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The Retreat, Embleton

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Northumberland » Embleton
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

The Retreat is a ground-floor semi-detached stone cottage at North Farm in Embleton, Northumberland. Located within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this property sits just a short stroll from Embleton Bay. The cottage sleeps four guests and welcomes one well-behaved small to medium dog.

Embleton is a pretty village perfect for exploring the Northumberland coastline. The area offers spectacular coastal walks and easy access to sandy beaches. You'll find local shops within a mile and plenty of countryside to explore with your pet.

Inside you'll find a king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom, both with ample storage and elegant furnishings. The shower room features a shower, basin and WC.

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About The Retreat

The Retreat is a ground-floor semi-detached stone cottage at North Farm in Embleton, Northumberland. Located within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this property sits just a short stroll from Embleton Bay. The cottage sleeps four guests and welcomes one well-behaved small to medium dog.

Embleton is a pretty village perfect for exploring the Northumberland coastline. The area offers spectacular coastal walks and easy access to sandy beaches. You'll find local shops within a mile and plenty of countryside to explore with your pet.

Inside you'll find a king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom, both with ample storage and elegant furnishings. The shower room features a shower, basin and WC. The kitchen comes equipped with an electric double oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Leather sofas and an armchair fill the sitting room, whilst the dining room provides space for social meals. Oil central heating keeps the cottage warm throughout your stay.

Dunstanburgh Castle sits within walking distance. Alnwick Castle is 7 miles away (15 minutes). Bamburgh lies 4 miles north (10 minutes). Craster and the Jolly Fisherman pub are 3 miles away (8 minutes).

The Retreat suits families and couples wanting a coastal base with on-site swimming pool access. Perfect for dog owners seeking Northumberland adventures.

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The Retreat Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Retreat 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.

Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 4 miles
NE69 7DF
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 1.5 miles
NE66 3TT
Embleton Bay Beach
Distance: 0.3 miles
NE66 3XQ
Craster Coastal Path
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 5 miles
NE66 3LB
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TU
Embleton Village Shop
Distance: 0.8 miles
NE66 3UN
Craster Village
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
NE66 2RZ
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 8 miles
NE68 7RQ
Beadnell Bay
Distance: 6 miles
NE67 5BX
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 4 miles
NE69 7DF
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 1.5 miles
NE66 3TT
Embleton Bay Beach
Distance: 0.3 miles
NE66 3XQ
Craster Coastal Path
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 5 miles
NE66 3LB
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TU
Embleton Village Shop
Distance: 0.8 miles
NE66 3UN
Craster Village
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
NE66 2RZ
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 8 miles
NE68 7RQ
Beadnell Bay
Distance: 6 miles
NE67 5BX

Is The Retreat Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Retreat offers a shared children's play area on site. The on-site swimming pool provides entertainment after beach days. Embleton Bay is a short walk away with sandy shores for building castles. Alnwick Castle (7 miles) features Harry Potter filming locations and interactive displays. Bamburgh Castle (4 miles) offers history and coastal views. The ground-floor layout makes access easy for little ones.
For Couples
This cosy stone cottage provides a peaceful base for couples exploring Northumberland's coast. The king-size bedroom offers comfortable accommodation. Leather sofas in the sitting room create a relaxing space for evenings in. Walk to Embleton Bay for sunset strolls along the sand. Visit Craster (3 miles) for fresh kippers at the Jolly Fisherman pub. The swimming pool offers post-walk relaxation together.
Pet Friendly
The Retreat welcomes one well-behaved small to medium dog. Embleton Bay beach sits within walking distance for seaside runs. Coastal paths from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle offer spectacular dog walks. The cottage has a garden with lawn space. A Good Housekeeping bond of £200 applies. Local countryside provides endless walking routes. The ground-floor layout means easy access for older dogs throughout the accommodation.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Retreat

The Jolly Fisherman

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3UN

The Cottage Inn

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1LH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Retreat

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Retreat does not have a hot tub. However, guests do have access to a shared on-site swimming pool during their stay.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved small to medium dog is welcome at The Retreat. There is a Good Housekeeping bond of £200 required.
How far is the beach from The Retreat?
Embleton Bay is just a short stroll from the cottage. The property sits within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with direct access to coastal walks.
What sleeping arrangements are available?
The cottage has two bedrooms sleeping four guests total. There's one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom, both with ample storage and elegant furnishings throughout.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, off-road parking for two cars is provided at The Retreat. The parking area is conveniently located at the property for easy access.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric double oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. All essential cooking equipment and utensils are provided for self-catering.
Can I use the swimming pool?
Yes, guests have access to the shared on-site swimming pool. You'll need to complete a disclaimer and book time slots in advance during your stay.
What is the check-in day?
Check-in is on Friday only at The Retreat. The cottage operates on weekly bookings with Friday changeover days throughout the year.

