Long Cart Cottage | Embleton | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.7★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

45 Customer Review(s)

Beth
May 2026

“Lovely place to stay, lots of wildlife around in the fields.”

We saw hares, deers, foxes, a barn owl and loads of birds. Nice walking down to the beach through the fields, and the onsite swimming pool is great too

We saw hares, deers, foxes, a barn owl and loads of birds. Nice walking down to the beach through the fields, and the onsite swimming pool is great too

- Beth, May 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback. There is some beautiful sites to be seen at North Farm and we hope that you will be seeing them again very soon. Property Owner
Andy March 2026

“The cottage was lovely with unexpectedly wonderful views to the bay and castle beyond.”

The welcome pack was a lovely touch and very useful. The facilities were excellent, including a well stocked kitchen, comfy beds and clean bedding, plenty of towels and bath mats for each guess and no skimping on the toilet roll!! The cottage was warm and welcoming with the bonus of a modern TV for wetter days or cosy nights in. Location is perfect and all major attractions, beaches, castles, bays, coves, fishing villages, pubs etc within an easy drive. One of our party had to leave a little earlier to get a train to London which was easy to do from Alnmouth station. The use of the swimming pool is a real bonus and nice addition. All in all our stay was great and I could have happily had a few extra days.

- Andy, March 2026
Kim October 2025

“Absolutely beautiful cottage and estate.”

When we arrived we found butter, milk and orange juice in the fridge, a loaf of bread plus a pack of biscuits to welcome us. Coffee, tea bags and sugar also. Cottage was immaculate, very comfortable. Plus there was a gorgeous swimming pool, which again, was immaculate. Wish we could have stopped longer. Well worth a visit.

- Kim, October 2025
Diane June 2025

“The property was superb, well equipped and a good spec.”

We received a welcome pack on arrival that was very thoughtful and unexpected. We had one maintenance issue that was dealt with effectively. We made use of the swimming pool which was an added bonus. Our only negative was the walk to the beach was a little bit longer than expected, took around 45mins. Overall, we were very happy with our cottage and will continue to book with Sykes.

- Diane, June 2025

We appreciate your feedback and we are pleased that you enjoyed your holiday with us at North Farm. The swimming pool is a favourite with all our guests. And we hope that your walk to the beach was well worth it. It’s a beautiful area Property Owner
Janet March 2025

“This is our second stay at long cart cottage.”

We love it. Super comfy bed. Fabulous views of the sea and Dunstanburgh castle. Helpful friendly staff. Everything lovely and clean. The welcome pack was a very nice touch; the biscuits were delicious. Having the pool to yourselves in your chosen slot is so relaxing. We hope to stay again next year.

- Janet, March 2025
Beth September 2024

“Beautiful location, really nice that you could easily walk down to the beach and into embleton through the fields.”

The pool was nice, just a little bit too cold for my daughter to be in for very long, and the cottage was great. Would definitely stay again

- Beth, September 2024
Maria September 2024

“Beautiful location but a little too isolated for some of us.”

The property was nicely decorated although this was let down by the amount of dust seen i.e TV in bedroom and some doors. Given the list of instructions left for guests i.e stripping beds, emptying all bins and ensuring all kitchen equipment left clean etc we felt a little let down that the rest of the property didn’t live up to this. The use of the pool was great albeit limited but this is understandable if all properties are occupied. All in all a nice place but not as homely as other Sykes Cottages.

- Maria, September 2024
Jennifer June 2024

“Excellent cottage Excellent location - nothing to fault!”

- Jennifer, June 2024

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are pleased you had a lovely holiday at North farm. Property Owner
Steven May 2024

“We have stayed at North Farm Cottages before but this was our first time in Long Cart Cottage.”

We chose Long Cart Cottage because one of our party has Parkinson’s disease, we realise that the cottage wasn’t advertised as suitable for people with a disability but it did have an adjustable bed and a ramp into the cottage. We feel it would be a benefit for the wet room to have a hand held shower as well as an overhead one which would make showering for a disabled person so much easier. The second bathroom would also benefit if it had a shower over the bath. Overall the cottage was very clean and comfortable.

