Guests say
Dunstanburgh View is repeatedly praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and excellent location, offering easy access to local amenities and coastal walks. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property, peaceful environment, and the thoughtful touches provided by the owner, Sally. The cottage's proximity to attractions and the convenience of off-road parking are frequently mentioned. While overwhelmingly positive, one suggestion for improvement includes the addition of an upstairs loo for easier nighttime access.
Guests consistently describe the property as spotlessly clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to coastal paths, local pubs, and attractions like Craster Harbour and Dunstanburgh Castle, making it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
The cottage is frequently referred to as comfortable and a 'home from home,' with guests appreciating the cosy atmosphere and new additions such as the green 'fireside' chairs.
The property is well-equipped, with good cooking facilities and a great shower in the new bathroom. However, there is a suggestion to improve nighttime convenience by adding a loo upstairs.
While guests express gratitude towards the owner and mention recommendations provided, there are no specific references to gifts or additional thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
This is an ideal peaceful location for families or friends with so much to see and do including castles, beaches and market towns..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Sun Room.
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. . Garden area (shared with other property on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Dunstanburgh View is one of two beautiful Whinstone cottages situated at Proctors Stead Farm, near the idyllic hamlet of Dunstan and less than a mile inland from the seashore at Craster. The cosy living room boasts a wood burner ensuring a warm welcome whatever the season. The immaculate kitchen/dining room is also on the ground floor along with the fresh bathroom too. Both bedrooms are on the first floor and there are stunning, far reaching vistas across farmland towards the sea and the atmospheric ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle on the horizon.
The ambience surrounding this pair of homely cottages radiates peace and tranquillity, yet the traditional fishing village of Craster is less than a mile away, home to the renowned ‘Craster Kipper’, a smoked fish despatched to food lovers across the country. The friendly village of Embleton is only a couple of miles north with its wide sweep of golden sandy beach which has won the public poll of ‘Beach of the Year’ in the 2017 BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.
The wide stretch of golden sands at Beadnell Bay is only 7 miles north and is a popular destination for watersport enthusiasts, including sailing, sea kayaking, wind surfing and scuba diving. Golf can also be found nearby. Two miles further up the coastline is the traditional fishing port of Seahouses with boat trips departing regularly to the nearby Farne Islands, famous for its bird sanctuaries and seal colony. Visit the picture perfect village of Bamburgh, snuggled in the shadow of its majestic castle, just 3 miles further north.
Just 7 miles inland from Dunstanburgh View is the bustling market town of Alnwick, with its own dramatic castle (and film location for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Academy). Visitors will also enjoy a trip to Alnwick Garden, a spectacular interpretation of a formal garden including the Grand Cascade waterfall, Poison Garden, and a restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe!
The property is located on a small farm which includes a friendly, family run private caravan park, and has easy access to explore the 20 miles of Northumberland’s Heritage coastline, recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beach 2 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
- Northumberland Country Zoo
Reviews (10)
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Olly Smith
My wife and I have been fortunate to stay in some very nice cottage’s, but this is without doubt the best we have stayed in.Excellent location, very close to the coastal path, Craster Harbour a 15 minute walk away and the pub a 3 minute walk to.The cottage offers ample space, very good cooking facilities, excellent rooms and bathroom and great off road parking.We hope to return again once our legs have recovered from all the walking we did.
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Joyce
4th time we have stayed in this cosy cottage, real home from home,well equipped, short walk to pub and coffee shop, and craster just a 15min walk.
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HN
Dunstanburgh View is clean, peaceful and well-equipped. Plentiful walks from the doorstep are a boon. Northumberland council seems to have a good recycling collection too. Off road parking is a bonus.