Granary Stone House | Embleton | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

72 Customer Review(s)

Nicholas
September 2024

“Absolutely fabulous stay at the Granary Stone House, super location and fantastic accomodation.”

- Nicholas, September 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate it and we hope to see you back at North Farm very soon. Property Owner
Janette July 2024

“Just returned from a family holiday at Granary Stone House.”

We have been taking large group family holidays for the last 10yrs and this is one of the best holiday homes we have found. Accommodation is well maintained and spacious housing 12 people comfortably. The downstairs facilities are accessible and ideal for an elderly less mobile member of our party. The owners have thought of everything from a welcome gift of basic supplies to toiletries in the bathrooms and beach towels for all. The pool and changing facilities are excellent and a big hit for the children. The location is perfect for exploring the coastal beaches of Northumberland, and handy for supplies in Alnwick. If you are staying in the area Embers pizzas are a must try and we had an excellent Sunday lunch at Adam & Eve in Alnwick.

- Janette, July 2024

We are pleased that you found granary Stonehouse the best thank you so much for your feedback very positive Looking forward to welcoming you back to North farm cottages Property Owner
Caroline May 2024

“We has a great time all 11 of us and 2 dogs.”

A couple of things not working one of shower heads sliph and bit if trouble with tv but we shared this and sure it'll be sorted. Really comfortable , lovely welcome items, Great location and we enjoyed the pool. Can also recommend the pub Greys Inn quiz night.

- Caroline, May 2024

Thank you for the feedback the issues that you have raised have been sorted now by the maintenance guy. Property Owner
Kelly April 2024

“Wonderfully, comfortable property, with everything you could need, easily able to accommodate our extended family.”

Access to the swimming pool was the icing on the cake (although you do have to be quick to book your slots). I would highly recommend.

- Kelly, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback we appreciate it Property Owner
Linda March 2024

“Gorgeous spacious cottage and the utensils / cooking equipment made it easy to cook for large numbers.”

Unfortunately the dishwasher didn't work during our stay which wasn't helpful when cooking for so many people. A few bits of feedback which would have made the stay perfect : New tin opener as had to borrow neighbours due to ours not working, New single beds as they were so uncomfortable it was impossible to sleep on them, Good clean of under beds etc as very dirty and dusty on mirrors / under tables etc, Heating was sporadic and was either roasting hot like a sauna or freezing cold where we woke up and we weren't able to control the times it was set for, The plug in the downstairs bath doesn't work. Having said this, it was lovely accommodation with brilliant amenities such as play park and having a swimming pool next door was a luxury - clean and warm too so perfect.

- Linda, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We know that you spoke to the owner and the manager about a lot of your points you have put in the feedback during your stay and on your departure. The housekeepers have cleaned under the beds replaced the tin opener (which could have been replaced if asked for during your stay). It was unfortunate that the dishwasher broke the day of your arrival which was Good Friday but it has been replaced by a brand new one now Property Owner
Sean March 2024

“The Granary Stone House is a wonderful place to stay and a great base to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast nearby.”

I would have no hesitation in recommending the house and the area… Sean

- Sean, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback and your 5* review we appreciate it Property Owner
Rachel February 2024

“Amazing, beautiful, warm and comfortable cottage!”

Plenty of space to not feel on top of each other, and so many home comforts provided. The master suite was incredible- very large room with lovely views and spacious en suite. Key access was a very smooth process, kitchen very well equipped, pool table was a big hit and we had a brilliant stay. We loved the swimming pool too right next door!

- Rachel, February 2024

Thank you for your feedback we appreciate it. We are pleased that you enjoyed your holiday Property Owner
Denise January 2024

“We couldn’t get the right hand side of the cooker to work but apart from that had a great weekend with friends and family Great location for walks .”

Lovely venue with an amazing view from the master bedroom

- Denise, January 2024

Thank you for your feedback the clock needs to be set on the cooker for that side of the cooker Property Owner
Helen December 2023

“We had a fantastic long weekend to celebrate New Year 8 Adults 4 Children 1 baby and a dog!”

! It didn’t start off very well as there was a major power cut due to weather which we weren’t advised about until I rang to ask a question about parking! Begs the question if anyone was going to let us know. We were able to get into cottage from 4 but because there was no power we decided to delay our journeys. I would have thought there might have been a back up generator. However we were offered to go to local pub or go to cottage and light the fire and we would be able to use the gas hob. Nicola did update us from the northern grid on the progress. Luckily the power went on at 19.30 when we were literally talking about returning home and we had some very upset children. The staff checked on us to make sure everything was ok. We could not fault the facilities the bedrooms and bathrooms lovely and clean considering they were cleaned with no electricity! When the weather improved the views were stunning the kids enjoyed their slots in the pool and all in all was a fab weekend making memories.

