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Oystercatcher, Embleton

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4.7
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4.7
out of 5
Northumberland » Embleton
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

Oystercatcher is a detached four-bedroom cottage in Embleton, Northumberland. This spacious property sits just 15 minutes' walk from golden sandy beaches and one mile from the local golf course. Off-road parking for four cars makes arrival easy for larger groups.

Embleton village offers direct access to Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. Walk to Dunstanburgh Castle ruins or explore nearby Alnwick. The area provides excellent coastal paths and quiet beaches perfect for dogs.

The cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms. Bedroom one has a super king-size bed with en-suite shower room. Bedroom two features a king-size bed. Bedroom three is a ground floor double. Bedroom four contains twin beds. There's a main bathroom plus a cloakroom.

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About Oystercatcher

Oystercatcher is a detached four-bedroom cottage in Embleton, Northumberland. This spacious property sits just 15 minutes' walk from golden sandy beaches and one mile from the local golf course. Off-road parking for four cars makes arrival easy for larger groups.

Embleton village offers direct access to Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. Walk to Dunstanburgh Castle ruins or explore nearby Alnwick. The area provides excellent coastal paths and quiet beaches perfect for dogs.

The cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms. Bedroom one has a super king-size bed with en-suite shower room. Bedroom two features a king-size bed. Bedroom three is a ground floor double. Bedroom four contains twin beds. There's a main bathroom plus a cloakroom. The open-plan living area includes a woodburning stove and dining space for eight.

Dunstanburgh Castle (2 miles, 8 minutes) offers dramatic coastal walks. Alnwick Castle (7 miles, 15 minutes) features film locations and gardens. Bamburgh Castle (11 miles, 20 minutes) dominates the coastline. The Farne Islands (13 miles, 25 minutes) provide puffin watching boat trips.

Families and dog owners will appreciate the enclosed lawned garden and ground floor bedroom. Book Oystercatcher for a proper Northumberland coastal escape.

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Oystercatcher Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Oystercatcher 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: 2 miles
NE66 3TT
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 11 miles
NE69 7DF
Embleton Bay Beach
Distance: 0.8 miles
NE66 3XQ
Craster Coastal Path
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 3LB
Embleton Village Shop
Distance: 0.3 miles
NE66 3UN
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TN
Craster Farm Shop
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
NE66 2RZ
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 13 miles
NE68 7SQ
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 13 miles
NE68 7RQ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3TT
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 11 miles
NE69 7DF
Embleton Bay Beach
Distance: 0.8 miles
NE66 3XQ
Craster Coastal Path
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 3LB
Embleton Village Shop
Distance: 0.3 miles
NE66 3UN
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TN
Craster Farm Shop
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
NE66 2RZ
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 13 miles
NE68 7SQ
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 13 miles
NE68 7RQ

Is Oystercatcher Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children get stair gates for safety and a selection of books, games and DVDs for entertainment. A cot and highchair are available on request. The enclosed rear garden provides safe outdoor play space. The beach is just 15 minutes' walk away for sandcastle building. Alnwick Castle offers broomstick training and film location tours. The Farne Islands boat trips let kids see puffins up close.
For Couples
Couples can enjoy romantic coastal walks to Dunstanburgh Castle ruins just two miles away. The woodburning stove creates atmosphere for cosy evenings in. The super king-size bedroom has its own en-suite shower room for privacy. Walk to the beach in 15 minutes for sunset strolls. Alnwick offers castle gardens and independent shops. The quiet village location provides peaceful surroundings away from crowds.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs are welcome at Oystercatcher. The enclosed rear garden with lawn and decking provides secure space for pets to roam freely. Embleton Bay beach is 15 minutes' walk away and allows dogs year-round. Coastal paths to Dunstanburgh Castle offer excellent dog walking routes. The village has dog-friendly pubs including The Greys Inn. Bed linen and towels are included but bring your own pet bedding.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Oystercatcher

The Greys Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3UN

The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3UN

The Joiners Arms, Newton-by-the-Sea

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3EA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Oystercatcher

