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Whinstone Cottage

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7 Nights See prices

  • £568  to  £1150

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Short Breaks From

  • £142 p/night
    Off peak
    (3 night min)
  • £288 p/night
    Peak season
    (3 night min)

Next OfferMore offers

£652 Fri, 21 Feb 2025
7 nights - Add SPR25 at check-out for 10% off any break Jan-Mar (min 3 nts)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    4

  • Bedrooms

    2 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    3 (all year)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Yes
    2 Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Access
    G

    Ground floor
    Living

  • Log Burner

About Whinstone Cottage

Whinstone Cottage is a seaside delight. Enjoying fantastic views over the links of Dunstanburgh Golf Course to Embleton Bay, the Northumberland holiday cottage is ideal for couples and families as it sleeps three people in two bedrooms with an additional child's trundle bed available, and is dog-friendly. The former quarry master's house is built from the stone that gives it its name and is only a short walk from the village farm shop and the friendly Grey's Inn pub. With the beach a quarter of a mile from the door and Alnwick only eight miles away, you have all the features and amenities you need for a self-catering holiday on the Northumberland Coast.

Embleton Beach is a vast sweep of sandy coastline. The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle sit at the northern tip against a suitably dramatic backdrop of the North Sea. Despite its beauty, you'll likely find the beach deserted, especially out of peak summer season. It only takes ten minutes to walk from the cottage by following a scenic route across the golf course and through dunes. It's easy to see why BBC Countryfile Magazine has voted Embleton as the Beach of the Year. The beach is protected as part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is popular with bird watchers, and allows dogs all year round. The views from the Northumberland Coast Path are spectacular. Follow the route to Craster or walk to Low Newton for a pint at the Ship Inn before continuing to Beadnell.

One of the most prominent local attractions is Alnwick Castle. Owned by the same family for over 900 years, the castle's collections offer a fascinating glimpse into centuries past. Fans of the Harry Potter films will instantly recognize Alnwick as the exterior of Hogwarts, and the castle hosts entertaining events during school holidays. Other attractions include Bamburgh Castle, boat trips to Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands from Seahouses, and the Elizabethan town walls in England's most northern town, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. You're also close to the Northumberland National Park for more outdoor adventures.

Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement, and the owner can provide a travel cot and a high chair for infants and toddlers, ensuring a stress-free stay for families.

Contact the owner

Owner details:

Jane Riley at Beach & Quiet joined Independent Cottages in April 2022


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Log Burner
  • Beach Nearby
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Pub Nearby
  • Golf Nearby
  • Kingsize +
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • Smart TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Microwave
  • Dish washer
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • WiFi

Location (Northumberland)

Accommodation Comprises:

Whinstone Cottage is a single-storey property with a large, unsecured garden.

  • Welcoming living room with stripped pine floors, comfortable furnishings, a Smart TV and a log burner. Windows overlook the garden to the sea.
  • The farmhouse kitchen features a tiled floor, a traditional farmhouse table, and modern appliances for stress-free self-catering.
  • There's a king-sized bed and an antique chest and wardrobe in the main bedroom, which also has direct access to the bathroom.
  • A second bedroom has a single bed and the option of a trundle bed to sleep an extra child.
  • The family bathroom is accessible from the hallway and the main bedroom. It has a shower over the bath, a WC, and a handbasin.
  • A cloakroom with a WC is next to the entrance hall and the single bedroom.

Outside: The cottage has sea views, seating, and parking for one car. Guests with children and pets should note that the garden is not fenced to preserve the water views.

Additional Information: WiFi, bedding, and bed linen are included. Guests must provide cot bedding, beach towels, and dog towels if they are required. Smoking is not permitted.

Whinstone Cottage Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Sat, 4th Jan 2025 - Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £432 | 4 nights: £432

7 Nights
£568

3 Nights
£432


Fri, 21st Feb 2025 - Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £510 | 4 nights: £510

7 Nights
£679

3 Nights
£510


Fri, 28th Feb 2025 - Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £540 | 4 nights: £540

7 Nights
£720

3 Nights
£540


Fri, 11th Apr 2025 - Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £665 | 4 nights: £665

7 Nights
£886

3 Nights
£665


Fri, 25th Apr 2025 - Thu, 22nd May 2025
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £585 | 4 nights: £585

7 Nights
£780

3 Nights
£585


Fri, 23rd May 2025 - Thu, 29th May 2025
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £765 | 4 nights: £765

7 Nights
£1,020

3 Nights
£765


Fri, 30th May 2025 - Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £690 | 4 nights: £690

7 Nights
£920

3 Nights
£690

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Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms (1 King & 1 Single/Twin)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
2 dogs welcome
Accessibility:
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Mon/Fri
Payment Options:
Cheque, Credit / Debit Card, Bank Transfer
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
Help combat online fraud. Speak to the owner on our officially verified number: +44(0)1665 576929 before paying by bank transfer.
Please discuss any requirements regarding your pet(s) with the property owner.
Independent Cottages recommends that you take out holiday cancellation insurance.

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Jane Riley at Beach & Quiet
Member Since April 2022

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Last Minute Offers

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 for 7 nights, £652
Add SPR25 at check-out for 10% off any break Jan-Mar (min 3 nts)

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* Calendar last updated: 14th February 2025

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