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Smithy Cottage, Embleton

Northumberland » Embleton
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Smithy Cottage is a detached single-storey property at North Farm in Northumberland. This modern cottage sleeps 4 guests and comes with a private hot tub and access to a shared swimming pool. The open-plan living space features exposed beams and windows that frame views across farmland to the sea beyond.

The cottage sits just under 2 miles from Northumberland's Heritage Coastline and you can walk to the beach in 20 minutes across fields. The local shop and pub are under a mile away and Embleton village is on your doorstep.

Inside you'll find two bedrooms: one king-size and one twin. The bathroom has both a bath and walk-in shower.

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About Smithy Cottage

Smithy Cottage is a detached single-storey property at North Farm in Northumberland. This modern cottage sleeps 4 guests and comes with a private hot tub and access to a shared swimming pool. The open-plan living space features exposed beams and windows that frame views across farmland to the sea beyond.

The cottage sits just under 2 miles from Northumberland's Heritage Coastline and you can walk to the beach in 20 minutes across fields. The local shop and pub are under a mile away and Embleton village is on your doorstep.

Inside you'll find two bedrooms: one king-size and one twin. The bathroom has both a bath and walk-in shower. The open-plan living area includes a fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Ground floor accommodation keeps everything on one level. There's off-road parking and an electric vehicle charging point.

Dunstanburgh Castle (1.8 miles, 6 minutes), Alnwick Castle and Gardens (8.8 miles, 16 minutes), Bamburgh Castle (8.8 miles, 12 minutes) and Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island (25 miles, 36 minutes) are all within easy reach.

Smithy Cottage works perfectly for families wanting coastal walks and castle visits. Book for the combination of countryside peace and seaside access.

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Smithy Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Smithy 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.

Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 1.8 miles (6 min drive)
NE66 3TT
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 8.8 miles (12 min drive)
NE69 7DF
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 8.8 miles (16 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Northumberland Coast National Landscape
Distance: 1.6 miles (2 min drive)
NE67 5EW
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)
Ros Castle
Distance: 17.6 miles (28 min drive)
NE67 5JA
English Heritage
Distance: 3 miles (8 min drive)
NE66 3TG
Scotty's
Distance: 6.6 miles (9 min drive)
NE68 7TN
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 6 miles (10 min drive)
NE66 3JP
Chathill Station
Distance: 5.5 miles (8 min drive)
NE67 5DF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 8.7 miles (15 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 45.4 miles (1 hr 13 min drive)
NE13 8BZ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 1.8 miles (6 min drive)
NE66 3TT
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 8.8 miles (12 min drive)
NE69 7DF
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 8.8 miles (16 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Northumberland Coast National Landscape
Distance: 1.6 miles (2 min drive)
NE67 5EW
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)
Ros Castle
Distance: 17.6 miles (28 min drive)
NE67 5JA
English Heritage
Distance: 3 miles (8 min drive)
NE66 3TG
Scotty's
Distance: 6.6 miles (9 min drive)
NE68 7TN
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 6 miles (10 min drive)
NE66 3JP
Chathill Station
Distance: 5.5 miles (8 min drive)
NE67 5DF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 8.7 miles (15 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 45.4 miles (1 hr 13 min drive)
NE13 8BZ

Is Smithy Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children have a shared play area on the cottage complex and Embleton Playpark is 0.8 miles (2 min drive) away. The shared swimming pool is a draw for families, with slots signed up for at the pool entrance. The beach is a 20-minute walk across fields and Dunstanburgh Castle is 1.8 miles (6 min drive). A travel cot and highchair are in the property and the twin bedroom suits siblings.
For Couples
The hot tub on the front patio is private and looks out over farmland. The king-size bedroom is on the ground floor and the open-plan living space has exposed beams and comfortable sofas with views towards the sea. Guests walk to the beach in about 20 minutes across the fields. Alnwick Garden and Dunstanburgh Castle make easy day trips.
Pet Friendly
Smithy Cottage does not accept pets. You cannot bring dogs or any other animals to this property. The cottage maintains a strict no-pets policy. If you're travelling with animals, you'll need to find alternative accommodation or make other arrangements for your pets during your stay.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Smithy Cottage

The Greys Inn

Located 0.7 miles (2 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3UY

Craster Seafood Restaurant

Located 3.7 miles (9 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

The Courtyard

Located 4.9 miles (7 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE67 5BZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Smithy Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Smithy Cottage has a hot tub on the front patio. Between November and April it is emptied, cleaned and refilled on Fridays.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Smithy Cottage does not accept pets. Dogs and other animals cannot stay at this property.
How many people does Smithy Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests in two bedrooms. There is one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. It sits in an open-plan space with dining and sitting areas.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is off-road parking for one car plus parking for one further car on site. A 7.5kw electric vehicle charging point is available directly outside.
Can we use the swimming pool?
Yes, guests staying at North Farm can use the shared pool by signing up for slots at the pool entrance area. Slots cannot be booked before your arrival.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 4pm on your arrival day. Check-out is by 9:30am on your departure day.
How far is the beach from the cottage?
The beach is 1.8 miles away. You can walk there in about 20 minutes across the fields.

