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West End Cottage, Embleton

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

West End Cottage is a single-storey stone cottage for two in Embleton, Northumberland. This romantic retreat sits in the heart of the village, just 100 yards from local pubs and shops. The property welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs and features off-road parking.

Embleton offers direct access to stunning coastal walks and Embleton Bay Beach within 1km. The village provides a peaceful base with excellent bus links for exploring the Northumberland coastline. Grassy paths lead to dramatic clifftop routes perfect for dog walking.

The cottage sleeps two guests in one king-size bedroom. An open-plan living space combines a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, a dining area and sitting area with multi-fuel stove.

 

About West End Cottage

West End Cottage is a single-storey stone cottage for two in Embleton, Northumberland. This romantic retreat sits in the heart of the village, just 100 yards from local pubs and shops. The property welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs and features off-road parking.

Embleton offers direct access to stunning coastal walks and Embleton Bay Beach within 1km. The village provides a peaceful base with excellent bus links for exploring the Northumberland coastline. Grassy paths lead to dramatic clifftop routes perfect for dog walking.

The cottage sleeps two guests in one king-size bedroom. An open-plan living space combines a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, a dining area and sitting area with multi-fuel stove. The shower room features a walk-in shower. Oil central heating keeps the space warm throughout.

Dunstanburgh Castle sits 1 mile away (5 minutes). Craster harbour is 3 miles distant (8 minutes). Alnwick Castle stands 7 miles away (15 minutes). Bamburgh Castle is 10 miles distant (20 minutes).

West End Cottage suits couples wanting coastal access and village life. The enclosed rear garden with patio furniture provides a secure space for dogs. Thoughtful touches include homemade cake, fresh flowers and welcome packs on arrival.

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West End Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding West End 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 mile
NE66 3TW
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 10 miles
NE69 7DF
Embleton Bay Beach
Distance: 1 km
NE66 3XQ
Craster Harbour Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3LB
Embleton Village Shop
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE66 3UN
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TU
Craster Village Stores
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Embleton Bus Stop
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE66 3UN
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
NE66 2RJ
Beadnell Bay
Distance: 4 miles
NE67 5BX
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 1 mile
NE66 3TW
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 10 miles
NE69 7DF
Embleton Bay Beach
Distance: 1 km
NE66 3XQ
Craster Harbour Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3LB
Embleton Village Shop
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE66 3UN
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TU
Craster Village Stores
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Embleton Bus Stop
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE66 3UN
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
NE66 2RJ
Beadnell Bay
Distance: 4 miles
NE67 5BX

Is West End Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
West End Cottage is not suitable for children as it sleeps only two guests in one king-size bedroom. The property is designed specifically as a romantic retreat for couples. Families with children would need alternative accommodation with multiple bedrooms and child-friendly facilities. The coastal location offers excellent beaches nearby but the cottage itself has no children's equipment or space.
For Couples
This romantic stone cottage offers complete privacy for two with a king-size bed and cosy open-plan living space. The multi-fuel stove creates intimate evenings while the enclosed garden provides peaceful outdoor relaxation. Coastal walks to Dunstanburgh Castle ruins start from the village. Welcome treats include homemade cake and fresh flowers. Two excellent village pubs sit within 300 yards for evening meals without driving.
Pet Friendly
West End Cottage welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs with an enclosed rear garden providing secure outdoor space. Grassy coastal paths lead directly to Embleton Bay Beach within 1km for off-lead running. The single-storey layout means no stairs for older dogs. Village walks access clifftop routes and quiet countryside. The multi-fuel stove and oil heating keep the cottage warm after muddy beach adventures.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at West End Cottage

Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel

Located 100 yards from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3UN

The Greys Inn

Located 300 yards from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3XF

The Joiners Arms Craster

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about West End Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, West End Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property features an enclosed garden with patio furniture and a cosy multi-fuel stove inside instead.
Is West End Cottage pet friendly?
Yes, the cottage welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The enclosed rear garden with lawns provides a secure outdoor space for pets to enjoy safely.
How many people does West End Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps two guests in one king-size bedroom. This single-storey property is designed as a romantic retreat for couples.
What facilities are provided in the kitchen?
The open-plan kitchen includes an electric oven, grill, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Herbs, spices, tea and coffee are provided in the cupboards.
Is there parking at the cottage?
Yes, one off-road parking space is available at the side of the cottage. This provides convenient and secure parking throughout your stay.
How far is the beach from West End Cottage?
Embleton Bay Beach is within 1km of the cottage. The walk takes approximately 10-15 minutes along grassy paths and coastal routes.
What heating does the cottage have?
The property has oil central heating throughout. A multi-fuel stove in the living area provides additional warmth with starter logs included.
Are shops and pubs nearby?
The village shop sits 0.1 miles away. The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel is 100 yards from the cottage and The Greys Inn is 300 yards distant.

