Crail Vacation cottage rental with internet access

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly

From the manager

With stunning sea views across the Forth to May Isle, Kirkmay 4 is one of five homely cottages in a terraced row. Just 5 minutes walk to Crail and The Cow Shed wedding venue and with a private secure garden, Kirkmay 4 is perfect for families, pet owners and wedding guests. There is also a shared children's play area and small football pitch. Enjoy a stroll around the picturesque village and harbour (one of the most photographed harbours in Britain) and visit the well known Crail Pottery, cafes and shops. Crail is ideally placed to enjoy all the villages in the East Neuk of Fife and Fife Coastal Path with St Andrews and it's famous university, golf courses and beaches only a 15 minute drive away.

Please note that the walk to The Cow Shed is on a farm track so a torch and comfy shoes may be needed.

Kirkmay 4 is set over one level, and comprises of:

Large sitting room with dining area and traditional open fire

Fully equipped kitchen with breakfasting area

Master bathroom with shower over bath and WC

Shower room and WC

2 double bedrooms

1 twin bedroom

Private fully enclosed garden with outstanding sea views over to May Isle, perfect for pets and small children

Shared children's play park with swings, see saw and half football pitch. Also has a large covered BBQ area with seating

Private parking

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EPC rating: F

Please note, due to the rural location of the cottage, water pressure can fluctuate. The wifi also works off a 3G dongle and therefore signal can often fluctate.

Further details

Sleeps 6 - full weeks and shortbreaks (Saturday to Saturday only in summer school holidays unless booking within 8 weeks)

Further details indoors

Large sitting room with dining area and original working open fire.
Fitted kitchen with small dining area
One double bedroom
Two twin bedded rooms
One main bathroom with shower over bath.
One walk in wet room with shower

Further details outdoors

Stunning sea views from a large private secure, enclosed garden, perfect for pets and small children.
Shared childeren's play area private to the row of houses, with football goals, trampoline, sea-saw, sand pit, swing seat, the area also has a large communal BBQ area and shelter
Sea views from bedrooms and lounge
Five minutes walk from Crail centre

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed
  • 4 Twin beds
  • 2 Unknown types

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Internet access
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 3 night

About the manager

Kingask, St Andrews
Calendar last updated:
18 Apr 2024

Years listed:
13

Languages spoken: English, German
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Reviews

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GardenerBolton
Bolton, United Kingdom

Lovely cottage
Jul 2021

Very peaceful setting with views of the May Island. Lots of wildlife. Frequently saw hares and many birds. Lovely garden slightly wild. Cottage very nice, showers good. Do think the beds would be … More 

3 Aug 2021

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Response from the manager
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay, and the peaceful setting of the cottage. We appreciate your feedback in regards to the mattress toppers, and have passed your comment on to the owners of the property. We hope to have you to stay again soon. All the best, Kingask St Andrews.

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Chris280564
Newtown, United Kingdom

Crail 2018
Jun 2018

Spent a terrific few days with friends at this cottage. Bit of walking and some golf. The location is perfect for a walk into Crail and a short drive to the Fairmont and Kingsbarns golf clubs. The cot… More 

30 Jun 2018

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pipinglneck

Quaint cottage in an idyllic setting.
Aug 2016

Kirkmay 4 is a perfectly situated cottage overlooking the Firth of Forth. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean with all the amenities, with a wonderful fenced-in garden ideal for children or just r… More 

2 Sep 2016

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treezytip1

Ideal New Year Gathering
Dec 2013

We used Kirkmay 4 for a family get together over the New Year. We loved it. Our party ages ranged from 21 to 60 years. The younger people saw in the NY in The Golf Hotel with most of the village, whil… More 

12 Jan 2014

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Response from the manager
Many thanks for your kind review of Kirkmay 4 Hopefully we will see you again soon.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Tulloch12

Perfect family getaway for parents kids and dog
Aug 2012

Lovely cottage with stunning sea view, had a great relaxed holiday, knowing the children and dog were safe to play in the lovely enclosed garden. Can't wait until the next time .

6 Nov 2012

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Response from the manager
Thank you for your kind words, hope to see you in the near future. All of us at Kingask

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