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Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors

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Private kitchen
double bedroom newly decorated July 2020, new blackout blinds, sea views
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Craster, England
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunstanburgh Castle
    ‪30 min walk‬
  • Place, Embleton Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 2 Double Futons and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors

Located in area of natural outstanding beauty, great for walkers and lovers of the great outdoors, with sweeping beaches and great local eateries. The home is charming, warm and cosy with a real open fire and sea views. Off-road parking. Private garden for BBQ season. Locals are friendly and helpful.

All linens and towels are provided. Their is a washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, fridge freezer, iron, hairdryer, . dvd player, video player, cd player, a selection of games, videos and dvds, highchair, travel cot, safe. Garden furniture.

Main bedroom has two single sofa beds and double bed. Bedroom 2 has bunks beds. Their is currently no wi fi at the property but is accessible at the local pub and restaurant The Jolly Fisherman. Please note mobile signal is poor in the village.

Craster is close to lots of local attractions: Howick Hall and Gardens the home of Earl Grey, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Dunstanbugh Castle is in the village and a lovely walk to the castle. Low Newton, Seahouse, Bamburgh, Beadnell are all within a 15 minute drive or you can take a local bus. Holy Island is around 40mins and you can always have a day at sea to the Farne Islands and see the Puffins, or you may be happy just rock pooling on your doorstep. Take home some locally smoked famous Craster kippers or if visiting in August go see the famous Scarecrow festival. Theirs lots to do and see and its all within commenting distance.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please place the key back into the lock box on your departure so cleaners have access
Please leave the house as you find it
Please replace coal for fire if used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 11pm as we have working neighbours on either side.
We try to be as eco friendly as we possibly can so please recycle any paper or plastic in the recycle bin.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alnwick

Located in Alnwick, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Notable landmarks in the area include Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Playhouse.
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Craster, England

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Embleton Bay - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Chillingham Castle - 32 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Melvyn's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors on 4 Jun 2026 start from £120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy home for a peaceful getaway great for walkers and lovers of the outdoors located?

This family-friendly Alnwick holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Northumberland Coast, Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle. Howick Hall and Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay! Fabulous location, peaceful and relaxed - thank you for a great short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angela was a great host and very responsive to our inquiries before and during our stay! It is a cosy, quiet home with an amazing view of the sea from the stairs and the upstairs main bedroom. All of the amenities that we expected were there (the washer/dryer combo needs a little TLC to operate). Craster is a delightful village and the Coastal Path is marvelous. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you Shannon for your kind and lovely review we look forward to welcoming you again Angela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place

Nice and clean just as described we had a really nice time here. Nice view of the sea from front of the house in a beautiful little fishing harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Maybe on your next visit you may see the dolphins as they swim by !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great sea-side getaway

Good location for exploring trhe Northumberland coast. The house has all you need in a quiet street
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you Paul for your review it is very peaceful you can even hear the sound of the sea which is very relaxing . Happy you enjoyed your stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A good base for our cycling holiday on this lovely coast . Comfortable and well equipped .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Craster

House is cosy and well equipped with great views of the sea. We enjoyed the house though could only stay a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craster is an ideal location for coastline walkers. There are local bus services, reliable if irregular but which give access to Alnmouth, Alnwick etc. Worth noting for non car-visitors, that the fish-smokery, Robson's, has a shop which not only stocks their wonderful kippers but also sells milk, bread, fruit-juice, wine, puddings etc. The Coastline Cafe in the village also sells milk.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Craster

Perfect for our stay . Good location to get to other places as well as Craster . Children’s park perfect for our boys to play on and have a kick about .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

it was comfortable in the house, with the added advantage of being able to see the sea through the gap in the houses opposite. Easy to find. Soon learned to cope with parking two cars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking

We were two women walking the Northumberland coast path. The space in Craster suited our needs perfectly. Location is great, space is exactly as described, nearby, pub, convenient to public transportation. It had everything we needed and more. Very communicative and accommodating host. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind words it really means a lot to us. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we’re happy to accmodate your request. Hope to see you again in the future Angela
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Craster

