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Hideaway Cottage

Craster, Northumberland
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
4
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Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • In the centre of the village but away from the hustle and bustle
  • Great views and lovely walks straight from the front door
  • Period features include beamed ceilings, exposed-stone walls and a brick fireplace with a wood burner

Overview
Property code: OC-79891

This semi-detached former fisherman’s cottage is tucked away just off Craster’s main harbour road and is a charming destination for families or groups of friends. The unspoilt fishing village offers a holiday steeped in local tradition, including the treat of Robson's Craster Kippers, reputedly a favourite of the royal family. Sample the hospitality at the local inn, watch the activity in the small harbour, book a sea-fishing expedition or walk the coast path just over a mile to the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, one of the most dramatic on the Northumberland coast. A little further away at 3 miles is Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, for a cup of tea (this is the ancestral seat of the Earls Grey since 1319) and a wander through the beautiful gardens. In the ancient market town of Alnwick, 7 miles away, you will find a wide range of shops and the iconic Alnwick Castle and its award-winning gardens.

Carefully refurbished throughout, this cosy retreat is a warm and welcoming space to come home to after a day’s activities, and blends traditional features with modern amenities. The lounge has exposed beams, stone walls and a timber floor, with comfortable seating around the wood burner. It also has views towards Craster harbour and the sea beyond. Double glazed doors lead to the bright kitchen, with similarly lovely original features as well as a range of cupboards and worktop space, and a large brick fireplace housing a wood burner-effect electric fire. On this floor there is also a separate dining room with an ornamental fireplace, and a useful utility with laundry facilities and a WC. Upstairs there is a charming double bedroom with a metal bed and views of the harbour and sea, as well as two twin rooms, a family bathroom and a shower room.

Accessible from outside the cottage, a handy lower-ground-floor storage area houses a freezer and (on request) storage area for bikes. There is also a garden, set slightly away from the property (it is one of two which have no dividing fencing or hedges, but are clearly marked) and a paved area with a built-in brick BBQ and wooden seating. With views towards the sea, this is a great space in which to dine together and enjoy the fresh air.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double and 2 twins
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC, 1 shower room, separate WC
  • Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with icebox
  • Freezer in cellar storeroom
  • Utility room with washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot (please bring own cot linen), highchair and stairgate available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • TV/DVD in the lounge, TV in the dining room
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Pets are not allowed upstairs or on the furniture
  • Garden set slightly away from property, one of two with no dividing fences but which are clearly marked. Patio with brick-built BBQ, seating and sea views
  • Allocated parking for 2 cars (50 metres away)
  • Storage for bikes on request
  • Beach and pub 400 metres, shop 3 miles
  • Steps down to the front entrance porch or via a winding, inclined path. 2 steps up into the entrance hall. 3 steps down into the garden
  • The approach to the property is via an unmade road
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Elliot Albiston

This property joined our collection in 2019 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 Tim, 22nd September 2024

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Delightful location and a lovely homely cottage,

Reviewed by Shona, 4th August 2024

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Craster is a lovely, picturesque village, with amazing walks. Hideaway Cottage is lovely, with great views & well located, with a comfortable, spacious living room.

Reviewed by Jane, 29th July 2024

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The cottage was just right for us. The location was great. Parking for cottage was good. We have an EV and found EV charging points in Alnwick to be very reliable and quick. There are charging points in Craster car park too.

Reviewed by Phil, 23rd June 2024

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We we're a party of 2 couples and we loved the cottage location. Craster is also a superb location. The cottage was generally well equipped and we found it very comfortable. Overall it was clean and tidy but we did feel it could do with a bit of updating. We would return in the future. As with all rental properties in the area we did feel it was oRead moreverpriced but given the demand we know why. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah, 15th April 2024

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Reviewed by Mairi, 6th November 2023

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Reviewed by Kevin, 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Jane, 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sue, 13th August 2023

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The cottage was just as detailed in the description if not better! Above all very clean and with everything working! Parking for 2 cars was a bonus. Location was lovely, peaceful and relaxing. Great communication throughout the booking process and emailing of information for arrival day. Couldnt fault it all.

Reviewed by Helen, 16th July 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a perfect location within the village. A cottage with sharp knives and gin glasses has to be a winner!

Reviewed by Jayne, 25th June 2023

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A well equipped cottage in such a peaceful spot. Sleeps 6 comfortably. We were a party of 5 and 2of the party had mobility issues and the information on the property meant that we knew the stairs may cause an issue, but the down stairs loo solved this. The ramp to the main road was invaluable to support accessing the car for our party, so much easiRead moreer than using the track at the back of the cottage, as this is where the parking is situated on a slope . All our party were happy with the location and cottage. Just a note the dining chairs are a little worn so we sank into them, but we solved that issue with cushions from the settee. These aided our card nights. Also the settees proved a little low for one of the party but a pillow solved that. The guest in question is in her early 80s , so we expected a few access issues. None of which spoiled our holiday. The cottage has a great view of the harbour from the sitting room, the garden offers a bigger sea view and the road has access to the walk to Dunstanburgh Castle, which the more able in our party did several times over the week. Even my 80+ year old aunt and 70+ mother- mobility issues managed a good distance on the level ish walk by the sea to the castle. The location is a great base for the area, nothing is more than half hours drive-Alnwick, Almouth, Amble, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Rothbury / cragside and Hawick were all visited. Youll be spoiled for choice. As I told a friend Ive found a new favourite place with amazing big skies. Craster is a little gem and I hope to be back to Hideaway. There were other cottages but I feel Hideaway has the best location. If you book it you wont be disappointed . Hide

Reviewed by Grahame, 4th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen, 27th November 2022

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We meet the owners they where lovely the cleaner is of very high standard would use your company again very helpful need a pay rise thank you Mr Mrs Rigg

Reviewed by Anonymous, 19th November 2022

Another November, another wonderful stay at Hideaway. Thanks again.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 3rd November 2022

Super stay. Cottage is comfortable with everything you need. Views are amazing and Craster is a picture perfect fishing village.

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