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Oystercatcher does not have a hot tub. The property does feature a woodburning stove in the living area and an enclosed garden with decking.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Oystercatcher welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The property has an enclosed rear garden with lawn and decking where pets can roam safely.
How many people does Oystercatcher sleep?
The cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: one super king-size with en-suite, one king-size, one ground floor double and one twin room. There's also a main bathroom and separate cloakroom.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, there's off-road parking for four cars. This makes the property particularly convenient for larger groups travelling in multiple vehicles.
How far is the beach from Oystercatcher?
The golden sandy beach is approximately 15 minutes' walk from the cottage. The coastal path provides easy access to Dunstanburgh Castle and other scenic spots along Northumberland's Heritage Coastline.
What facilities are provided for families?
The cottage includes a cot and highchair on request, plus stair gates fitted at top and bottom of stairs. There's a selection of books, games and DVDs for children's entertainment.
Is the cottage suitable for guests with mobility issues?
There's a ground floor double bedroom and a cloakroom on the ground floor. However, the main bathroom and three other bedrooms are located upstairs.
What heating does the property have?
The cottage has central heating throughout and is well insulated for winter stays. There's also a woodburning stove in the open-plan living area for extra warmth and atmosphere.

Oystercatcher Reviews

Michele
We had a lovely time in the Oystercatcher, it is a real home from home. The house is easy to find, ideally located, well laid out and comfortable with everything you could need for a family holiday. The hosts have provided lots of information about the local area, with tips for families with dogs which was very much appreciated. As soon as we got home I booked again for next year, which is not something we normally do, but the house is so nice and the area has so much more to see and do next time that we are looking forward to visiting again.
Maureen
We stayed at the oyster catcher 4 years ago & we feel that the property is now looking very tired! It needs a make over I.e a lick of paint Showers & bathrooms need attention, not very clean & hygiene Not enough toilet rolls for 6 people , had to buy more The Henry vacuum cleaner dust bag was full to bursting! Otherwise a lovely house in a superb location
We loved our stay at The Oystercatcher, amazing property, ideal for our group, couldnt ask for anymore. Thanks for hosting us all
Great place , close to the beach and pubs. Sykes helped contact owner so 3 dogs allowed.Thanks again. House was well setup plenty of kitchen utensils and coffee machine Nespresso pods. Only niggle was cleaning as dust under sofas and cupboard, mouldy main shower. Could have done with rear outside light . Would definitely recommend and would book again even live there!
Oystercatcher is a spacious, extremely comfortable home away from home. Ideally located for coastal walks or visiting various seaside towns. The information provided by the owners was very useful, especially for dog owners with useful tips on whether places were dog friendly. We look forward to returning in the future.
A lovely property, with everything we needed and plenty of space for our family of 7. The beds were all very comfy and the downstairs living areas are modern and spacious. A great base for exploring Northumberland and lovely to be close to Embleton Beach about 20mins walk or a short drive.
Angela
Fabulous property in a great location. Wonderful garden much bigger than expected the photos dont do it justice. Great for dogs & grandchildren running around!
Catherine
The location of the property was perfect. It was well stocked with good quality kitchen equipment, pans etc. But it desperately needs a lick of paint and a deep clean. I spent the first two hours of my holiday cleaning, which I was not happy about after a five hour journey. There was a lot of dog hair about, piles of fluff and a previous visitors dirty socks under the bed and the kitchen floor was filthy. I sent photos to the contact number in the house manual, they did respond and apologise and said that someone would be in touch. 3 days later we came home to find a bottle of cheap wine on the doorstep. I had also contacted sykes to complain as we'd spent the money with them over 1200 but have yet to hear back from them. After 7 days it's unlikely they'll respond now. So all in all I don't think I'd book this property again or book with Sykes again. Northumberland is amazing though and we'd return to the area in a heartbeat.
Jacqueline
Very comfortable house perfect for our needs everything was of a good quality and it was a pleasure to stay in this lovely home.
Claire
