Guests say
Creel Cottage in Craster boasts a stunning location with sea views, ideal for tranquil walks to Dunstanburgh Castle. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the warmth of the cottage. The local pub is a highlight, and the front garden is perfect for enjoying the sea air. Some guests noted areas for improvement, but overall, the charm and position of the cottage make for a delightful stay.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage to be immaculately clean, while others reported issues with dust, dirty windows, and floors. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above-average score.
The location is highly praised for its idyllic setting, proximity to the sea, and convenient access to local walks and towns. The views and tranquility are consistently mentioned as highlights.
Guests find the beds very comfortable, contributing to a restful stay. However, several reviews mention that the sofas are not as comfortable, which impacts the overall comfort level of the cottage.
The cottage is well-equipped, but some guests noted a lack of personal touches such as books or games. There were also comments about the need for maintenance in areas like the parking space and garden. The provision of a 'starter pack' for the wood burning stove was inconsistent.
While some guests mentioned a welcome pack, there is insufficient information to determine the consistency or quality of these gestures. Therefore, it is politely noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Settled into the picturesque seaside town of Craster, Northumberland, Creel Cottage is ideal for a family or two couples looking for a coastal getaway. Park off-road and enter into a wonderful white-painted cottage, where roof beams and tiled flooring stretch throughout the ground floor. Be welcomed into the sitting area by the glow of a woodburning stove, settling into one of the stylish grey sofas and enjoying this light room and the tasteful décor and furniture within it. The kitchen/diner has ample amenities and will cater to all of your culinary needs, with a range style oven nestled within a historic stone fireplace and a dining table so that all guests can enjoy a heart-warming meal together, and the bathroom can also be found on the ground floor.
The charm of this property continues upstairs, where you will find a king-size zip-link bedroom with tasteful furniture and pale hues throughout the blankets, and a double with vintage furniture and wooden flooring. Outside, enjoy dining alfresco dining in the garden where a patio sports a bench and there is a small lawn area with raised decking and shrubs. Craster is a lovely seaside town with a selection of tasty eateries, a convenience store and a small beach and harbour, so spend a morning exploring the local town. Craster has many close by amenities, including Dunstanburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Heughs Nature Reserve and you can explore the coastline further by following the Northumberland Coastal Path.
Further from the property you will find the wonderful town of Bamburgh with its amazing sandy beach and magnificent castle. Make a seaside holiday to remember with a stay at Creel Cottage.
A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village offers a pub serving food, a fish restaurant and Robson's famous fish shop. There is also an excellent children's playground. Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches. Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast. The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season. A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x king-size.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
All power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car at the rear plus additional parking 50 yards away.
Front and rear non-enclosed garden with furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Steps down to garden
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (19)
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Brian
Rustic and lovely. Upkeep and maintenance poor Cleaning standards very poor Hairs in sunk dusty light shades dirty skirt boards. Floor not clean.
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David
The same could be said of the bathroom floor. The open access to the side/back of the property is not safe if you had children with you. The back garden is untidy and overgrown with brambles. The most unfortunate thing was the arrival of a Clancy digger right outside the living room window on the Monday morning which dug up the road outside this property and a few neighbouring properties too. Had we known of this disruption, we would not have booked the property as one of us was recovering from a lengthy hospital stay. These works continued all week and were likely to continue for some time afterwards. I would have thought the owner of the property would have been forewarned of these works beforehand. If this was the case, I think it was unfair to rent it out under those circumstances.
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Jamed
And there was no internet for our mobiles.