The Retreat Reviews

We had a fantastic week at North Farm Cottages. We stayed in the retreat with our two children and a dog. It is not one of the cottages that has been renovated but it was perfect for our needs. It was clean, comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. The on site pool was a huge hit with the children. The location is fantastic with paths to the beach and Embleton village which has a lovely pub and a very useful shop. Dont miss the pizzas at embers on the other side of the village. There is a huge amount to do in the local area and we will definitely return.
Excellent accommodation providing everything we needed for our holiday. We loved the peace and quiet of the Retreat, the pool, the beach, beautiful walks as well as its convenient location to Alnwick, Bamburgh and other historic places. Two small quibbles provide a washing line please. The next door cottage had one, and with dry, windy days, washing would have dried really quickly outside. Also, some of the information in the folder seemed out of date. We were asked to put laundry in bags, but couldn't find any. These were minor points. We had a brilliant time at The Retreat and would recommend it.
Good location close by road to a good number of interesting places and properties. Within walking distance of coast and straightforward routes on foot to Low Newton good pub and Craster excellent kippers! Accommodation felt like home after one night clean and tidy with plenty of space for three. Nice to have swimming pool onsight. Only issue for son & myself was that curtains in both bedrooms needed black out blinds as we were awoken in both befrooms by early morning light. Mentioned to owner who said would have a think. Otherwise a most enjoyable holiday, thank you.
North farm is an excellent place to stay, well maintained and surroundings are well kept. Lovely relaxing place to stay with the bonus of private slots in the swimming pool. The retreat cottage was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed. The accommodation is dog friendly and in the description it stated an enclosed garden it is not so that was a big downside for us as the weather was beautiful and we sat out in the garden the dog had to be on her lead all the time as the cottage is very near the road. Apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend
On the positive side, the Retreat is in a lovely quiet location. The views from the cottage windows are stunning. The cottage is a comfortable home for a two week stay. All the Northumberland resorts are within easy driving distance.The final directions to the Retreat provided by Sykes were incorrect. The access to the Retreat is not the entrance to North farm cottages. The TV was challenging to get to work no instructions provided. Switch on with Universal remote. Switch on BT remote, use BT remote to select channels and Apps. A washing line is needed. The airer provided is inadequate, even for only two people staying for two weeks. The bathroom is dated and the shower cubicle especially the nonslip mat needed cleaning.
A lovely cottage in a peaceful part of the county. Very clean and tidy with a lovely welcome pack to help settle in. There are great views towards the coast. The staff were very helpful. All in all a great place to stay.
Michael
Accommodation better than expected. Exclusive access to the pool absolutely brilliant. Location excellent with mowed paths to beach or village. All staff we met on site were polite and helpful. Thanks for everything and we would definitely come back and recommend to friends.
Michelle
Another lovely stay at this warm, cosy cottage. The cottage is situated in a beautiful area and is well equipped and comfortable. When we arrived we found that the hot water had accidentally been turned off, but the maintenance team arrived and sorted it within minutes of us phoning to report it. The owners are very responsive to suggestions for equipping the cottage. Will definitely return
Everything was perfect. The cottage had loads of space and a lovely view out of every window. Well situated for day trips out . The swimming pool was an added bonus after a long day walking and exploring. Nice to arrive and find out butter, bread, milk, biscuits and fresh orange was in the fridge . We had a fantastic time and will definitely book again .
Glenis
The cottage is comfortable and generously sized. However the abundance of warnings about dogs and threats of extra cleaning costs, while understandable do not make for a particularly relaxing stay. Despite this we had a good holiday and would recommend The Retreat if you are not expecting a superslick modern property.
