21 Shoregate - stylish seaside cottage in Crail UPDATED 2021 - Tripadvisor

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Overview

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

4 guests

1 night minimum

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21 Shoregate is an 18th century cottage located a stone’s throw from the picturesque harbour in Crail. It is cosy and stylishly decorated, with a secluded elevated cottage garden overlooking tumbling rooftops below and on to the harbour, the open sea and the Isle of May - perfect for sea and star gazing. There are sea views from the living-room, and also from the master bedroom... leave your bedroom windows ajar and wake to to the sound of waves lapping the shore below. The second bedroom overlooks picturesque Castle Terrace. The cottage sleeps up to 4 people. The master bedroom has a superking-sized bed. The second bedroom has two full-sized twin beds. These twin beds convert to a second superking-sized bed - request this ahead. The bedrooms are upstairs beside the bathroom which has a b...More

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House Rules

Pets Allowed: Yes

Smoking Allowed: No

Kid Friendly: Yes

Children over the age of 6 are welcome at the cottage. One well-behaved dog is welcome at the cottage.

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

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Trek03394375938

Oban, United Kingdom

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Reviewed December 20, 2019

A little bit of heaven in Crail

We absolutely love 21 Shoregate, we stayed there for the second time last week for a long weekend. it is such a beautiful, tastefully done house, cosy and comfortable especially a this time of year, and the wood stove just made it perfect. There is...More

Date of stay: December 2019

Thank Trek03394375938

Fantastic to kick off 2020 with your wonderfully evocative review - thank you so much. Looking forward to welcoming you back in October.

MandJReid

County Down

9

Reviewed October 8, 2017

Crail Heaven

Have just returned from a wonderful week in Crail staying at 21 Shoregate. The cottage is beautifully decorated, spotless, comfortable,cosy and superbly equipped. The welcome basket and flowers were a special touch as was the box of doggie goodies. The sun shone almost all week...More

Date of stay: October 2017

Thank MandJReid

Thank you for the fabulous review. It's very gratifying for us to see that you appreciate all the little touches at the cottage. And pleased to see that you got sunny autumn weather and were able to sit in the garden.

Douglas P

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

3535

Reviewed September 27, 2017

I don't need a sentence! Perfection!!

First you see a fantastic site and exterior and then it gets better! The house is beautifully furnished an equipped. The welcome basket was much ... welcomed! All the components of a lovely house seem to have been incorporated. ( I'm not really a bed...More

Date of stay: September 2017

1 Thank Douglas P

We appreciate it when our guests take the time to give us feedback - and this is wonderful feedback. Glad you mentioned the very comfy superking bed in the master bedroom. Glad too to hear that Crail has not changed in decades - thats the...More

alec p

2311

Reviewed January 1, 2017 via mobile

Ticked all the boxes

My wife booked no.21 as a surprise for us inc our Steve the puggle WOW, what a beautiful location , spotlessly clean , beautifully presented and well worth the 9 hour journey which inc 2 hrs worth of stops The Fife coastal path walks are...More

Date of stay: December 2016

1 Thank alec p

Your review is a great start to the New Year for us at 21 Shoregate: glad to hear you had a go at the board games and enjoyed the Christmas cake - it's made by a friend of our housekeeper's mum in her country kitchen,...More

Bob592

Nanoose Bay, Canada

126

Reviewed November 13, 2016

Idyllic seaside cottage, perfect.

My husband and I were fortunate enough to stay at 21 Shoregate for a week in early October 2016. Such a delightful, cozy, beautifully decorated cottage in one of our favourite places, Crail in East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. The whole experience, from booking onwards...More

Date of stay: October 2016

Thank Bob592

Thank you for the glowing review - we greatly appreciate it and love your comment about 6 stars!

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Janine P

Park City, Montana

1

Reviewed July 27, 2015

Such a delightful cottage!!

We were looking for a place to stay in Crail and this property was all we could hope for and more. Charming cottage. Would absolutely recommend . Easy access to bus,market, and coastal walking paths.

Date of stay: July 2015

Thank Janine P

So glad to hear you were charmed by the cottage - thank you for the lovely review and haste ye back to bonny Scotland.

Janice M

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Reviewed May 2, 2015

Perfect !

This is the perfect home away from home. The location to town and the harbor made it the ideal pkace to stay.

Date of stay: April 2015

Thank Janice M

Delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the cottage and its location above the harbour - thank you!

Andy612014

Gourock, United Kingdom

51

Reviewed March 13, 2015

East Neuk Heaven

Myself and my wife have just returned from a fabulous short break in 21 Shoregate. The cottage is excellent in both decor and location, the east neuk is a special part of Scotland. Highly recommended for enjoying lovely walks, pubs and eateries all on your...More

Date of stay: March 2015

Thank Andy612014

Delighted to hear how much you liked the cottage and the East Neuk of Fife. Thank you!

davey1tom

Durham, United Kingdom

4124

Reviewed September 3, 2014

21 Shoregate

We have holidayed in Crail for the past 14 years .... And this place was a hidden gem. We've walked past so many times and having stayed here now, we're kicking ourselves! Everything about 21 Shoregate shouts quality. Fixtures & fittings. Soft furnishings. Nick knacks,...More

Date of stay: August 2014

Thank davey1tom

Can't believe you walked past the door for 14 years - glad you finally came in! Thanks for your fantastic review. Haste ye back.

LondonKairos

london

4869

Reviewed March 11, 2014

Heaven Haven

This was my third stay at 21 Shoregate and the first on my own. I needed some space to simply walk, write, read, and generally be, and this was the perfect location. The beauty of this cottage is enough to keep you happily indoors from...More

Date of stay: February 2014

2 Thank LondonKairos

Dear Michael, so glad that you found 21 Shoregate the perfect retreat. Hope to welcome you back soon, Susan

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Amenities

Pets Allowed: Yes

Smoking Allowed: No

Kid Friendly: Yes

DVD Player

Alarm Clock

Grill

Blender

Books

Central Heating

Deck

Dishwasher

Dryer

Fireplace

Freezer

Refrigerator

Hairdryer

Internet Access

Iron

Kettle

Linens Provided

Local Guides/Maps

Microwave

Ocean Views

Outdoor Dining Area

Paper Towels Provided

Patio

Private Yard

Soap/Shampoo Provided

Stereo System

Stove

Telephone

Toaster

Towels Provided

TV

Washer

Water Views

Wi-Fi

Fishing Nearby

There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive

Golf Course Is On Site Or Within 15 Mins Walk

Horse Riding Nearby

Watersports Nearby

Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation

Cycling Trips

Hiking Trips

Rural/Countryside Retreats

Short Term Rentals (4 Days Or Fewer)

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About the neighborhood

Crail is one of the best preserved East Neuk fishing villages It has a thriving village community, with a local bakers, butchers, fish and chip shop, whole foods store, and 2 convenience stores.There is a long-established pottery, a local museum and a couple of charming tea shops and also a couple of pubs serving local produce for lunch and dinner. A visitor information office is located in the heart of the village. This is great golfing country. Crail has two stunning courses, Balcomie and Craighead, while the beautiful Kingsbarns links are only three miles away, and the world-famous Old Course at St Andrews is a fifteen-minute drive along the coast.Fresh crab and lobster is available from the harbour over the summer months. There are three small sandy beaches, rock pools and the rock...

Getting around

Hiring a car is reccommended - we can provide more details on request. The village is also well-connected by bus. The local Leven to St Andrews bus passes by each way every hour (there's a bus-stop 100 yards from the cottage) linking the villages of the East Neuk and the small university city of St Andrews.

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