Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Craster

Middlerigg perches above Craster harbour on the aptly named Haven Hill. The motherly arms of Craster harbour’s two whinstone piers hold a protective embrace. The resulting small cove shelters from the wild North Sea. It has welcomed Craster’s fishermen and their cobles for generations. Ramshackle stacks of lobster pots mirror the ragged silhouette of tumbledown Dunstanbugh Castle in the distance. 

Driftwood is a scant 200 metres from Craster Harbour and has wonderful views down Haven Hill to the water. The former fisherman's cottage dates back over two centuries to a time when Craster was the nation's leading provider of smoked kippers. Today, it is a delightful holiday cottage sleeping four people in two ensuite bedrooms, with excellent self-catering facilities for couples, families and friends. You're moments from the Northumberland Coastal Path and close to Dunstanburgh, Alnwick, and Bamburgh castles. It's a fantastic spot for bird watchers, landscape photographers, hikers, cyclists and anyone else who loves being outdoors. 

Built in the 1800s as housing for fishermen in Craster's thriving kipper and herring industry, Harbourway has been sympathetically updated to offer comfortable self-catering accommodation for 21st Century families. The end-terrace holiday cottage sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and is close enough to Craster Harbour that you can hear the chug of the engine of the boats and the call of the gulls greeting them on their return. Windows look towards the harbour and catch the morning sun, and a picket fence encloses the front garden, so it's safe for children and dogs. 

The owners of Craster Reach have taken inspiration from its coastal surroundings. Soft shades of blues and greys are complemented with timber and slate flooring, offering stylish self-catering accommodation without detracting from fantastic views. The holiday cottage sleeps six people in three beautiful bedrooms, with an open-plan living area, well-maintained gardens, and seating areas both front and rear. Craster Reach is a period mid-terraced cottage in the quiet village of Craster within strolling distance of a harbour, pub and café that also has a small selection of essential items. It's welcoming for couples, families and friends in all seasons. 

Coastguard Cottage sits right in Craster village, a stone's throw from Northumberland's stunning coastline. This four-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeps eight and has bags of character with reclaimed wood features and a crackling wood burner. You can walk straight onto the coastal path from the door, and Dunstanburgh Castle's dramatic ruins are just 1.5 miles along the cliff tops. The cottage has a ground floor double with en-suite, three more bedrooms upstairs, and a lovely deck overlooking the harbour. Craster's got a cracking gastropub and is famous for its delicious smoked kippers. This holiday rental puts you right where the action is.

Whinstone Cottage is a charming seaside holiday home overlooking Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Golf Course, perfect for couples, families, and their dogs. This former quarry master’s house sleeps four across two bedrooms with a cosy atmosphere. Just a short walk from Embleton’s farm shop, Grey's Inn pub, and the stunning beach, it’s ideal for a Northumberland holiday. Explore Embleton Beach, a vast, dog-friendly stretch of sand crowned by dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle. Nearby attractions include Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, and boat trips to Lindisfarne. Whinstone Cottage offers comfort, scenic walks, and endless adventure.

Primrose Cottage, Embleton, Northumberland, is a converted farm cottage, ideal for couples or individuals and situated within a 2-3 minute walk of Embleton beach (voted best beach in the country by Mumsnet and Countryfile viewers!) The Cottage is perfect for beach lovers, nature and bird watchers, golfers, walkers and experienced paddle boarders and surfers.  

​Converted Georgian stables in the grounds of Dunstan Hall makes a charming holiday cottage for couples or families. Stable Cottage is a mile from Craster and the Northumberland coast in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It sleeps four people in two rooms with panoramic views over the countryside towards Dunstanburgh Castle from the house and the garden. You can walk to the village pub and are within only a few miles of Alnwick and Bamburgh with their incredible castles and lively towns. Surfing, walking, cycling, fishing, and golf are all easily accessible. 

Luxuriate in the peace and beauty of the Northumberland Coast AONB. Hemmel House is a newly built (but in traditional style) holiday home sleeping six people in three ensuite bedrooms. It's perfect for a self-catering holiday with family and friends in all seasons, thanks to efficient underfloor heating and huge windows from which you can admire panoramic views across fields towards Dunstanburgh Castle and the coast. The beach at Embleton is a scenic stroll along a bridleway just over a mile-long. Dunstan village pub is even closer. Alnwick, Bamburgh and Craster are all within easy reach to enjoy castles, kayaking and kippers all in one day. 

Do you fancy yourself as Lord or Lady of the Manor? Dunstan Hall is the perfect place to indulge those fantasies. The beautiful Northumberland holiday home sleeps 18 people in 10 bedrooms with parts dating back some 800 years and views across fields towards the coast and Dunstaburgh Castle. It's in the quiet village of Dunstan, a stroll from the village pub and a mile from the historic village of Craster, with it’s gastro pub, café and fishmongers, selling the famous Craster kipper! About 100 yards up the road is the start of a scenic bridleway to Embleton Bay, about a mile and a half away. Alnwick, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and the Cheviot Hills are all nearby for memorable days out. You can book Dunstan Hall in combination with the owner's two other adjacent cottages for self-catering holidays for 29 friends, family members or colleagues.

Sleeping up to five guests, Seaview Cottage lives up to its name sitting in an enviable position with stunning views across Embleton Bay to the ruins of majestic Dunstanburgh Castle. Located in the heart of Embleton village, the shop and pubs are within strolling distance and the glorious three-mile beach is also accessible by foot. A comfy, much loved holiday home with a large garden, the cottage is in a superb position for exploring Northumberland's glorious coast and countryside with the National Park, Newcastle upon Tyne and the Scottish Borders within easy driving distance.   

"2 Bed Cottage in Craster" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin - 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC - Electric oven/hob, microwave,...

"Cargoes" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village...

"Seaside Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. Seaside Cottage is located in the small fishing village of Craster on the Northumberland coastal path, in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb). There are a couple of good restaurants reachable on foot, a further variety of shops and...

"Coble Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Northumberland. A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village...

"3 Bed Cottage in Craster" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms – 1 double and 2 twins - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC, 1 shower room, separate WC -...

"3 Bed Cottage in Craster" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Northumberland. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms 2 king size, 1 single - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 additional downstairs WC - Electric oven/hob with...