In the heart of Embleton village, this holiday house offers easy access to Northumberland's beauty. A 1-mile walk leads to the beach and Dunstanburgh Golf Course, while a short stroll takes you to village shops and eateries. With a well-equipped kitchen/diner, spacious living room with conservatory, fast WiFi connection for all ages.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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 amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
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
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city center
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
Snorkeling 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Alnwick, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. Traveling with kids? Consider Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Playhouse. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Alnwick travel guide
Is Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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. ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Comfy, spacious house, great base for couples and families, dogs welcome. located?
This family-friendly Alnwick vacation 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 mi (5 km).
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A lovely, warm and comfortable property. The owners have made every effort to make the house a lovely place to stay. The kitchen was very well stocked and I loved the fact there were things like dishwasher tablets and bathroom supplies, we’ve stayed in so many places where we’ve not been so lucky! The village is quiet and the walk to the fantastic beach is an easy 20 walk along a footpath past the golf club. Turn left along the beach for the fabulous Ship Inn in Low Newton or right for Dunstanburgh Castle. We’d also recommend the Jolly Fisherman in Craster for lunch it has a lovely outside space overlooking the sea.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
A wonderful house, beautifully decorated and very well equipped. Close to the pub and a fantastic local store. Fabulous walks from the door. We had a great stay with friends at New Year.
Excellent location for exploring the Northumberland coast and beyond.Accommodation had all we needed for a 4 night break and warm and cozy in the autumn weather.Dunstanburgh Castle Inn is excellent for food, atmosphere and friendly staff. Greys Inn is also OK.Fully recommend and will return when we can! :)
Or stay in Embleton was excellent! The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed and more. It’s in a convenient location in the village. The owners were very responsive to our questions and went above and beyond to help. We would definitely return.
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!
An excellent four days. The house is roomy and furniture very comfortable. Parking in the drive was easy. Well stocked kitchen - pans, crockery, cutlery etc. The attractive village and two very diverse but excellent pubs serving food are a short walk from the house.Liz was an excellent communicator responding quickly with answers to questions. She has provided plenty of information about how things work in the house. Would recommend. Thanks Liz.
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.