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Harbour House
Craster - House
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Description
Set in the stunning coastal village of Craster, Northumberland is this beautifully welcoming family home that is Harbour House. Overlooking the harbour, this traditional cottage sets the scene for your time here, suiting a family holiday or a friends retreat. There is a fully ‘decked’ enclosed garden to the front (across the lane) for enjoying the sun or maybe bird watching or reading. The much-acclaimed ‘Top 10 best walks’ Northumberland Coast path runs directly between the house and the harbour. To the north is the grassy path along the rocky shoreline to Dunstanburgh Castle and beyond, while to the south, through the village, the path leads to Cullernose Point and on to Howick Bay, passing the barley sugar twisted chimneys of the Bathing House.
Parking for 2 cars at Harbour House is in the gap beyond the house. You are encouraged to use the back door coming from your car to reach the keysafe. The porch has an ottoman and worktop, plus hanging space, to begin unpacking on arrival.
Beyond the porch, off which is the boiler room, you turn left into the hallway with a bathroom and stairs to the first floor. Continue into the Kitchen, (mind the step) which opens into the Dining Room with views out to sea. The table here seats 10, with plenty of room for the 7 guests in the house. A high chair is available should you need it. The dining table is also much enjoyed by guests for card and board games and jigsaws. The large Living Room, with an open fire, leads off the Dining Room. There is comfy seating for 8 and a smart TV.
Upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms and a smaller single room. One is super king and another a king room, both looking east over the harbour. A twin room and the single room, along with two bathrooms round off upstairs in this homeliest of holiday lets.
The front decked garden space makes a stunning al fresco area, particularly in the gorgeous summer months when the sun is high and the garden is vibrantly luscious. The back patio area, which catches the evening sun, has the BBQ.
Craster has plenty of things to do and see, so make sure to take in the sights with stunning views of the bay. The Jolly Fisherman Inn, Shoreline cafe and Pipers Pitch offer a varied menu, and Embleton is 8 minutes drive north where you can stock up at the local store, while Alnwick, 6 miles away, has a number of supermarkets. Dunstanburgh Castle sits nearby, but whether it be history or a spot of golf at Castle's Golf Course, there’s always something to find at in the ‘Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. Just south you'll find Howick Hall, built in 1782 and famously connected to the Grey family, and any tea enthusiast will have heard of Earl Grey; Open during the spring and summer, a must-see for any nature enthusiast too with its delightful gardens and stunning rhododendrons and azaleas on the walk down to the sea.
Booking Conditions:
- We accept well behaved owners and two pets, fees apply.
- No smoking
Parking for 2 cars at Harbour House is in the gap beyond the house. You are encouraged to use the back door coming from your car to reach the keysafe. The porch has an ottoman and worktop, plus hanging space, to begin unpacking on arrival.
Beyond the porch, off which is the boiler room, you turn left into the hallway with a bathroom and stairs to the first floor. Continue into the Kitchen, (mind the step) which opens into the Dining Room with views out to sea. The table here seats 10, with plenty of room for the 7 guests in the house. A high chair is available should you need it. The dining table is also much enjoyed by guests for card and board games and jigsaws. The large Living Room, with an open fire, leads off the Dining Room. There is comfy seating for 8 and a smart TV.
Upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms and a smaller single room. One is super king and another a king room, both looking east over the harbour. A twin room and the single room, along with two bathrooms round off upstairs in this homeliest of holiday lets.
The front decked garden space makes a stunning al fresco area, particularly in the gorgeous summer months when the sun is high and the garden is vibrantly luscious. The back patio area, which catches the evening sun, has the BBQ.
