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Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Dunstanburgh Castle
  • Place, Embleton Bay
  • Place, Alnwick Castle
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Harbourway sits on West End, the curving road that runs gently downhill to Craster's double-walled quay. It's the end house of a pair, and faces south, with the charming front garden offering panoramic views down to the harbour and the North Sea. It also ensures you're a little removed from the village hustle and bustle.

Inside, Harbourway has everything you'd expect of a traditional seaside cottage. Beams and wooden effect porcelain floors run throughout, and decorative touches hint at the house's maritime heritage – a pair of oars placed over a hearth, a wicker crab pot, a porthole window peeping out onto blue northern skies. Unusually for Craster, Harbourway offers plenty of parking – there's space for upto four cars.

On one side of the house is the spacious living room, a cosy space for relaxing, with deep sofas to sink into, and a wood burner recessed into the handsome inglenook fireplace. On the other side is the dining room, with another impressive granite fireplace with electric wood burning stove providing the focal point. Both have big bay windows with window seats to make the most of the views.

From here, arched French doors open out onto the sun-room, a light-filled space filled with additional seating, and warmed by underfloor heating. Another set of sliding doors leads out onto the front patio - perfect for sunny summer breakfasts.

The kitchen is at the back of the house, open-plan in design and cottagey in feel. It's fully equipped with an integrated dishwasher, electric range cooker, american fridge freezer, washer/dryer and a wine fridge. A small passageway leads past the stairs to a cosy bedroom with en-suite shower room, the first of four, tucked away into the northeast corner of the cottage and very private. The bed in this room can be made up as either a super-king or twin beds.

There are three more bedrooms upstairs: two further en-suite shower rooms, with another smaller twin bedded room ideal for children sandwiched between, and a modern family bathroom at the top of the stairs. The cottagey feel continues up here: pine doors, solid wooden beams and the super comfy beds are dressed with Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets.

Harbourway is also dog-friendly - you're welcome to bring along a well-behaved canine companion, as long as it's at least a year old.

If you fancy exploring Craster, just downhill from the cottage you'll find the legendary local fishmonger L. Robson and Sons, famous for their smoked kippers, and the Jolly Fisherman Inn, a friendly local hangout and a fine spot for an evening pint.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alnwick

Located in Alnwick, this cottage is by the ocean. Notable landmarks in the area include Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Aln Valley Railway are also worth visiting.
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Craster, Alnwick

What's nearby

  • Howick Hall - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tempus - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbourway - a pet friendly that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Northumberland Coast, Dunstanburgh Castle and Embleton Bay. Howick Hall and Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Super house in all respects

One of the very best houses we've stayed in as a family and the equal of the very best villas in Italy, France, Spain or Greece. And the weather was kind to us too!
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10/10 Excellent

One of the best holiday cottages in Craster

Having stayed here four times (fifth visit already booked) Harbourway is our home from home. Superbly located and very well equipped, this cottage is simply outstanding. A great deal of thought has gone into those extra little touches to make us feel comfortable, and our dog is well catered for too! Thank you and congratulations Catch the Breeze.
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10/10 Excellent

Best Craster retreat

Great house in a great location with splendid accommodation to match the view. Would highly recommend to anyone for a family holiday
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay close to the village harbour

Had a great stay here, was a warm and welcoming house, with everything we needed. Great location for the local pub and walks to Dunstanburgh Castle and up and down the coast
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10/10 Excellent

Late summer holiday

Having stayed in the house previously we were interested to see how it was with new owners. Overall it was great! Beds comfortable , bathrooms well organised kitchen well equipped. The location is perfect most morning coffee taken outside looking out to sea.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning Home in the heart of Craster

Wow what a beautiful property. One of the best we have stayed in a fantastic position in Craster. Stayed as a group of friends and the 4 en suite bedrooms served our set up perfectly. Maintained and presented to a very high standard we all decided we could absolutely live there. Bus stop outside. Gorgeous walks on the beach to dunstanburgh castle, low newton, Bamburgh and boulmer along the coastal path in the other direction. We would not hesitate to recommend. We booked again for next year on the day we came home and are trying out another of the properties in the catch the breeze group.
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10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

A week away

I hired Harbourway as the base for my photography shoot on the Northumberland coast. The house was great in terms of comfort and facilities and only a very short walk to a great pub! Wills be great for a holiday too! Craster is a lovely little fishing village and home to the amazing Coaster smokehouse...the kippers and smoked salmon are a must buy!
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

A lovely property for an autumn break.

A well appointed property in an excellent location, with coastal walks from the door and a very nice pub serving good food within a couple of hundred yards. A larger cafetiere or perhaps a second one would be useful but other than that we had all that we needed for a lovely autumn break. Apart from the coast, visits to Alnwick and Morpeth were much enjoyed.
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8/10 Good

Not for disabled!

