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The Porthole

Craster & Embleton Area, Northumberland Coastal

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You can book this property from:

  • £1,080 per week
  • £154 per night
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

Features

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Surfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Smart Tv

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 1 double bed
  • 3 single beds
  • 1 sofa bed

Kitchen

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 3 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • Wet room
  • Bath
  • Shower

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate

Outdoors

  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Wet room

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

This property enjoys an enviable position in the popular, unspoilt fishing village of Craster just a few meters from the harbour and small beach, and a little further to the village shop and award-winning local seafood restaurant. Walk the coastal path to Dunstanburgh Castle from the doorstep, for spectacular views and local wildlife. Finish the walk with a drink in the pub which offers both great views and a tasty menu, or try freshly cooked food from the quirky cafe located in the main car park. Embleton village (3 miles) has pubs, restaurants and a general store. Play golf and walk to the sandy beach and onto Low-Newton with its beachside pub. Visit Howick Hall Gardens for its tearoom (3 miles), Beadnell Bay for its golden sand (9 miles) and magnificent Bamburgh Castle for epic adventures (13 miles).

Set over three floors, with wonderful views, this delightful semi-detached property was a former fisherman’s cottage built from local whinstone around 1906. One step leads to the garden path and front door. Come into the hallway, where you can store your outdoor boots and coats. There is a bookcase with a range of books to dip into during your stay. Head into the spacious, bright lounge with a large, picture window offering a lovely view towards the harbour. There is comfortable seating for everyone to relax on in front of the cosy, open fire and you can enjoy a movie night in front of the Smart TV. The kitchen/diner is just off the hallway and boasts a large dining table and seating for eight for sociable mealtimes together. The kitchen has a traditional stone-flagged floor and is fully equipped with everything you will need during your stay including a useful walk-in larder-style cupboard to store your food. A cupboard reveals the washer/dryer, and there is a glazed door leading to the rear patio area. On the first floor, you will find two bedrooms: the king-size with a single sofa bed, useful for an additional child guest, and a spacious twin bedroom with views towards the harbour. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath and a WC. Take the stairs to the second floor, passing the port hole set in the wall on the way, and find two more attractive bedrooms. There is a double bedroom with amazing sea views and a built-in wardrobe, and a tranquil single bedroom with views towards the countryside and the sea. A modern shower room serves this floor with a walk-in shower and WC.

Outside to the front, there is an enclosed garden overlooking the harbour with outdoor dining furniture. To the rear, there is a patio area (not enclosed) with bench seating.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size (with an additional single sofa bed for 1 additional child), 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and a WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric range-style oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, larder-style cupboard, and washer/dryer
  • Stairgates for top and bottom, travel cot, and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in the lounge and a small TV with Freeview in the kitchen
  • Front enclosed garden with garden furniture, rear patio area (not fully enclosed) with bench seating
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Allocated off-road parking on a shared driveway for 1 car (adjacent to the property)
  • Additional, free on-street parking (subject to availability), and a main car park (charges apply)
  • Beach just over 150 metres, village shop (limited provisions) and pub just over 300 metres, general store 3 miles away in Embleton
  • Due to location, phone signal in the village may be limited

Reviews

Perfect location overlooking the harbour with sunshine in the front garden all day. Roomy enough to easily accommodate 5 adults and 2 dogs very comfortably. The kitchen is very well equipped with every type of pan and utensil so great for self catering. Very clean, beds comfortable with qood quality bed linen and towels and good showers. We were very lucky to have glorious weather all week so lovely walks from the cottage as well as Farne Islands, Bamburgh and Lindisfarne all within easy reach. Good pubs within walking distance and kippers for breakfast from the smokehouse. We will be back and recommended to friends.

Mr R,

We spent a very enjoyable long weekend in The Porthole. It's a very well equipped and well positioned cottage and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay there.

Ms T,

We had a lovely stay at the Port Hole. It’s a very welcoming and comfortable house and is well equipped. We had 6 people and a dog staying in the house and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house was lovely and clean and is in a great location.

Dr B,

Great cottage in a lovely location

Mrs A,

Really comfortable and very warm after a wet day’s walking! Would highly recommend.

Mrs T,

Comfortable beds and plenty of room for 6 of us. Delightfully near the sea.

Mrs K,

We loved the location, despite the small garden/yard space. Comfy beds, spacious kitchen. View across harbour wonderful from front garden seating whilst having a bbq. Local pub is great - book for meals.

Mrs E,

Fabulous location overlooking the harbour; the cottage was exceptionally clean and well appointed. Our two dogs loved sitting watching the world go by with us in the front garden

Mrs M,

The Porthole was perfect for our party of six, including six adults, one baby and one small dog. The kitchen was well equipped, the lounge roomy and comfortable, and the bedrooms all clean with good storage and comfy beds. We loved the situation and being able to walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. Having the Coastal Bus Stop outside the house meant we could easily have used this to enjoy longer walks. Craster is a beautiful spot, quiet and unspoilt, within easy reach of tourist destinations. We would readily return to the Porthole.....though wish we could keep this gorgeous area a secret!!

Mrs R,

Lovely cottage in beautiful location. Quiet and peaceful only a few metres from the sea. Lovely walk across the field to Dunstanbrough Castle. Very little in Craster village except a wonderful smokehouse selling fresh smoked kippers and other fish. A real treat to have kippers for breakfast everyday. There is also a restaurant/pub serving very nice food, but it’s expensive and will need to book. The cottage is quite large, well equipped, warm, clean and comfy. Lovely welcome basket of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. If you want somewhere away from crowds this is a great location.

Mrs H,
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  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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