- Helen, December 2023

We’re very grateful you decided to come to us and that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay. I’m incredibly sorry to hear there were a few problems with the power please do let me know right away if anything like this occurs yet again, we are more than happy to facilitate in the need of any extraordinary circumstances. Property Owner
Joe September 2023

“Great property and location for our family celebration.”

Looked good in the pictures, better in real life. Most excellent. Cheers, Joe

- Joe, September 2023
Malcolm. August 2023

“A lovely large modern house with a homely feel.”

Ideally situated with magnificent views of the countryside and sea. Plenty of room for 10 of us. Pool table was a big hit as was the swimming pool. Slot system worked well and it was lovely, clean and warm. Grandkids loved it. Beautiful walk to the beach and overall a great holiday. Highly recommended.

- Malcolm., August 2023
Francis August 2023

“Excellent house and facilities.”

Wonderful location. Can't fault it. And the sun shone each day.

- Francis, August 2023
Margaret April 2023

“Having paid over £3000 for Easter week I was not expecting to be beside a building site.”

We were not told further cottages were being built on the site, and while not adjacent to our accommodation it did have an impact on our holiday. The bathrooms were 5* but the living accommodation was tired and the kitchen lacked equipment. 7 saucepans and 2 lids! Also the fridge/freezer dispenser was not working. This was designated a dog friendly property but the back door to the grounds had 3 steps down and no outside light. Health and Safety would have something to say if someone slipped in the dark and the owner/agents could be liable for damages. As we were meeting up with family North Farm is ideal for such occasions and I am sure that once all the building work is finished it will be great, just a pity that we were not told the Complex was still being completed.

- Margaret, April 2023

Thank you for leaving your feedback I apologise for being so long in replying. At the time we were busy extending our site. As you say building work can be a disruption. As part of the work we have been doing, improving the outside lighting was one of them. I trust the garden and patio on the South side of the house provided sufficient isolation from the work. The good news is that the work is complete and the new cottages are available to book from 28th March. If your cottage is missing anything or there is a problem, we provide you with a number to ring and we always do our best to resolve and issues and quickly as possible. I hope you enjoyed the other facets of your stay with us and got good use out of our facilities and will consider us again should you choose to visit the area again. Property Owner
Anthony March 2023

“A secure garden would make this house absolutely perfect.”

Our holiday would have been perfect if it was not for a group of very inconsiderate women who thought partying in the hot tub at 3.30 am was perfectly acceptable.

- Anthony, March 2023
Julie March 2023

“We have just returned from a week at granary stone house with 8 adults and 2 children and we had a really great week.”

The house is amazing, very spacious well equipped and comfortable enough for us all. The heating was very efficient and we didn’t need to use log burner. The pool table was a real bonus too. The kitchen had everything we needed and we prepared a few home cooked meals including Sunday dinner with ease. The washing machine and dryer were also a great bonus. The views were stunning and the walk up to the beach was really lovely and we saw hare and deer on a few occasions and was lovely seeing the lambs in the fields adjacent too. The 2 grandchildren loved the pond area with the ducks and the musical pipes but the play area wasn’t really interesting them much and was a bit sparse. The swimming pool was great, very clean and efficient and well thought out. The house is situated close to some beautiful coastal gems and we would definitely recommend. The only downside for us is the garden area. I feel it would have really benefited from an enclosed garden for the safety of both young children and the dogs, especially where the outside dining area is and also at the front.

- Julie, March 2023
Alan March 2023

“Excellent property in a brilliant location.”

Very clean and warm with a full range of kitchen equipment and a lovely dinning table great for family 'gatherings'. All bedrooms and bathrooms were as you would expect and living room was just perfect for our large family. The swimming pool was a delight, especially enjoyed as it was bookable and therefore private to us at our time of booking. Outside facilities, including playground and football field were well used by our younger ones and walks to the beach were a regular feature. Again, excellent property in a brilliant location.

- Alan, March 2023
Joanna February 2023

“Beautiful property.”

Kitchen immaculate. Swimming pool incredible for the family. With new properties being built I don’t know how the swimming pool slots will work in the future, which is my only slight I concern about rebooking.

- Joanna, February 2023
Vicky January 2023

“Beautiful large house for a family group.”

