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Situated in the East Neuk of Fife in the pretty conservation village of Crail. Only 15 minutes by car to St Andrews, Beach House Walk is a beautifully presented and comfortable 2 bedroom semi detached villa just 2 minutes walk from Roome Bay beach and 15 minutes walk to Balcomie Links Golf course.
From this wonderful location, one has immediate access to The Fife Coastal Path walking route, which boasts some of Scotland's finest coastal walks. Whether you're arranging a golf trip, weekend break, or family vacation, Beach House Walk is the perfect location to stay, play and relax.
FREE BIKE HIRE IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE COST OF YOUR STAY AT BEACH HOUSE WALK.
Crail is the oldest burgh in the East Neuk with its old traditional cottages by the working harbour and cobbled streets. Down b...Situated in the East Neuk of Fife in the pretty conservation village of Crail. Only 15 minutes by car to St Andrews, Beach House Walk is a beautifully presented and comfortable 2 bedroom semi detached villa just 2 minutes walk from Roome Bay beach and 15 minutes walk to Balcomie Links Golf course.
From this wonderful location, one has immediate access to The Fife Coastal Path walking route, which boasts some of Scotland's finest coastal walks. Whether you're arranging a golf trip, weekend break, or family vacation, Beach House Walk is the perfect location to stay, play and relax.
FREE BIKE HIRE IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE COST OF YOUR STAY AT BEACH HOUSE WALK.
Crail is the oldest burgh in the East Neuk with its old traditional cottages by the working harbour and cobbled streets. Down by the harbour is a great spot to sample some of the freshest prawns, lobster and crab straight from the boats. The harbour offers the ultimate in picturesque, coastal village beauty, and an ideal setting in which to unwind and take in a peaceful, romantic evening walk.
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.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
2 Fulls
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
Meet the host
Kirsty W
Hosting since October 2014
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: Kirsty is an experienced tourism consultant working actively in the Hospitality Sector for over 25 years.
'I have holidayed in the East Neuk of Fife for over 40 years. My ancestors are from Kingsbarns. I have very many happy memories of my holidays here, and being a mum with 3 boys, I have had lots of fun holidaying with them, showing them all the wonderful sights and places that Fife has to offer. I have also worked with Fife Council, and with the many businesses and companies in the area.
I purchased Beach House Walk in 2015, and dedicated a lot of time and love to the project to have it completely refurbished to a modern and comfortable standard; not just for my own family, but for other guests to enjoy.'
- Kirsty Weir
Great home base when playing golf in Fife or exploring the East Neuk of Five. Great hospitality! I look forward to returning next year!
Visited September 2023
Written September 27, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Tenaguenther
Cromwell, New Zealand5 contributions
Home away from home
It was a absolute pleasure staying at Beach House Walk ! The moment you step into the home you feel like youbhave arrived at your home away from home. The home has anything you need to have a relaxing comfortable stay. The kitchen is well equipped, the house feels cozy and stylish. It is immaculate clean and very inviting. For us the garden house on the back of the property has been an absolute surprise. It is a great spot for breakfast or a wee glass of wine in the evening 😀 or even just to sit and read a book.
We can't recommend this lovely home enough to anyone who is looking to explore the area around Crail !!
Thank you Kirsty for creating such a welcoming, well-equipped and comfortable home 🏡
Visited September 2023
Written September 26, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so very much for the super review we are delighted that you had such a wonderful stay at Beach House Walk. We hope that you had good weather and got to see as much of this beautiful area as you could.
Haste ye back!
Best wishes
Kirsty and family
Written September 27, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Chris R
13 contributions
Spotless and we'll equipped house.
A spotless and well equipped house in a very convient location a few minutes walk from the centre of the lovely village of Crail, the picturesque harbour and beautiful coastal path.
Visited September 2023
Written September 12, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you very much for the super review, we are delighted that you had such a lovely stay at Beach House Walk and we hope the weather was kind to you.
