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Driftwood cottage is nestled in the heart of Craster village, just a minute's walk from the harbourfront. Step through the gate and into the open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, complete with a stone fireplace and window seat to view harbour life.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Driftwood - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

  • The cottage is only a minute's walk up Haven Hill from Craster's harbourfront, so you're right in the heart of the village here, but the cottage is set back from the road, guaranteeing peace and quiet.

    Driftwood is one of a cluster of similar cottages, most of which date from the late 1800s (in fact, it's right next door to one of our other Craster properties, Harbourway).

    Like the other cottages in the terrace, it's pretty as a postcard. Step through the gate and walk up the garden path to the house, then enter the delightful open plan kitchen/dining/living room a beautifully designed space with deep sofas a window seat to view harbour life taking place, and a gorgeous stone fireplace, the hearth charred coal-black by a couple of centuries' worth of open fires (thankfully, for ease of use, there's a woodburner these days).

    The room sets the decorative tone for the rest of the house: light walls, pine doors, wood effect porcelain floors and knick-knacks dotted around for character. The kitchen is compact but well equipped, with induction hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and a washer dryer. At the rear of the property, there is a further small stone seating area with a barbecue, ideal for summertime suppers.

    Both bedrooms are upstairs, and furnished in our "Catch the Breeze" signature style; one has an en-suite shower room and there is also a further bathroom in between them. If it gets really chilly there is air source central heating throughout keeping the cottage toasty, but once the woodburner's roaring away downstairs you more than likely won't need them.

    Handily, there are two parking spaces – a rarity in Craster – and the cottage is in a super spot for exploring: Dunstanburgh Castle is just north along the coast, while southwards, the coast path leads to Cullernose Point. Don't miss picking up some smoked fish from the harbourside curing sheds: a fresh kipper makes the ultimate Craster breakfast.

    A well-behaved dog is welcome: all we also ask that they're aged one or over.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 893 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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 Alnwick Playhouse are also worth visiting. Visit our Alnwick travel guide
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Craster, Alnwick

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast
    Northumberland Coast
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Embleton Bay
    Embleton Bay
    13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Alnwick Garden
    Alnwick Garden
    16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • 0_710548
    Alnwick Castle
    19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Bamburgh Castle & the pink Campions
    Bamburgh Castle
    23 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Jolly Fisherman
    2 min walk
  • The Treehouse Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • The Running Fox
    8 min drive
  • Caffe Tirreno
    11 min drive
  • Dirty Bottles Inn
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 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).

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Driftwood - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
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Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Home from Home in a lovely Craster Cottage

A lovely and very well appointed cottage next to the sea. Craster is a great location to stay, very quiet and relaxing with easy access to local walks and to other beautiful locations along the Northumberland coast.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Three night stay

We had an excellent three night stay in Driftwood. Great location and easy to find. The WiFi was very good and the house was nice and warm, October stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful, relaxing stay

This is our second time staying at Driftwood. We love everything about the cottage. It’s the perfect place to stay in Craster and we feel immediately at home the minute we arrive. So cozy, clean and perfectly equipped with beautiful decor.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing retreat at Craster

This is our 4th visit to a Catch the Breeze property in Craster Driftwood was just as amazing as the others and we had a wonderful week Long walks alone the costal path and beaches Lovely scenery the highlight perhaps was the Artic Tern nesting ground near Beadnell Amazing week thanks to Catch the Breeze again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

perfect cottage and perfect location

Enjoyed being in such a well designed cottage with a real feel of luxury. It was in a great location too being quiet and friendly and within easy reach of so many places to visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Terry B.

Good holiday cottage in excellent location

Good friendly service and very comfortable cottage in excellent location. Will use ‘Catch the Breeze’ again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Beautiful cottage, great location

We loved our stay in this beautiful cottage. Perfectly situated to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast line. The cottage is very comfortable, fully equipped and furnished to a very high standard.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

Craster in the sun.