West End Cottage Reviews

A very cosy and comfortable cottage! It was our third weekend stay at the cottage, it happened to be Valentine's weekend, which was coincidental to our booking not the reason, there were Red Roses, a Valentine themed homemade cake and chocolates, the owners obviously take so much care to make sure their guests have the best experience. We've booked the cottage for a week in July and look forward to making the most of the delightful garden.
Hilary
West End Cottage is a lovely warm and cosy place to stay. It has a well equipped kitchen and a perfect little scullery at the back where we stored most of our food. The furniture is comfy and there is a very good sized garden and ample car parking space. Also a good smart TV. Although it is on a minor road there is very little traffic so we ceased to even notice it. There is loads of extremely useful information about the local area and good places to visit. There was also a wonderful chocolate cake to welcome us and lots of goodies including milk and other essentials. I would thoroughly recommend it as place for 2 people to stay, relax and enjoy the very lovely county of Northumberland.
Robert
The cottage was lovely, cosy and warm. A nice surprise having Christmas gifts there for us. Also a lovely home made cake. Bed was very comfortable. The cottage is close to amenities, and lovely walks. Also very quiet.
Anthony
We couldn't have found a nicer place then west end cottage. Such a peaceful place. Will definitely be there again. Best regards Tony and jayne.
Leslie
Lovely cottage and well situated for excellent walks along the coast. Great enclosed garden for our dog. Well stocked with everything you need including herbs and spices and those things you wouldn't usually take to cook on holiday. The hosts provided a lovely chocolate cake and welcome pack which was very well received. We enjoyed a peaceful break in a very homely cottage.
Great location & the property has absolutely loads of character. Relatively expensive but you certainly get what you pay for in terms of quality & facilities.
First of all, please do not change your pillows! They are wonderfully comfortable and soft so much so, I took a sneaky peek at the brand John Lewis and have ordered a pair for my home. This was our second stay at West End cottage and like before, it didn't disappoint. A delicious welcome pack awaited us, with chocolate butterfly buns and homemade scones. The cottage is incredibly wellequipped. Books, games, ideas on places to visit, and everything you could possibly need for the kitchen except for a tin opener, which we couldn't find for love nor money! Hot dogs, which we use as highvalue treats for our dogs, don't come with a ring pull! We even had sufficiently cold enough weather to use the log burner. We have booked West End Cottage again for our next stay in November 2026.
Jonathan
Lovely cosy cottage in great location with beach within walking distance and great base for exploring the area. Found cottage to be warm and garden was lovely and secure for dog, also good to have off road parking to side of cottage. Was nice on arrival to discover chocolate cake, milk and welcome pack. Eat at the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel on three occasions, good food at reasonable prices. Only thing we'd recommend changing is the pillows which seemed a bit soft saggy. Would definitely recommend stay again.
Excellent location for exploring up and down the lovely Northumberland coast. The cottage was cosy, comfortable and very well equipped with everything needed for our week away. The welcome pack & cleaning pack were very welcome indeed especially the delicious homemade treats! It was nice to be able to sit in the peaceful garden watching all the birds. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend to family and friends, although that might mean there wouldnt be any dates available for us to make a return visit! What a lovely place to stay.
Christine
We arrived at the cottage to find it exactly as listed, so we knew what to ... We arrived at the cottage to find it exactly as listed, so we knew what to expect, ideal location, everything you could need and more was provided, Owner left little personal touches like a baked cake and milk and welcome packs, vase of flowers on table, so thoughtful
Cosy and welcoming cottage with great attention to detail. Greatly appreciated the home made cake, preserves and welcome pack on arrival. Wonderful coastal walks and places to eat nearby and a pretty, secure garden .We were blessed with blue skies and had a lovely holiday.
We have had a lovely two weeks staying at this cosy cottage. It is well equipped and very comfortable with everything you need for a home from home including herbs, spices, tea and coffee and a tea cosy! The location is perfect in Embleton a couple of minutes to the pub, wonderful village store farm shop and a 20 minute walk to be on the beach. The garden is delightful and fully enclosed which suited our curious spaniel! With coastal walks all around and the Cheviots a short drive away, this is a great place to stay to enjoy it all. We shall return!
