The Watch House at Crail in St Andrews

The Watch House sits in a prominent position overlooking the sea shore and has superb views over to
the Isle of May. The fishing village of Crail is known as the jewel in the crown of the towns
leading round the coast to St Andrews.
Accommodation
The Watch House layout is on 3 floors with a double bedroom on the top floor.
Middle floor has a twin bedroom and the downstairs lounge has a quality double Sofa bed.
TV with surround sound, CD player and selection of music. Washing machine, microwave.
Non Smoking inside the property.
Parking next to house.
Full kitchen.
This tower house has been completely renovated and is now a wonderful vacation rental
home. Superbly placed, the house is just minutes away from the local pubs and hotels. The shops and
local tourist office are also minutes walk from the house.
Crail is famous for its crab and fresh lobster. Available for you freshly cooked down at the small
harbour area.

The Watch House was built in 1782 and stands in an elevated position with superb views over to The
Isle of May.... a bird sanctuary and historic site of national importance. The site of one of the
countries first light houses and ancient monasteries.
The Cupid Room is situated on the top floor of the house and has three gothic arched windows
overlooking the ocean. Large and spacious room with a built in window seat to enable you to enjoy
the views. Crystal chandelier and dimmed lighting …… wonderful plaster work…. Fireplace… TV and CD
player…..
The perfect setting for a honeymoon or romantic getaway…
Twin bedroom with window seat overlooking the ocean
The Cupid Room on the top floor leads out to the hall with shower room and toilet. A turned
staircase leads down to the middle landing .
From here a door leads out to the Castle Walk that leads down to the harbour area. Also on this
level is the twin bedroom with window seat overlooking the sea. TV in room.
The Fife Coastal Path leads down from the house and is extremely popular with both locals and
tourists. Although The Watch House sits on its own it is only a few minutes from the local
pubs/hotels, shops and restaurants.
A Little History.
Although a very small town, Crail has an extremely impressive history, its royal
charter being granted by Robert the Bruce in 1310. This charter gave the people of Crail the right
to trade on the Sabbath, which may explain why 200 years later John Knox chose Crail parish church
as the venue for his most violent of sermons!
LOUNGE WITH OAK BEAMS DATING FROM 1782
During renovations the old stone walls were revealed behind the plaster walls and an original old
beam was discovered. This now forms a feature of the lounge in The Watch House.
The lounge now has dimmer lights and recessed spots highlight the stone walls. A wide screen TV with
surround sound and CD player with selection of music. The Watch House has a full kitchen with hob
and oven, it also has a microwave oven and washing machine for your use.
All the usual kitchen items are available and it has a fridge and freezer. The views from the
kitchen window ensures that everyone wants to do the dishes……

The East Neuk of Fife.
Neuk is the old Scottish word for corner and the East Neuk of Fife is the name given to the wedge of
land running around the eastern peninsula of Fife.
he little village of Crail is known as the jewel in the crown amongst the string of fishing towns
leading round the coast to the famous town of St Andrews.
A haven for artists and writers its peaceful and picturesque setting is a magnet for visitors to the
east coast of Scotland. Here you will find whitewashed cottages with red pantiled roofs crowding
into small winding streets that lead to the secluded harbour.
Crail is famous for the quality of the local crab and lobsters that are available for you to choose
and have cooked for you on the spot.
Lots of old Castles and Mansion Houses to explore in the area and some of the most beautiful walks
and forests to enjoy at your leasure. While Fife enjoys the international reputation as the home of
golf, it also stages a host of other impressive sporting events including Highland Games,
Watersports, Athletics, Showjumping & Motorsports.
Our beautiful coastline and scenic countryside offers a wide choice of environmental related events
from seafood and soft fruit festivals to flower shows.
Golf in The Kingdom of Fife
TSt Andrews Old Course—15 minutes
Balcomie Links Course— 4 minutes
Lundin Links,Leven,St Andrews New Course,The Jubilee, The Dukes
Course,Ladybank,Balbirnie,Drumoig,Crail Golfing Society,
The list just goes on and on...
Traditionally acclaimed as the “ Home of Golf” the Kingdom of Fife boasts a total of forty two golf
courses, ranging from traditional links through tree lined parkland to some of the most recently
laid out greens and fairways in Scotland.
The Watch House offers a superb central location for visiting some of the local courses. In addition
to the championship courses at St Andrews there is also a practise centre providing a floodlit
driving range, pitching and putting areas and video facility
Eight miles north of St Andrews lies Drumoig, home to the Scottish National Golf Centre, Europe’s
premier golf practice and training facility.
The British Golf Museum just behind the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse,traces over 500 years of
golfing history. Even if you think you know everything about the game you are bound to discover
something new here.

 ( Rentals Saturday to Saturday only....No short break rentals )

OPEN GOLF 2010 RATES ARE 100 POUNDS PER PERSON PER NIGHT

7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY  4 PERSON MINIMUM.

Weekly rates
January.......£425
February......£425
March.........£475
April.........£475
May...........£550
June..........£550
July..........£650
August........£650
September.....£550
October.......£550
November......£425
December......£425
Please Note :- Easter, Xmas and New Year Weeks are charged at peak rates. Prices are based on 4 persons staying at the house.
Extra persons are charged £110 per week.
Rental periods are Saturday to Saturday only.(4pm check-in and 10am latest check-out.)
All bedding/linens are supplied.Towels are not supplied.
(Overseas visitors excepted.)
Please remember to bring your own towels.
A deposit/security bond of GBP100 by credit/debit card is required on booking. This is returned
on your card after property inspection for damage or breakages less a cleaning/laundry fee of GBP35.
Full rental rates are deducted from your card approx 6 weeks before entry date.
Small breakages like cups or drinking glasses can be replaced before leaving
We recommend that insurance be taken out against cancellation. Once deducted all monies are non-
refundable so please ensure you insure against cancellation for any reason.