Smithy Cottage Reviews

Smithy cottage was comfortable and as advertised. The layout didnt work if you wanted to use both sofas for tv watching. The shower was ridiculously hot before we found the boiler setting needed to be altered. The hot tub and pool was a welcome addition and well maintained. Overall a good experience and we would return again.
Such a nice setting. Very peaceful. Cottage was very clean and well presented. Lovely hot tub and swimming pool. Nice walk through the farm to the beach.
Alison
Beautiful cottage situated only a mile walk across fields from the most stunning coastline. The cottage and grounds are perfectly maintained. The area is very peaceful. We would highly recommend staying here and intend on returning.
Christine
We loved our stay at Smithy Cottage. It was modern with a touch of class. Sitting in the lounge on the comfortable sofas, the views of the farmland and the sea beyond were to die for. The properties were designed so that everyone had a sea view. The welcome pack of milk, orange juise, bread, butter and biscuits were very much apprieciated. After a busy day out and about it was a pleasure to return to the spacious, well equiped accomodation which had everything you could need in a holiday home.
We had a delightful short break staying in Smithy Cottage which had everything we needed. We particularly appreciated the footpath to the beach and were lucky to have beautiful warm sunny weather to enjoy our time there very much. The whole North Farm estate was exceptionally well presented.
Lovely cottage, perfect location and facilities
Alison
Another lovely week at North Farm Cottages. Everything you could want in a holiday destination. Cottage spacious and comfortable, wellequipped, spotlessly clean, love the hot tub. The private swimming slot in the beautiful pool is a real treat. Beautiful and peaceful location, friendly and helpful staff. Returning in July for what will be our sixth visit says it all!
Wonderful stay again. Beautiful accommodation in wonderful setting. Problem with the hearing and never resolved during our stay, even though they came to look at it and told us the timer wasnt working and to operate it manually. Problem was getting up in the morning to a cold cottage to switch the heating on manually by turning up the thermostat. However, still a lovely stay.
Denise
We had a fantastic week at smithy cottage and the little touches provided were ... We had a fantastic week at smithy cottage and the little touches provided were much appreciated cottage is amazing and the views from them just special swimming pool and grounds and hot tub spotless and we made the most of would only have one suggestion that new pillows and robes would be much appreciated will be booking again for next year
A lovely, quality development in beautiful Northumberland. Well equipped, comfortable cottage. One of a group but each has it's own surrounding space and hot tub, with views towards the coast. Love the fact that you can book the indoor pool so that effectively you have it to yourself. We plan to return
Jacqueline
Had a lovely 4 days at Smithy Cottage. Great location, well maintained indoor and out, very clean and well equipped, except the bedroom with twin beds, which my husband and I slept in. There was no mirror in the bedroom although it is a good size room with lots of wall space available for a mirror. We had to buy a small freestanding mirror while we were there. Also, there is no surface pace in the twin room just a very small bedside table between the beds and a window cill. Again, there was plenty of space available for at least 2 bedside tables. A lot of our stuff had to sit on the floor. Would definitely recommend Smithy Cottage but take your own mirror and travel light especially if you are sharing with other adults. Probably wont be a problem if kids slept in the twin room.
A full length mirror would be a good idea also a shelf under the mirror in the bedroom for make up. Or put a shavingmake up mirror in the bathroom
Lovely new cottage, comfortable and clean. The hot tub and use of the pool are the icing on the cake. Great location for local walks with easy access to main roads for exploring the area.
Carole
Another enjoyable stay at North Farm Cottages. Great views and lovely walks from the cottage, plus easy access to local bus services. We hope to return soon.
Plus points Lovely cottage in new build area. Nice accessible walks from doorstep and a good base for surrounding landmarks, e.g Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh etc. Clean and modern, with good facilities. Welcome pack with essentials which was appreciated! Use of swimming pool and personal hot tub. Negative points Smithy on end of row next to car park so everyone was walking past our window to get to their car as was only access. Only one bedroom had a mirror. During our 1 week stay we suffered 2 major power cuts one over 12hrs which, although no direct fault of the owner, hampered our stay quite a bit. Also we had to contact owner ourselves as he didnt let us know what was happening which was a little frustrating. Although a designated dark sky area, it was difficult to navigate in the dark from the pool back to our cottage low level lighting may help? WiFi was hit and miss, no router that we could see, perhaps in adjacent cottage? All in all we would stay again if these few issues could be improved. A lovely house in a quiet area. Thankyou for having us.
Kathleen
We loved the property. We made good use of the pool and hot tub. Its a lovely setting and looks down on one of our favourite beaches. We looked into the possibility of coming back for Christmas but found the price to be astronomical.
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