East Fife Holiday Homes, part of the Short Stay family, is one of the leading providers of holiday let accommodation across the East Neuk and St Andrews, with a dedicated local team to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We also have a shop front on the High Street in Elie should you wish to pop in for a chat. Our office hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. We are happy to communicate with all guests as much as necessary but will otherwise leave you in peace to enjoy your stay. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with full arrival instructions and all the information you need to check in at your leisure. Check-in is from 4pm, unless one of our early check-in options has been purchased. Check-out is strictly 10am, unless a late check-out option has been added to your booking. Check-in is via a secure key box; you will receive your unique key box code 7 days prior to arrival. East Fife Holiday Homes, part of the Short Stay family, also offers you the chance to enhance your stay by purchasing optional extras – from a super early 2pm check-in to a luxury celebration hamper delivered to your chosen property so you can pop open the champagne as soon as you arrive.

Traditional Fisherman's Cottage Right Above Crail Harbour with Postcard Views Across the Water | Sleeps 7. Seascape is a charming traditional fisherman's cottage in Crail, perfectly positioned right above the harbour with postcard views across the water and boats coming and going throughout the day. With Crail Harbour still active with fishing and small pleasure boats, it's a wonderfully atmospheric place to stay and a brilliant base for experiencing the East Neuk at its most authentic. Sleeping up to 7 guests across four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it's a fantastic choice for families and friends looking for a harbour-front Crail escape. Offering 115 m² of accommodation, the cottage has a cosy lounge and dining room for relaxed evenings in, a well set up kitchen for easy self-catering, and a family bathroom with an overhead shower.

Crail is one of the most picturesque and historic villages in the East Neuk, famous for its stone harbour, cobbled streets and beautifully preserved cottages. With sweeping North Sea views and a peaceful coastal atmosphere, it’s a timeless place to explore — from rock pools and fishing boats at the harbour to the charming wynds that wind through the village. The centre of Crail is full of character, with artisan shops, galleries, cafés and summer seafood huts by the harbour. Everything is within easy walking distance, giving the village a welcoming and lively community feel. Just along the coast lies Crail Golfing Society at Balcomie and Craighead, home to some of the world’s oldest links. These classic courses offer dramatic sea views and centuries of golfing heritage. And for golf lovers wanting to experience the very best, the iconic Old Course and the centre of St Andrews are only 15 minutes away by car. Travel is simple, with regular buses to St Andrews, Anstruther and the surrounding East Neuk villages. The harbour is roughly a 10–15 minute walk, the shops and cafés only minutes away, and supermarkets are available in nearby Anstruther.