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Middle Barn Cottage

Christon Bank, near Embleton, Northumberland
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious family holiday home with wood burner, close to the coast and local seaside villages
  • Relax in the private, south-facing courtyard, perfect for al fresco dining
  • Walking and cycling routes from the doorstep to Embleton, Low Newton, Craster, and beyond
Property code: OC-94195

Just outside the tiny hamlet of Christon Bank, this inviting holiday retreat makes a fantastic hideaway for families and friends experiencing the Northumberland Coast National Landscape. Offering cosy and relaxing accommodation for up to six guests, the beautifully updated cottage has been decorated in light, soothing tones and features a cosy wood burner, exposed brickwork, wooden beams and a lovely south-facing courtyard. Perfect for walkers, beach lovers, cyclists and nature spotters, this cheerful barn conversion is ideally situated for discovering this magical region's secluded beaches, bustling market towns and glorious countryside.

The airy lounge has a Smart TV, ample seating and a welcoming wood burner, making an ideal space for you to unwind in. Exploring further, there's a sleek and spacious kitchen/diner with exposed beams in the vaulted ceilings, plenty of equipment for family meals, and glazed arched doors allowing light to stream in. The ground floor also offers a handy shower room and the first bedroom: a charming twin. Upstairs, you will find a stylishly designed bathroom and two delightful king-size bedrooms, each with exposed beams. Outside, the front garden has a large lawn and bench seating, while the back courtyard is also enclosed, with outdoor furniture, a BBQ and a fire pit, providing a wonderful space for you all to sit out stargaze into the dark skies.

From Christon Bank, head east to the picturesque village of Embleton (2.5 miles) which has a choice of friendly places to eat and drink, with a popular golf course half a mile further on. The stunning Embleton Bay (4.5 miles) has a gorgeous beach. The historic Dunstanburgh Castle is a little further along the coast (6 miles) or you can head inland to the vibrant market town of Alnwick (9 miles), home to the stunning Alnwick Garden and the impressive Alnwick Castle.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV
  • Ultrafast full-fibre broadband
  • Enclosed front garden with garden furniture and enclosed rear courtyard (south-facing) with garden furniture, fire pit and BBQ
  • Outside tap/ dog shower area at front and rear of the property
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Pub 1 mile, shop 2.5 miles, beach within 5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carol 24th May 2026

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Wonderful cottage. Everything as stated in the description. Both courtyard and garden secure for dogs. Very small chihuahuas might be able to squeeze under the gate in the garden if they try hard. A very comfortable and spacious with cottage with Alexa and lots of apps on the TV

Reviewed by Anne 13th April 2026

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A well positioned property in a lovely part of the country. Many excellent walks & places to visit close by. Comfy lounge & bedrooms, with a well equipped kitchen which was actually larger than appears in the photos.

Reviewed by Nicola 7th January 2026

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Really lovely, comfy cottage in a beautiful area. Owners couldnt have been more helpful.

Reviewed by Tina 31st October 2025

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Wonderful cottage, we particularly lived the fact that the courtyard and front garden was totally secure for (even big) dogs. Would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Catherine 24th October 2025

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Reviewed by Jan 26th September 2025

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Lovely peaceful location. Beautiful accommodation with everything we could possibly need.

Reviewed by Susan 19th September 2025

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Peaceful and useful for visiting a lot of the well known location. Very comfortable house and well equipped. Garden great for dog. Was ideal for four adults for the week. Would certainly recommend.

Reviewed by Emma 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Kay 5th September 2025

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A beautiful cottage to stay whilst exploring the wonderful Northumberland coast! Very comfortable, clean and all equipment needed to feel like home!

Reviewed by Sally 22nd August 2025

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The property is lovely and comfortable, well equipped and in a fantastic location to explore. We would love to return.

Reviewed by Julie 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by Jenny 18th July 2025

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Wonderful cottage. Extremely clean. Very well furnished with tasteful decorations. We would certainly return.

Reviewed by Paul 11th July 2025

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Very spacious and impressively clean cottage. Plenty of room for 4 adults and a baby. We had a lovely time watching the hares in the field opposite and the bats flying around at dusk.

Reviewed by Shirley 4th July 2025

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A lovely, well equipped property with great secure outdoor space to the front and rear, which meant we didn't have to keep a constant eye on our dogs, making our stay very relaxing. The surrounding area and beaches were delightful.

Reviewed by Linda 27th June 2025

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Holiday for 6 people 2 dogs excellent spacious well equipped cottage definately recommend . Do need car really to get to beaches but all within easy reach

Reviewed by Lisa 20th June 2025

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We had a fabulous week in Middle Barn cottage. Very well equipped kitchen so catering for the 6 of us wasnt a problem. We all found the beds comfortable and the living room was a good size for relaxing in. Secure outside space for the dog was an added bonus. We would happily stay in the same cottage if we were in Northumberland again.

Reviewed by Suzanne 6th June 2025

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A lovely peaceful location, fully equipped cottage, both front garden and back patio secure and safe for dogs. Unfortunately due to personal circumstances we had to cut our holiday short but we really enjoyed the time we had in the cottage.

Reviewed by Trudie 24th May 2025

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Perfect! Well furnished, clean, superb location. Very comfy bed. Communication great too. Loved the little personal touches. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Kay 20th May 2025

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Loved the courtyard for the sun in the evening. Wished we could have stayed longer. Only negative, one of our party is 6ft 5in. He fits through standard 6ft 6 in doors, shame the shower head was not set higher!

Reviewed by Patricia 9th May 2025

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We had a small issue on arrival but phoned the owner who was excellent and it was resolved very quickly. We had worried about the cottage being close to the railway but it was no problem at all. Very quiet. Lots of parking and different outdoor spaces to enjoy. Good central location for visiting the coastal area and inland to the Cheviots, RothburyRead more etc. Very well presented , comfortable and well equipped. Good beds and nice linen. Hide

Reviewed by Mandi 18th April 2025

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Cotrage was lovely, we had a great time Thankyou, the owners provided everything we needed

Reviewed by Susan 11th April 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage and wouldn't hesitate to go back again. It was very well equipped, bright and airy. The courtyard was lovely to sit out in and very private. Plenty of places and castles to visit.

Reviewed by Steve 13th September 2024

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We found the property comfortable and well appointed. Lots of good places to eat as recommended in the information provided by the owners and lots of information on what to see and do. A good location to explore the Northumberland coast and countryside.

Reviewed by Graham 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by harry 29th August 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Justine 28th June 2024

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A beautiful middle barn, a welcome card and a bottle of Prosecco from the owners was a lovely touch. Plenty of room for 6 of us and the dog, perfectly situated for getting around all of the beautiful beaches and villages. Had a really great week

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