy your stay to the maximum, so we've arranged for our guests a preferential rate for access to the facilities at the nearby Fairmont, St Andrews.

Enjoy full access to the spacious swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness suite of Fairmont, St Andrews - ideal to help you to relax and unwind during your stay at Beach House Walk, for just £10 per adult and £5 per child (under 3s go free).

Full details will be included in your Welcome Pack on arrival at Beach House Walk.

For Cycling Holidays:

Beach House Walk is a great location for your cycling holidays, situated close to some fantastic bike trails. There's no need to bring your bikes as there is a selection of bikes provided for your use at the property, together with helmets - all of which is included in the cost of your stay! We particularly recommend the Crail to Kingsbarns cycle path, with a starting point just minutes from the house and offering safe, quiet country roads for all the family to enjoy the peaceful, tranquil area of the East Neuk of Fife.

For Golfing Holidays:

There are 30 golf courses to choose from within 15 miles of Crail. There are 4 links golf courses all within a 15 minute drive. Balcomie Links and Craighead Links are virtually on the Beach House doorstep, and combine spectacular coastal views and extraordinary holes to provide challenging and enjoyable golf. Kingsbarn Golf Links is just 3 miles distant, and also enjoys the stunning North Sea coastline where each hole embraces the sea. The home of Golf at St Andrews is only 10 miles away: the largest, most iconic public golf complex in Europe, with seven golf courses to choose from: the Old Course, New Course, Jubilee Course, Eden Course, Strathtyrum Course, and the Balgove Course.

For Beach Holidays:

The sheltered and secluded area of Crail is said to be the one of the driest parts in Scotland, and therefore makes it an excellent choice for an ideal beach holiday. You are spoilt for choice with 17 excellent blue flag beaches to choose from in Fife. Roome Bay Beach is a mere 2 minute walk away, with many rock pools to explore and a children's play area. The coastline is part of the internationally recognised Firth of Forth Ramsar site, dedicated to conservation and protection of wetland habitats and the species which live and feed in these areas. Therefore, Crail and the surrounding coastline is a great area for bird watching at any time of the year. Elie Beach is 5 miles from Crail, and is one of Scotland's blue flag beaches, offering a wonderful walk of almost one mile of uninterrupted sand.

There is an excellent sailing club, and a water sports facility where you can hire equipment or head out on an inflatable adventure trip. Kingsbarns Beach is just 2 miles away. This charming blue flag beach stretches for about 2 miles and is bordered by rolling sand dunes. It's a very popular beach for walkers and the Fife Coastal Footpath passes above it. There is plenty of space on the beach for all the family and it is an ideal spot for a picnic. Kingbarns Golf Links, undeniably one of the finest courses in Scotland, runs alongside the beach.

Wildlife & Nature Spotting Holidays:

Animal & nature lovers will enjoy visiting the Isle of May where there are puffins, crags, seals and an abundance of wildlife. Fifeness Muir Wildlife reserve just outside Crail is where visitors can enjoy the fascinating spectacle of bird migration.

During the spring and autumn periods of migration, numerous small paths allow visitors to move quietly round the reserve - or better still, strategically placed seats allow observers to watch birds undisturbed. Approaching 150 species of birds have been seen from the reserve, including 17 species of warbler. During spring and autumn, recording is carried out on a daily basis, and the reserve is now a ringing station, with permanent traps similar to those on the Isle of May.

Birds have been recorded travelling to and from 14 different European countries from this part of the East Neuk. A log is maintained in the hut on the reserve, and the latest migratory news is posted on a display board. Visitors are welcome at all times, and the ringing station is run in a way that permits bird watchers to consistently enjoy the freedom of the reserve. Flowering shrubs have been planted, and the reserve is an excellent place for looking at the migrant butterflies it also attracts.

There is a good breeding population of birds, but during the breeding season many of the small paths are allowed to grow over to reduce disturbance.