Great views . Lovely pool . Took a bit longer to walk to the beach than I realised but saw deer and hare's on the way . Would love to return .

- Vicky, January 2023
Kate January 2023

“The property was lovely.”

However the check out time seemed very early considering guests were expected to strip all the beds.

- Kate, January 2023
Tania December 2022

“We had a fantastic time at The Granary.”

Fab location and views WOW. Plenty of room for 8 adults and 2 children and a dog. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed, the living room was spacious and sofa extremely comfortable. The swimming pool was a real plus. Only slight issue was that the beds were a bit too soft for us and quality of quilts and pillows could have been better. Would definitely love to go again

- Tania, December 2022
Elizabeth December 2022

“All in all we had an absolutely fantastic time!”

Just a couple of negatives:- we couldn’t check in till 5pm and found the property cold on arrival so the heating put on a couple of hours beforehand would have been better! Also on the first night the heating upstairs didn’t work at all but after a txt message and phone call to the maintenance man all was sorted and the rest of our stay was perfect! We would definitely return and recommend you!

- Elizabeth, December 2022
Beverley September 2022

“Brilliant house for 12.”

Fabulous location. Staff were great. Highly recommended.

- Beverley, September 2022

thanks so much for your feed back Property Owner
Lesley August 2022

“We had a lovely stay with our family, thank you.”

One item I would have found helpful would have been a whisk. :)

- Lesley, August 2022
Barbara August 2022

“Great location.”

Perfect for a large family group with young children. A baby swing might be a nice addition to the play park. Our 18mth old was too little for the big swing. A whisk would be a good addition to the kitchen equipment

- Barbara, August 2022
Geoff July 2022

“Could not fault the house it was excellent beautiful view really comfortable .”

Maybe one small thing downstairs hi Christine yeah you’re fine fine yeah yeah alright we’re going away on the 23rd of August I think it’s the Tuesday the Tuesday again alright if you fancy coming as well alright right okay then it’s there it’s the last week in August the 23 of August yes and I think John gets back on the 22nd I think we’re going on a Tuesday I think what we do on the Wednesday it’s around there but then seconds I’ll tell you Vonnie Home seconds will it it’s okay not disturb get my conciliar me right to say can I have your August yeah I think John comes back on the Tuesday morning on or something like that and we got it we got to pick the van up on the Tuesday afternoon and was that not on on the Wednesday the 24th I am here and I think you will be and will be back on Tuesday the 30th okay then right fine okay shut up mate alright

- Geoff, July 2022
Dorian June 2022

“Very good location.”

Good response from staff when required. Lovely swimming pool. All you could want in a vacation home.

- Dorian, June 2022
Simon June 2022

“Superb location.”

Complex excellent with nice pool, grounds, play area, etc. House great size and rooms for our needs. But mean-spirited pettiness which could easily be improved - 5pm arrival and 9.30am departure!, Insufficient loo roll, washer tabs, washing up liquid, only one usable snooker cue, ban on inflatables in pool. Had to find supermarket to buy hygiene products on penultimate day of holiday.

- Simon, June 2022
Leonard April 2022

“The property was finished to an exceptional standard and ideally situated with excellent views of Embleton bay.”

The safe walkways to the beach and Embleton were excellent for a family with young children. The property was let down by dirty plates left in the cupboard, wood floors in need of a good clean and inadequate sized bath towels.

- Leonard, April 2022
Andrew April 2022

“Overall property very good.”

Let’s down by small things like size/quality of towels. For the price we felt firewood should be included. Finally the communal bins:recycling need emptying more often as were overflowing for majority of the week

- Andrew, April 2022
Judith April 2022

“Lovely property - just right for our party aged between 4 and 79!”

We enjoyed the swimming pool, feeding the ducks,flying kites and just enjoying the views. The only problem we had was that neither of the tin openers worked!

- Judith, April 2022
Anthony March 2022

“Second time here for us and we’re likely to return again in the future.”

Thank you.

- Anthony, March 2022
Fiona February 2022

“Great place to spend time with family or friends.”

Close to the beach and lovely windy walks. If I was going to ‘nit pick’ maybe not enough kitchen ware to cook for 12 people but for some, who wants to cook all weekend!! Middle ring on the cooler is a bit dodgy but all in all a lovely place. We would certainly stay again if we were in that area again.

- Fiona, February 2022
Veronica January 2022

“A lovely property with plenty of space for our 3 generations, a modern interior with a cosy feel, and the most stunning view over fields and nature reserve right down to the coast and the North Sea - fabulous, especially at sunrise and sunset!”

