Bedrooms: 3
Bath/Shower Rooms: 2

Pets - NO
Tariff Group C

From its elevated position above the small harbour of Craster village, this character cottage offers charm, style and the most breathtaking views of the rocky coastline, beaches and the captivating ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle

This stone cottage was formerly the salt and fish store for the nearby smokery, still famous today for it's traditional Craster Kippers. Craster, itself, is still a key player in the catching of crabs and lobsters on this coastline and the fruits of the fishermen's efforts are on sale in the local pub for all to enjoy.  The immense character and quirkiness of Harbourmaster's House will delight those looking for period holiday accommodation and the breathtaking sea view will impress the most discerning of guests.                            

Simple styling, using oak and reclaimed timber furniture, white painted kitchen units and contemporary bathrooms, sits comfortably against the backdrop of original features and careful renovation which make this cottage stand out. The external patio/terrace for sitting and dining is the perfect place to watch the harbour activity and the changing sea from sunrise to sunset with the familiar outline of Dunstanburgh Castle in the background.

 For further images of The Harbour Master's, please see The Gallery

Accommodation

• Living room with open fire and two squashy sofas
• Galley Kitchen/dining area with integrated appliances
• 2 downstairs bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin (suitable for children)
• Downstairs bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower
• Upstairs Master bedroom with king size bed and small ensuite shower room
• Outside split level decked terrace with table and chairs for 4 people, BBQ and stunning views
• Private gate from the terrace giving access to the harbour below
• Parking for 1 car on the drive of the cottage. A further space on the private road leading to the harbour just outside of the cottage

 Special features and feel of this property

• The most impressive, far-reaching views from the kitchen/dining room and the Master bedroom
• Original beams, exposed stone work, original fire opening, slate flooring and other architectural features
• Village location - close to small shop, Tourist Information Centre, Jolly Fisherman pub, the famous Robsons Smokery and the new Shoreline Cafe
• Interesting artwork collection on display and within a few steps of local artist Mick Oxley's  art gallery and studio
• Within site of the iconic landmark of Dunstanburgh Castle
• Superb exterior decked terrace - ideal for summer dining and barbequing
• Featuring a sweet ground floor children's twin bedroom stuffed with 'children's stuff' and themed around castles and the sea, with castle building blocks, Fisher Price castles, knight and maiden costumes, pirates outfits and of course a buckets and spades for digging in the harbour and checking out the rock pools!
• The children's playground in the village is just a few minutes walk from the Harbour Master's House.
• Heating is electric night storage heating, underfloor heating on tiled flooring in kitchen/dining room and bathroom plus open fire in lounge

Floor Plans

Children at Harbour Masters

More suited to older children as there is little outdoor space and the deck is split level. However, there is a lovely twin bedroom which children will love. Travel cot and Highchair are avaialbale on request

Location and Locality

In the very centre of this quaint fishing village and with the most spectacular position overlooking the iconic Dunstanburgh Castle. Craster has a pub, restaurant, tearoom, famous Kipper smokehouse and popular Mick Oxley art gallery.

Recommendations

2 couples wanting a village location or 1 family. Please note that the twin bedroom is quite small and is more suitable for children and the living quarters more suitable for 4 than for 6 guests as the dining area is quite narrow. Not ideal for toddlers as there is no garden,  but it is a superb place to stay for couples, families with older children, bird watchers, walkers and sea lovers.

Featured in the Independent Traveller Magazine Top Seaside Chic Retreats 2009

Guest Comments

'We walked past this cottage last summer and thought then that it would be a lovely place to stay. The photos in your brochure of the Harbour Master's House look so inviting that we knew we had to make a booking. We have not been disappoointed. The cottage is fantastic and we really enjoyed waking up in the morning to that fabulous sound of the sea. We will be back without a doubt'

'Two words........superb holiday'

'The view will bring us back to this cottage. The service from Coastal Retreats was highly professional. The coastline here is stunning. We are in no doubt that we will return. 10/10!!'

'We have stayed in 4 Coastal Retreats and 2 Country Retreats - all of them completely different but all with a similar degree of comfort and sense of style and good taste. The Harbour Master's is no exception. The highlight of this cottage is of course the stunning sea and harbour view. On a wild winter's day, this was simply spectacular! We would like to return here in warmer weather when we can sit outside on the deck with our bottle of wine enjoying a lazy summer lunch!'