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Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior detail
Beach nearby, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome.

Located in the heart of the village of Embleton, our holiday house offers easy access to everything beautiful Northumberland has to offer.

The house is a 1 mile, safe and easy walk to the beach and Dunstanburgh Golf Course and 500 yards from the village centre. The house provides walkable access to the village shop, garage and playpark as well as the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel, Grey’s Inn and the Sambuca Blue Bell.

Whether you have come to see the castles or build a sand one, cycle, golf, play, surf, walk or wild swim, the house is a great base from which to enjoy your holiday.

The house sleeps 5 and has 3 large upstairs bedrooms, one king, a twin and a single, and a family bathroom. All single beds are full size and bedding and towels are included although we ask that you bring your own beach and/or dog towels.
A travel cot is available and can fit comfortably into any of the bedrooms. We do not provide cot bedding as we feel little ones and carers settle more quickly with their own.

Downstairs our cosy living room leads into a small conservatory and out into the back garden. The living room is stocked with a selection of maps, books, wooden bricks and train track, jigsaws and board games along with a TV with access to a DVD player and Amazon Prime. WIFI connection is fast and included which keeps all ages happy!

Our well-equipped kitchen/diner has a walk-in pantry and fridge, a dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle, along with a smoothie maker and toastie maker (perfect for easy lunches and snacks after a day at the beach). The dining table comfortable seats 6 and a highchair can be provided.

The front door opens into a spacious hallway leading to the kitchen/diner and the living room. Our side door entrance leads off the drive into a tiled boot room and utility area with a washing machine and fridge/freezer and leads onto the downstairs toilet, boiler room and kitchen.

With off street parking for 2 cars, a front and back garden and an outside tap, the access to the house makes for easy loading and unloading from a day at the beach with sandy children, dogs, surf boards or golf gear.

Property manager

Liz O'Toole

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 large (Labrador) or two medium sized (Spaniel)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great for children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Embleton, Northumberland

What's nearby

  • Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Embleton Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dunstanburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Beadnell Bay - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lewis's Fish Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elan Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Craster Arms Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Fisherman Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome. located?

This family-friendly Alnwick holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Embleton Tower and Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club. Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Damian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
Overall it was a good property. A nice quiet location, it had everything needed but I would get an Airfryer instead of the gas oven, would save a lot of money
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicola w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Lovely house. Very spacious, well equipped and clean. We often stay in Embleton but this was our first time in this accommodation. We’ll definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really lovely
We would recommend this property. Great location for the beach. Clean, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds (thick duvets, so we used only sheets/blankets provided). Some board games for kids. Shower needed careful reading of instructions! Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

glenn l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good stay
Great location and very clean house with all the amenities and instructions you will need. Gardens
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and really nice place to stay!
Perfect location to stay, we really enjoyed the place well worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house but niggles need to be addressed
This is a really nice, deceptively spacious house in a great location for exploring the lovely walks, beaches and sites of Northumberland, and let at a very fair price. We all enjoyed our stay but there were a number of minor niggles that combined together, took the shine off what is a really great house. The central heating timer had not been updated to reflect BST - slightly annoying and already mentioned by a previous guest. The heaviest, thickest duvet we ever experienced which was way too hot to sleep under - we ditched the duvet and made do with sheets and the spare blankets provided. Communication via the Vrbo website was non-existent, but Liz did respond quickly to texts. The conservatory and garden could be real features of the house, but just seemed a bit neglected and sad. The Covid information was extensive and a little unnecessary - a reminder of times we'd rather forget. Overall, we just felt that with a little bit of effort, and attention to detail, this could have been a 5 star review.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvia L.

Embleton Family Stay
The house was ok for the few days we stayed, there were somethings that are now looking tired and could be improved. The garden was VERY uninviting, we never actually used it, even though the weather was very good. We did not let our dog out in the garden alone, as we were not sure how safe it was.The front garden and driveway could do with some tidying, and did not look inviting when we first arrived. The small conservatory had a smell about it, either urine or mould, we left the back door open when we were in the house to ease the smell. The timer on the heating had not been changed after the clocks went forward at the end of March, therefore the heating was coming on at odd times, we did not alter the time. Cleanliness was ok, but things like mould behind the bathroom door and window cills and windows let it down. There is also a very large " brown/leak" mark on the ceiling in the small pantry, not sure what it was. We had an Ok stay, fortunately only for 3 nights, and we were out every day. I feel sure if things are cleaned and tidied, it would be a much nicer home to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B., Ottery St Mary, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and well presented property
Very clean and well presented. A 10min walk from the beach and a lovely village farm shop and three lovely pubs in walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hiday Home
We visited Driftwood for a long weekend. This was a really comfortable, well set up holiday home. Very well equipped, loads of games and puzzles, lots of beach’s equipment too. Embleton is a perfect base for exploring the area and is only about a 20 minute walk to the beach. From there you can of course walk for mikes and miles in either direction. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