Wonderful welcome packs and fresh flowers in the cottage. Plenty of helpful additions in the kitchen store cupboards plus beautiful freshly baked homemade cake. Very well equipped and beautifully maintained garden. A very enjoyable stay.
West End cottage is such a lovely place to stay. It has everything you need for such a cosy cottage and the small touches like the vase of flowers, milk in the fridge and home made cakes are very welcoming. The bed is comfy and lighting the fire in the lounge is great on a cool evening. The location is great with the beach being a ten minute walk away and plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. This is our second visit and we have already booked for September.
Really enjoyed our stay thank you. Property just as advertised, very comfortable bed & the garden was great for us & the dog. Thanks again
Our second visit to West End Cottage. Great base for touring Northumberland. Cottage is very well equipped can't think of anything we needed that wasn't provided. Really warm didn't need to light the fire the heating was more than sufficient. Lovely pubs which are dog friendly. Would definitely stay again. Just to let you know the bathroom tap is dripping quite badly.
West end cottage was clean , lovely white bedding and towels . Located about 100 yards from the dunstanburgh hotel and 300 from the greys pub making its location for evening out very good. Pleasant secluded rear garden , small parking for one car off road . Living room and bedroom quite large . Kitchen is small but adequate for 2 . There's a rear porch utility which is very useful . Bathroom with a lovely big walk in shower . And as a nice welcome pack a superb sponge cake , milk , cookie pack Along with a good mixture of condiments etc. And as noted on an earlier review , the taps don't drip ! We had a really good stay and will happily return .
Fabulous quaint cottage with super private garden. The host generously provided a welcome pack and delicious chocolate cake and many more little touches which were most appreciated. The cottage is warm, cosy, very comfortable and Embleton is a lovely quiet village, close to the beach and great coastal walks. Embleton is also well placed for touring the beautiful Northumberland coast. Thanks for a super holiday. Looking to book again ASAP!
Overall, we enjoyed a very comfortable stay at West End Cottage. The welcome gift of homemade chocolate buns were delicious. It was lovely to see the log burner was ready to use, but unfortunately, the mild weather didn't really justify its use. Plenty of instructions within the cottage and lots to occupy your time. We particularly enjoyed the 'garden bird watch'. Embleton is just a short walk through to the magnificent Embleton Bay, where sun and sand kept our 2 dogs occupied for many hours. Glorious views across to Dunstanburgh Castle from the beach. A couple of minor points which didn't detract from our stay, the dripping tap, as mentioned in previous reviews, is still not fixed, resulting in a huge amount of water being wasted. The vacuum cleaner is next to useless, I'm afraid. Apart from those two issues, we would still recommend West End Cottage.
John Paul
Fantastic stay at West End cottage. Very well appointed and great facilities. Perfect location and ideal place to explore the surrounding area. Decor is looking a bit tired and could benefit from a touch up. Leaking taps in the kitchen and bathroom, only point out to save the waste of water and expense. Warm and comfortable property with lots of clear instructions and information.
Excellent in all respects. Very well equipped cottage. A great location within walking distance of the beach and local amenities. Lovely garden and very well hosted! Highly recommended!
We recently stayed here with our dog, Billy. Upon arrival we had been left milk, a cleaning pack, a teacoffee pack with biscuits, a dog treat for Billy and delicious homemade buns. What a welcome! This is a lovely cottage, perfect for two, in the lovely village of Embleton. Great location to be based out of for visiting local attractions. Large living room and bedroom. Good size bathroom with a lovely hot shower. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of utensils and herbsspices etc. Much better than most places we've stayed before. Nice secure garden with off road parking, all a 10 minute stroll from the beach. Would happily stay here again and would recommend.
Extremely well equipped cottage made for a very comfortable stay in a great location at the edge of the village. The Welcome Pack contained all the essentials plus some very tasty treats including a delicious homemade cake. Walking distance to the village shop and two very good dining pubs and a pleasant stroll to the beautiful beach. A very enjoyable New Years break would definitely recommend.
Melanie
Stunning cottage, with gorgeous garden, lots of thoughtful little extras, loved feeding the birds and recording our sightings. THe only negative for us was it was too mild to have the log burner on, however the settings for the heating, which we couldnt control meant the heating kicked in at 6am ..and was quite noisy ..and shut down late afternoon..which meant the house was a bit chilly...maybe just needs tweaking after the clocks going back
