About Creel Cottage

Creel Cottage sits in the coastal village of Craster on the Northumberland coast. This two-bedroom property sleeps four guests and offers stunning sea views from its front garden. The cottage features a woodburning stove, roof beams and tiled flooring on the ground floor.

Craster is famous for its oak-cured kippers and working harbour. The Northumberland Coast Path runs through the village and Dunstanburgh Castle ruins stand just along the coast. There is a small beach beside the harbour.

Inside you'll find a super-king-size zip-link bedroom that converts to twins and a king-size bedroom with vintage furniture, with a ground-floor bathroom that has a bath with shower over. The kitchen-diner comes with dishwasher and full cooking facilities, while the sitting room has stylish grey sofas and a woodburning stove for cosy evenings.

Bamburgh Castle is 12 miles north (21 minutes) and Alnwick Castle sits 7 miles inland (16 minutes). Dunstanburgh Castle is a walk along the coast path or 3.6 miles by road (10 minutes) and Howick Hall Gardens is 2.8 miles south (7 minutes).

Creel Cottage suits families and couples wanting coastal walks and castle visits. One well-behaved dog is welcome. Pick your dates and curl up by the woodburner after a day on the Craster coast path.

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Need To Know

✓Gas heating with woodburning stove
✓Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
✓Tv, wifi
✓All power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 1 car at the rear plus additional parking 50 yards away
✓Front and rear non-enclosed garden with furniture
✓One well behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
✓Note: steps down to garden

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Creel Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Creel Cottage 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: 15.5 miles (30 min drive)

NE65 0SF

The Mick Oxley Gallery

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

NE66 3TH

The Co-operative Food

Distance: 4.6 miles (10 min drive)

NE66 3JP

The Cheese Room

Distance: 7.2 miles (15 min drive)

NE66 1HX

Alnmouth Station

Distance: 8 miles (16 min drive)

NE66 3QF

Alnwick Bus Station

Distance: 7.3 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: 15.5 miles (30 min drive)

NE65 0SF

The Mick Oxley Gallery

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

NE66 3TH

The Co-operative Food

Distance: 4.6 miles (10 min drive)

NE66 3JP

The Cheese Room

Distance: 7.2 miles (15 min drive)

NE66 1HX

Alnmouth Station

Distance: 8 miles (16 min drive)

NE66 3QF

Alnwick Bus Station

Distance: 7.3 miles (15 min drive)

NE66 1NJ

Newcastle International Airport

Distance: 44 miles (1 hr 13 min drive)

NE13 8BZ

Is Creel Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Craster has a children's playground 0.3 miles away (6 min walk) and a small beach beside the working harbour. Dunstanburgh Castle is 3.6 miles away (10 min drive) or a walk along the coast path. Alnwick Castle is 7.3 miles away (16 min drive). The cottage sleeps four in two bedrooms and has a kitchen-diner for family meals.

For Couples

Couples can sit in the front garden facing the harbour and watch the sunrise. The woodburning stove warms the sitting room in the evening. Craster Seafood Restaurant is a two-minute walk away and the Jolly Fisherman pub a four-minute walk. The coast path leads to Dunstanburgh Castle and the cottage sleeps four with a king-size and a super-king-size bedroom.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Creel Cottage and guests mention the dog basket provided. The front and rear gardens are not enclosed, so keep your dog close. The Northumberland Coast Path is a two-minute walk away and leads along the coast to Dunstanburgh Castle. The Jolly Fisherman pub, which serves food, is a four-minute walk.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Creel Cottage

Craster Seafood Restaurant

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

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Jolly Fisherman

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

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Piper's Pitch

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

Postcode: NE66 3TW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Creel Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Creel Cottage does not have a hot tub. It does have a woodburning stove in the sitting room.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Creel Cottage. The front and rear gardens are not enclosed.

How many people does Creel Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps four across two bedrooms. One is a super-king-size zip-link and the other a king-size.

What parking is available?

There is off-road parking for one car at the rear of the property. Additional parking is available 50 yards away.

Is the cottage suitable for families with children?

Yes, it suits a family or two couples and Craster has a children's playground a six-minute walk away. There is a kitchen-diner with a dining table for family meals.

What cooking facilities are provided?

The kitchen has an electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The oven is a range-style cooker set in a stone fireplace.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. All power is included too.

What heating does the cottage have?

The cottage has gas heating and a woodburning stove in the sitting room. A starter pack of fuel is supplied between 1 November and 31 March.

Creel Cottage Reviews

Sandra

We loved it such a quaint cottage its in the most amazing beautiful situation ... We loved it such a quaint cottage its in the most amazing beautiful situation easy access to parking at the back off the property enough room for three cars sorry no starter pack but the welcome was lovely and the bed was so comfortable kitchen was adequate for our stay the walk to castle was just wonderful and the jolly fisherman pub was one off the best establishment I have been in amazing food and so friendly would go back tomorrow to cottage and village just the to nice needed xxx

A lovely stay enhanced by the gorgeous front bedroom, and front garden. Liked the welcome pack and the dog basket was a wonderful addition you don't usually find. If I were to offer constructive feedback it would be to make parking easier the gates are a pain, and replace the sofa for one with a higher back to make it more comfortable. I would stay here again very happily.

