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Whinny Cottage, Embleton

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4.9
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.9
out of 5
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. The beach is 1. 6 miles away. The village has a pub and local hotel just 0. 7 miles from the cottage. Wildlife appears regularly on the doorstep. Dunstanburgh Castle stands 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. The beach is 1.6 miles away. The village has a pub and local hotel just 0.7 miles from the cottage. Wildlife appears regularly on the doorstep. Dunstanburgh Castle stands 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). Beadnell is 4 miles away (10 minutes). Alnwick Castle sits 7 miles away (15 minutes). The Farne Islands are accessible 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.

Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3TT
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 6 miles
NE68 7SR
Embleton Bay Beach Walk
Distance: 1.6 miles
NE66 3XQ
Dunstanburgh Castle Coastal Path
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3TT
Craster to Low Newton Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Craster Village Shops
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TU
Seahouses Village Shops
Distance: 6 miles
NE68 7SR
Embleton Village Pub
Distance: 0.7 miles
NE66 3UN
Beadnell Village
Distance: 4 miles
NE67 5AY
Craster Harbour
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1NQ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3TT
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 6 miles
NE68 7SR
Embleton Bay Beach Walk
Distance: 1.6 miles
NE66 3XQ
Dunstanburgh Castle Coastal Path
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3TT
Craster to Low Newton Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Craster Village Shops
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
NE66 1TU
Seahouses Village Shops
Distance: 6 miles
NE68 7SR
Embleton Village Pub
Distance: 0.7 miles
NE66 3UN
Beadnell Village
Distance: 4 miles
NE67 5AY
Craster Harbour
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 3TR

Is Whinny Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children can enjoy the shared swimming pool with bookable time slots and explore the garden with countryside views. The beach is 1.6 miles away for rock pooling and sandcastle building. Alnwick Castle offers interactive displays and activities. The Farne Islands boat trips from Seahouses provide wildlife spotting including puffins and seals. However, the hot tub and some garden steps require supervision.
For Couples
Couples will appreciate the private hot tub with countryside views and the peaceful rural location. The inglenook fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere for evenings in. Book the swimming pool for private time slots. Walk to Embleton Bay beach in under 30 minutes. Explore Dunstanburgh Castle ruins together. The village pub is 0.7 miles away. Ground-floor living means no stairs between bedroom and living spaces.
Pet Friendly
Whinny Cottage does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in Northumberland, you will need to look at alternative properties in the area. The cottage is part of North Farm Cottages development and this policy applies across the site. Consider other locations if travelling with dogs or cats.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Whinny Cottage

The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel

Located 0.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3UN

The Jolly Fisherman Craster

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3TR

The Cottage Inn Dunstan

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3SZ

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. All essential cookware and utensils are provided for self-catering.
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 Friday at 3 PM and check-out is Friday at 10 AM. 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

Andrew
Fantastic place to stay, clean tidy and would recommend it to anyone.
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 .
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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