A warm, welcoming, comfy, cosy and clean cottage. We were welcomed with a plate of delicious chocolate buns. West End Cottage is obviously a much loved family property with the owners doing everything to give their guests the best experience. The bed was exceptionally comfy, I had the best nights for as long as I can remember! The garden is lovely and we hope to return at a time of year where we can enjoy sitting out in it!
Stephen
We had a brilliant stay at your cottage loved visiting the surrounding area the ... We had a brilliant stay at your cottage loved visiting the surrounding area the beach was easy to get to and what a fantastic beach it is our two dogs loved their daily walks on the beach
Angela
Thought this cottage was really lovely with delightful garden. Location was excellent for main local attractions, situated in nice village with good pubs and convenience store. The cottage itself was very well equipped and very comfortable. We were left delicious welcoming gifts! Our only adverse comment is that the bathroom is a little way from the bedroom, especially when you are used to an ensuite but appreciate there is nothing you can do about that.
A charming traditional stone building cottage with a lovely garden to enjoy your breakfasts outside accompanied by a squadron of friendly sparrows. Compact galley kitchen with a comprehensive range of equipment. Walk in shower with an amazing pressure blew the fluff out of my navel with no problem!! Comfy large bed accepted my 6ft 4 inch height with no problem being tall I had to be aware of the low doorways in the cottage. The WiFi password is on the rear of the router. Upon our arrival we found a very large strawberry cream cake & bottle of milk in the fridge bang went my diet! Also a lovely homemade jar of strawberry jam & large box of mixed biscuits coffee's tea's etc. On the dining table was a delightful vase of freshly cut flowers from the cottage garden. A note had been left of the ingredients of the cake & the jam for anyone with dietary concerns which reflects just how thoughtful & kind the owners are. On the kitchen calendar a note had been left for an RNLI event at Craster which we thoroughly enjoyed & supported. Coincidentally my partner had very recently played in her steel band supporting the Cullercoats RNLI fund raising event. I have been coming to Northumberland since the 1970s so much to do & explore. We had a delightful stay at this charming West End Cottage. Many thanks, Claire & David
This cottage has everything you could possibly need. Thoughtful touches throughout mean that your stay is completely comfortable. The welcome pack means you can have a cup of tea and a slice of delicious cake upon arrival, something we have never had elsewhere. A wonderful place to stay to explore the Northumberland coastline.
Catherine
An exceedingly comfortable and well appointed cottagequite possibly the best weve ever stayed in, in 20 years of holidaying in cottages. Lovely enclosed garden, and great location for visiting the Northumberland coast.
Beautiful cottage, beautiful location. We loved our stay, thank you.
Anthony
We love this cottage, our second visit and perfect for us. As soon as you open the door you feel at home. Cosy and comfortable with a perfect garden for the dog. The bed is so comfortable in the large bedroom and the shower is fabulous. It's a short walk to the lovely little village shop and a longer walk to the most beautiful beach. It restores your soul
Rebecca
The cottage was really lovely. Catered for our every need and the garden was beautiful and totally safe for our two dogs. We will definitely stay there again.
We had an excellent holiday in this lovely cottage. The welcome cake was very welcome and the cottage was beautifully presented. We had a very comfortable stay and were very lucky with the weather. Found plenty of places locally for excellent food.
Second time in this lovely, cosy, peaceful cottage. Everything you need is provided including a fabulous welcome pack and on a wet day the cottage is perfect for just hunkering down.
Sally-anne
Lovely cottage, couldn't ask for more, great facilities, bed very comfy too which is always great to know. Grays Inn, dog friendly and great beers too all within staggering distance
We very much enjoyed out stay Much appreciated all the extras and flowers. The garden extremely safe for our dog and the birds were a delight to watch. It was good to be in easy reach of shop for morning paper. The beach would be within walking distance for those younger and fitter than us but we drove and found parking easy. We and dog loved our walks there The kitchen is tight but now we know that we can cope in future. A more comfy armchair would be an asset. We will return for sure.
Beautiful cottage with everything we needed both inside and outside. The enclosed garden was a plus also. Thank you.
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