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The Archers Cottage

Craster (4.5mls N), Northumberland
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious cottage for a multi-generation family within walking distance of a superb beach
  • With two renowned cafes and a pub on the doorstep
  • Perfect for visiting Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Craster, Howick Hall and the National Park
Property code: 94373

The small, country village of Longhoughton has cafes and a pub on the doorstep, and is an excellent choice for a family looking to be close to the Northumberland coastline, its castles and market towns. Walk or drive to the nearby beach at Sugar Sands (1.5 miles) for picnics and a stroll on this quiet beach. Alnwick town (4.5 miles), is home to Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden, and both are a must-visit during your stay. The historic town offers a range of independent shops, galleries, bars and restaurants, a well-known second-hand bookstore, a theatre, cinema and arts centre, and a sports centre with a swimming pool. Craster Harbour and the start of the coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle is 4.5 miles away, and Howick Hall and Gardens is just over 2 miles away.

Walk through the garden gate to enter the cottage by the front door. From the hallway, head into the lounge where you can relax on the two large and comfortable sofas. There is a Smart TV over the fireplace and a warming wood burner for cosy evenings after your days out exploring the area. With lovely views of the garden, wooden flooring and a feature stone wall, this room is full of cottage character and the perfect place to unwind. The well-equipped, light and airy kitchen/diner is just off the lounge with modern appliances allowing the family cook to enjoy preparing meals. The adjoining utility/laundry room is home to the fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer, and there is plenty of storage space for your outdoor clothing and walking boots. You will also find a useful downstairs WC off the kitchen. The ground-floor bedroom is on the far side of the living space with a lovely garden view and a feature fireplace. There are twin zip-and-link beds (which can be made up as a super-king-size on request). On the first floor, there are two further bedrooms: a king-size with open hanging space and under-bed storage if needed, and a single bedroom, perfect for a child or an adult. The contemporary family shower room comprises a walk-in shower and WC.

Outside, to the rear of the property, there is a decked outdoor seating area with garden furniture where you can enjoy al fresco dining. To the front, there is an enclosed, lawned garden with mature planting, bench seating and a bistro table; a lovely spot for your morning coffee watching the visiting birdlife, or to sit with a drink watching the sunset before the stars come out in the super dark sky above.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 twin with zip-and-link beds (which can be made up as a super-king-size on request), 1 king-size, 1 single
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Induction hob, electric double oven, and dishwasher
  • Utility with fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided Oct- March)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with garden furniture. Seating area to the rear of the property with garden furniture
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property joined our collection in the last 12 months and is managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stephanie, 25th January 2025

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The location,equipment and cleanliness of this cottage is perfect, close to the beach,an amazing cafe,restaurant bakery almost next door and such a well equipped cottage.....excellent

Reviewed by Denise, 2nd January 2025

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Excellent property, probably the best self catering cottage we have stayed in.and weve stayed in a lot! Everything was there that you needed and more. Great touches for the dog too, who loved curling up by the fire. Visited the excellent running fox cafe, which was 50 steps away! Highly recommend Archers

Reviewed by Michelle, 21st December 2024

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Fantastic accommodation in a great location for easy driving to several places of interest. Thought had been given to making the cottage dog friendly which was a huge bonus. Kitchen well stocked with up to date equipment, beds comfy with snuggly duvets, sofas large enough to sprawl and relax. We spent Christmas week here and it was nicely decoratedRead more with thoughtful M&S welcome treats for dogs and humans given. Fabulous. Hide

Reviewed by Adam, 14th December 2024

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Wonderful property in a great location for exploring Northumberland. Really enjoyed our stay - cottage was lovely, well-heated and everything we needed was provided for. Would love to stay here again in the future.

Reviewed by Stephen, 26th October 2024

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This is a beautiful cottage in the perfect location that accommodates 5 with comfort and ease. The host has thought of everything to make the stay perfect. The living accommodation is spacious with a full fitted kitchen including a dishwasher with extensive supplies of crockery and cutlery. There is beautiful outdoor space both to the front and reaRead morer of the property. The village has a lovely cafe and supermarket and the beach is within walking distance. Perfect base to explore Northumberland. Hide

Reviewed by Alan, 19th October 2024

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Had a lovely stay. Lovely comfortable cottage. Great location. Our dog loved the treats and toys and we appreciated the essentials that welcomed us too. Communication was excellent from the moment we booked . Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Anne, 5th October 2024

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Lovely week spent in a delightful cottage. Archers cottage had everything that was needed for a holiday to explore the Northumberland Coast. We had two dogs with us and garden was secure when they weren't enjoying the beach. Local facilities close to hand dog friendly and catered for shopping, fresh coffees and cakes/pastries. Looking forward to reRead moreturning sometime soon. Hide

Reviewed by Victoria, 14th September 2024

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I stayed at the archers with my parents and 2 dogs late September and we had a great week. The cottage is near to so many sights to see, Alnwick was good but Id really recommend a visit to Chillingham castle, so interesting! The cottage had everything we needed and we enjoyed using the log burner on the evenings when the temperature dropped a bit. Read moreI appreciated having large, really comfortable sofas to come back and relax to. The cottages decoration is lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our week. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie, 31st August 2024

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Well equipped cottage in a good location, both cafes in the village served lovely food . Nice walks from the door . Plenty of room for dogs and their belongings. We had a fabulous 2 weeks

Reviewed by Helen, 17th August 2024

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Lovely front garden! Comfortable bedrooms. Beautiful beach.

Reviewed by Angela, 13th July 2024

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Visted with our Great Dane and Siamese cat (pre-checked both were allowed) The cottage easily accommodated both of them along with 4 adults. It was very clean and welcoming to pets and people alike and was a nice easy walk to a dog friendly beach (lots of other dog friendly beaches within 10mins drive) very pretty enclosed front garden and rear patRead moreio garden meaning safe spaces for both pets to explore. Good WiFi and TV, well stocked Kitchen. Good vegan options at the local bakery (2mins walk) Hide

Reviewed by Jane, 29th June 2024

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We all enjoyed the holiday , Cottage has a lot of character , although some upgrades are required, Cottage dining is very tight for 5 guests , Some TLC required inside & out doors we felt for money paid .

Reviewed by Lorraine, 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by George, 1st June 2024

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The cottage was the perfect size for us as a couple, all the utensils , crockery and kitchen appliances were nearly new and the furnishings were top quality. It was probably the most comfortable stay we have had in a rental property. All credit to Trish and her husband. This property is in a great location with easy access to a number of beautiful Read morebeaches and interesting seaside towns. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 25th May 2024

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This is a fabulous little gem. Worked amazingly well for a multigenerational stay. Beautiful place, spotless and very well equipped. We will be coming back!

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