Whin Hill Cottage

4.4★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

6 Customer Review(s)

Merrick
November 2023

“A very comfortable spacious cottage, good beds, WI-FI, TVs, and generally well equipped.”

An excellent location right in the heart of Craster. Yes we would recommend the cottage as a good place to stay. However, on the negative side the hot water cylinder is noisy and we had to resort to switching the power to it off when we went to bed and switching it back on in the morning so that it didn't disturb us during the night, plenty of hot water though. Also the blind in the main bathroom doesn't cover the window as the chain is broken. It was a bit off putting that when we arrived ...

An excellent location right in the heart of Craster. Yes we would recommend the cottage as a good place to stay. However, on the negative side the hot water cylinder is noisy and we had to resort to switching the power to it off when we went to bed and switching it back on in the morning so that it didn't disturb us during the night, plenty of hot water though. Also the blind in the main bathroom doesn't cover the window as the chain is broken. It was a bit off putting that when we arrived late on a November night all the radiators upstairs, except the landing one, had been turned off and it was very cold in the bedrooms and the "welcome" pack was rather basic with no fresh milk. We did enjoy our stay and found Turnbull's and M&S Simply Food in Alnwick very handy.

- Merrick, November 2023
Rona August 2023

“Had a fantastic week with the family and dogs at Whin Hill.”

Beautiful house, lots of room inside and out. Everything you need to enjoy your stay. Only issue is the noise from the cistern filling at night, wakes everybody. There is no details of what to recycle and when the bins need put out. Would be useful to have a brush !

- Rona, August 2023
Serena August 2023

“The house is in a great location, clean and very well equipped.”

Our stay however was marred by the problems with the water system. Hot water was insufficient for 8 people and upon complaint it became clear that the system was faulty despite several calls to Sykes Cottages (who handled things well) and attempts to resolve it. The noise from the plumbing is awful and anyone using the taps or toilet during the night would cause disturbance. There must be a fundamental issue with the plumbing system which needs resolving. We appreciate a goodwill gesture made by the owners but wish we hadn't had to suffer these issues whilst on holiday.

- Serena, August 2023
Tony July 2023

“Excellent comfortable, well equipped clean property in good location for walking or exploring the coast by car.”

Only critisism was noisy cold water plumbing system when flushing toilets - not a big deal but not good in the middle of the night.

- Tony, July 2023
Kay June 2023

“We had a wonderful stay in Craster.”

The house was beautiful and the location super. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom were perfect for our elderly parents. Thanks for a lovely stay! A couple of things to note- the taps and toilet flushes were very loud and banging at times. As we we’re leaving the inside door handle to the front door loosened.

- Kay, June 2023
Karen June 2023

“Large comfortable cottage in Craster, within easy reach of coastal path and village facilities.”

- Karen, June 2023

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Ground-floor Jack-and-Jill shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Jack-and-Jill bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Central heating
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi, sound system
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am
Refundable service charge applicable

The property

Whin Hill Cottage is a magnificent, four-bedroom home located in the Northumberland town of Craster. Up to eight guests and their two four-legged companions are welcomed to enjoy the ultimate retreat to Northumberland at Whin Hill Cottage, which boasts stylish décor throughout, a well-equipped kitchen, off-road parking, and a woodburning stove. As soon as you enter your new home away from home, relax in the comfortable sitting area by turning on the Smart TV and cosying up in front of the wood-burning stove, which is ideal for those cooler evenings. While they prepare a delicious meal for the family and settle down to enjoy a glass of wine at the table, let your partner get to know a beautiful selection of kitchen gadgets! If you'd rather savour your surroundings for a little longer, take advantage of the wonderful, fenced garden to have a meal outside while letting your dog play safely. After finishing your essential evening routine, retire to one of the three beautiful bathrooms to enjoy a warm shower or bathe in the tub before retiring to a super-king-size, double, ground-floor double, or twin bedroom to get some rest before another day filled with exciting experiences. If you can manage it, start your schedule with a lovely stroll along Craster Harbour or along the Dustanburgh Castle Trail, which begins right outside your door and leads to magnificent castle ruins from the fourteenth century. Practice your swing at the Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course, savour the breath-taking coastal views at Howick Sands, explore a variety of plants and animals at Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, or spend the day in Alnwick, which offers a wide range of services and attractions, including The Alnwick Garden, Bailiffgate Museum, Hulne Park, and St. Michael's Church. You'll never run out of things to do or see thanks to your excellent location, which also allows you to take advantage of a wonderful range of lovely beaches, including Bamburgh Beach, Longhoughton Beach, and Alnmouth Beach. Whin Hill Cottage is the perfect base for your upcoming getaway to Northumberland.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £50.

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About the location

CRASTER

Alnwick 7 miles; Embleton 3 miles.

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.

Note: The hedge between gardens is low - large dogs could get over.
Coffee Machine is a Nespresso Krups

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Craster, Northumberland (Ref. 1129115)

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Reviews & Ratings

“A very comfortable spacious cottage, good beds, WI-FI, TVs, and generally well equipped.”

“Had a fantastic week with the family and dogs at Whin Hill.”

“The house is in a great location, clean and very well equipped.”

“Excellent comfortable, well equipped clean property in good location for walking or exploring the coast by car.”

“We had a wonderful stay in Craster.”

“Large comfortable cottage in Craster, within easy reach of coastal path and village facilities.”

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The property

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About the location

CRASTER