It was spotlessly clean and the kitchen is well-equipped with pans, utensils, cutlery and crockery. The large fridge/freezer with chilled water and ice dispenser was very welcome. Thoughtful provision of games and toys for the younger children was also welcome. There is plenty of outside space for children to explore, fun trails, ducks to feed, and a nice playground. There is a fairly easy, and interesting, walk down to one of Northumberland's finest beaches. We enjoyed our swimming pool sessions - towels provided too! Everything about our stay, from the booking procedure to the prompt response to a couple of pre-stay queries, to arrival and key collection, was hassle free. We would definitely book a stay here again.

- Veronica, January 2022
Carole January 2022

“Property was perfect for our family get together for my 70th Birthday only fault not s major issue was there was no whisk no covered casserole dishes and they could do with bath sheets in bathrooms.”

- Carole, January 2022
Keith December 2021

“Because of the late check in time of 5 pm it was dark on arrival so what we thought was the front of the house was not because the key safe was at the side of the property.”

We eventually found the key safe after contacting the owner on our mobile phone. Apart from that we all enjoyed our 5 day stay and the swimming pool was a bonus especially for our 4 grand children

- Keith, December 2021
Kevin December 2021

“Granary Stone House Fantastic property for our large diverse group, young & old , cosy & welcoming great facilities, my sons loved the pool table.”

A hot tub for the property would be great to help relax after a long day out walking.

- Kevin, December 2021
Anne September 2021

“Extremely comfortable accomodation for large family party - very well kept site.”

Location is stunning with easy access to beach via network of paths. Would definitely recommend.

- Anne, September 2021
Michael August 2021

“My family and I had a lovely stay at the Granary Stonehouse.”

The location and views were beautiful and we walked too and from the beach every day. The added bonus of the on-site pool was very much appreciated by us all as well. The house was very clean and comfortable and had most things that we needed. We understood that covid had impacted some comforts that would have probably been included, however we do have a few suggestions going forward to further enhance customers stays. The towels in the bedrooms would benefit from changing to bath sheets as the current towels were too small for adults. The kitchen could benefit from a few more serving bowls as well as flat baking trays as we cooked meals for the majority of us during our stay and we didn’t have everything we needed for cooking/ serving. Salt and pepper and cooking oil would also be a welcome addition. Due to the cost of the accommodation I strongly believe a welcome letter and a small welcome baskets of perhaps a small carton of milk as well as tea and coffee would be a good option to include to welcome guests as we had driven a few hours to get to Embelton and our grocery delivery was delayed meaning we had to get back in the car to find some essentials. We have stayed at many accommodations both out of covid and during covid and the accommodation which is similar pricing always supply a small welcome basket which really helps make you feel more welcome and comfortable. We also had an issue with one of the gas hobs which the owner had arranged a gas engineer to come out to fix. Unfortunately this was arranged during our stay and not on one of the changeover days at a time inconvenient to us. We were all sat eating lunch in the kitchen when the engineer came out which meant we had to all move so they could get to the hob. The check in/ check out times were quite late/ early. An extra hour both sides would be better so you can enjoy a bit more of the accommodation. Other than the above recommendations we did all have a lovely holiday and would recommend to others and we would return.

- Michael, August 2021
Victoria July 2021

“We had a fantastic stay at the Granary Stone house.”

For the three families in our group we had our own space, clean and large bathrooms and a large area to all come together for meal times and relaxing. Having the pool was a fantastic extra and it was clean and easy to access. The house is a great location for driving to the key places we wanted to visit. The site is lovely and quiet and we were left to enjoy our holiday.

- Victoria, July 2021
D June 2021

“The owners of North Farm Cottages have put a great deal of thought into not just the accommodation but also the facilities for families: well laid out and maintained paths through the fields leading to the beach, plenty space for children to play, a good playpark for younger children and a duck pond where children (and adults) can feed the ducks.”

The swimming pool is excellent and the rota system works well. Great location for trips out to other lovely places. Would definitely recommend this!

- D, June 2021
Eileen September 2020

“The setting, the house and the facilities were excellent We enjoyed the use of the lovely warm swimming pool and were impressed with the playground and other activities of interest to our great granddaughter such as the sculptures,the animals and feeding the ducks The pool table was very popular with all the boys I thought the house was well equipped especially that there were flutes for fizz as well as wine glasses!”

A separate armchair would have been helpful for my elderly husband but the sofas were great.

- Eileen, September 2020
Anna Louise August 2020

“Wonderful house and close to lots of great spots to visit.”

