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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a painting of a lighthouse, and a blue blanket.
A pink house with a white door, a small garden with pink flowers, and a blue wall.
A living room with a leather armchair, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table with a tray, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.
A compact kitchen with white and dark blue cabinetry, a built-in oven, a sink, and a window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Northumberland Coast

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Craster, England
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunstanburgh Castle
    ‪30 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Double Futons

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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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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Map
Craster, England

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Chillingham Castle - 43 min drive - 42.8 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 Ale Gate - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Tanner's Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬2 min walk

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 3 Nov 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 5 Nov 2026 start from £333, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed for 2 nights while exploring the area. The house was clean and very comfortable. I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was all good good location the only problem we had which needs looking at is the shower is leaking somewhere and was dripping down the ceiling This needs immediate attention
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for bringing the leak to our attention in your review this is a new bathroom that was installed by professionals in April this year so shouldn’t be leaking , it would have been helpful if you mentioned it during your stay as we have no way other way of knowing and it could have been checked during or after your visit. We have had no other reports but will have it looked at.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pros: great location, size good for 2 people, off road parking, Fridge and oven good. Sofa new and comfy.Cons: needs upgrading in many ways. Shower leaking into downstairs hallway wetting shoes, chest of drawers collapsed and dirty inside, double mattress lumpy and in need of replacement. Kitchen shelves dirty,Lid to the kitchen bin was broken on arrival but host did replace it when contacted.In short, whilst the bones of the property are good, it is shoddy and tatty. The front garden gives a foretaste with crumbling cement steps, scruffy seats and a plethora of weeds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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