The house is in a great location for accessing the Coastal Path- north and south there are great walks. Angela is a helpful host and the check in process was very easy. Unlike many other local properties we were able to book a two night stay which was great for us Our bed was very comfortable Lovely seat in the front garden for morning sun and sea views. The back garden has some pretty flowers and is a great place for late afternoon sun when the front is in shade, but we didn’t have any garden furniture so couldn’t sit outside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Aplogies for no garden furniture in the back garden it all got damaged in the storms a few weeks ago and we only just got our fences back up and painted ready for your stay we had wanted to get new garden furniture too but ran out of time. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and your patience and understanding it really means a lot to us Angela
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Located a stones throw from the Jolly Fisherman and the harbour with views of the sea beyond the row of houses in front. The location was ideal for us. The property was very clean and tidy with crockery, cutlery etc. There were bathrobes in the master bedroom. The kitchen was the most up to date room in the house and the sitting room was cosy. The hallways, bedrooms and bathroom are looking a bit tired and could benefit from a refresh of paint. There is an outside seating area although we didn’t use this - again the outside areas could do with a bit of tlc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review we will take on board your comments re painting this is all done at the beginning of the season each year I’m sure you can appreciate it’s difficult to do touch ups inbetween bookings., regarding outside with most of the inclement weather we had it’s been challenging to keep outside as maintained as usual.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab location

Loved our stay. Right in the center. Lovely cosy house and parking outside. Would love to return in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schon zum runterkommen

Sehr schönes Haus mit Garten und Stühlen sowie Tisch am Eingang zur sehr ruhigen Straße hin, wo man auch ein Blick aufs Meer erhaschen kann. Craster ist dazu ein kleines ruhiges Fischdorf mit einem hervorragendem Fischrestaurant ( The Jolly Fishermen) und sehr netten Leuten. Für die Kinder war es toll, dass ein Kinderspielplatz nur knapp 15 m vom Haus entfernt war
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days in Craster

The property was great and the village lovely. We enjoyed the ocean view from the bedroom and the kids loved having the adventure playground just down the street. Close to the local pub and great walks. Great communication with the host who made the stay easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chirsty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our weekend

Perfect space and location for our visit to Craster. We were walking the Macmillan Mighty Hike and needed a location that was easy access to Alnwick and Bamburgh. The accommodation was great and sitting in the garden the night before the walk was very relaxing. We managed to book into The Jolly Fisherman for a late dinner on the Saturday night. Highly recommended for both food and ambience so definitely pre book. This is a very comfortable holiday cottage and we will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Craster

Excellent location, very accessible and attentive host. Would recommend + revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice peaceful getaway in a lovely location

The property is in a lovely location in the village with sea views and close to the playground and rocks, which the kids loved playing on. The kitchen was brand new and well equipped and the owner had kindly left some food and treats for us all. Apparently wi-fi and a new TV had just been installed but we didn't use either as the kids were happy being outdoors. The main bedroom is lovely and spacious and the smaller room is cosy for kids. As per previous reviews some of the decor is a little tired but that did not detract from the enjoyment of our stay. My only suggestion would be perhaps to install some darker blinds/curtains.....the sun was streaming in at 4.30am in June! We like to visit the area each year and would definitely come back to this cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend!

Very cosy house close to the coast, seaview from lounge and bedroom, nice garden to sit in, excellent location for day trips - we are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Clean, cosy and well-located

The cottage was cosy and welcoming, and the breakfast items and little toiletry samples were much appreciated. It was also spotlessly clean. I would say that it is showing slightly more signs of wear and tear than can be seen in the photos, but this did not affect our enjoyment of the cottage. The location is great, both for exploring Craster and the wider area. I'd definitely recommend the cottage to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angela

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I live and work in Newcastle which is around 40mins away from Craster. although we leave you to enjoys the benefits of our holiday home we are only a phone call away if their is anything you need urgently.

Why they chose this property

Driftwood has been our holiday home for my family for over 20 years. We use to take the children for days out to Craster and we couldn't believe our luck when we could actually buy a place their. visiting most weekends and school holidays we fitted right in with the local community as they welcomed us. they were and still are helpful and friendly. My girls grew up feeling very much a part of this sleepy fishing village where time seems to have stood still and thats why we still love it today my daughters now visit with friends and my youngest like to escape to write music there. It really is a get away from it all where you can totally recharge your batteries so to speak. We have thought many times to put in wi fi but not do so yet as its really nice to get yourself and your children to put away their mobile games and phones and do a good old fashioned jigsaw or play a family game or head out to do some rock pooling.

What makes this property unique

you can sit and watch for hours the ever-changing view of the sea from both the down stairs and upstairs window. In fact theirs nothing more relaxing than sitting in the upstairs window with a good book, glass of wine and a great view out to sea especially at low tide as it really reveals it self.

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