Whin Hill Cottage

4.6★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Gary
October 2024

“Great location and lovely house.”

However lack of hot water for the weekend and the dishwasher not working did spoil it a little. Heating engineer called and agreed the on the water issue yet the owner couldn’t explain or accept responsibility, some guests left early so they could go home to shower and wash. No hot water or dishwasher meant all washing for 8 guests had to be with hot water from a kettle !!

However lack of hot water for the weekend and the dishwasher not working did spoil it a little. Heating engineer called and agreed the on the water issue yet the owner couldn’t explain or accept responsibility, some guests left early so they could go home to shower and wash. No hot water or dishwasher meant all washing for 8 guests had to be with hot water from a kettle !!

- Gary, October 2024
Ian September 2024

“Fantastic holiday the property was clean and very spacious would go back again”

- Ian, September 2024
Julie August 2024

“A lovely cottage - although "cottage" might not be the best description for this lovely big house!”

Plenty of room for 7 adults and 2 dogs. The dogs loved the garden - not sure the pigeons appreciated being chased off it. Comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean.

- Julie, August 2024
Samantha August 2024

“Lovely holiday cottage, in a great location: pub and coastline a few minutes walk from the front door.”

Craster is a lovely village, with some good walks from the front door, or easy access to the local area by car. The property is pretty well equipped, with lots of storage space in the kitchen and in the bedrooms. There was plenty of room for four adults, two children and 2 dogs. A few tweaks, and this would be a five star accommodation, - The welcome pack was really disappointing: some hotel style sachets of tea, coffee, UHT milk, sugar and biscuits. Usually properties of this standard offer at least a loaf of bread, milk, a bottle of wine, and various snacks. There's no shop in the village and is a drive away, so a few more bits would be really helpful. - There were no pods for the coffee machine - There was no antibacterial spray, or cloths provided to clean the sides - Better deep cleaning of the less obvious places, such as the cutlery draw which was a bit grubby with a lot of crumbs None of these are a deal breaker, and wouldn't prevent a return visit. It really is a lovely place. Fixing the above would make it pretty much perfect.

- Samantha, August 2024
Denise August 2024

“The listing said we needed to take all cleaning products, which we did but found were provided also hand soap was provided.”

There wasn’t a hairdryer in the twin room which was annoying and the bins were not as straight forward as they dont mention where to put the tin cans on them, though the guide book said to put in recycle bin . We ended up taking all glass bottles home as we couldn’t find the recycle bin for them. We did have a lovely stay and the village was gorgeous. We would definitely come again

- Denise, August 2024
Jane May 2024

“Heating control was difficult, the bedrooms were too hot in evening and lowering the temperature didn’t have any effect.”

Plenty of hot water and comfortable temperatures in living area. Flagstone loose on front doorstep. Well appointed house and great location.

- Jane, May 2024
Ian April 2024

“We had a very enjoyable stay at Whin Hill Cottage.”

It was plenty big enough for 8 adults and a dog. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped; the bedrooms were light and airy, the lounge/dining area was comfortable; and our dog loved running around in the large garden. The cottage was conveniently located, only a few minutes walk from the Jolly Fisherman and various paths along the coast and inland.

- Ian, April 2024
Julie April 2024

“A lovely, well-equipped cottage.”

Very spacious. Spotlessly clean. Good location. Comfortable beds. Dogs loved the garden. All in all a lovely place to stay.

- Julie, April 2024
Barry November 2023

“We've stayed in many cottages but this is one of the best by far.”

Spotlessly clean, decorated & furnished to a high standard and with every possible item you could want or need provided. The beds were comfortable with good quality linen, the showers worked well with plenty of hot water and the underfloor heating system was effective (once we understood how to use it). The location was perfect, just a short walk to the Jolly Fisherman pub and its well known restaurant, close to the coastal path and to many other villages like Alnmouth. We will certainly stay here again when in the area.

- Barry, November 2023
Merrick November 2023

“A very comfortable spacious cottage, good beds, WI-FI, TVs, and generally well equipped.”

An excellent location right in the heart of Craster. Yes we would recommend the cottage as a good place to stay. However, on the negative side the hot water cylinder is noisy and we had to resort to switching the power to it off when we went to bed and switching it back on in the morning so that it didn't disturb us during the night, plenty of hot water though. Also the blind in the main bathroom doesn't cover the window as the chain is broken. It was a bit off putting that when we arrived late on a November night all the radiators upstairs, except the landing one, had been turned off and it was very cold in the bedrooms and the "welcome" pack was rather basic with no fresh milk. We did enjoy our stay and found Turnbull's and M&S Simply Food in Alnwick very handy.

- Merrick, November 2023
Rona August 2023

“Had a fantastic week with the family and dogs at Whin Hill.”

