About Fidra

Fidra is a three-bedroom stone cottage in Embleton, Northumberland with spectacular coastal views from the first-floor living areas. This property sleeps six guests and sits within easy reach of Embleton's sandy beach.

The Northumberland coast offers miles of unspoilt beaches and coastal walks and a grassy path runs from the village to Craster past Dunstanburgh Castle.

Three ground-floor bedrooms include one double and two twin rooms. The first-floor living space features a spacious sitting room with glass sliding doors overlooking the coast. The kitchen comes equipped with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. One bathroom with bath and overhead shower serves all guests.

Dunstanburgh Castle (1 mile, 4 minutes), Embleton Bay (1 mile, 4 minutes), Alnwick Castle (8 miles, 15 minutes) and Howick Hall Gardens (6 miles, 9 minutes) provide excellent days out.

Perfect for families wanting coastal access and dog owners with space for two pets. Fidra delivers outstanding sea views and beach proximity for memorable Northumberland breaks. Check which weeks are free and book your own stay at that first-floor window overlooking the coast.

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Need To Know

✓Oil heating
✓Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓Tv, dvd player, hi-fi, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 1 car
✓Non-enclosed garden with lawn and furniture
✓2 well behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles

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Fidra Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Fidra 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.

Dunstanburgh Castle

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

NE66 3TT

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 9.5 miles (14 min drive)

NE69 7DF

Alnwick Castle

Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)

NE66 1NQ

Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 0.7 miles (3 min drive)

Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Distance: 2.3 miles (4 min drive)

NE67 5EW

Ros Castle

Distance: 17.5 miles (30 min drive)

NE67 5JA

English Heritage

Distance: 2.3 miles (6 min drive)

NE66 3TG

The Co-operative Food

Distance: 5.5 miles (9 min drive)

NE66 3JP

Scotty's

Distance: 7.3 miles (11 min drive)

NE68 7TN

Chathill Station

Distance: 6.3 miles (10 min drive)

NE67 5DF

Alnwick Bus Station

Distance: 8.2 miles (14 min drive)

NE66 1NJ

Newcastle International Airport

Distance: 44.9 miles (1 hr 12 min drive)

NE13 8BZ

Dunstanburgh Castle

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

NE66 3TT

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 9.5 miles (14 min drive)

NE69 7DF

Alnwick Castle

Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)

NE66 1NQ

Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 0.7 miles (3 min drive)

Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Distance: 2.3 miles (4 min drive)

NE67 5EW

Ros Castle

Distance: 17.5 miles (30 min drive)

NE67 5JA

English Heritage

Distance: 2.3 miles (6 min drive)

NE66 3TG

The Co-operative Food

Distance: 5.5 miles (9 min drive)

NE66 3JP

Scotty's

Distance: 7.3 miles (11 min drive)

NE68 7TN

Chathill Station

Distance: 6.3 miles (10 min drive)

NE67 5DF

Alnwick Bus Station

Distance: 8.2 miles (14 min drive)

NE66 1NJ

Newcastle International Airport

Distance: 44.9 miles (1 hr 12 min drive)

NE13 8BZ

Is Fidra Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Embleton Playpark is a two-minute walk away and Embleton Bay's sandy beach is 1.1 miles (a four-minute drive). The non-enclosed garden has a lawn and a picnic bench for outdoor meals. Dunstanburgh Castle is 1.1 miles away, while Alnwick Castle, known for its film locations, is 8.3 miles (15 minutes). All three bedrooms are on the ground floor.

For Couples

The first-floor living room has glass sliding doors with a view of the coast and reviewers mention watching hares in the field behind. Walks start from the door, including the grassy path past Dunstanburgh Castle to Craster. The Greys Inn and Blue Bell Inn are a two-minute walk away. Craster Seafood Restaurant is 2.9 miles (8 minutes) by car.

Pet Friendly

Fidra welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The non-enclosed garden has a lawn and furniture, so dogs should be watched outdoors. Walks start from the door and the Northumberland Coast Path is 0.7 miles away. The Greys Inn and Blue Bell Inn are a two-minute walk, both with outdoor seating.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Fidra

The Greys Inn

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

Postcode: NE66 3UY

Joiners Arms

Located 2.1 miles (4 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3EA

2-Bedroom Cottage with Parking in Craster

Located 2.4 miles (6 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3SS

Craster Seafood Restaurant

Located 2.9 miles (8 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Fidra

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Fidra does not have a hot tub. It has a lawned garden with a picnic bench and furniture instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Fidra welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The non-enclosed garden has a lawn for them to use.