Craster has plenty of things to do and see, so make sure to take in the sights with stunning views of the bay. The Jolly Fisherman Inn, Shoreline cafe and Pipers Pitch offer a varied menu, and Embleton is 8 minutes drive north where you can stock up at the local store, while Alnwick, 6 miles away, has a number of supermarkets. Dunstanburgh Castle sits nearby, but whether it be history or a spot of golf at Castle's Golf Course, there’s always something to find at in the ‘Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. Just south you'll find Howick Hall, built in 1782 and famously connected to the Grey family, and any tea enthusiast will have heard of Earl Grey; Open during the spring and summer, a must-see for any nature enthusiast too with its delightful gardens and stunning rhododendrons and azaleas on the walk down to the sea.
Booking Conditions:
- We accept well behaved owners and two pets, fees apply.
- No smoking
Special features
Pet-friendly
Internet
Parking
Washing machine
Bedroom(s)
2 King size beds
3 Single beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Toaster
Kettle
Bathroom(s)
1 Bathroom with bathtub
2 Bathrooms with shower
Views
Oceanfront
Sea
Garden
Distribution of bedrooms
1 King size bed
1 King size bed
2 Single beds
1 Single bed
Mandatory or included services
Baby high chair: Included
Bed linen: Included
Booking Fee: US$ 53.52 /booking
Final Cleaning: Included
Heating: Included
Internet Access: Included
Open-air parking: Included
Towels: Included
Optional services
Accidental damage cover: US$ 19.12 /booking
Accidental damage cover
Choose to cover yourself for any amounts charged to your security deposit for accidental damage during your stay. Please note this does not cover malicious damage. By taking out this policy the security deposit will not apply and will not be charged to your card.
Pet: US$ 31.86 /booking
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 20:00 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Security Deposit (refundable)
Amount: US$ 191.16 /booking
Payment method: Credit Card Hold
With the last payment.
Comments
- No smoking
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals.
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals.
Booking conditions
From the booking date until 15 days before check-in, there is no cancellation penalty
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 15 days before check-in
0% of the total rent
From 14 days before until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
Availability calendar
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Reviews
9.6
8 reviews
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David (United Kingdom)
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fabulous location, great space, ample room for the 6 of us
fabulous location, great space, ample room for the 6 of us
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the house could do with a little TLC and modernising - it still has the feel of a B&B upstairs and felt a little damp in places (there was a huge birds nest in the front guttering that wouldnt help). the info book is a little out of date and we coulsee more
the house could do with a little TLC and modernising - it still has the feel of a B&B upstairs and felt a little damp in places (there was a huge birds nest in the front guttering that wouldnt help). the info book is a little out of date and we could have been advised about the works going on in the street and next door - the garden space needs a good tidy up to be used
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Hello David,
I am so pleased you had a fabulous stay over the weekend. Thank you for your review. Thank you for your feedback regarding the information booklet and the property. I will share this with my team.
Hello David,
I am so pleased you had a fabulous stay over the weekend. Thank you for your review. Thank you for your feedback regarding the information booklet and the property. I will share this with my team. |
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Great location but in need of decorating and modernising
Catherine (United Kingdom)
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Location Spacious Comfortable
Location Spacious Comfortable
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Parking restricted due to builders next door. Dated bathrooms
Parking restricted due to builders next door. Dated bathrooms
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Harbour House was situated in a beautiful location right next to a lovely harbour and the famous Kipper shop!
Phoebe (-)
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Perfect for families and walkers as there is the fabulous Dunstanburgh Castle near by. Surrounded by very good restaurants in the nearby villages. The house itself was roomy for all 6 of us with our well behaved dog. The instructions to get in to thesee more
Perfect for families and walkers as there is the fabulous Dunstanburgh Castle near by. Surrounded by very good restaurants in the nearby villages. The house itself was roomy for all 6 of us with our well behaved dog. The instructions to get in to the property were easy to understand. We especially loved playing the board games (which were left in the house for us to use), whilst sitting over looking the harbour in the private patio area. Thank you so much to the hosts, it was a privilege to stay in your beautiful home, looking forward to returning in the near future!
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Really enjoyable stay. We will be back!