Geraldine

The views, cottage etc were the best we've ever stayed at. My only minor problem was with the range, just could not work it out. Thank goodness for the microwave! Also the handwash was all but gone! But we'll be back !!

Thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to Creel Cottage. Everything was first class yet again at thus wonderful property

Nicola

Great period cottage with many original features in an enviable location directly looking over Craster harbour. If you're lucky you might see a great sunrise too. Great facilities and extras like the cleaning kit and mini hamper. Lovely comfy bed in the front double bedroom. The one in the back isn't as comfy. Great little garden to sit in with a drink overlooking the harbour as well as one at the back. The only criticism I have is that there were areas for improvement with cleaning e.g some of the cupboard doors in the kitchen look like they need a good wipe down and I had to go under the bed to retrieve something that had dropped underneath. DUST DUST!

Amazing location, great to stop and stare, or be active with huge views and beach walks. Loved falling asleep listening to crashing sea. Fabulous local pub walking distance, whats not to like.

Fantastic location and lovely warm cottage. Dont forget to bring the basics such as dishcloth, washing up liquid and soap as none provided but fortunately we had brought all but surprised none left. Very nice welcome pack

Third time we have stayed and things have worsened. Starter pack before contained dish washer tablets and washing up liquid. None this time and we hadnt brought any. No soap in bathroom dispenser is that not a requirement? Bathroom basin stopper does not work. All things that spoil things on arrival.

Sack your cleaning company! The Henry hoover was so full of hair & dirt that it wouldn't pick up, thought about emptying it & thought screw it, not my job. Swept daily and got big piles of dog & human hair from under the furniture. Balled up spider webs on the walls, dirt & hair on most of the skirting boards, and all the walls need painting! Didn't find out how to turn the underfloor heating & towel rail until midway through stay, no instructions, just fiddle with controls until something happens. The guest book says to turn on the Isolator switch to activate all that did was turn on the extractor fan. Hint the two switches on the bottom of the wall turn them on! The car park at the rear is suitable for a small car but nothing bigger., certainly not our Discovery which I scratched on the gate post. All in all we were disappointed that we paid a lot of money and ended up with such a shabby place in such a lovely location.

A nice comfortable stay in a very well positioned property with good parking either immediately to the rear small car only or a little further on for larger vehicle. Although the property had obviously been cleaned before arrival there were places where dog hairs could be seen on the floor, mainly in the lounge. Perhaps a dishwasher tablet per day of stay rather than just 3? Welcome pack was excellent. Overall though a good holiday home and enjoyable stay

Thank you for a beautiful week in your cottage. Its well equipped as we like to cook. Everywhere was clean. The beds super comfy & parking excellent. Well maintained and would defo recommend. Location was superb.

Catherine

Had a fabulous holiday, the location is superb and the added benefit of having the garden both at the back and particularly the front of property looking over the sea was an added advantage. The property was comfortable and had everything that you would need for your stay, the cottage could do with a fresh lick of paint as a bit tired in places but considering half way through the holiday season did not spoil our stay. Would definitely go back again.

Really fantastic place to stay, we all loved it. The views were amazing and the house beautifully furnished. Like other reviews the sofas could be more comfortable but no other complaints here, and I think my husband is converted to an induction hob! The what 3 words to find the larger parking space was perfect and even found when we arrived at 11pm on the first night. Tip for others is to bring supplies with you for food etc as there is no real shop in the village but alnwick is only a shortish drive away. Also dunstanburgh castle is a great first day wander straight from the front door, we even saw dolphins!

Mellany

Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful location. One of my favourite trips away so far. Thank you for the generous and delicious welcome pack.

Really enjoyed the stay in Creel Cottage comfortable with great views over the harbour and beyond. Lucky to have had some good weather and used the outside facilities. Not a criticism but as a suggestion perhaps the addition of a bench type seat at the front would facilitate greater use of the outside I.e. the tables not really suitable for a relaxing read in the sunshine

Michael

We had a lovely week in the super cottage by the sea. I was very taken with the decor it was my scene perfection! However in the booklet I was told to leave the property clean and tidy! If you want this from clients please provide suitable equipment! The mop and bucket was filthy ! The brush was too and the dustpan was unusable a chocolate teapot ! Broken and dirty. We arrived to find that previous visitors had left lots of beer and wine bottles beside the bins! An embarrassment for us so we took them away to the bottle bank! The cottage is beautiful but I think whoever owns it would be upset to see the state it is in! When I go on holiday I expect to be somewhere similar to my high standards! It was not a cheap holiday but I felt cheated!

Gillian

Wonderful cottage in a fabulous location. Great for seeing all the local attractions Arnwick Castle, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, to name just a few within short driving distances. Highly recommended.

Malcolm

Great location in the harbour and the cottage is lovely. Unfortunately we had some issues whilst there, which the agent and owner tried to resolve but never managed too, although not through the effort of trying. I would definitely recommend this property

Location was wonderful. Rustic and lovely. Upkeep and maintenance poor Cleaning standards very poor Hairs in sunk dusty light shades dirty skirt boards. Floor not clean.