Beautiful house, lots of room inside and out. Everything you need to enjoy your stay. Only issue is the noise from the cistern filling at night, wakes everybody. There is no details of what to recycle and when the bins need put out. Would be useful to have a brush !

- Rona, August 2023
Serena August 2023

“The house is in a great location, clean and very well equipped.”

Our stay however was marred by the problems with the water system. Hot water was insufficient for 8 people and upon complaint it became clear that the system was faulty despite several calls to Sykes Cottages (who handled things well) and attempts to resolve it. The noise from the plumbing is awful and anyone using the taps or toilet during the night would cause disturbance. There must be a fundamental issue with the plumbing system which needs resolving. We appreciate a goodwill gesture made by the owners but wish we hadn't had to suffer these issues whilst on holiday.

- Serena, August 2023
Tony July 2023

“Excellent comfortable, well equipped clean property in good location for walking or exploring the coast by car.”

Only critisism was noisy cold water plumbing system when flushing toilets - not a big deal but not good in the middle of the night.

- Tony, July 2023
Kay June 2023

“We had a wonderful stay in Craster.”

The house was beautiful and the location super. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom were perfect for our elderly parents. Thanks for a lovely stay! A couple of things to note- the taps and toilet flushes were very loud and banging at times. As we we’re leaving the inside door handle to the front door loosened.

- Kay, June 2023
Karen June 2023

“Large comfortable cottage in Craster, within easy reach of coastal path and village facilities.”

- Karen, June 2023

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Ground-floor Jack-and-Jill shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Jack-and-Jill bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Central heating
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi, sound system
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am
Refundable service charge applicable

The property

Whin Hill Cottage is a magnificent, four-bedroom home located in the Northumberland town of Craster.

Up to eight guests and their two four-legged companions are welcomed to enjoy the ultimate retreat to Northumberland at Whin Hill Cottage, which boasts stylish décor throughout, a well-equipped kitchen, off-road parking, and a woodburning stove.

As soon as you enter your new home away from home, relax in the comfortable sitting area by turning on the Smart TV and cosying up in front of the wood-burning stove, which is ideal for those cooler evenings.

While they prepare a delicious meal for the family and settle down to enjoy a glass of wine at the table, let your partner get to know a beautiful selection of kitchen gadgets!

If you'd rather savour your surroundings for a little longer, take advantage of the wonderful, fenced garden to have a meal outside while letting your dog play safely.

After finishing your essential evening routine, retire to one of the three beautiful bathrooms to enjoy a warm shower or bathe in the tub before retiring to a super-king-size, double, ground-floor double, or twin bedroom to get some rest before another day filled with exciting experiences.

If you can manage it, start your schedule with a lovely stroll along Craster Harbour or along the Dustanburgh Castle Trail, which begins right outside your door and leads to magnificent castle ruins from the fourteenth century.

Practice your swing at the Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course, savour the breath-taking coastal views at Howick Sands, explore a variety of plants and animals at Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, or spend the day in Alnwick, which offers a wide range of services and attractions, including The Alnwick Garden, Bailiffgate Museum, Hulne Park, and St. Michael's Church.

You'll never run out of things to do or see thanks to your excellent location, which also allows you to take advantage of a wonderful range of lovely beaches, including Bamburgh Beach, Longhoughton Beach, and Alnmouth Beach.

Whin Hill Cottage is the perfect base for your upcoming getaway to Northumberland.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £50.

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About the location

CRASTER

Alnwick 7 miles; Embleton 3 miles.

A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village offers a pub serving food, a fish restaurant and Robson's famous fish shop. There is also an excellent children's playground. Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches. Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast. The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season. A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland.

Note: The hedge between gardens is low - large dogs could get over.
Coffee Machine is a Nespresso Krups

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great location and lovely house.”

“Fantastic holiday the property was clean and very spacious would go back again”

“A lovely cottage - although "cottage" might not be the best description for this lovely big house!”

“Lovely holiday cottage, in a great location: pub and coastline a few minutes walk from the front door.”

“The listing said we needed to take all cleaning products, which we did but found were provided also hand soap was provided.”

“Heating control was difficult, the bedrooms were too hot in evening and lowering the temperature didn’t have any effect.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay at Whin Hill Cottage.”

“A lovely, well-equipped cottage.”

“We've stayed in many cottages but this is one of the best by far.”

“A very comfortable spacious cottage, good beds, WI-FI, TVs, and generally well equipped.”

“Had a fantastic week with the family and dogs at Whin Hill.”

“The house is in a great location, clean and very well equipped.”

“Excellent comfortable, well equipped clean property in good location for walking or exploring the coast by car.”

“We had a wonderful stay in Craster.”

“Large comfortable cottage in Craster, within easy reach of coastal path and village facilities.”

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About the location

CRASTER