- Steven, May 2024
Barbara March 2024

“What a fabulous cottage….”

Warm, amazing views, very well equipped in every way with a few ‘extras’ that went above and beyond eg bread, milk, tea, toiletries all more waiting for us. Generous provision of towels and bedding. Easy walks to the beach and the village, this complex of cottages is in a fabulous spot. And with private use of an on-site indoor swimming pool! (Via a booking system shared with all the cottages) we have loved our week here and didn’t want to leave.

- Barbara, March 2024

Thank you for your 5*review. We are pleased that you really enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to welcome you back Property Owner
Hayley November 2023

“The cottage was lovely, had everything we needed & the views were beautiful.”

Having the pool to use was even better - would definitely come back.

- Hayley, November 2023

We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for the great feedback and we would love to have you stay again. Property Owner
Chris September 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Long Cart cottage, ideally situated to explore the Nothumberland coast and nearby tourist attractions.”

We particularly appreciated the owners maintenance of their dedicated footpaths to nearby Embleton & the coastal path. It would have been helpful to list in advance what the 'welcome pack' contains so we didn't duplicate on produce, but otherwise an excellent experience.

- Chris, September 2023

We appreciate your review and that you enjoyed your stay with us Property Owner
Philip September 2023

“Beautiful, spacious cottage with great view of the sea and near a pretty village with a shop, Post Office and pubs.”

What's not to like ?? Added extra is the indoor swimming pool with an amazing view of the sea as the sun goes down.

- Philip, September 2023

Thank you for your 5* review we really appreciate it. Hopefully you will come back and stay with us again Property Owner
Alison June 2023

“My husband is in a wheelchair and we booked Long Cart because of the availability of a wet room and it all being on one floor.”

We had booked a shower chair in advance and taken our own stick on handles and toilet seat for the bathroom but struggled the first night because the toilet had no bars on either side. However the next day we asked and were provided with a toilet frame. We also asked for something to act as a ramp to enable him to get out into the enclosed garden ( 2 steps) and this was also provided . The only thing I would say is that the bathroom is a bit tight in space for manoeuvering a wheelchair but we managed. Our problems were dealt with promptly and efficiently. We enjoyed our stay and will most probably be back. Many thanks.

- Alison, June 2023

Thank you for your review we appreciate your feedback. Our staff are happy to assist our guests with trying to make our guests stay as comfortable and relaxed as possible Property Owner
Susan June 2023

“We had a fab time the cottage is lovely”

- Susan, June 2023

We are pleased that you had a wonderful time staying with us Property Owner
Eileen May 2023

“We loved Long Cart cottage , however we were disappointed in the facilities for my disabled mother.”

The wet room was not ideal, There were no grab handles near the toilet or shower. The toilet itself was to low and we had to get my daughter to bring a higher seat which was attached to the original seat. The shower itself didn’t have a hand held facility which made it very difficult for her, If these issues were addressed the cottage would be ideal for anyone with a disability

- Eileen, May 2023

We appreciate your feedback. Property Owner
Lewis April 2023

“Absolutely brilliant stay.”

Amazingly clean and fantastic setup. Everything was organised perfectly. Pictures don’t show actually how good it is.

- Lewis, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are currently looking into updating the photos of the cottage Property Owner
Nicola October 2022

“Overall we really loved staying in Long Cart Cottage.”

We have stayed on at North Farm twice before in different properties (which says it all!). The location is great, being near the beach is lovely, and we love the pool. The kitchen was really well stocked with equipment, and the welcome pack was very gratefully received. It would be great to have an upgraded TV to a smart TV so that we could access our own content, though (the DVD selection was awful and loads of discs missing). My other suggestion would be to upgrade the furniture/storage - some of it was a bit creaky and there was a lack of shelves/drawers to put your clothes in/on. Overall we were very happy and comfortable in the cottage and would come again!

- Nicola, October 2022

We appreciate your feedback. Property Owner
Philip September 2022

“Very well furnished cottage - everything we needed was there - and very clean and tidy on arrival.”