Haste ye back!
Kirsty and family
Written September 14, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
tripzah0y
Gaithersburg, MD4 contributions
Quiet, beautiful family retreat!
We were looking for a relaxing beautiful place to have a family vacation in Scotland - and we found it here! We loved being able to walk the coastal paths and downtown Crail, visit close by areas like St. Andrews and the Isle of May. This was the perfect quiet retreat for our family. The children loved the playground by the beach, riding bikes, and exploring the tide pools. We highly recommend this home for those wishing to experience the beach, small town and the beauty of Scotland.
Visited August 2023
Written August 27, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so very much for the super review we are delighted that you had such am enjoyable stay at Beach House Walk. We agree Crail and the East Neuk is a hidden gem in Scotland and we are delighted that you found us!!
Haste ye back
Best Wishes
Kirsty and family
Written August 29, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Christian
Vienna, Austria2 contributions
As good as it gets
You feel at home right from the start! The whole interior is so lovingly furnished, with lots of thoughtful details. (And the garden is beautiful, too!)
The seaview, the tranquility, just perfect!
An excellent place to stay for exploring nearby or further afield, or just to relax.
Visited July 2023
Written August 14, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so much for the super review , we are so delighted that you had such a lovely stay and you enjoyed all the facilities that Beach House Walk has to offer. We hope that you had good weather when you were in the East Neuk and in Scotland as a whole.
Haste ye back!
Best Wishes
Kirsty and family
Written August 16, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Patricia M
1 contribution
Wonderful holiday in Crail
The property is very clean, comfortable, relaxing and well equipped with lots of beach themed trinkets and personal touches making it feel very homely. There were some wonderful welcome goodies awaiting us on arrival and we very much enjoyed spending time in the summer house and enclosed garden in the sunshine. We loved the scenery and enjoyed the Fife coastal paths, linking the little fishing villages and harbours and when we weren’t walking we took the bus which stopped right outside the house! Crail is a beautiful village, well worth a visit and a trip to nearby St Andrews is a must. I would highly recommend exploring the East Neuk of Fife and to stay at Beach House Walk, which is a truly wonderful home and is very accessible to the village and beach. We were sad to leave but hope to return in the near future.
Visited July 2023
Written July 30, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so much for the super review, we are delighted that you had a wonderful stay at Beach House Walk. The beautiful East Neuk of Fife is a beautiful area of Scotland and did you know that Fife has the most award winning beaches in Scotland! How lucky we are. Please do come back again you will be made very welcome.
Haste ye back!
Best Wishes
Kirsty and family x
Written August 9, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lorraine C
1 contribution
Exceptional Accommodation
I booked this property for my parents who are both in their eighties. They loved it! The property was accessible and comfortable. While they did not make use of the bikes, they did enjoy sitting in the stunning summerhouse in the mornings. Kirsty was helpful and friendly going the extra mile to ensure her guests enjoyed their stay. I would highly recommend.
Visited July 2023
Written July 18, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so much for the super review, we are delighted that your parents had such a lovely time at Beach House Walk. So pleased you managed to use the summer house it is such a lovely place to sit and relax and switch off. Hope you come back again one day. Haste ye back!
Best Wishes
Kirsty and family.
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Written July 21, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mal1960
Seaforth, Australia143 contributions
A terrific cottage to explore St Andrews
This charming cottage is beautifully decorated; substantially fitted out and exceptionally clean. The hosts are empathetic and responsive. Comfortable beds, dish and clothes washers; wonderful shower; spacious back garden and a cute summer cottage to sit and read on. The kitchen has so much included you can cook all your meals at home. It also has bikes and Off street parking. A shortish walk to the village shops and views across pretty fields out the back. Also good smart television; sophisticated heating and a great wifi
The coastal decoration throughout is very tasteful and adds to the atmosphere. Full of useful books as well
We will be back
Visited June 2023
Written June 22, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so much for the super review, we are so delighted that you had such a lovely time at Beach House Walk and I believe you had super weather too which is an added bonus! We would love to have you come back again one day to stay again.
