Bedrooms: 4
Bath/Shower Rooms: 3

Pets - NO
Tariff Group E

This 200 year old stone double-fronted fisherman's cottage holds a prime position in the village of Craster with commanding views over the harbour. Its quaint period architecture belies the owners’ forward-thinking philosophy, evident externally from the solar panels on the roof, and internally from the stunning contemporary styling and the presence of so many 21^st century luxuries.
The owners spent almost a year painstakingly renovating this former fisherman’s cottage and now offers the warmest of welcomes to Coastal Retreats guests with its thoughtfully designed interior and  finishing touches. Within steps and sight of the Harbour Master's House and the Coastguards Cottage, these 3 cottages booked together will be ideal for groups of friends and families holidaying together. 

Well known for Dunstanburgh Castle and Robson's smokery, Craster is a delightful place to stay. With Alnwick just 10 minutes drive away, Embleton just up the road and Walkworth within an easy 15 minute drive, Craster is centrally placed for exploring all the well known sights of the Northumberland Coast. The walk from Craster village, along the rocky and rugged coastal edge to Dunstanburgh Castle, is one of the most popular walks in the North East. The iconic outline of the castle is known to many and will become quite familar to those booking the Craster Retreat.

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Accommodation

• 2 ensuite master bedrooms with king-sized beds  
• Twin bedroom, ideal for children or adults
• Further bedroom with versatile zip and link bed – superking or twin
• Family bathroom with bath and shower cubicle
• Large kitchen/dining room with oak table to sit up to  8 
• Lounge with log burner, leather sofas and 42'' flat  screen television
• 2^nd lounge/reading room/games room with enamel electric stove
• Downstairs WC
• Small enclosed rear garden with decking area with outdoor furniture.
• Larger front garden with lawned areas, decking and seating
• Parking for 2 cars      

 Special Features and feel of this property

• Careful renovation with exposed timbers & beams, stonework and East Coast shutters
• An interior palate of natural tones with splashes of stunning colours
• Original inglenook stone fireplace with modern log burner in lounge
• Shaker style kitchen with integrated appliances, 5 burner ceramic hob, two ovens and large American style fridge/freezer with ice making facilities
• Large oak dining table to seat 8
• 2 superb ensuite master bedrooms with rooflight views over the harbour, each with king-sized beds and distinctive Lulu Guinness bed linen. One with  flat  screen  TV
• Charming twin room featuring iron beds and quirky Nina Campbell wallpaper
• Fourth bedroom with versatile sleeping arrangements -  twins or superking bed and a  nautical seaside  look and  feel
• Useful  second lounge with books, games, leather sofas and electric stove in stone fire recess
• Central location –overlooking the sea, the harbour, a minute’s walk from the pub, the famous kipper smokery and another Coastal Retreats property, The Harbour Master’s House –ideal for booking with friends or family
• 42'' Flat screen TV, ipod docking station and wifi
• Gardens with outdoor furniture and barbeque
• Small enclosed rear garden with well designed timber decking for dining and small lawn for toddlers
• Private parking for 2 cars (the village car park has free parking after 6pm for any further vehicles)
  
• Ideally located for the famour walk along the coast to Dunstanburgh Castle
• Contemporary artwork displayed by Mick Oxley and Alan Smith Page - all of which is available for purchase
• Full central heating throughout plus log burner in TV lounge and electric stove in second lounge. Solar panels on the roof supplement the heating supply constantly
• Within a minutes walk of the new Mick Oxley contemporary art gallery and Shoreline Cafe
  
• Awarded a 5 star grade for 2010 by VisitBritain/English Tourism Council

Floor Plans

Children at the Craster Retreat

Of great appeal to children of all ages with a small enclosed rear garden, books and toys, quirky features and fun wallpapers in the twin bedrooms. A travel cot and high chair are available on request

Location and Locality

Craster is a quaint and friendly fishing village and this retreat holds a central position overlooking the small harbour, close to amenities and within walking distance of the iconic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle

Recommendations

 Perhaps 4 couples or 2 families wanting a breathtaking location with walking access to the sea and local amenities. Ideal  for family  gatherings,  reunions, girls  groups,  special birthday weekends, golfing and walking  groups, pamper weekends and  house  parties

Guest comments

'Thanks so much for everything - we had a great time! The cottage was perfect and your service is class leading. For many years we have been going to Suffolk . You are in another league entirely! Your attention to detail and marketing prowess makes all the difference. We will certainly be back and my wife is evangelistic about these things so I would be very surprised if she doesn't rustle up some referrals at the school gate'