A bit further to beach than we had appreciated which required abit of planning for little ones, but children’s play area and use of in door pool were very much appreciated. We had a great holiday.

- Anna Louise, August 2020
Roger August 2020

“A very promising property.”

The quality of the beds was disappointing for the price we paid for the property. In downstairs bathroom, cold tap loose on basin, toilet flush loose. Bath towels were on small size (pleased we had taken our own bath sheets). In the lounge area I don’t think they had moved the unit under the TV for a long time looking at the dirt you could see. (We did not fix). Likewise under the large sofa unit and toys were found under a bed in one of the upstairs beds when we checked that the children hadn’t left anything. Elsewhere the property was clean. Unfortunately no key available to open the Juliet balcony doors. Well equipped kitchen and large range cooker. Would have appreciated some pint glasses. Nice little playground for the children and pool is one of the best in a small complex we have come across. Description does say walk to beach was pushchair friendly, well perhaps if you have an all terrain slimline model it may be. Pleased we had no children requiring pushchair.

- Roger, August 2020
Nichola March 2020

“We were very happy with this accommodation.”

Good disabled access perfect for our large party. The location close to beach and nature is perfect for families of all ages.

- Nichola, March 2020
Douglas February 2020

“Absolutely first class accommodation , swimming pool is beautiful, the owners should be proud of their achievements.”

We noticed they picked up an award for their cottages, not surprised and definitely will book again.

- Douglas, February 2020
Stephen January 2020

“The cottage was brilliant everything catered for it was very clean and very well ...”

The cottage was brilliant everything catered for it was very clean and very well equipped it had facilities for younger families the swimming pool was a great asset it was located for a nice walk to the beach

- Stephen, January 2020
Lorraine December 2019

“It excelled expectations the accommodation was amazing everything supplied in the most idilic location”

- Lorraine, December 2019
Carly November 2019

“The swimming pool policy is very restrictive and ends up in the pool not being used half the time.”

Graythwaite estate has about 15 houses that use their pool. No timetable and we barely shared with anyone.

- Carly, November 2019
Dee October 2019

“Granary Stone House is in a wonderful position with amazing sea views.”

It is well placed for visiting some of Northumberlands most beautiful and interesting sights.There are convenient walking trails along the coast and Dunstanburgh castle is within easy walking distance. Granary stone House is part of a small complex of holiday cottages and it is good to be able to share access to the swimming pool with the other residents. The pool is a good size and well maintained and heated.

- Dee, October 2019
Edward October 2019

“This was a family gathering including grandchildren and two dogs.”

The cottage was ideal large and with excellent facilities and the setting with the sea only a short walk away was heaven. We will go back to this site maybe for a summer break when the weather is warmer.

- Edward, October 2019
Jenny June 2019

“A wonderful space for a large celebration with wonderful views over Embleton Bay.”

Pool was excellent. Very helpful provision of extra linen for an additional fee for midweek guest change. Was surprised there was no welcome pack, just a tiny carton of semi skimmed milk. Rather too many notices on arrival instead notifying you of check out time and charges for left items. Accidentally left £20 worth of drink making tea/ coffee etc but was unable to pick this up as all foodstuff even when unperishable and unused is disposed of immediately. Needed extra toilet rolls although a telephone query to Sykes had informed me they were provided. The allocation is 2 per bathroom for a week.

- Jenny, June 2019
David June 2019

“Minor issue with the heating system, resolved quickly”

- David, June 2019
Nicola April 2019

“We loved its location.”

The walk to the beach was superb. The accommodation met all our expectations for the 9 of us age range 7-75. The only suggestion I would have is maybe to add a column in the signing in book for the pool for swapping a time slot? It’s hard to please everyone but there is no way of knowing if a) you won’t to able to use pool in the day and therefore your slot free or b) just ask if anyone would like to swap a time ?

- Nicola, April 2019
Susan March 2019

“The rental was perfect for my husband’s surprise 70s birthday and my granddaughter’s 3rd birthday, it accommodated 8 adults and 4 children perfectly.”

It was very comfortable, clean and had everything supplied which we could possibly require. The swimming pool was clean and warm. The only disappointment was the swimming pool. When I made the booking through Sykes the picture of the accommodation was shown attached to the swimming pool. There was nothing on the website which listed this as a shared swimming pool. We only discovered that this had been misleading advertising when a friend looked on the website weeks later and informed us that it was advertised as a shared swimming pool. This was extremely disappointing for all of our party as this was the main reason we booked this particular accommodation. The allocation of slots for use of the pool need looking into. To only find out when your slots are on arrival is very unsatisfactory, especially when planning days out and activities away from the rental. To be allocated it from 2.30 - 3.30pm on Mothering Sunday is very unsatisfactory when lunching away from the accommodation and not being able to swim on a full tummy. We also noticed not all of the allocated slots for the pool were used when it would have been more convenient for us to use them. I really do think you should come up with a better system. Also a lighter or matches, if allowed, would have been helpful to enable us to light the log fire.