Susan (United Kingdom)
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The location was fantastic. Great views and walking distance to pub/restaurant which we would definitely recommend. The house itself was just perfect for us, 6 adults and a baby. Very well equipped and the comfiest beds ever. The weather was awfulsee more
The location was fantastic. Great views and walking distance to pub/restaurant which we would definitely recommend. The house itself was just perfect for us, 6 adults and a baby. Very well equipped and the comfiest beds ever. The weather was awful but there’s so much room in the house and there was lots of games in the cupboards that it really didn’t matter.
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There was nothing we didn’t like.
There was nothing we didn’t like.
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Wow, what a lovely review!
We are so pleased to hear you had a fantastic time & even better know you will be back! So sorry to hear the weather wasn't great - next time you stay we hope you will be able to see it in all its glory.
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Wow, what a lovely review!
We are so pleased to hear you had a fantastic time & even better know you will be back! So sorry to hear the weather wasn't great - next time you stay we hope you will be able to see it in all its glory. Best Wishes, Finest Retreats |
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Lovely home-from-home cottage in small village with amazing views.
Jane (United Kingdom)
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The village location was perfect. The cottage is right in the heart of the small village overlooking the harbour. We enjoyed the convenience of the private parking and the on your doorstep scenery and vistas. It was great that the pub was a 2 minute see more
The village location was perfect. The cottage is right in the heart of the small village overlooking the harbour. We enjoyed the convenience of the private parking and the on your doorstep scenery and vistas. It was great that the pub was a 2 minute walk away in one direction and in the other Dunstanburgh Castle was less than 2 miles away on a lovely coastal walk across fields with views of the castle and cliffs all the way. The picturesque harbour across the road was visible from the main bedrooms and the famous smokehouse of craster was opposite the pub. We loved the location. The inside of the house was very spacious and had everything we needed.
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It was a shame that the garden wasn't suitable for the children to play in. The back patio had bits of wood lying about and extremely thorny bushes and the front garden is elevated with a drop to the harbour side and not enclosed enough.
It was a shame that the garden wasn't suitable for the children to play in. The back patio had bits of wood lying about and extremely thorny bushes and the front garden is elevated with a drop to the harbour side and not enclosed enough.
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Hi Jane,
First and foremost thank you ever so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time & managed to explore the local area. It certainly is a character cottage in such a picturesquesee more
Hi Jane,
First and foremost thank you ever so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time & managed to explore the local area. It certainly is a character cottage in such a picturesque location. In regards to your comments about the garden we are a little confused as the front garden is fully enclosed and very safe, with decking laid over it all. It is also double width, where the other gardens are single. We understand there is a neighbouring property which has no fence so trust this was perhaps the confusion. Many thanks once again for taking the time to share this feedback we are so glad you had a well- deserved break! Many thanks, Finest Retreats |
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Excellent!
Dennis (United Kingdom)
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This is our first occasion to use Finest Retreats and it will not be our last.
The accommodation in Craster Northumbria was excellent in all respects, especially the large deck located at the front house which was overlooking the harbour was heaven ssee more
This is our first occasion to use Finest Retreats and it will not be our last.
The accommodation in Craster Northumbria was excellent in all respects, especially the large deck located at the front house which was overlooking the harbour was heaven sent for our grandchildren. As we have visited Craster before usually twice a year, we will inevitably now use this provider as our go to company. The house came up to our expectations in regard of facilities, space, rooms and parking, we could not find fault. Thank you. {Redacted], Fife. |
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Thank you Dennis! We hope to see you again soon
Thank you Dennis! We hope to see you again soon
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Excellent
Alistair (United Kingdom)
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Thank you Alistair.
Thank you Alistair.
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Excellent spot and everything you need for a family holiday!
Lindsay (United Kingdom)
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Map and distances
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Distances
Nature reserve
0 m
Rock beach - Craster Beach
20 m
Town centre - Embleton
5 km
Shops - Embleton Stores
5 km
Golf course - Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course
5.79 km
Town centre - Alnwick
27 km