21 Shoregate, Crail, Fife ,Scotland (East Neuk, St Andrews, Home of Golf, Firth of Forth, Isle of May)

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21 Shoregate

21 Shoregate, Crail, Fife, Scotland

21 Shoregate is an immaculately decorated fisherman's cottage that stands fifty paces up from the harbour in this historic village. It's delightfully cosy with views from the garden that stretch over the Firth of Forth; you can eat out here in good weather, Crail's answer to the royal box. Inside, it's small and sweet: cool colours run throughout, you get beautifully upholstered armchairs and a sofa in front of the stove, so roll out the Scrabble board or watch a DVD on your flat-screen TV. The ground floor is open-plan with a Shaker-style kitchen that has everything you'll need and a dining table for four. Upstairs, two stylish bedrooms have White Company linen, thick mattresses, smart carpets, pastel throws. Neither are huge, but one is bigger than the other, and the house best suits families, very good friends or a couple who want to escape. You share a lovely, pebble-tiled compact bathroom. As for Crail, Robert the Bruce granted the charter for a weekly market in 1310, while fishermen once supplied London with 20,000 lobsters a year. Further afield, there's golf all along coast and the fish and chip shop in Anstruthern was voted the best in the land. Edinburgh is less than an hour by car.

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Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Three Night Weekend Available!

We usually offer only 4 night breaks, however we are offering a long weekend 3 night break on 5 - 8 November for only £250!

This information has been provided by the owner or management of 21 Shoregate and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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21 Shoregate

Contact: Nina Roberts

Tel: +44 (0)20 7266 0801
Sleeps: 4
Rooms: 1 double, 1 twin, bath/shower room.
Price: £400 – £685. Short breaks available from November to March.
Closed: Rarely

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Many beautiful links golf courses, including the Old Course at St Andrews. (All within 20 minutes drive)
Scotland's best fish and chip shop at Anstruther. (10 minutes drive or an hours walk along the coast)
The stunning coastal path linking the fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife. (The path passes the cottage)
Fantastic restaurants including The Peat Inn, The Seafood Restaurant and Sangsters (All 10 to 30 minutes away by car)
The historic charms of nearby St Andrews (20 minutes by car or bus)
Fresh local produce at wonderful farm shops (15 minutes drive by car)

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

21 Shoregate

Living Area with Stove

Double Bedroom

Kitchen Area

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.