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10/10 Excellent
Mary Feeney
4 July 2025
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Lilac Cottage Dunstan
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
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Explore the area
Dunstan near Craster
- Place, Northumberland Coast1 min walk
- Place, Alnwick Garden12 min drive
- Place, Alnwick Castle15 min drive
- Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Lilac Cottage Dunstan
Perfect location to discover Northumberland.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Soundbar
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. On road parking.. Lilac Cottage is a quaint, white-washed, 18th-century, traditional fisherman’s cottage and sits in a small terrace adjacent to The Cottage Inn, renowned for its good food, welcoming atmosphere and family friendly large beer garden. There is a nearby bus stop serving the Alnwick to Seahouses route.
Dunstan is a friendly hamlet set in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Beauty, only a mile from the picturesque fishing port of Craster, famous world-wide for its oak smoked kippers. It’s positioned mid way along this stunning 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline, with its castles, rocky coves and huge sandy beaches, often virtually desterted. The atmospheric ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and the gorgeous Embleton Bay are within walking distance.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Soundbar
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. On road parking.. Lilac Cottage is a quaint, white-washed, 18th-century, traditional fisherman’s cottage and sits in a small terrace adjacent to The Cottage Inn, renowned for its good food, welcoming atmosphere and family friendly large beer garden. There is a nearby bus stop serving the Alnwick to Seahouses route.
Dunstan is a friendly hamlet set in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Beauty, only a mile from the picturesque fishing port of Craster, famous world-wide for its oak smoked kippers. It’s positioned mid way along this stunning 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline, with its castles, rocky coves and huge sandy beaches, often virtually desterted. The atmospheric ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and the gorgeous Embleton Bay are within walking distance.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Alnwick
Alnwick is home to this cottage. Notable landmarks in the area include Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Playhouse are also worth visiting.
Dunstan near Craster
What's nearby
- Northumberland Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Alnwick Garden - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
- Alnwick Castle - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
- Bamburgh Castle - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
- Chillingham Castle - 31 min drive - 36.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - 12 min drive
- The Jolly Fisherman - 16 min walk
- Costa Coffee - 11 min drive
- Dirty Bottles Inn - 12 min drive
- Melvyn's Cafe - 11 min drive
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8/10 Good
Pam Almond
12 Feb 2026
A lovely little cottage, only down side being no back garden for dog and lack of instructions for co
Pam Almond
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