The cottage was clean and comfortable and the welcome pack appreciated However l had booked the cottage because of the advertised pool My son completed the required disclaimer and nominated a slot for the next afternoon We arranged our activities around that slot but when son and grandson went to the pool all of the slots had been taken but his was not included There had been no separate booking forms provided when he had filled in his paperwork. It seems that there should be a much more user friendly possibly computerised system provided to ensure duplication does not occur with bookings particularly as visitors are only allocated a very small amount of times to use the pool. Possibly it should be made clear when advertising these properties that use of the pool is limited
Pauline
Perfect location for a few days or a weeks break. The cottage was situated between Alnwick and Bamburgh on a beautiful farm. It was ideal for a stay with our dog. Not far from the beach or the village. Lovely walks around the area. The owners had made grassy pathways for easy access to both walks.
Very comfortable, clean cottage in a scenic setting. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. We enjoyed using the swimming pool on site. It was snowy and icy as we left, and we had to be pushed to the main road. Grit bins outside each cottage would be useful.
Michelle
The cottage is very cosy, warm & well equipped. Lovely to have access to the pool on site. Perfectly situated for exploring Northumberland. Thank you for the welcome package of milk, butter, bread etc much appreciated
Elaine
Lovely, cosy property. Perfect for walking the coastal path. Very dog friendly with a dog bed and bowls provided. The swimming pool was a bonus.
Cottage really lovely could do with a larger coffee table in the living room. We had slugs in the bathroom a couple of times due to the rain we had I think it wasnt a problem we just removed them. Could maybe do with a guest book to write in. The swimming pool was amazing we will definitely come again we loved it
Very comfortable, a real home from home. It is well equipped and the welcome pack is much appreciated. Just one thing I would like to point out and that is the start button on the washing machine is a bit iffy, sometimes it works straight away, other times it takes ages to get it to connect. Think it could do with looking at.
Excellent cottage. Pity Sykes administration is so poor. See my emails re loyalty bonus to which you have not replied. B Copland.
Stephen
We liked our cottages and the goodies left for us. Good area for short walks and near coastal villages, etc. It was very comfortable and well stocked in the kitchen Friendly farmhands easy walking around the specially prepared footpaths Only issue I had was a lack of maintenance in the the bathroom could do with change of silicone to tidy up the shower area
Wonderful holiday in a lovely cottage. Cosy and fully equipped. Views from the garden were breathtaking. Would highly recommend this location. Looking forward to returning next year.
Great holiday. Coastal walks and sightseeing. The photos are a true reflection. The property is located by a B road, but we didnt find traffic noise an issue. Liked sitting in the porch area and enjoying the morning sun, but sheltered from the wind. Used the pool facilities which were well maintained.
Claire
Had a lovely stay in The Retreat. Compared to the other properties the wee cottage is not modern or 'chic' but we knew that before we went as the photos are accurate. The cottage was clean, fully equipped and warm and the breadmilkbutterOJ was a nice touch. We had a dog and there is a garden BUT its not enclosed so had to let her out on her lead to do her business which was ok in May but maybe in the winter a bit grim. It would be easy to enclose the garden. Slight criticism would be the curtains in the two bedrooms are thin so daylight from 5am, some may not bother but quite bright if you want a cheeky lie in on holiday. We made use of the pool which was clean and great you get the slot to yourself. A fabulous holiday in a great part of the country and great the owners cut the grass to make the walk to the beach and into the village easy.
Fabulous cottage. Clean, comfortable, and pleasant, plus excellent heating. Along with the use of the swimming pool, it made the holiday most enjoyable. Could do with a gym putting in on site! Had a most relaxing and enjoyable holiday, and have already booked The Retreat again for September.
Shirley
The property was well stocked with equipment, towels for swimming clean and warm. My only problem was the exit to the main road. The mirror did not always reflect oncoming traffic. The journey to the pool was on a path that says staff only so that needs to be updated.
Lovely relaxing break Cottage had everything we needed and was clean, ... Lovely relaxing break Cottage had everything we needed and was clean, comfortable and very handy for the beach Never got round to using the pool but it looked lovely
Robert
Perfect place the garden is a suntrap with sea and country views walk to the beach on the field path 30 mins steady, beach perfect for dogs . Joiners Arms has lovely food and ales 2 pubs in Embelton similar plus village shop we totally recomend The Retreat we had a freshloaf, milk,and bottled freshorange juice Nortumberland Butter 10099 satisfied
