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Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Cottage in Alnwick with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Dunstanburgh Castle
  • Place, Embleton Bay
  • Place, Alnwick Castle
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Harbourway sits on West End, the curving road that runs gently downhill to Craster's double-walled quay. It's the end house of a pair, and faces south, with the charming front garden offering panoramic views down to the harbour and the North Sea. It also ensures you're a little removed from the village hustle and bustle.

Inside, Harbourway has everything you'd expect of a traditional seaside cottage. Beams and wooden effect porcelain floors run throughout, and decorative touches hint at the house's maritime heritage – a pair of oars placed over a hearth, a wicker crab pot, a porthole window peeping out onto blue northern skies. Unusually for Craster, Harbourway offers plenty of parking – there's space for upto four cars.

On one side of the house is the spacious living room, a cosy space for relaxing, with deep sofas to sink into, and a wood burner recessed into the handsome inglenook fireplace. On the other side is the dining room, with another impressive granite fireplace with electric wood burning stove providing the focal point. Both have big bay windows with window seats to make the most of the views.

From here, arched French doors open out onto the sun-room, a light-filled space filled with additional seating, and warmed by underfloor heating. Another set of sliding doors leads out onto the front patio - perfect for sunny summer breakfasts.

The kitchen is at the back of the house, open-plan in design and cottagey in feel. It's fully equipped with an integrated dishwasher, electric range cooker, american fridge freezer, washer/dryer and a wine fridge. A small passageway leads past the stairs to a cosy bedroom with en-suite shower room, the first of four, tucked away into the northeast corner of the cottage and very private. The bed in this room can be made up as either a super-king or twin beds.

There are three more bedrooms upstairs: two further en-suite shower rooms, with another smaller twin bedded room ideal for children sandwiched between, and a modern family bathroom at the top of the stairs. The cottagey feel continues up here: pine doors, solid wooden beams and the super comfy beds are dressed with Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets.

Harbourway is also dog-friendly - you're welcome to bring along a well-behaved canine companion, as long as it's at least a year old.

If you fancy exploring Craster, just downhill from the cottage you'll find the legendary local fishmonger L. Robson and Sons, famous for their smoked kippers, and the Jolly Fisherman Inn, a friendly local hangout and a fine spot for an evening pint.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alnwick

Located in Alnwick, this cottage is by the ocean. Notable landmarks in the area include Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Aln Valley Railway are also worth visiting.
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Craster, Alnwick

What's nearby

  • Embleton Bay - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Chillingham Castle - 32 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tempus - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Northumberland Coast, Dunstanburgh Castle and Embleton Bay. Howick Hall and Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Super house in all respects

One of the very best houses we've stayed in as a family and the equal of the very best villas in Italy, France, Spain or Greece. And the weather was kind to us too!
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10/10 Excellent

Family holiday

Great week away with the family. Lovely stay in a well appointed house done to an incredibly high level.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Harbourway - a great place to stay

House is in a great location with sea view close to harbour. Plenty of walks from the village so no need to get into the car. There is a pub in the village which serves good food
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10/10 Excellent

One of the best holiday cottages in Craster

Having stayed here four times (fifth visit already booked) Harbourway is our home from home. Superbly located and very well equipped, this cottage is simply outstanding. A great deal of thought has gone into those extra little touches to make us feel comfortable, and our dog is well catered for too! Thank you and congratulations Catch the Breeze.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful - We return every year

We love it here and we come back every year with the whole family, never disappointed. Can’t wait for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Late summer holiday

Having stayed in the house previously we were interested to see how it was with new owners. Overall it was great! Beds comfortable , bathrooms well organised kitchen well equipped. The location is perfect most morning coffee taken outside looking out to sea.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning Home in the heart of Craster

Wow what a beautiful property. One of the best we have stayed in a fantastic position in Craster. Stayed as a group of friends and the 4 en suite bedrooms served our set up perfectly. Maintained and presented to a very high standard we all decided we could absolutely live there. Bus stop outside. Gorgeous walks on the beach to dunstanburgh castle, low newton, Bamburgh and boulmer along the coastal path in the other direction. We would not hesitate to recommend. We booked again for next year on the day we came home and are trying out another of the properties in the catch the breeze group.
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10/10 Excellent