Had a fantastic stay. Only a few things that could improve it. These were Better quality pillows. The ones provided were very lumpy. Would benefit from decorating updating. Hoover didnt pick up well and smelt when on. So unable to keep as clean as I would have liked. These were only small things and did not detract from a wonderful holiday. What an amazing property in a beautiful place
Alison
This is such a great house, the pictures don't do it justice. We were a bit concerned before we arrived that being 8 adults and a dog it might not be big enough but it was perfect. Good size bedrooms, two big lounges and a table big enough for us all to fit around. It snowed on our visit so we really liked the log burner as we curled up with a cuppa. The location is great, easy access to so many beautiful Northumberland beaches and the village itself. We would highly recommend this property.
Stephnie
Lovely holiday, great location in a wonderful house
Lovely cottage. Easy to walk to local facilities. Loads of room for 8 people to relax and enjoy the lovely Northumbrian coast.
Sorry for the delay we had a fabulous time at the cottage last week. Apologies about the general waste bin we took it out to the end of the road but they didn't empty. I even asked the neighbours if they'd been. Not sure what I did wrong just followed the instructions, but then had to bring it back in. Cottage on the other hand was so lovely we would like to stay again Excellent stay, comfy beds so loved the decor
What fantastic accomodation ,every consideration was thought of ,the children loved all the books and we managed only just to avoid the games consol ! ! This was our first visit to the north east and what a fantastic beach ,we were incredibly lucky to have excellent weather.The dogs were happy to explore the lovely garden.We had a trip out to the Farne Islands and our first siting of Puffins which made our week! The farm shop was well stocked with most if our needs and we had a nice meal at The Greys inn. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely holiday home .
This was a beautiful house in a beautiful location. We had a great week here. It is within walking distance of the beach, pubs and shops but also provides easy access to lots of different places in the local area. A lovely holiday!
Well equipped property, plenty of cutlery and crockery! Well laid out and plenty of room for all. Enclosed back garden,which was great for the dog! Great location on the edge of the village with plenty of walks close by! Would definitely recommend and hope to return sometime soon!!
Ideal holiday home in a great location to explore the surrounding areas. Perfect enclosed garden to let the dogs out in the morning. The house was lovely and warm and provided lots of extra touches. We will be returning in the future.
We greatly enjoyed our stay, possibly the 6th or 7th time weve stayed here. The back of the house works really well for living and eating and the place was warm and very comfortable despite the rain and cold outside. There had been a couple of cleaning hiccups with three partly finished wine glasses on the floor beside the sofa and the microwave had obviously not been cleaned after its last use. These issues were easily remedied and did not change our view that this is a really good place to stay.
Alison
We've had another lovely stay in relaxing environment. The house is geared for families with children and the kids have loved it. looking forward to staying again in the future. BW
The cleaners need to look above eye level as the place has lots of cobwebs and dust. Needs wine glasses as only 2 in the property. Pillows need replacing as all of them are lumpy. The double bed in the front upstairs room has broken slats at the bottom of the bed. The downstairs double has no mattress cover and the mattress under the lose topper is very badly stained not nice at all. The property is comfortable but just needs some soft furnishings replaced and a deep clean to address these niggles. That said we had a great week A mirror would be useful in the twin room as no where to see to dry hair without using another room
The house was even better than the photos and description. We could not fault it at all! We had an amazing holiday and if you are thinking of visiting Northumberland then we would highly recommend staying at Oystercatcher.
Evelyn
Place was clean plenty of room to relax. Loved tge kitchen and sitting.area which we spent most of our time when I doors.garden well kept and great when the sun shined.nothing negative about the property .
Absolutely fantastic location, walking distance from the beach, shops and pubs and short drives to all of the costal towns. Lovely cosy house with everything you would need for your stay, including nice touches of wine, coffee pods and biscuits! Washing up liquid cloths gloves etc all provided along with other kitchen necessities which was really great. Lovely big garden with a great decking space and very quiet and private. Nice big social space downstairs with separate living area if needed, lots of CDs, games and books provided which was great. Only things to comment would be the decor could do with a refresh, lots of scuff marks, repainting in certain areas that are different colours to the original paint making it look tired, clean on the surface but needs a big deep clean. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, love the area and will definitely be holidaying in Northumberland again!