India F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliantly equipped home
Couldn’t ask for more. Everything you could possibly need was there and more. Lovely stay, really enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in great location for exploring Northumberland
One of the best equipped and homely homes we've stayed in. There was everything you could need and lots of homely touches. A great base for exploring the area, in easy driving distance of many sights. Very comfortable beds and plenty of room for a family of 5. Only minor thing was we had to wash a lot of the dishes and cutlery etc before use, but that was probably down to previous occupants not cleaning dishes properly. It wasn't a big problem though and we would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely 2 week break
The house is beautifully decorated. The bedrooms are lovely. Also big! We didn’t have children with us but would have been happy if we had- there were lots of books, games, toys, train set , high chair etc . The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. The location is good- lovely nature reserve over the road, and the walk down to the gorgeous beach is nice, down past the golf club and through the dunes. The walk to the castle is more robust and the path was very muddy so we were slipping, but in the warmer weather it would be dry . It’s a very beautiful walk. The road through the village leads to Seahouses , Bamburgh, Holy Island etc. There is a nice farm shop in the village, and a friendly little shop within the petrol garage where we picked up essentials. We had a fabulous Sunday roast in the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel. The location was perfect for visiting the surrounding area and also to chill and enjoy the Bay on non car days. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Embleton
Property was ideal for travelling to local beaches and walking to good local eating places
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good base for exploring local coastline
Easy walks from house to beach via Dunstanburgh golf course for breakfast! Clean, comfortable accommodation with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely, well equipt, good location
A great base to explore beautiful Northumberland. The house is comfy, clean and very well equipt with all home comforts and so much more.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Nice house, central for all the places we wanted to visit. Plenty of space for family of 4 adults. Well equipped, nice little touches (hand wash/WU liquid/Washing powder, etc.) Lovely comfortable beds and clean, crisp bedding. Only downside was the smell of dogs downstairs and on occasions noisy neighbours (raised voices) Feel the carpets would benefit from a deep clean. We would happily book for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab Location!
Fab location with the beach a short walk away & great pub - all dog friendly. Property had everything we needed. Stayed in Seahouses before but will definitely be back to Embleton!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely week
We had a lovely stay in this clean, well-equipped house. We had everything we needed and it was very comfortable. Plenty of room for 4 of us. Embleton is a lovely village so we had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Embleton
Second stay in the village which we love . Residents are super friendly , lovely pub and fabulous beach . This property very much a home from home with good facilities and plenty of space for 3 adults , two teenagers and a pooch . Found the downstairs loo and boot room very useful . Thank you for sharing your holiday home with us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wellness break
Us 4 close friends all self employed therapists came to relax laugh and do self care It was so relaxing here We took our own food to heat and lots of treats A long walk and braved a swim in the sea with Dunstanburgh Castle looking over us Lovely beach and the sun shone People were friendly but then so are we We know the area and didn't explore much as we needed to just chat and have peace . It ticked our boxes and Liz was a prompt host that cares about her guests . Thanks from the 5 amigas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Fuller F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely few days in Northumberland
This is a lovely house to stay in, very comfy beds and clean and everything you needed in the kitchen. Just a little walk to the beach and the local pub and hotel are great places to eat out in. I recommend this property for your stay. Also recommend the Jolly Fishermen in Craster for a meal, it was so good but do book in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable location & lots of space
Fabulous home & perfect for a family vaccination. Unbeatable Embleton location, just 1m from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Instructions to enter properly
Overall very good, apart from I had to contact the host direct to get instructions to the house and key safe. VRBO did not L give instruction my
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
This property is tastefully decorated and comfortable to stay in. It provided all we needed for any easy base to explore the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cora H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Embleton
Lovely property ticked all our boxes for our trip would recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022