Best Craster retreat

Great house in a great location with splendid accommodation to match the view. Would highly recommend to anyone for a family holiday
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay close to the village harbour

Had a great stay here, was a warm and welcoming house, with everything we needed. Great location for the local pub and walks to Dunstanburgh Castle and up and down the coast
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Craster

A fab house in an amazing location... spotless with everything we needed
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view and fresh kippers too

What a fabulous place to stay. Comfort, situation and facilities all wonderful. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage

Harbourway is a beautiful cottage. My family and I really enjoyed our stay there. An advantage for us was the amount of space for our family of 3 households. Of a person of almost 70, I found having a downstairs bedroom a real asset, as was the number of bathrooms for us all. The only real downside for me and anyone with mobility issues, was the slope between the gate and front door, plus the slope and steps towards my car.
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8/10 Good

A lovely stay

We had an excellent time at Harbour way, but we're surprised to find it wasn't as clean as we'd expect (last year at Driftwood was exceptional). Some cups still had coffee marks on them and hairs and dust were under beds (noticed when popping out bags underneath after unpacking) and in the main (bath only) bathroom. The shower seals could have been cleaner too. That aside, the house if excellently provisioned and the customer service it second to none. We'd certainly recommend and return.
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10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Wonderful property

Best location in Craster. Excellent presentation, extremely comfortable and well equipped. Would book again without hesitation
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in a perfect location

We had a great stay at Harbourway, just a stone throw away from Craster harbour and the coastal path to Dunstanborough. A really well equipped and comfortable cottage; will definitely return for another stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding

Simply the best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in. Clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped. An absolute joy! Would highly recommend. This was our second visit and we will certainly be back. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Excellent house

Probably one of the best houses I have stayed in - perfect location - perfect house - ideal for relaxing and entertaining - a great view towards the sea and ideal for travelling
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10/10 Excellent

Mary-anne J.

Perfect Stay at Harbourway

We had to make changes to our booking - 1 because we had a dog so needed a dog friendly property and 2 we had to delay our holiday due to an injury. On both occasions Catch the Breeze were excellent in communicating our choices. As Harbourway wasn’t our first choice - it exceeded our expectations. We loved the view of the harbour and spent time each day sitting outside at the comfortable garden furniture. The cottage had everything we wanted, was thoughtfully decorated, extremely comfortable and spotless. Such a great dog friendly property. This was our third holiday in Northumberland and we were so pleased that we continued to find new little gems. A perfect stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday house

A beautiful house, well equipped and in a great location. Plenty of space for a large family holiday and lots to do and see in the surrounding area. Highly recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Beautiful house, beautiful location

Beautiful property in a fantastic location, suitable for a family stay with grandparents. The Dog goody bag was an unexpected, lovely touch. There's is so much to do and see in the area and so many lovely walks too.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Fantastic property in Craster

Superb property in a fantastic position in Craster. Very well equipped, super comfy, sunroom a lovely place to sit and relax. Patio overlooking the harbour and sea beyond a great place for breakfast and coffee on a sunny morning. Will definitely look to book again with Catch the Breeze if/when we return to Craster
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding cottage

Wonderful location with superb views across the harbour, this cottage is outstandingly good. Well equipped, comfortable, nice front garden, parking for two cars, what's not to like? We have stayed here three years running and have just booked again for next year. We were very sorry to have to leave for home yesterday!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent holiday experience

Stunning property in a stunning location; what more is there to say? Beautifully laid out and extremely well equipped cottage all to an exceptional standard. Great to sit out on the front just watching the view and the world go by. Been to Northumberland many times, this was by far the best!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Disappointed with the description of four double berooms

Beautiful house, great location. However there were a few things we weren't happy with. The small bedroom is not suitable for two adults, there was barely room to move round the bed let alone to find room for luggage. It should be described has a single room and have a single bed in it. We also found the bathrooms needed shelving, there was no where to put incidents. I hope this feed back is helpful . Regards Sandra Charlish
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10/10 Excellent

Review of Harbour view

Fabulous comfortable cottage . Convenient for Craster and walks . Lovely towels and beds and nice sitting out when weather suitable with views of the harbour .

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