Sharon
We had a Fabulous stay to celebrate my 50th Birthday with family. House amazing. Perfectly situated for beach, pub and shops. Great social space for all the family. Photos dont do it justice. Would highly recommend.x
Oystercatcher is a beautiful home with all the facilities needed. Lovely and warm without the need to use the log burner. Bedrooms beautifully presented with two good bathrooms. A little bit further from the sea than expected but still easily reached. Embleton Bay absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend this property.
Really nice property and has everything that you need, really clean and had a large selection of dvds, books and cds to use. We used the chalk board to keep score of who won the games and plan out outer activities for the week. Good location for going off to explore, a brisk walk to the beach depending on how quick you walk. We drove up to Berwick and then got the train to Edinburgh for the day.
Excellent property in quiet location within newishly developed housing scheme. Provides very comfortable accommodation throughout and great communal space to the rear with level garden area. Well heated and insulated for a winter stay. Furniture in back lounge a little worn and beginning to fade. Otherwise all good. Overall, a lovely property. Great place for a familyfriends stay.
The property was lovely and just as described. The separate living room was perfect for a larger family. Great facilities, great location, well furnished and super comfy beds for a perfect sleep. Lots of extras including sound systems etc. The house is located on the edge of the village but there are walks to the coast just across the road. It wasn't garden weather but I would love to sit out in the summer. Our only issue was with the late checkin on a cold December day. We contacted Sykes by phone and then email and asked if we could have a slightly earlier check in because we had a two very young children with us. Sykes said it was not possible to even ask the owners and it was an insurance issue. I spoke to the owner while we were at the cottage and she said she could have liaised with the cleaning team to allow earlier access in the circumstances.
Elizabeth
We love both the property and the village, having stayed for the same week last year changing from booking with Airbnb locations previously. We have also booked again for next year. There were some problems this time that werent resolved despite mentioning them as soon as we arrived and regularly checking in to see whether they could be resolved. This was very disappointing and has made us less pleased with the stay overall. We were reassured they would be sorted for the next person so lets hope we dont have the same issues next year.
A lovely spacious, comfortable, clean holiday home, the pictures do not do it justice everything was perfect, especially the super soft towels. The location is ideal for visiting nearby stunning beaches and Alnwick Castle. There is also a nature reserve just over the road from the cottage for morning walks with your dog. We had a wonderful week at Oystercatcher and will definitely return in the future.
This is an excellent property, nicely presented, accurately described. The house is beautifully designed with really a good living area with wide access to well kept level back gardens. It has some wow moments, e.g. the Breton lighthouse picture in the front room and the blackboard wall in the kitchendiningliving area, used by children an adults in equal measure. The house was very well insulated an warm in all weather. Well be back .
Beautiful place ideal for walks close to all beaches and close to pubs
A wonderful wellequipped and maintained property in a fantastic part of the country. Well placed for the coast and countryside.
Lovely warm comfortable house with excellent facilities , good big garden for the grandchildren to play. The separate lounge provided a nice quiet retreat. Embleton itself was ideally situated to explore the Northumbria coastline plenty to do nearby for everyone.
Nice property that is spacious and well equipped. . Great location for exploring and for days where you dont want to get in the car theres plenty to see and do.
Richard
The house was lovely and well equipped with all essentials except hairdryer. It was warm and comfortable and beautifully decorated with some stunning features. Fantastic house in a fantastic location. We would all happily return.
Denise
The house was wonderful! Looked just like the Photos! Very spacious very well equipped in a lovely village setting it was a first time visiting Northumberland love Alnwick and the best fish and chips ,ice creams and milk shakes are from Carlos ! We would certainly stay at Oastercatcher again we all had a brilliant time
Gaynor
The pictures for this holiday home do not do it justice. It was perfect and then some! Thank you so very much for a memorable stay.
Maureen
A really lovely house, accessible to lovely beaches, very well positioned for all family members
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