The Retreat was comfortable and well equipped. It had everything we needed for a family holiday. It was not chic or luxury but we knew that when we booked. Building work is continuing on the site and this directly affects the ambience and aesthetics of the place. It will be much nicer when that has finished. The pool was great, warm, and long enough to do lengths if you wish.
Couple of things marred the experience, something I have not experienced before with Sykes. Firstly I was advised that adjacent building work would be completed by end of February, Wrong ! it was still in full flow all week with various vans plus a JCB back and forth and mud spattered all over my car. Secondly the Retreat is not covered by wifi NFWIFI but as I eventually discovered 3 days later it was NFPOOL! supposedly the link for studios and apartments only. Ms Nicola Snaith was not in her office to seek assistance on the three times I called between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. but then her office seemed to be a store for odd pieces of building materials. Finally I now note that you are operating a 30 discount due to the ongoing building work , something I would have preferred to receive .Net result is that I'm not a happy customer and as a regular customer I would expect some form of financial recompense. David Branchett 01052023
The situation & facilities were excellent. The Retreat WOULD have been fine BUT we were misled about the building work , particularly as we werent given any warning of the disruption and dangers , so this did impinge on our enjoyment. And we felt our complaint was initially dismissed before being satisfactorily resolved. Bath towels too thin & small, particularly when Northumberland weather can be cold & windy! So, a review of two halves!
Property cold on arrival but quickly rectified by the housekeeper. Excellent facilities and welcome pack. Beds comfortable and nice and clean. Shower and bathroom very good. Lounge nice and roomy. Garden good for the dog, enclosed with lovely views. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Lovely and peaceful. Stunning views. Easy walks to the beach and Embleton.
We really enjoyed our stay at The Retreat. Quiet, scenic location, beautiful grounds which all the holiday cottages shared. The Pool was a brilliant asset to the properties, good size and depth, and great to have to ourselves for 5 x 1 hour slots for the week. Fairly close to the beach, although took longer to walk than suggested, unless we took the wrong route. We were advised about building work going on, but we found no problems at all from this. Local restaurants all seemed to be booked up, so advise booking early once you arrive. All in all, we had a fabulous stay here and would strongly recommend. We did also have the bonus of great weather.
Heather
We loved the peace of this cottage last year, but unfortunately this year, that was destroyed by noise from the building site in the field directly in front of us. Having paid considerably more for our stay this year, we would have appreciated being warned about the building operations. Sadly we shall not be returning to this beautiful spot, as we feel the new units when completed, will overshadow the cottage. The cottage itself however, is lovely, clean and comfortable, thank you.
Dominic
Hello I want you to record that this was the most disappointing experience we have had booking with Sykes Cottages thus far. The accuracy of the listing was way off the mark as the cottage was located in the middle of a building site photos attached. As the cottage was recommended by The Times newspaper I will be contacting them as well I would welcome any comments you may have. Many thanks
Norman
There was everything we needed in the cottage, and it was in a great location. You could walk to the beach and villages through the farms fields which was great.
A cork screw would be handy. Access road from the cottage was a bit dangerous when trying to exit onto the main road. Could have been better if there was a mirror opposite. Apart from these points everything was great.
Richard
Your directions are to the main site. The retreat has a separate entrance from the road. This is confusing especially in the dark
Fantastic location in a beautiful part of Northumberland. Access straight onto fields with amazing views and a footpath to coastal path. Also an off road path to village. Cottage very comfortable and practical. Had everything we needed. Porch very handy for boots etc Bit muddy at the moment due to building works slight hassle to get to other cottages and pool. But the building works were not intrusive at all. They were quiet. Forgot to mention that the toaster didn't work.
Sabrina
Fantastic accommodation and facilities that can be used whatever the weather. Really enjoyed the views from the property, would 100 recommend.
You have listed the property as having WiFi which is not the case. This made my holiday stressful as I had planned to work on the Tuesday and Wednesday.
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