Property wasn't very clean, the stone floor downstairs in particular was very gritty on arrival and didn't seem as if it had been hoovered or washed. The same could be said of the bathroom floor. The open access to the sideback of the property is not safe if you had children with you. The back garden is untidy and overgrown with brambles. The most unfortunate thing was the arrival of a Clancy digger right outside the living room window on the Monday morning which dug up the road outside this property and a few neighbouring properties too. Had we known of this disruption, we would not have booked the property as one of us was recovering from a lengthy hospital stay. These works continued all week and were likely to continue for some time afterwards. I would have thought the owner of the property would have been forewarned of these works beforehand. If this was the case, I think it was unfair to rent it out under those circumstances.

The holiday cottage was ideal for us except the toilet was downstairs. And there was no internet for our mobiles.

We loved our stay at Creel Cottage amazing location and little gardens were fab and the weather was kind

Parking very tight and no advise given of wheres to park if vehicle doesnt ... Parking very tight and no advise given of wheres to park if vehicle doesnt fit on the drive May more difficult by the homeowner at the back parking directly opposite the drive Scraped my car on a gate post

A lovely cottage in a great position in the village. The kitchen was fine but was not particularly well equipped. For example, there was no bread knife and no large frying pan. Also, it would have been beneficial to have a light over the cooker.

Yvonne

Lovely clean and warm with beautiful views. Sofa a bit tired the bed was lovely and comfy. The views were brilliant enjoyed the garden at the front to sit in and have a drink enjoying the sea air as the weather was very kind to us. Situated ideally for walks or trip out.The walk from Craster to Low Newton was splendid. D9g friendly walks and beaches. Would definitely reccomend and hopefully be back soon. Thank you for letting us stay

Just spent a wonderful week at Creel Cottage! We were all rather sad to leave, the cottage is very cosy, very comfortable especially the beds and the sea views are fantastic. Loved sitting out on the front garden with a cup of tea watching the waves after a day exploring the coastline and the many marvellous castles Northumberland has to offer. Would love to come back, maybe later in the year so we could enjoy some better weather! Jolly Fisherman pub in Craster is great but our son found the menu a bit of challenge we thought it was amazing!

This is our second visit to Creel Cottage. We love the cottage and its location

Thank you for a fabulous week in Craster. Your property had everything we needed to be very comfortable.

The Welcome Pack was a nice touch and appreciated. Cleanliness though was not what it should be. Inside of windows obviously not cleaned in a long time, floors very dusty and kitchen cupboard doors dirty. Biggest issue though is the sofas. For 900 a week I expect something I can comfortably sit on for longer than 20 minutes. Ended up going to bed early most nights as my back, neck and shoulders were aching. Not good enough!

The most idyllic location, everything perfect in the cottage, very comfortable and cosy. It had everything we wanted and more. We will defiantly go back. Thanks Nellie

A lovely cottage in one of our favourite locations with great views of the harbour and the sea. The cottage was well equipped, very clean and lovely and warm. The bed was very comfy the only negative was the sofas in the lounge which werent very comfy.

Antony

We loved Creel Cottage, and the description was very accurate. Great location and views, and it was fantastic to be able to eat breakfast and lunch in the garden overlooking the harbour and greeting all the walkers passing on their way to Dunstanburgh Castle. The cottage is very well equipped, but we suggest maybe providing a tray or two so guests can carry plates etc into the gardens, particularly the front one.

Cheryl

Beautifully decorated cottage in superb location but not managed well. The welcome pack was paltry many cottages provide at least some fresh milk in the fridge. To restrict cleaning materials is unnecessary ie 3 dishwasher tablets. The cleaning was slipshod kitchen bin dirty . Only one partially used toilet roll was provided with no spares which is insufficient. The info provided was inadequate as there is no shop in the village it would have been useful to have mentioned that the smokery sells bread. Most cottages provide a small basket of logs as a starter but we were met with a totally empty log basket. It would have been useful to mention that the parking space at the rear of the property is only suitable for small to medium cars. Our stay was marred by a lack of info and a penny pinching approach.

I loved staying here we were right next to the water and had wonderful walks ... I loved staying here we were right next to the water and had wonderful walks from the cottage My one complaint was that on your listing it states there was a wood burning stove and that all fuel and power were included in the rent I took this to mean we would be provided with logs yet when we arrived there were two small logs at the bottom of a large basket with no kindling or fire lighters I rang your office immediately to be told we were self catering and you could not provide the logs as it was too expensive She then told me we had been provided with a starter pack Im sorry but two small logs and no kindling or firefighters does not in my opinion class as a starter pack There was no where in the village to buy logs so we had to wait until the next day to go to Embleton to buy what we needed I was so looking forward to sitting infront if the fire on my first night so was very disappointed I couldnt

Really enjoyed our stay, stunning location. Beds were really comfortable. Could do with more comfortable sofas in living room

The cottage was excellent other than if you are with other couples staying in the cottage there isnt much sound insulation! ! Also as reported the dishwasher door was damaged on our arrival and also the bins hadnt been emptied from the previous week. Location and presentation fantastic, thank you

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