How many people does Fidra sleep?

Fidra sleeps six guests across three ground-floor bedrooms. There is one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The first-floor kitchen has an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Cooking equipment is provided for self-catering.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, there is off-road parking for one car beside the garden. Fuel and power are included in the rent.

How far is the beach from Fidra?

Embleton Bay is 1.1 miles away, about a four-minute drive. The Northumberland Coast Path is 0.7 miles away.

What are the bedroom arrangements?

All three bedrooms are on the ground floor, each with storage. There is one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, bed linen and towels are included in the rent at Fidra. The living areas are on the first floor, reached by stairs.

Fidra Reviews

Great view and location. Excellent walks from the house and there is a local farm shop in the village open 7 days a week. The pub and hotel were fine for eating out. Excellent golf course very close by. The house was comfortable but there was a leak in the bathroom towel rail and the radiator valve in the main bedroom seemed stuck shut. It was warm so neither of these things bothered us but in colder weather may need some attention.

William

The directions to the house were all wrong and we looked for over an hour to try and find it. It was only when a gentleman in the Greys Inn pub found it on his phone. The house is completely hidden behind a large stone wall and can't be seen until you are through a gap in the wall and even then it is low down behind a hill.The house itself was very nice but it should be noted that the stairs are quite steep and being elderly myself and using the aid of sticks it was quite difficult to climb. The view from the upstairs window is spectacular. Mr Collier.

Clarissa

Very comfortable stay in a perfect setting

Elizabeth

The cottage has a great view from the window out to sea it was also great to see Hares pheasants and deer

Kathryn

Lovely cottage with an excellent view. We had two dogs , ideally an enclosed space would have been better, but that said we made it work. I do think it needed to be clearer that as you enter the bedrooms are lower ground. We were there during the heat wave, the heating was on, despite contacting the owner no one responded so we had to put up with the heating on . Hence my lower scoring .

Elizabeth

Another fabulous stay at Fidra. The property has had a coat of paint, and is looking very fresh. We had an incredible week, one of the highlights being watching the hares in the field behind from the incredible floor to ceiling window in the living room. We walked and walked, and enjoyed the blossom at Alnwick. So lucky with the weather!

Sheila

We've stayed at Fidra on numerous occasions and love its location. However, every year I make the same comments regarding general upkeep and attention to detail. We were disappointed that there was no lamp in the middle bedroom, and the old, dingy wall hangings were still there the toilet seat is loose reported last year no pan scrubs in the kitchen, only a very old and dirty brush and just one old tea towel for 6 people. Also, no oven gloves or hand towel. some dubious stains on the wall on the midway landing some kitchen items taken from the cupboard were not clean Some stained pillows and a stain on a mattress protector. It is disheartening to complain, because this could be a wonderful property with a little attention to detail and a little money spent.

Excellent property, fantastic sea views from the lounge. Close to beachs. The downside was some of the pots, China etc were not clean snd we had to wash before use. Toilet seat vtoken hence slipped ehen you sat on it and the lid fell on your back not great with 4 females in the party. Needs a new toilet seat asap.

Elizabeth

Another excellent stay at Fidra. The cottage is so well positioned with incredible views and excellent walks from the door. We had issues with the heating again it was too hot for us, and we couldn't work out how to change the settings so opened windows but no complaints otherwise!

Antonia

Beautiful views and adequately equipped, although a few things could do with maintenance broken toilet seat, leaking main window, dirty bin, stained pillows. It was very cold during the day and we rang the number given to ask how to turn the heating on, received no response. Nevertheless the views make it worthwhile.

Jennifer

Comfortable home with a fabulous view and in a great location for exploring the Northumberland coast. It had everything we needed. Thank you for a great stay.

Victoria

Comfy cottage in a great location close to the beach and local pubsshops. Gorgeous views of the sea from the upstairs window. We had read the previous reviews on the kitchen and brought our own pans but this wasn't necessary as new ones have been added. Plenty of parking space on site. The only negatives were the boiler running during the night as it's right by the main bedroom and a thick winter duvet in July which meant we were very hot at night. Some information about the local areawhere to recycle glass etc would have been very helpful as the only information we could find was a request to water the plants. During the summer 2024 there is currently a different street food truck at the memorial hall every Thursday evening selling takeaway food which we really enjoyed and would recommend to other guests.

