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The Old Anchor Cottage

Craster, Northumberland
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
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
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Welcoming characterful property in a coastal location
  • Feel at home with space for all indoors and outside
  • Walk to the pub, beach and village amenities
Property code: 79436

Traditional cottage built in 1890 with original features and a warm and welcoming feel close to the beaches and within easy reach of local attractions. Perfect for a family getaway.

This pretty, 19th-century cottage is nestled in a peaceful hamlet on the Northumberland coast. Six guests are welcome at this welcoming characterful property which is just around the corner from a friendly local pub. The pretty fishing village of Craster is 1 mile away which has the remains of the pretty Dunstanburgh Castle.

The property boasts many traditional features such as exposed stone walls and wooden panels. On entering, you’ll find a cosy sunroom with comfortable seating, ideal for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee. The superb country-style kitchen is bright and airy, and well-equipped for you to cook up a storm. Find some great mod-cons in the lounge including a PlayStation 3 and Bluetooth speaker. Upstairs are the first two bedrooms while the second set of stairs take you to the fantastic master suite which has magnificent views of the coast. Outside is a patio area for al fresco dining in the evenings or sipping a morning coffee before a busy day exploring the area.

Craster is known as the ‘home of the kipper’ and it’s no surprise that you can find some fantastic seafood restaurants and some lovely country pubs here. Hop in the car and enjoy a family day out at Alnwick Castle (7 miles), home to Harry Potter-inspired events. While you’re here, visit the eclectic mix of shops and eateries or pick up some local produce to cook a meal at home. Join the Northumberland Coastal Path and take a stroll along the picturesque coastline, or head to the bustling seaside town of Seahouses (10 miles) and its lovely sandy beach.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and coffee machine
  • Smart TV, DVD and PlayStation 3 in lounge
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Garden with table and chairs
  • Parking is off-road for 2 cars
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Beach and shop and pub within walking distance
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 29th March 2024

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An overall excellent family holiday. The cottage was great and bigger than expected. There was plenty of room for two adults, two grown-up teenagers and a dog. Very clean, well equipped and tastefully furnished. The location is brilliant. An easy walk (10 minutes through the field) into Craster. Plenty to see and do within a (less than) 30 minute dRead morerive. Would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Lauren 24th October 2023

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Really lovely cottage in a great location for exploring all the coastline

Reviewed by Lauren 22nd October 2023

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Lovely cottage, perfectly placed to visit all the coastline and within walking distance of Craster.

Reviewed by Kathleen 13th October 2023

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Our second stay at Old Anchor Cottage. It is a lovely well equipped, cosy cottage in Dunstan. Within easy walking distance to Craster and perfect position for walking the fabulous Northumberland coast.

Reviewed by Sally 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Shirley 22nd September 2023

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Well equipped and comfortable cottage, we had a lovely stay here. Its about a 15 minute walk into Craster itself but a short walk to the nearby pub and is a good location for visiting the rest of the Northumberland coast.

Reviewed by Steve 18th August 2023

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Lovely cottage located on the outskirts of Craster. 20 minute walk to the sea in Craster or about 35mins to Embleton. Terrific location, nicely presented house with all mod cons. 10 mins drive to Alnwick and not not much more up to Bamburgh. We were very happy with our stay here and will almost certainly be back.

Reviewed by Penny 4th August 2023

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Just spent a fabulous 5 nights at Old Anchor Cottage . Very clean , tastefully decorated , very comfortable and well equipped . Perfect position for exploring the beautiful area and lots of lovely towns and villages . Craster is also only a 15 min walk from which you pick up the lovely coastal path taking you past Dunstanburgh Castle and beyond . ERead morenjoyed meals at the Cottage Inn next door and Greys Inn at Embleton . Boat trip to Farne Islands a must! Highly recommend this cottage Hide

Reviewed by William 21st July 2023

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Lovely cottage well situated on the Northumberland coast. The cottage is very well equipped and nicely furnished. The only negative point is the stairs are a little steep and need to be used with care.

Reviewed by Kathryn 23rd June 2023

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The cottage was a lovely place in which to stay. Our only moan was that the cistern handle on the upstairs loo was broken. We were able to fix it. The facilities were great for four of us and we really like the little sun room.

Reviewed by Michael 16th June 2023

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Second time staying here. Had a lovely break again. Thank you

Reviewed by Simon 18th May 2023

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Lovely cottage - comfortable, bright and sunny accommodation. Enjoyed relaxing in the sun on the terrace, and watching the nesting birds right outside the window. Direct Path to Craster right outside the cottage made the walk easy. Excellent, good value meals in the adjacent pub was another bonus!

Reviewed by Terry 11th May 2023

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We thought Old Anchor Cottage was very well equipped and comfortable. Perfectly situated for enjoying the wonderful coast and countryside.

Reviewed by Suzanne 14th April 2023

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A lovely cottage in a fantastic location, less than 1 mile from Craster. The rooms were all larger than we thought they would be! Located next door but one to a pub (dog friendly) that does great food and takeaways. Some lovely local walks on footpaths or very quiet roads. The cottage had everything you needed for a home-from-home stay. The cosy 'sRead moreun room' gets the sun all afternoon and is a nice relaxing area after a long day out. Hide

Reviewed by Charles 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Louise 22nd October 2022

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Great location, lovely and clean. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Jennifer 20th September 2022

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Well appointed. Nice and clean. Not enough cups. Lighting up to the top room was a bit odd.

Reviewed by Allan 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 19th August 2022

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We were really pleased with this property - its location was ideal for us. Good large rooms, plenty of good kitchen and dining equipment, loved the ability to use onions and herbs from the garden - our chef (son-in-law) was delighted. Good comfy beds. Excellent bathroom. Handy pub just by. Parking a bit tight; and easy to miss the very narrow entraRead morence from the road - but thats not a complaint, only a comment. Thanks for helping make our week in Dunstan so memorable. Hide

Reviewed by Mike 22nd July 2022

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Enjoyed the whole cottage, the front garden area, the sunroom and the warm welcome and feel. The chest of games options was excellent. Good location from which we could access the local beaches and castles. Very enjoyable holiday stay here. Mike & Sarah Savarin

Reviewed by Susan 24th June 2022

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Reviewed by Ian 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Susan 13th May 2022

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The cottage is an end of terrace with a somewhat unusual garden arrangement which was not brilliant for our dog. However it was comfortable and had character. About a 15 minute off road walk to Craster with a very nice cafe nearby. Welcome pack provided and well equipped. Cottage Inn very close provides typical pub food and welcomes dogs. Everyone Read morewas very friendly and some great beaches and golf courses in the area. Hide

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