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Cargoes, Craster

Northumberland » Craster
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4

Cargoes is a four-bedroom cottage in Craster on the Northumberland coast. This contemporary property overlooks the working harbour and sleeps eight guests. Off-road parking for three cars makes arrival easy.

Craster sits right on the coast with beaches within walking distance and the harbour still operates as a fishing port. You can walk to Dunstanburgh Castle ruins along the coastal path, while Robson's famous fish shop and the local shop are a two-minute walk away.

The cottage has four bedrooms: two doubles, one twin with three single beds and one single room, plus three bathrooms including a main bathroom with bath and walk-in shower and a ground-floor shower room.

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About Cargoes

Cargoes is a four-bedroom cottage in Craster on the Northumberland coast. This contemporary property overlooks the working harbour and sleeps eight guests. Off-road parking for three cars makes arrival easy.

Craster sits right on the coast with beaches within walking distance and the harbour still operates as a fishing port. You can walk to Dunstanburgh Castle ruins along the coastal path, while Robson's famous fish shop and the local shop are a two-minute walk away.

The cottage has four bedrooms: two doubles, one twin with three single beds and one single room, plus three bathrooms including a main bathroom with bath and walk-in shower and a ground-floor shower room. The kitchen features a range-style oven, dishwasher and tumble dryer, while a woodburning stove warms the living space.

Dunstanburgh Castle sits 3.6 miles north (10-minute drive). Alnwick Castle is 7.3 miles away (16 minutes). Bamburgh Castle lies 12.3 miles north (21 minutes). Howick Hall is 2.8 miles south (7 minutes).

Families and groups wanting coastal access with harbour views will love Cargoes. One dog is welcome. Book this Northumberland base for castle exploring and beach walks.

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Cargoes Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Cargoes during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Howick Hall
Distance: 2.8 miles (7 min drive)
NE66 3LB
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 3.6 miles (10 min drive)
NE66 3TT
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7.3 miles (16 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
Northumberland Coast National Landscape
Distance: 5.2 miles (11 min drive)
NE67 5EW
Coquet Island
Distance: 15.4 miles (30 min drive)
NE65 0SF
The Mick Oxley Gallery
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
NE66 3TH
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 4.5 miles (10 min drive)
NE66 3JP
The Cheese Room
Distance: 7.1 miles (15 min drive)
NE66 1HX
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 8 miles (16 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 7.2 miles (15 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 44 miles (1 hr 13 min drive)
NE13 8BZ
Howick Hall
Distance: 2.8 miles (7 min drive)
NE66 3LB
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 3.6 miles (10 min drive)
NE66 3TT
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7.3 miles (16 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
Northumberland Coast National Landscape
Distance: 5.2 miles (11 min drive)
NE67 5EW
Coquet Island
Distance: 15.4 miles (30 min drive)
NE65 0SF
The Mick Oxley Gallery
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
NE66 3TH
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 4.5 miles (10 min drive)
NE66 3JP
The Cheese Room
Distance: 7.1 miles (15 min drive)
NE66 1HX
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 8 miles (16 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 7.2 miles (15 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 44 miles (1 hr 13 min drive)
NE13 8BZ

Is Cargoes Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children get a playroom inside Cargoes and a playground 0.2 miles away. The beach is a short walk for rock pooling and sandcastles. Coastal paths lead towards Dunstanburgh Castle, 3.6 miles away by road. Alnwick Castle is 7.3 miles (16 minutes) away with its Harry Potter filming locations. A cot and highchair are available for younger children.
For Couples
Couples can have morning coffee in the bay window seat looking out to sea. The woodburning stove makes for cosy evenings after coastal walks. Walk the coastal path towards Dunstanburgh Castle ruins, the largest ruined castle in Northumberland. The Jolly Fisherman pub is a two-minute walk away and serves food. Craster is still known for its oak cured kippers.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Cargoes. The enclosed beachside garden across the road has shrubs and a gravel area. The Northumberland Coast Path is 0.1 miles away (2 min walk) and leads towards Dunstanburgh Castle. Embleton Bay is 3.6 miles (10 min drive) and Howick Hall is 2.8 miles (7 min drive).

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cargoes

Jolly Fisherman

Located 0.1 miles (2 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Piper's Pitch

Located 0.2 miles (4 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TW

Craster Seafood Restaurant

Located 0.1 miles (2 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cargoes

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Cargoes does not have a hot tub. It does have a woodburning stove and a garden across the road overlooking the harbour.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Cargoes. The beachside garden across the road is enclosed and has shrub and gravel areas.
How many people does Cargoes sleep?
Cargoes sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: two doubles, one twin with three single beds and one single room. Three bathrooms serve the group.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking for three cars is provided a short walk from the property. The parking bay opposite the property will not be available during harbour bank repairs from June to November 2026.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The kitchen has a range-style oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a large wooden dining table in the sitting room.
Are there any steps or accessibility issues?
There are some steps up to the ground-floor bathroom. The cottage is set over three floors.
What is provided for babies and toddlers?
A cot and highchair are available at Cargoes. There is also a children's playroom in the house.
How far is the beach from the cottage?
The beach is a short walk from Cargoes along the harbour. The Northumberland Coast Path is 0.1 miles away, a two-minute walk.