The view from the cottage is truly wonderful and the cottage itself is well situated for the local shop, garage, pubs and hotel restaurant. There is no welcome pack so it is necessary to bring refreshments for when you arrive. The kitchen would benefit from one or two small saucepans and some good oven gloves and information on local holiday attractionsevents and maybe a Visitors Book in the cottage would be helpful. Guidance on the heating controls could be useful too but we contacted the owner who willingly came out at short notice to resolve our issue. We didn't find table and chairs so as there was only the wooden picnic table for outside seating, a few outside comfy chairs would be beneficial. Overall a comfortable cottage in a good location and highly recommended.

The cottage was as described, cosy, comfortable, well equipped and with fantastic views over Embleton bay and towards Dunstanburgh castle. A great location for pubs, beach, walks and the village farm shop. Bedding and towels were provided and were of very good quality. There was no welcome note or property instructions e.g. wifi, central heating, binsrecycling, local amenities, etc. which would have been useful. There is no obvious way of controlling the central heating switching the heating controls to 'off' and turning down the thermostat had no effect. Some radiator controls are not accessible, meaning that some rooms were uncomfortably warm. The central heating timer had been set but not to particularly convenient times, with noise from the boiler room in the main bedroom at night. On the plus side, the bathroom was nice and warm.

Another fantastic week at Fidra. The views are second to none, and the location is what we come for. The cottage is comfortable and the perfect home for us with two children.

Cosy cottage with stunning views. Some of the facilities are definitely showing signs of wear. I would recommend bringing your own frying pan, spatula & oven gloves as the ones provided are very worn. As mentioned in other reviews there are no small saucepans. One other point to notethere is a short steep track that leads up hill into the large walled courtyard where the properties are located, we couldnt get up the track in snow & had to park on the road. Overall we had a great time & would stay there again

Pauline

I would definitely go here again but was very surprised that the cottage had no information file, most places have details like nearest vets, drs etc and any local walks or places they would recommend. The directions could be better as doent point out that you need to go though the stone gateway as no name outside. This may sound petty but every single holiday we have there is always a little welcome gift and we were disappointed. It is in a great place, very comfortable with lovely views.

Michael

Generally happy with the cottage, it is in a wonderful location a few minutes walk from the beach and with great views. Would happily stay there again. Main problem we had was getting clothes dry, it was a fairly wet week so difficult to hang washing outside, an indoor clothes horse would have been great. Otherwise the cottage is well equipped, although the kitchen is a little cramped when cooking for 6 people.

Shirley

The location of the cottage and the grounds were very good. We loved the views from the cottage and watching the wildlife. We felt that the kitchen could have been better equipped and that some of the pans should be replaced. An inside clothes horse would be useful for when its wet.

Really enjoyed our time at Fidra, and have already booked for the same time next year.

We really enjoyed staying at Fidra for the week. The cottage is in a really quiet and quaint area in Embleton. The view from the cottage is absolutely fabulous stunning green fields and the sea. The bedrooms are decent sizes and the living room is extremely homely and comfortable. My only constructive criticisms would be that the upstairs flooring is extremely creaky. When sleeping downstairs, if people are upstairs, you can hear every footstep. This could do with being sorted. Also, some of the furniture is looking a little tired and could do with replacing bedroom wardrobes. The dining room table and chairs are lovely and roomy however, the chairs are extremely heavy so my parentsinlaw and children struggled to move them. Overall, we had a brilliant stay and would definitely return.

Nice location with a view to die for.

Amazing view, accommodation that works. Good quick WiFi appreciated by teenager!

Great location with fabulous beach within walking distance. Wonderful view from the living room. A very comfortable cottage. Well stocked local shop. Good local pubs serving food and only a short distance to Newton by the Sea and The Joiners Arms, a Bistro pub.

Beautiful views, comfortable place with all you need for a lovely week.

Excellent location, wonderful views, perfectly comfortable for a family of six. Well equipped kitchen.

Outstanding views of Embleton Bay from the upstairs living room. Warm underfloor heating in bathroom much appreciated in February. clean, comfortable property with everything you need for an enjoyable self catering holiday. Plenty of room for six of us and our dog. So peaceful, but two minutes walk from pub, shop and playground. A pleasant 15 minute walk down the hill to the beach with those incredible views.

A very well equipped property with wonderful views.

This was in a brilliant location in Embleton twin bedrooms rather small but adequate the view from the open plan loungediner was beautiful the cottage has bedrooms on ground floor.

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