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Whinny Cottage, Embleton

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

Whinny Cottage is a ground-floor holiday cottage on the rural outskirts of Embleton in Northumberland. This brick-built property features a private hot tub and access to a shared swimming pool. The cottage sleeps four guests and provides ample off-road parking with an EV charger onsite.

Embleton sits close to Northumberland's Heritage Coastline, with the beach about 1. 6 miles away. The village has a pub and local hotel under a mile from the cottage and wildlife appears regularly on the doorstep, with Dunstanburgh Castle standing nearby.

The cottage has one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom. The bathroom includes a bath, walk-in shower and heated towel rail.

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About Whinny Cottage

Whinny Cottage is a ground-floor holiday cottage on the rural outskirts of Embleton in Northumberland. This brick-built property features a private hot tub and access to a shared swimming pool. The cottage sleeps four guests and provides ample off-road parking with an EV charger onsite.

Embleton sits close to Northumberland's Heritage Coastline, with the beach about 1.6 miles away. The village has a pub and local hotel under a mile from the cottage and wildlife appears regularly on the doorstep, with Dunstanburgh Castle standing nearby.

The cottage has one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom. The bathroom includes a bath, walk-in shower and heated towel rail. The kitchen contains an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and slimline dishwasher. The living area features an inglenook fireplace, Smart TV and dining space for four guests. The garden offers expansive countryside views with outdoor furniture.

Craster is 3 miles away (8 minutes) and Beadnell 5 miles (7 minutes), while Alnwick Castle sits 8.8 miles away (16 minutes). Boat trips to the Farne Islands leave from nearby Seahouses.

Whinny Cottage suits couples and small families wanting coastal access with countryside peace. Book for the hot tub, pool and stunning Northumberland location.

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Whinny Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Whinny 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 Whinny Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children can use the shared swimming pool in their booked time slots and play in the garden. Embleton Playpark is 0.8 miles away (2 min drive) and Embleton Bay beach is 1.8 miles away (6 min drive) for sandcastles and paddling. Boat trips to the Farne Islands leave from Seahouses. Take care on the garden steps.
For Couples
Couples get a private hot tub with countryside views and a quiet rural setting. The inglenook fireplace makes evenings in cosy. Embleton Bay beach is 1.8 miles away (6 min drive) and Dunstanburgh Castle is 1.8 miles away (6 min drive). The Greys Inn pub is 0.7 miles away (2 min drive). The ground-floor layout keeps bedrooms and living space on one level.
Pet Friendly
Whinny Cottage does not accept pets. The property has a no-pets policy for all guests, so dog owners will need to look at other pet-friendly cottages in Northumberland. Guests without pets can enjoy the hot tub, shared swimming pool and countryside views, with the beach 1.6 miles away.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Whinny Cottage

The Greys Inn

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

Postcode: NE66 3UY

Salt Water Cafe

Located 4.8 miles (7 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE67 5AS

2-Bedroom Cottage with Parking in Craster

Located 3.2 miles (8 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3SS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Whinny Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Whinny Cottage has a private hot tub located in the garden with outdoor furniture. The hot tub is included in your stay and provides countryside views while you relax.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Whinny Cottage does not accept pets. The property has a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does Whinny Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed and the other has twin beds.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and slimline dishwasher. The dining table seats four guests.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is ample off-road parking at the property. An EV charger is also available onsite for electric vehicles.
Can we use the swimming pool?
Yes, all guests can use the shared swimming pool by booking time slots. Pool bookings must be arranged after your arrival, not in advance of your stay.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 9:30am. The minimum stay is seven nights from a Friday.
Is the cottage suitable for guests with mobility issues?
The cottage is ground-floor accommodation with ramp access available. However, there are steps in the garden and bedroom windows serve as fire escapes which may present challenges.

Whinny Cottage Reviews

Nice cottage, great location. North Farm is a lovely complex with a great swimming pool. We loved the hot tub at the cottage and being able to walk into the village and to the beach. Welcome pack on arrival was great! A few small practical things missing ie. mirrors in the bedrooms, but nothing that would stop us returning again.
Absolutely love this cottage. We all enjoyed watching the hares and rabbits. Lots of beautiful birds too . We loved the walk to the beach. The hot tub was amazing. I will definitely be coming back, hopefully for a little longer next time. Thank you hosts .
Andrew
Fantastic place to stay, clean tidy and would recommend it to anyone.
We enjoyed a lovely week staying in Whinney cottage. Great on site swimming pool and hot tub. Ideal location for local walks and easy drive to neighbouring towns. Just one petty niggle was the lack of useful bowls, eg Pyrex casserole bowls to double up for oven use or salads etc.
Whiney cottage was a great place to stay, clean and comfortable the welcome pack was great. The hot tub well maintained and spotlessly clean.
We had a fantastic stay at Whinny. The accommodation was clean and cosy and the addition of the log burner and hot tub really made it something special! Having access to the pool was a huge perk too, especially on a rainy morning with a toddler. The location is great with nearby beaches and cosy pubs. Well definitely be returning
Amazing place! Well equipped, clean, comfortable with fabulous views all around. Hot tub and pool excellent. Location perfect for everywhere. Wildlife on the doorstep and walk to beautiful beach
Its our second time at North cottages Embleton and it didnt disappoint, it is the ideal position for places to see and walks. Excellent location
Edwina
Excellent property in beautiful location with outstanding facilities
Great cottage, peaceful and ideally located to discover the coast. The hot tub and swimming pool were an added bonus. Everything was well maintained, clean and tidy, and we felt relaxed and contented after our holiday. Also thank you for the welcome pack
Annemaria
Excellent holiday you could not ask for more . Swimming Hot tub peaceful good location
Patricia
Excellent property all round, in good position for visiting other places. Swimming pool fabulous, loved having sessions on our own, salt water chlorination so much gentler on skin. Only negative for us was that cars were parked too close to the bottom of our ramp preventing our car from being able to pick me up there so I had to use the steps, I think they were from The Retreat. They said they had to park there so as not to narrow up the gate.
Lovely cottage but 4 people and only 1 bathroom not enough. Only1 useable mirror in bathroom. 2 very small mirrors nailed too high to see in in bedrooms. Good welcome foods. I tried to use pool but the vertical steps too challenging as I have arthritis . Would have loved to swim. A staggered step or ramp with handrail would make pool accessible to less able . My family enjoyed pool and hot tub .
Jennifer
We had a really lovely holiday at Whinny Cottage. The cottage is well equipped and well appointed and a perfect location for exploring the Northumberland coast. The swimming pool and hot tub were an attraction of the location, and we made good use of both. The cottage has everything you need, but would agree with previous comments that the small mirrors in the bedrooms were too high up. The bedrooms did get stuffy at night because the windows are side opening and so we didn't want to leave them open other than on the latches overnight. The cottage would benefit from a larger and more robust clothes airer, particularly when there are multiple towels and swimming costumes to dry and the weather is too wet to get them out on the line although the heated towel rail in the bathroom was very welcome. Overall we had a great time at North Farm Cottages which were quiet and secluded but with good access to the beach and to the village of Embleton.
Michelle
We were very impressed with the cottage, with the ciews and the upkeepnof thw propery. The only thing missing was having a long mirror in the bedrooms. The round mirrors were too high up for me and my motherinlaw to see in.
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