Haste ye back!
Kirsty and family
Written June 25, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Helga R
15 contributions
Beautiful Crail holiday home
Lovely accommodation - home away from home with well equipped kitchen and cosy garden summer house to relax & enjoy the sun sunshine.
Visited May 2023
Written June 7, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so very much for the super review, we are delighted thay you had such a lovely time at Beach House Walk.
Haste ye back!
Kirsty and family
Written June 8, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
CROP
8 contributions
Second stay at Beach House Walk
My wife and I returned to this lovely property again for 3nights. The house is well equipped with everything to make you feel at home. It is so central for touring around this area of Fife whether on foot or public transport which runs right past the house. Kirsty is very attentive and informative and nothing is to much bother, I'm sure we will return in the future.
Visited May 2023
Written May 14, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kirstyweir16
Thank you so very much for the lovely review and we are so delighted that you have come back to Beach House Walk. We do hope that the weather was good and you got plenty walking down in this beautiful part of the world.
Haste ye back!
Best Wishes
Kirsty and family
Written May 17, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Crail and St Andrews
Historically the East Neuk of Fife was commonly referred to by pilgrims on their way to Saint Andrews as 'Fife's Golden Fringe', and indeed the East Neuk coastline is strikingly beautiful and breathtaking.
Saint Andrews is also lauded as the home of golf, and is home to Scotland's oldest university.
Saint Andrews and the surrounding East Neuk coastline boast some of the UK's cleanest, most extensive and most beautiful beaches. Crail forms part of the East Neuk coastline, a georgous stretch of coastline dotted with idyllic, peaceful fishing villages steeped in history and charm.
Getting around
The No. 95 Stagecoach bus service was, in 2018, nominated 'Most Scenic Bus Route' in the UK. The bus provides a regular service between the fishing villages along the East Neuk coastline, with frequent stops at Saint Andrews bus station. The East Neuk roads echo the area's past; they are narrow, but reflective of the sleepy nature of the area, and as such are quiet and not prone to high levels of traffic. They can be navigated with ease by car but are also ideal for seasoned, and less well seasoned, cyclists.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Crail, and Beach House Walk, is a 1 hour drive from Edinburgh, a 2 hour drive from Glasgow, and a 45 minute drive from Dundee.
**********From Edinburgh Airport:
Cross the Forth Road Bridge, then at Junction 3, take the A92 all the way to Kirkcaldy.
From there, join the A915 and follow this road to Upper Largo, where you join the A917, which takes you all the way to Crail. Once in Crail, travel along Market Gate North for 1/2 a mile, until you see Balcomie Links Hotel.
Turn sharp right into Pinkerton Road, and Beach House Walk is the 7th house on the left (number 15). The lobster net with orange buoys in the front garden will help point out the right house.
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From Rosyth Ferry Terminal:
At Junction 3, take the A92 all the way to Kirkcaldy. Then join the A915 and follow this road to Upper Largo, where you join the A917, which you then take all the way to Crail.
Once in Crail, travel along Market Gate North for 1/2 a mile until you see the Balcomie Links Hotel. Turn sharp right into Pinkerton Road, where Beach House Walk is the 7th house on the left (number 15). The lobster net with orange buoys in the front garden will help point out the right house.
**********Public Transport:
Stagecoach bus No. 95 travels hourly between St Andrews and Leven, stopping on Crail High Street. The nearest Train station is Leuchars, which has regular buses into St Andrews where you can get the No. 95 to Crail. Once in Crail, travel along Market Gate North for 1/2 a mile, until you see the Balcomie Links Hotel. Turn sharp right into Pinkerton Road, where the Beach House Walk is the 7th house on the left (number 15). The lobster net with orange buoys in the front garden will help point out the right house.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Golf course (within 15 min walk)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 PM • Check out by 10 AM
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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