- Susan, March 2019
Eileen December 2018

“We loved our family stay in Granary Stone Cottage.”

It had lots of little extras that made it a truly wonderful experience, from shampoo, body wash, body lotion to beach towels and chocolates on the table. We would definitely recommend this cottage to everyone. The beach walks were a must with breathtaking scenery. Even if the weather was bitterly cold. We had great fun in the pool too.

- Eileen, December 2018
David August 2018

“Thank you Sykes and owners we had a great week, in your excellent accommodation.”

The bonus,of course was the swimming pool which was newly opened at time of our visit Great location,particulaly private walking access to the coastline and the village centre.

- David, August 2018
Philip August 2018

“Was pleasantly surprised to find a swimming pool on site - it was not listed at the time I placed the booking.”

It is also a pretty top class swimming pool.

- Philip, August 2018
Fay July 2018

“A great place for a family holiday – Granary Stone House is very comfortable and well designed, with plenty of space for our party of three generations.”

The pool table gets plenty of use in all weathers. In fact we were lucky with the weather which meant we could enjoy the longish walk through fields and wild flowers down to the beach. It's a good mile (good exercise for joggers and walkers of all ages in our party) wouldn't be quite such fun in wet and windy weather. It's a beautiful location and there's plenty to explore Low Newton and Embleton and Craster in particular are all welcoming places to visit with good local pubs, excellent sea food and great character. The sunset cruise from Seahouses to the Farne Islands made a perfect activity on the last night. All in all, a very happy week. We can highly recommend Granary Stone House, the efficient friendly support from Sykes, and we hope to be back.

- Fay, July 2018
Anne June 2018

“Your website said there was a 'newly built swimming pool'.”

There wasn't....it was still a building site, so we had 6 very disappointed children. That needs to be amended. Other than that, an excellent holiday thank you.

- Anne, June 2018
Martin June 2018

“We booked this house partly because of the size which was very adequate for our extended family.”

The snooker table was well used. We were also hoping for somewhere with a walk to the beach but found the 'mile push chair friendly ' walk to the beach hard work and were only able to manage it once.

- Martin, June 2018
Gwen May 2018

“The Granary Stone House provided everything we needed for a family holiday.”

It was my husband's 70th birthday and we took the whole family for the week with ages spanning from 22 months to 70. We had a brilliant time, the kids and adults enjoying it in equal measure. You thought of everything from beach towels to games and videos for the kids. We all loved it. Thank you.

- Gwen, May 2018
Andrea May 2018

“This is a really lovely holiday cottage.”

The facilities were great. Our children loved the play area and had a great time playing in the field. We would definitely recommend this to others and hope to return.

- Andrea, May 2018
Don April 2018

“The accommodation was perfect for our family.”

The children had one of their best holidays yet and we are definitely coming back! The location was perfect and we fell in love with the whole area having never visited the Northeast before.

- Don, April 2018
Stewart April 2018

“Great location, fab house with plenty room,chairs equipment for everyone!”

Would definitely go back!

- Stewart, April 2018
R September 2017

“Great location, lovely private walk down to beach”

- R, September 2017
Jan October 2016

“This is a fabulous location for a relaxed family holiday and this property enabled us to have a thoroughly enjoyable family reunion in great comfort.”

We had all adults in our party but it would also be ideally suited to parties consisting of several families or multi-generational groups with children in the party. The location and on-site facilities for youngsters are excellent.

- Jan, October 2016
Sandy September 2016

“Great accommodation,very well furnished and everything to make a great holiday property.”

- Sandy, September 2016
Wendy August 2016

“Perfect accommodation.”

Perfect location. The perfect family holiday. Thank you.

- Wendy, August 2016
Lance June 2016

“Lovely views and a mown path to the beach.”

The property has a well thought out design which was immaculate.

- Lance, June 2016
Lyn May 2016

“This was a fabulous accommodation for our children and grandchildren.”

They particularly loved the outside play space.

- Lyn, May 2016
Kathryn March 2016

“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting, would definitely like to return”

- Kathryn, March 2016
Carole January 2016

“This is an exceptional property on a superb development.”