A very comfortable house very nicely furnished with everything you would need. My only problem was that it was not clear to me that it was unsuitable for disabled people. I had checked there was a ground floor bedroom and bathroom but my husband had a great deal of difficulty with the steps up to the house. Probably my fault for not double checking.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Harbourway - a great place to stay

House is in a great location with sea view close to harbour. Plenty of walks from the village so no need to get into the car. There is a pub in the village which serves good food
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10/10 Excellent

Family holiday

Great week away with the family. Lovely stay in a well appointed house done to an incredibly high level.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful - We return every year

We love it here and we come back every year with the whole family, never disappointed. Can’t wait for next year!
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8/10 Good

A lovely stay

We had an excellent time at Harbour way, but we're surprised to find it wasn't as clean as we'd expect (last year at Driftwood was exceptional). Some cups still had coffee marks on them and hairs and dust were under beds (noticed when popping out bags underneath after unpacking) and in the main (bath only) bathroom. The shower seals could have been cleaner too. That aside, the house if excellently provisioned and the customer service it second to none. We'd certainly recommend and return.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage

Harbourway is a beautiful cottage. My family and I really enjoyed our stay there. An advantage for us was the amount of space for our family of 3 households. Of a person of almost 70, I found having a downstairs bedroom a real asset, as was the number of bathrooms for us all. The only real downside for me and anyone with mobility issues, was the slope between the gate and front door, plus the slope and steps towards my car.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Craster

A fab house in an amazing location... spotless with everything we needed
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10/10 Excellent

Mary-anne J.

Perfect Stay at Harbourway

We had to make changes to our booking - 1 because we had a dog so needed a dog friendly property and 2 we had to delay our holiday due to an injury. On both occasions Catch the Breeze were excellent in communicating our choices. As Harbourway wasn’t our first choice - it exceeded our expectations. We loved the view of the harbour and spent time each day sitting outside at the comfortable garden furniture. The cottage had everything we wanted, was thoughtfully decorated, extremely comfortable and spotless. Such a great dog friendly property. This was our third holiday in Northumberland and we were so pleased that we continued to find new little gems. A perfect stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Disappointed with the description of four double berooms

Beautiful house, great location. However there were a few things we weren't happy with. The small bedroom is not suitable for two adults, there was barely room to move round the bed let alone to find room for luggage. It should be described has a single room and have a single bed in it. We also found the bathrooms needed shelving, there was no where to put incidents. I hope this feed back is helpful . Regards Sandra Charlish
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view and fresh kippers too

What a fabulous place to stay. Comfort, situation and facilities all wonderful. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Probably best cottage in Craster

Crasters location on the Northumbria coast is ideal for getting to know the area. Harbourway has a brilliant location in the village with views of the Hatbour. Just set back far enough from the road so passers by cannot disturb you, the village is so quiet at night you can hear the sea. The property was a wonderful flow to it, with an extremely well thought out interior. The beds are as comfy as home with good linens and pillows too. The cosy wood burner in the living area is addictive, giving that extra ambiance. Even the ornaments and art work in the property are desirable. The kitchen is well equipped and the ice maker I will miss (I never knew I wanted one). It will be hard to find another property as all round great as this. If you want luxury, for you and your friends, this is your place.
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding

Simply the best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in. Clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped. An absolute joy! Would highly recommend. This was our second visit and we will certainly be back. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding cottage

Wonderful location with superb views across the harbour, this cottage is outstandingly good. Well equipped, comfortable, nice front garden, parking for two cars, what's not to like? We have stayed here three years running and have just booked again for next year. We were very sorry to have to leave for home yesterday!
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10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Wonderful property

Best location in Craster. Excellent presentation, extremely comfortable and well equipped. Would book again without hesitation
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10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Fantastic in every way!

Wonderful location overlooking the harbour but extremely private and quiet. The house is beautifully furnished, extremely comfortable and was spotlessly clean. The kitchen is the best we’ve ever seen and everything you may need has been thoughtfully provided, even treats and toys for our 2 little dogs. Absolutely wonderful beaches nearby and loads of interesting places to visit. Our favourites were Cragside and Lindisfarne.The local pub, The Jolly Fisherman, may seem expensive but the food is really good. I’d go in the evening when it’s less busy. The wood fired pizzas at Embers up the road are also well worth trying. The walk to Dunstanburgh castle has to be one of the best in the country. Northumberland is a brilliant place to visit and you’d be hard pushed to find better, more luxurious accommodation than Harbourway.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning house

Had a lovely stay with friends. House is beautiful and very well located with views of the harbour. So nice to have super king beds in all rooms and they were really comfortable. We appreciated the parking spaces for cars which was very generous, especially as we both had 4x4s. This is our second visit to Craster having stayed at Middlerig previously. Both properties are lovely but this is now our favourite! The walks from Craster are great in both directions and it is so easy to visit Bamburgh, Alnwick and a bit further away Cragside, plus trips to the Farne Islands. Can recommend The Jolly Fisherman in Craster for great food, and just a short stroll home!! Thanks to all at Catch the Breeze for another wonderful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen Curtis

Catch the Breeze continues to live up to expectations

Harbour Way was not our first choice for our holiday accommodation but was accepted because a dog was permitted. The house has character and has been sympathetically modernised and fitted out to the very high standards that is the signature of Catch the Breeze’s portfolio of holiday accommodation. Tara and Beth are brilliant at ensuring everything is attended to prior to arrival ensuring that you are made to feel welcome as a valued guest.

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