Fantastic location and great views over the sea and of Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance. We will be back !!!

- Philip, September 2022

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to welcoming you back Property Owner
Virginia September 2022

“Enjoyed our stay, lovely cottage, good facilities and really loved the pool.”

Would have been really useful to have a washing line in the garden to dry our towels. Thank you we will come again to wonderful Northumberland.

- Virginia, September 2022

We appreciate your feedback. Hopefully we will welcome you back soon Property Owner
Ian July 2022

“For us, Long Cart and its environs were perfect for us to entertain our 10 year old twin grandchildren.”

Northumberland has often been one of our most favourite places to visit, with so many superb attractions. Booking the holiday could not have been easier, despite us requesting a change of accommodation...many thanks.

- Ian, July 2022

We appreciate your feedback and pleased you enjoyed what Northumberland has to offer Property Owner
Michaela February 2022

“Great cottage very family friendly.”

Excellent swimming pool. Family had a wonderful break.

- Michaela, February 2022

We really appreciate your feedback. Also we are pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Pamela October 2021

“This is the third year we have stayed at North Farm Cottages.”

We know that it will be spotlessly clean. The pool is just brilliant and tops any other holiday location because of this. We will be back next year! Thank you

- Pamela, October 2021
Patricia September 2021

“Swimming pool a real bonus, impression given before booking that it is closer to the sea than it was.”

Problem if you cannot walk that far. Good central location for the visiting of castles, houses and gardens but not if you want to visit the sea if you can’t walk up and down steep hills, or even get parking.

- Patricia, September 2021
Jenny June 2021

“There were a couple of problems with bathroom tap and plug drainage .”

The quality of duvet,cover and sheets let the property down . Not 4 *. Thin ,dingy white, past it’s best . Otherwise lovely cottage and surroundings .

- Jenny, June 2021
Janet May 2021

“Lovely holiday cottage in a lovely location.”

Great kids play area and ducks to feed, plus friendly sheep, rooster and hens. Beach was a bit further than expected- 28 minutes walk (with a 5 year old) according to strava, and not the buggy friendly path we had been expecting. Still a lovely walk though. Different lovely wander to the village and 3 pubs to choose from. Only thing missing was a BBQ which would have added nicely to the stay. Would recommend as we had a lovely half term stay.

- Janet, May 2021
Susie April 2021

“Lovely location Lovely view from the cottage and great walk to the coast Good spots for bird watching Comfortable and easy to manage.”

- Susie, April 2021
Roy September 2020

“The views of the sea, which we expected, were great, but walking the path down to the beach was a lovely experience.”

We hadn't been aware of the secure duck pond or the childrens playground, which would be lovely for people with young children. In our property there was an orthopedic bed, which we hadn't noticed mentioned in the literature, but for some people would have been really useful. We will certainly look for availability at this or one of the other properties at the complex, when we next visit the area. We had planned this visit with our son and his wife, but unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions in the Northumberland area, mixed households were not allowed, so we had to visit alone.

- Roy, September 2020
Holly September 2020

“Really lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

Nice and quiet. Everything was clean, the pool was immaculate, beds were comfy. Would definitely visit again given the chance.

- Holly, September 2020
Christine September 2020

“Excellent accommodation, hairdresser and massage needs advertising more.”

In walking shower room, there needs to be something to store/place toiletries on.

- Christine, September 2020
James September 2020

“Without doubt the best cottage I've stayed in during the last 25 years, views, ...”

Without doubt the best cottage I've stayed in during the last 25 years, views, comfort, facilities all excellent as well as peaceful and relaxing

- James, September 2020
Lorraine September 2020

“The best thing about Long Cart Cottage was the view.”