Cargoes Reviews

Fabulous location, some rooms overlooking the harbour. Ample space downstairs for large family. Very pretty garden, again overlooking the sea. Lovely walks to further up the coast. Good welcome packs. Few small maintenance issues shower on main bedroom floor, poor pressure, only hot enough when on slightly and toilet seat loose in one of the bathrooms, but apart from that a great stay. Thank you
Louise
Lovely house and fabulous location , we had one small issue whilst there , rang ... Lovely house and fabulous location , we had one small issue whilst there , rang the given no and it was sorted out straight away
Jackie
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at the cottage. The views are incredible and the village is perfect. The kitchen was large and adequately stocked although bin bags would be helpful. Bathrooms and bedrooms were fantastic and we slept really well although sadly we had heating issues for the 2nd double bedroom and 3rd floor. Maintenance arrived with oil radiators to rectify. The only real issue we felt with the cottage was the lack of curtains over the front door which was exceptionally draughty. It is worth noting that the bay window seat also has no curtains or blinds and the living room curtains are quite light and see through. Overall we would return, maybe in September, especially if the curtain situation was resolved.
We had a fabulous week. The house is lovely much better than it looks on the site great bathrooms very nicely done and comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. My only criticism is that there is lack of washing up liquid and cleaning cloths etc it would be much better to leave a few cleaning products and also salt pepper sugar etc We will be back!
This was our second visit to Cargoes and approximately our 20th rental with NCCC by our family ! Sadly since being taken over by Sykes ,we have noted a distinct lack of cleanliness and general care in your properties ! It is a special lovely property in an amazing situation so this makes my comment even more regrettable to make !
This is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Our poor score is aimed at the letting agent Northumbria Cottage and heres why. So were paying 2k to stay here for a week. When we arrived all the bins at the back were overflowing. Yes of course the cottage information has a line buried in pages of other information about bin day. A lot of the stuff was from a hen party whod clearly rented it before us . There was a ballon left inside too. What a horrible site and how awful for neighbours. We contacted the letting agency by email . As it was Friday afternoon we got no answer. On the Monday we sorted the rubbish and recycled what we could locally glass. The remainder has to be driven to the nearest top an hours round trip. I didnt get a reply to my email till mid the following week. The tawdry delay was said to be because the email was in my name and not my husbands name who booked it. Id identified the property. They could have checked the name on the system and replied to him! It simply said it was a nuisance when people dont t put the bibs out. How rude? Northumbria Cottages will charge a fortune to the owners. It should be part of the clean upmanagement of the property to deal with ignored rubbish. We also requested a high chair which wasnt put out. We found it eventually but wed arrived after a six hour journey with a five month baby who needed feeding! The WiFi was also disconnected? That took longer to locate. Northumbria Cottages suggested th previous occupants must have done that as if! The latter points are minor. The rubbish situation and the lack of an appropriate response is what prompted the poor review. The bed linen was immaculate and the kitchen very well equipped. Northumbria Cottages are lazy and not customer focussed. You should refund part of the hefty price tag. To the owners we say find another letting agency.
Our only worry was the long step between the dining room and the sitting room ! Several near 'trips ' ! Maybe a line along the edge or some sort of indicator that there is a step there .Otherwise a fantastic position and lovely warm cottage. One of the best out of a lot of years of booking in various parts of the Northumbrian Coast through NCCC who are excellent !
Cheryl
We really enjoyed our stay at Cargoes. Beautiful location. The house was clean and tidy and plenty big enough for 8 people. Great place to stay if you like walking. Stunning beaches, castles and plenty of towns and villages to visit. Or just want a good pub on the doorstep. My family and I would love to stop here again.
Gordon
Great cottage in a great location 5. Walks from the doorstep and good parking, loads of room for multiple cars.
Deborah
We have just had a lovely stay in your beautiful property, a real home from home. I loved the little touches with the decor. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and bathrooms were great. Fabulous kitchen with everything you could want and lovely dining area for cosy family meals and on top of all that we used the garden daily it was such a relaxing area to sit for breakfast or drinks in the evening. Thank you , would definitely return.
Pauline
Cargoes was a lovely place to stay in Craster. The cottage and facilities were very homely and the view was amazing looking out onto the sea! There was seven adults and a one year old and nobody got under anyones feet . Plenty of room for cooking, dining and relaxing. All in all a cosy place to stay. Would return again. We only had a small issue when we arrived there and it was where to park? There was a diagram but we couldnt figure it out as it was too dark to see? I rang Sykes and a lovely man called Fred who was very helpful emailed me a new diagram which was much clearer and all was solved . Fred even rang me back after half an hour to make sure that we had sorted it. Thank you Fred . Good customer service
What a lovely and wellappointed cottage. We loved everything about it from the interior design, the quality of all the fixtures and fittings, and the warm feeling we got from the first step we took inside. There was even milk and teacoffee waiting for us. These touches DO make a difference! And then there&39s the location, right on the harbour with the private little garden where we ate our breakfast every morning. The calming sound of the waves breaking as you slip into be...perfect! Will come again.
Excellent location right on the harbour front in Craster. A quiet fishing village but with a great pub! in a perfect location for exploring this very beautiful part of Northumberland
Cargoes is a delight to stay in. Comfortable and well equipped spacious property in an excellent location on the coast. We would return!
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