Guests say
Whinstone House in Alnwick offers a comfortable and well-furnished stay with excellent location benefits. Guests appreciate the proximity to Craster harbour, local pubs, and coastal walks. The house is praised for its well-equipped nature, ample living space, and warm atmosphere, making it ideal for family gatherings. While one review mentioned a cleaning issue, it was quickly resolved, ensuring a pleasant experience overall.
The property generally maintains good standards of cleanliness. One guest noted the house wasn't as clean as expected, but this seems to be an isolated incident that was promptly addressed.
The location is consistently lauded for its convenience to picturesque villages, good pubs, and scenic walks, with a special mention of sea views and proximity to Craster harbour.
Guests find the house comfortable, with a well-furnished setting and cosy bedrooms. The open plan living area is particularly appreciated for family gatherings.
The property is well-appointed with great facilities. Reviews highlight the ample living space and the warmth of the house, although no specific mention of maintenance issues suggests that facilities are in good order.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Stylish modern property based right within the heart of Craster. Just a short walk to the idyllic harbour with stunning views of Dunstanburgh Castle and the Northumberland Coastline.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer.
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, 2x highchair and 2x stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned back garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Set only a stone’s throw from the harbour in the picturesque village of Craster, a real gem along the stunning Northumbrian Heritage Coast; Whinstone House delivers on style and comfort with beautiful light and airy rooms. This delightful house has the living space on the first floor, with the bedrooms on the ground floor, and is the perfect retreat for your family holiday or an ideal place to spend with friends within strolling distance of an award-winning pub. Turn right out of the entrance and a short walk takes you to the harbour, turn left takes you along one of the most award-winning and photographed cliff walks towards the 14th century Dunstanburgh Castle, a spectacular walk for all age groups.
Whinstone House is a perfect place to relax and unwind with the contemporary interior, designed to offer a peaceful atmosphere. The open plan living room has seating for eight where you can unwind and catch up on your favourite TV on the large Smart TV, there is also an Alexa speaker for fun, games and music. The well-equipped kitchen and good size dining area is ideal should you wish to dine in if you are not visiting one of the many delicious restaurants around the area. The bedrooms are all light and airy with cosy beds and high-quality bed linen presented beautifully. The large kingsize master room has French doors out to the garden and a handy en-suite shower room. There are an additional two double rooms and a bunk room.
The local pub offers its famous crab sandwiches and sea food platters, all sourced locally, and a fabulous range of drinks with an amazing outdoor seating area overlooking the stunning views of the harbour and Dunstanburgh Castle. Craster is renowned for its famous ’Craster Kippers’, featured on many TV programmes, so be sure to try some.
The many villages surrounding Craster each have character and charm with beautiful beaches and friendly village inns. A trip into Alnwick is a must, home to the Duke of Northumberland and featured as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. The Alnwick garden’s newest addition is Lilidorei, the world’s largest play theme park for children under 13. The historic village of Bamburgh should be on your to do list with a stunning golden sandy beach and outstanding views of Bamburgh Castle. While you are there, try some of ‘the best fish and chips’ at The Potted Lobster, as awarded by The Hairy Bikers on their BBC programme ’The Hairy Bikers Go Local’. If you are looking to play some golf there are a host of coastal golf courses near by boasting stunning views of the Northumberland coast line. Whatever you are planning to do on you Northumbrian adventure, Whinstone House is the perfect base from which to explore the delights of the Northumberland Heritage Coast.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful location and comfortable well furnished house.
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Confirmed Guest
A good cottage with access to a picturesque village.local amenities sparce no village shop, good pub/restaurant but need to book a table for evening well in advance of visit.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely location, nice house!