The accommodation was very clean and spacious and comfortable and we had no concerns over the virus during our stay. The king sized bedroom was spacious and mattress comfortable, but the view out of the window was of the SUV of the owner, thus not very private. Also of note is that this cottage is very close to the chicken coop which contained 3 cockerels, but they were not too noisy but I would not recommend this cottage for light sleepers. The ensuite wet room adjoins the single bedroom and master bedroom and only 1 door locks from the inside. Note that the property only contains 1 shower (in the wet room) and it completely wets the sink and toilet upon use. As there was no cabinet for your toiletries, these too got wet. Both bathrooms do not have a window. The kitchen was very well stocked and dish washer tablets provided. The fridge and freezer are separate and as a family of 4 we struggled with the small fridge. The outside patio was lovely but note that it is not completely private from next door's hot tub. Wifi signal was perfect but no mobile signal. The location was about perfect with Seahouses and A1 about 10-15 min drive away in opposite directions.

- Lorraine, September 2020
Julia August 2020

“We particularly enjoyed the beautiful view of Dunstanburgh Castle from our living room windows, the lovely swimming pool with rota to ensure one household use at a time, and the generous amount of green space at the property for the children to play in.”

- Julia, August 2020
Rose August 2020

“We absolutely loved our holiday here.”

The cottage was lovely with incredible views to the sea and castle and the walk to the beach through the fields was gorgeous. The swimming pool was also great. I would love to come back!

- Rose, August 2020
Pamela July 2020

“Excellent accommodation- comfortable and fabulous facilities.”

What makes this place however is it’s beautiful location . Views are amazing and the setting makes for a memorable and very relaxing family holiday . Close to fabulous beaches and restaurants. Indoor pool is an added bonus and is of a very high specification . We have already discussed returning .

- Pamela, July 2020
Kathleen October 2019

“Excellent accommodation, clean, comfortable and with everything we needed.”

Lovely views over to Dunstanburgh Castle and nice walks in both directions. The swimming pool was great - a real bonus, especially for one member of the family with mobility problems who was unable to enjoy the walks. We would use this accommodation again. Booking easy and efficient, our only complaint being that to change the booking slightly, which would have incurred no extra charge for the property, would have cost us £30. This seems excessive for a couple of clicks / emails.

- Kathleen, October 2019
Shirley September 2019

“Really beautiful & peaceful location.”

- Shirley, September 2019
Russell July 2019

“Very enjoyable stay and we will book again - very comfortable high quality accommodation, new swimming pool, lovely path through the fields to the beach.”

- Russell, July 2019
Marie June 2019

“Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings with good facilities.”

Well situated to explore the county or just relax for a few days.

- Marie, June 2019
Susan June 2019

“The property was very comfortable with good facilities.”

We made ourselves at home straight away. We loved the setting, it was quiet and suited our needs. As wildlife enthusiasts we were pleased to see and watch the hares on the green outside the property. The walk down to the beach was beautiful and full of birdlife and wildflowers. This was the first time we had visited Northumberland and we will certainly be visiting again. Local folk were friendly and helpful. Thank you for making it a very enjoyable experience.

- Susan, June 2019
Fiona May 2019

“The lounge window looked onto the sea and the flora and fauna was stunning.”

Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. If you want a peaceful, relaxing holiday We would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

- Fiona, May 2019
Olivia March 2019

“Friendly Owners/ Staff .”

....makes a huge difference to us Holiday,Akers Very obliging and helpful with our minor query and request .. Many Thanks . TWO points which would greatly enhance the comfort for Disables Visitors .. 1....much larger non slip mat for wet room 2....Riser/Recliner Armchair instead of the very comfortable armchair . Otherwise PERFECT . Thank You

- Olivia, March 2019
Oliver August 2018

“A stunning location and a cottage where we felt right at home almost immediately.”

Kids loved the pool and outside areas. Thanks

- Oliver, August 2018
Barbara June 2018

“Excellent cottage with great sea views.”

Very clean and comfortable. Will be back!

- Barbara, June 2018
Lauren February 2017

“Amazing cottage, cleanliness was amazing and so easy to book.”

