East Neuk
The East Neuk of Fife ('neuk' meaning small corner) refers to the south-east coast of Fife from Crail to Largo Bay and is possibly the most picturesque area on the east coast of Scotland. Its beautiful shoreline is dotted with quaint little fishing villages clustered around their harbours.
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So Much to See and Do
As a base for an enjoyable family holiday, this area can hardly be bettered. The main road bypasses most of the villages on the landward side, leaving them very peaceful and full of old world charm. There are quiet coves with lovely sandy beaches, ruined castles, lighthouses, boat trips, cycle hire, good eating places and plenty of golf!
The area's flat landscape is ideal for walking (particularly the scenic Fife Coastal Path) and golfing. Crail is one of the prettiest villages and its harbour is a magnet for visitors, artists and photographers. Places to visit there include the Crail Museum, Crail Art Gallery and Crail Pottery.
The Fife Coastal path runs the length of the East Neuk and offers fairly easy and highly scenic walking, with the added bonus of a good bus service which will take you home again if you decide you don't fancy walking back.
Anstruther is another popular venue for visitors with its narrow streets, old houses, craft shops and wynds leading down to the harbour. The Scottish Fisheries Museum displays include models of ships and an old boat-builder's yard. There are boat trips to the nature reserve and bird sanctuary on the Isle of May, where you can view kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, shags and puffins.
Scotland's Secret Bunker, hidden 30 metres underground, lies 3 miles north of Anstruther and is an amazing place to visit. It was built during the Cold War as a military command centre and a political/military administrative centre in the event of a nuclear war. Visitors can view the operations room, the communications centre, dormitories for the 300 staff and a film about nuclear war. Kellie Castle (3 miles west of Anstruther on the B9171) has an interesting interior with examples of 14th to 16th century architectural features, fine works of art, and beautifully landscaped natural gardens.
West of Anstruther, there are many quaint fishing villages with charming old houses, such as Pittenweem with its many art galleries, St Monans (named after a cave-dwelling saint) and Elie, a popular resort for families, walkers and golfers.
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INDEPENDENT FEEDBACK
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| 21-May-2022 | Finsbay Cottage EA3 |
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Would use again. Hassle free | |
| 21-May-2022 | Linn Cottage FL7 (overall) |
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Cottage was great and in great location importantly nice and clean . Plenty wildlife and walks . Gate was hard to open and close but that was the only negative. Bed good size and comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. Yes we would go back definitely. | |
| 21-May-2022 | Seaview Cabin Iona ES8 (overall) |
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Easy booking experience, clear instructions, contact free check in and speedy refund of security deposit after stay. Good selection of properties - would recommend. | |
| 21-May-2022 | Achleek Cottage DB9 (overall) |
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Recommended and use often | |
| 21-May-2022 | Snow Goose Apartment EZ1 |
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Very comfortable, spacious, well equipped and in a beautiful location. | |
| 21-May-2022 | Fern Cottage BR5 (overall) |
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Good. Efficient | |
| 21-May-2022 | Falls Cottage CT6 (overall) |
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Guter, flexibler Service, insbesondere bei der pandemibedingten Verschiebung der Buchung | |
| 20-May-2022 | Liosbeag DT9 (overall) |
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Perfect location, perfect cottage. . On a sunny day, views of the beautiful beach and gentle rippling water lapping at the shore…. Sit on the patio with candles… perfect!! On stormy days, dramatic waves, wild rugged coast- makes you feel alive, fresh walk on the beach or snuggle down with a book. Can’t get any better than this cottages location. Cottage well equipped, shower powerful and hot, bath deep, bed cosy and comfortable. Nice wood burner for chilly nights and keeps the place really warm. My second visit to this cottage and will not be my last. I’d buy it, if they let me 😀. Isle of Lewis has some of the best beaches in the world. Thank you for my little gift left and for ensuring all went well. I so needed that time at Liosbeag. Kindest regards | |
| 20-May-2022 | Sgeir a'Chais AJ4 (overall) |
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Great communications and website. | |
| 20-May-2022 | Sea Breeze Cottage AD6 (overall) |
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Very efficient, give all the information you require and a phone number just in case. They actually answer the phone. |