A perfect place to bring our family together. The size of the property allowed everyone to have some space but gather when needed. The location was fantastic and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed the field and the beach. The house offered everything, a real home from home and we were warmly greeted by the owner. Our thanks to everyone at North Farm Cottages for making our holiday so perfect.

- Carole, January 2016

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Summary

Six bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with sofa and en-suite bath, separate shower, double basin and WC leading to 1 x twin, 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground floor super king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor twin
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove and snooker table
Shared childrens play area
LPG central heating with woodburning stove
Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Please note: if requiring more logs will need to be purchased independently
Own matches will need to be brought
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
EV charger onsite
Off road parking for 2 cars
Front patio with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and beach 1 mile
Shared children's play area on cottage complex
Note: One of the twin rooms can be accessed via the master bedroom only
Note: Beach is accessed via owner's land
Note: The swimming pool is available for all guests staying in our 13 cottages and 4 apartments
Guests must go to the pool entrance area to sign up for the swimming slots they would like to use, using their property name
Each stay is allocated a number of slots, 7 night stay - 5 slots, 5 night stay - 3 slots,3 night stay - 2 slots
The same time slot is not available to each property each day
Note: Caravans/ motor homes/ commercial vehicles (eg vans) are not permitted to be parked outside the properties, there is alternative parking opposite the properties, just off the main site (it is still covered by our CCTV) This is available by prior arrangement at a cost of £20
Note: Check in 4pm, check out 9.30am
This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £350
Please Note: This property will only accept a check in on a Friday

The property

A luxury, semi-detached barn conversion on the edge of the popular coastal village of Embleton, the location is simply stunning with uninterrupted views over Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle. Tailor made for large families or groups of friends, a great deal of thought has been put into the layout, with a spacious sitting area with sumptuous sofas and a large TV and snooker table, this is a great place for all the group to relax. The adjoining, well-equipped kitchen area has a large dining table and is perfect for celebration meals or family board games. On the ground floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower cubicle for those who find the stairs a little challenging. The first floor comprises a very large master bedroom with views over Embleton Bay, a sitting area, a large en-suite bathroom and an adjoining twin room, plus a further two bedrooms and a bathroom. This is a perfect cottage for a break beside the sea. Note: This property can be booked alongside Refs. 917240, 930497, 930498, 936518, 947951, 949760, 970049, 970136, 970137, 970138, 1040639, 1040640, 1040642, 1112310, 1120842, 1122318, 1122319, 1122320, and 1122321, together sleeping a total of 87 guests.

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North Farm Cottages

A group of tastefully decorated, luxury cottages with panoramic views towards Embleton Bay. Each cottage at North Farm has been individually styled with great attention to detail; with dining tables for those celebratory meals, sleek kitchens and large living areas to accommodate you and your loved ones, spacious bedrooms with soft beds and bathroom facilities, all of which help to provide a superb base for touring this beautiful county. Relax on the peaceful patio area or perhaps enjoy a dip in the newly-built swimming pool. North Farm was once a busy working farm and is still surrounded by lush green fields. A safe, gently sloping farm track leads from the farm down to stunning Embleton Bay, with little extras along the way to make the walk more exciting. Guests can say hello to the three deer, stop off at the old pill box for a rest or relax on the beach and spend the day making sandcastles and paddling. From the beach, turn left and take a stroll to the Ship at Low Newton, famous for its microbrewery and scrumptious food, or for a more ambitious walk, turn right and take in Dunstanburgh Castle. Head to Craster, where you can sample the delights of a crab sandwich in the Jolly Fisherman, or pick up some kippers from Robson's famous smokery. There is so much to see and do in Northumberland, with Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Holy Island, Bamburgh, Warkworth and Berwick all within easy reach. These delightful cottages are perfect for a beachside Northumberland break.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

EMBLETON

Craster 3 miles; Beadnell 4 miles; Alnwick 7 miles.

The pretty village of Embleton is ideally placed for exploring one of the most attractive stretches of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. A beautiful grassy path runs from the village to neighbouring Craster, alongside the sea and past Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland. Embleton itself has a village pub and a local hotel, and there is an excellent range of amenities in nearby Alnwick. The gardens at nearby Howick Hall are open during the summer and are noted for their beauty, whilst Alnwick Castle and Garden are a 'must-see' when visiting the area. For the keen golfer, Dunstanburgh Links Course is about 1 mile away - just one of several excellent courses in the vicinity.

Please Note: This property will only accept a check in on a Friday.

