Snaptrip says
Creel Cottage in Craster boasts a stunning location with sea views and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and the well-equipped kitchen, though some find the sofas lacking in comfort. The front garden is a highlight for enjoying the scenery. While the cottage's charm is evident, attention to detail in cleanliness and maintenance could enhance the experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Cleanliness has been noted as an area for improvement, with some guests finding issues such as a dirty kitchen bin and dusty floors. However, not all reviews mention cleanliness negatively, suggesting inconsistencies in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its idyllic setting, sea views, and proximity to walks and local amenities. It is considered a strong selling point of the property.
The beds are consistently described as comfortable, contributing positively to guest comfort. However, several guests have found the sofas to be uncomfortable, which impacts the overall comfort score.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, but there are comments about the lack of personal touches such as books or games. Some maintenance issues like the dishwasher door and parking space have been raised.
While some guests appreciated the welcome pack, others felt it was insufficient and that the property lacked the thoughtful touches that can make a stay special. It is noted that gifts are a pleasant addition but 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
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
- Northumberland Country Zoo
Reviews (15)
-
Tim
The kitchen was fine but was not particularly well equipped. For example, there was no bread knife and no large frying pan. Also, it would have been beneficial to have a light over the cooker.
-
Ben
We were all rather sad to leave, the cottage is very cosy, very comfortable (especially the beds) and the sea views are fantastic. Loved sitting out on the front garden with a cup of tea watching the waves after a day exploring the coastline and the many marvellous castles Northumberland has to offer. Would love to come back, maybe later in the year so we could enjoy some better weather! Jolly Fisherman pub in Craster is great but our son found the menu a bit of challenge (we thought it was amazing!)
-
Yvonne
Sofa a bit tired the bed was lovely and comfy. The views were brilliant enjoyed the garden at the front to sit in and have a drink enjoying the sea air as the weather was very kind to us. Situated ideally for walks or trip out.The walk from Craster to Low Newton was splendid. D9g friendly walks and beaches. Would definitely reccomend and hopefully be back soon. Thank you for letting us stay