Guests say
East Farm Croft is a well-loved cottage praised for its beautiful presentation, cosy warmth, and excellent location in Embleton, close to amenities and stunning beaches. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and the secure garden, particularly noting the property's suitability for dogs. While some guests have highlighted areas for improvement, the overall experience is one of comfort and relaxation in a friendly village setting.
The cleanliness of the property received mixed reviews. While some guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, others reported issues with dust, dirty kitchenware, and unattended gardens. The presence of a deep cleaning team suggests responsiveness to cleanliness concerns, but recurring issues indicate room for improvement.
The location of the cottage is highly praised, with guests appreciating its proximity to local amenities, pubs, and beautiful beaches. The quiet and peaceful setting in Embleton village, along with easy access to walks, makes it an ideal spot for a holiday retreat.
Guests have found the property to be cosy and warm, especially due to the Aga and the comfortable beds. The open plan dining and living space is appreciated for relaxation. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating and the need for additional warmth in the living area.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with a secure garden and good parking. However, guests have noted some maintenance issues such as problematic locks, slow-draining sinks, and a lack of cleaning materials. The Aga is a highlight, though its suitability for summer use has been questioned.
There is insufficient information to accurately score thoughtfulness. While some guests mentioned a welcome pack, the contents and consistency of these gifts are not clear, and there is no guarantee of such amenities being provided.
About this property
A beautiful stone-built cottage resting in Embleton and close to local amenities, East Farm Croft is an idyllic getaway for a family or two couples looking to explore the many wonders of Northumberland. Park off-road and be welcomed into an open-plan living area with tall ceilings housing historic roof beams, wooden flooring and a theme of pale grey and brown throughout the décor, an ideal social hub for all guests to enjoy. Airy and simply beautiful, the sitting area offers a selection of sofas beside a welcoming woodburning stove, ideal for morning coffee, and when mealtimes call, a fantastic kitchen area in contemporary colours with loads of amenities will cater to your culinary needs, and you can enjoy a meal together at the dining table, and a glass door and skylights draw in natural light.
Continuing the beauty of the living area, you will be delighted to discover two bedrooms with contemporary en-suites, including a double with a beautiful old-fashioned headboard and a king-size with built-in cupboards. Outside, enjoy sunsets over the countryside and distant castle as you indulge in a glass of your favourite beverage in the garden. Embleton is a lovely town with a variety of eateries for you to enjoy, and you can stock up on picnic essentials at the local store before heading over to the idyllic sandy beach or walking through Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve. Within easy reach of the property is the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and from here you can join the Dunstanburgh Castle Walk or try out a game of golf at the local course.
Further from the property you will be able to visit the magnificent Bamburgh Castle and the quaint seaside town around it. Make a coastal getaway to remember with a stay at East Farm Croft.
The pretty village of Embleton is ideally placed for exploring one of the most attractive stretches of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. A beautiful grassy path runs from the village to neighbouring Craster, alongside the sea and past Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland. Embleton itself has a village pub and a local hotel, and there is an excellent range of amenities in nearby Alnwick. The gardens at nearby Howick Hall are open during the summer and are noted for their beauty, whilst Alnwick Castle and Garden are a 'must-see' when visiting the area. For the keen golfer, Dunstanburgh Links Course is about 1 mile away - just one of several excellent courses in the vicinity.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with washing machine.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, music system, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Steps down from living area into bedroom
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (40)
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Pamela
Very clean and tidy when we arrived. All the basics required to start your holiday provided. Few minor points/suggestions: No padlock on gate as mentioned in joining instructions. No coat hooks! Could really do with something like this just inside the cottage for coats, towels and dog leads. We didnât need it but perhaps someone not used to a log burner might appreciate more directions on how to use. Also there needs to be a proper fire glove provided, not the extremely holey two fingered one left. Crockery was a right mismatch. Not enough to fill the dishwasher (which had no cutlery box) so had to be put on more regular than should. Corkscrew is broken and needs replacing. A suggestion book in the accomodation might let managing company resolve issues more quickly? Overall a fabulous stay, now I just have to buy an Aga for home as my wife fell in love with the one in the property.
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Peter
The cottage is lovely inside but outside is quite unsafe because there are different levels for walking on, not recommended for anyone with balance difficulties. We were disappointed by the cleanliness, dust hangers from the roof and lamps, but our main complaint is that it wasnât very warm at all in the living area, who wants to sit wrapped up in blankets when youâre watching tv . There is the fire, but only a small amount of wood and quite honestly after the amount of money we paid to stay here I objected to having to buy firewood. This could be a fantastic cottage, placed perfectly near the coast and nice and quiet, just a little more cleaning to make it so.
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Samantha
Everything you would want for a break in this beautiful part of the country.