Swimming pool bookings cannot be made in advance of yours stay.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Absolutely fabulous stay at the Granary Stone House, super location and fantastic accomodation.”

“Just returned from a family holiday at Granary Stone House.”

“We has a great time all 11 of us and 2 dogs.”

“Wonderfully, comfortable property, with everything you could need, easily able to accommodate our extended family.”

“Gorgeous spacious cottage and the utensils / cooking equipment made it easy to cook for large numbers.”

“The Granary Stone House is a wonderful place to stay and a great base to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast nearby.”

“Amazing, beautiful, warm and comfortable cottage!”

“We couldn’t get the right hand side of the cooker to work but apart from that had a great weekend with friends and family Great location for walks .”

“We had a fantastic long weekend to celebrate New Year 8 Adults 4 Children 1 baby and a dog!”

“Great property and location for our family celebration.”

“A lovely large modern house with a homely feel.”

“Excellent house and facilities.”

“Having paid over £3000 for Easter week I was not expecting to be beside a building site.”

“A secure garden would make this house absolutely perfect.”

“We have just returned from a week at granary stone house with 8 adults and 2 children and we had a really great week.”

“Excellent property in a brilliant location.”

“Beautiful property.”

“Beautiful large house for a family group.”

“The property was lovely.”

“We had a fantastic time at The Granary.”

“All in all we had an absolutely fantastic time!”

“Brilliant house for 12.”

“We had a lovely stay with our family, thank you.”

“Great location.”

“Could not fault the house it was excellent beautiful view really comfortable .”

“Very good location.”

“Superb location.”

“The property was finished to an exceptional standard and ideally situated with excellent views of Embleton bay.”

“Overall property very good.”

“Lovely property - just right for our party aged between 4 and 79!”

“Second time here for us and we’re likely to return again in the future.”

“Great place to spend time with family or friends.”

“A lovely property with plenty of space for our 3 generations, a modern interior with a cosy feel, and the most stunning view over fields and nature reserve right down to the coast and the North Sea - fabulous, especially at sunrise and sunset!”

“Property was perfect for our family get together for my 70th Birthday only fault not s major issue was there was no whisk no covered casserole dishes and they could do with bath sheets in bathrooms.”

“Because of the late check in time of 5 pm it was dark on arrival so what we thought was the front of the house was not because the key safe was at the side of the property.”

“Granary Stone House Fantastic property for our large diverse group, young & old , cosy & welcoming great facilities, my sons loved the pool table.”

“Extremely comfortable accomodation for large family party - very well kept site.”

“My family and I had a lovely stay at the Granary Stonehouse.”

“We had a fantastic stay at the Granary Stone house.”

“Wonderful house and close to lots of great spots to visit.”

“A very promising property.”

“We were very happy with this accommodation.”

“Absolutely first class accommodation , swimming pool is beautiful, the owners should be proud of their achievements.”

“The cottage was brilliant everything catered for it was very clean and very well ...”

“It excelled expectations the accommodation was amazing everything supplied in the most idilic location”

“The swimming pool policy is very restrictive and ends up in the pool not being used half the time.”

“Granary Stone House is in a wonderful position with amazing sea views.”

“This was a family gathering including grandchildren and two dogs.”

“A wonderful space for a large celebration with wonderful views over Embleton Bay.”

“Minor issue with the heating system, resolved quickly”

“We loved its location.”

“The rental was perfect for my husband’s surprise 70s birthday and my granddaughter’s 3rd birthday, it accommodated 8 adults and 4 children perfectly.”

“We loved our family stay in Granary Stone Cottage.”

“Thank you Sykes and owners we had a great week, in your excellent accommodation.”

“Was pleasantly surprised to find a swimming pool on site - it was not listed at the time I placed the booking.”

“A great place for a family holiday – Granary Stone House is very comfortable and well designed, with plenty of space for our party of three generations.”

“Your website said there was a 'newly built swimming pool'.”

“We booked this house partly because of the size which was very adequate for our extended family.”

“The Granary Stone House provided everything we needed for a family holiday.”

“This is a really lovely holiday cottage.”

“The accommodation was perfect for our family.”

“Great location, fab house with plenty room,chairs equipment for everyone!”

“Great location, lovely private walk down to beach”

“This is a fabulous location for a relaxed family holiday and this property enabled us to have a thoroughly enjoyable family reunion in great comfort.”

“Great accommodation,very well furnished and everything to make a great holiday property.”

“Perfect accommodation.”

“Lovely views and a mown path to the beach.”

“This was a fabulous accommodation for our children and grandchildren.”

“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting, would definitely like to return”