A***

- Lauren, February 2017

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Summary

All ground floor: Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x motorised single bed with en-suite wet room
Bathroom with bath, seat in shower, basin and toilet with seated frame
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Shared play area on cottage complex.
LPG central heating
Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc in rent, If you require more logs these will need to be purchased independently, please bring your own matches
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair
EV charger onsite
Ample off road parking
Patio with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile
Shared children's play area on cottage complex
Beach 1 mile
Note: Beach is accessed via owner's land
Note: Single bed has an electrically operated backrest and a shower chair can be provided for the en-suite wet room
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, swimming pool bookings cannot be made in advance of your stay, and your time slot includes access to the changing rooms

The property

Long Cart Cottage is a stone-built detached cottage with far-reaching coastal views situated in Embleton and can sleep five people in one king-size double bedroom, one twin and a single room with en-suite wet room.

There is also a family bathroom.

The rest of the property contains an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

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.

To the outside of the property there is ample off road parking, a patio with furniture and shared use of a children's play area on the cottage complex.

Long Cart Cottage is ideal for families or groups of fiends looking to explore all that the Northumberland Heritage Coast has to offer.

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 £150.

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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.

Swimming pool bookings cannot be made in advance of yours stay, and your time slot includes access to the changing rooms.

Please note: The swimming pool will be closed from the 6th till the 22nd of January 2027

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.

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

This property has a good housekeeping bond of £150.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely place to stay, lots of wildlife around in the fields.”

“The cottage was lovely with unexpectedly wonderful views to the bay and castle beyond.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage and estate.”

“The property was superb, well equipped and a good spec.”

“This is our second stay at long cart cottage.”

“Beautiful location, really nice that you could easily walk down to the beach and into embleton through the fields.”

“Beautiful location but a little too isolated for some of us.”

“Excellent cottage Excellent location - nothing to fault!”

“We have stayed at North Farm Cottages before but this was our first time in Long Cart Cottage.”

“What a fabulous cottage….”

“The cottage was lovely, had everything we needed & the views were beautiful.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Long Cart cottage, ideally situated to explore the Nothumberland coast and nearby tourist attractions.”

“Beautiful, spacious cottage with great view of the sea and near a pretty village with a shop, Post Office and pubs.”

“My husband is in a wheelchair and we booked Long Cart because of the availability of a wet room and it all being on one floor.”

“We had a fab time the cottage is lovely”

“We loved Long Cart cottage , however we were disappointed in the facilities for my disabled mother.”

“Absolutely brilliant stay.”

“Overall we really loved staying in Long Cart Cottage.”

“Very well furnished cottage - everything we needed was there - and very clean and tidy on arrival.”

“Enjoyed our stay, lovely cottage, good facilities and really loved the pool.”

“For us, Long Cart and its environs were perfect for us to entertain our 10 year old twin grandchildren.”

“Great cottage very family friendly.”

“This is the third year we have stayed at North Farm Cottages.”

“Swimming pool a real bonus, impression given before booking that it is closer to the sea than it was.”

“There were a couple of problems with bathroom tap and plug drainage .”

“Lovely holiday cottage in a lovely location.”

“Lovely location Lovely view from the cottage and great walk to the coast Good spots for bird watching Comfortable and easy to manage.”

“The views of the sea, which we expected, were great, but walking the path down to the beach was a lovely experience.”

“Really lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

“Excellent accommodation, hairdresser and massage needs advertising more.”

“Without doubt the best cottage I've stayed in during the last 25 years, views, ...”

“The best thing about Long Cart Cottage was the view.”

“We particularly enjoyed the beautiful view of Dunstanburgh Castle from our living room windows, the lovely swimming pool with rota to ensure one household use at a time, and the generous amount of green space at the property for the children to play in.”

“We absolutely loved our holiday here.”

“Excellent accommodation- comfortable and fabulous facilities.”

“Excellent accommodation, clean, comfortable and with everything we needed.”

“Really beautiful & peaceful location.”

“Very enjoyable stay and we will book again - very comfortable high quality accommodation, new swimming pool, lovely path through the fields to the beach.”

“Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings with good facilities.”

“The property was very comfortable with good facilities.”

“The lounge window looked onto the sea and the flora and fauna was stunning.”

“Friendly Owners/ Staff .”

“A stunning location and a cottage where we felt right at home almost immediately.”

“Excellent cottage with great sea views.”