An excellent property with all the things you want/need in a holiday let. Nothing overlooked and a very good location for walkers, without getting in the car.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Driftwood

Another lovely stay in a perfect cosy cottage. Ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast path or visiting all the other local attractions, followed by a stroll to the pub in the evening.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Lovely Craster

Lovely cottage in a lovely part of the country. Northumberland has stunning coastline with amazing beaches great for dog owners.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Driftwood

Excellent organisation, perfect location, superb condition. Everything you could possibly want from a holiday cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Cute little cottage

We loved our stay in this pretty little cottage. Cosy and modern with loads of charm. Gorgeous location. Can't fault it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craster

Fabulous cottage, beautifully decorated to the highest standard. Well equipped with everything one might need down to the last detail like the little repair sewing kit. A nice touch was the very welcome provisions on arrival. The cottage is ideally located close to the village with many walking routes both costal and inland. Craster has plenty to offer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

A lovely cottage in a perfect location

Driftwood is a beautiful cottage overlooking Craster harbour. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, is well equipped and furnished to a high standard. Having stayed in Catch the Breeze accommodation previously, Driftwood certainly matched up to my high expectations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Perfect cottage

We have stayed in Craster several times, but Driftwood was by far the best and most comfortable by far. Would thoroughly recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Home from Home

Not just a holiday let, a catch the breeze holiday let the first place I’ve stayed in that felt like a home. It has everything you could possibly need and the customer service is excellent.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

We had a great holiday at the cottage

The cottage was excellent in every department . Clean , well equipped and in great location . There is lots to do in and around Craster & the cottage was the perfect place to explore them from . Will be back again .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous cottage

A beautifully designed and equipped cottage. So cosy and comfortable with absolutely everything we needed. So handy for walks along the coast and to the village. We can’t wait to return. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

A glorious experience all round

Everything fabulous.. accomdation impeccable- as always. I keep coming back to the cottage for various reasons- too many to list here but everything around you is just so good for the soul! From cliff tops to castles- smokery and pubs- and glorious history around you Flawless accommodation- meticulous attention to detail - and yes- nothing is too much trouble from the first booking to departure ..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous return to Craster

Lovely return to Driftwood. So very comfortable and clean with everything we needed for in-house catering and a generous welcome pack, thank you. Can recommend excellent meals at the Jolly Fisherman and outstanding wood fired pizza from Embers at Eleanor’s Byre. We’ll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Driftwood

A splendid 2 week stay at the above cottage in Craster. An extremely comfortable property with all that you would need to make the stay very enjoyable. All furnishings, towels and bed linen were of the highest quality. A good place to stay with a view to visiting points of interest in the near and further away area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding stay at a beautiful seaside cottage

What a wonderful cottage! It was perfect for us as a young family and our two year old fell in love with Craster as much as we did. The bay window is superb to watch all the goings on of Craster and it is furnished to a high standard. We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Beautiful place, incredibly well provisioned and comfortable. Absolutely intend to return here, and to try out some of the other properties - our neighbours during our stay said how lovely the other cottages were too and that they'd stayed in multiple. Private parking spot, enormous, soft towels, thoughtful welcome pack and just a simply gorgeous spot!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection

The cottage is in one of our favourite locations on the Northumberland coast and has a harbour view Beautifully warm and refurbished to a high standard, Driftwood was inviting and comfortable to come home to after a day out. We always enjoy a holiday by the sea, and Driftwood was one of the best cottages we have stayed in Craster
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful cottage, lovely location, very well equipped

The cottage was very clean, warm and comfortable. We loved sitting around the table at the front, looking out over the harbour. Kitchen was very well equipped and it was easy to cook simple meals on several nights. The beds were very comfortable and bathrooms spacious and clean. We enjoyed walks from the house, eating at the Cottage Inn nearby, take away fish and chips just up the road (open Fri, Sat and Sun) and Craster kippers. The owners provided a list of equipment and supplies before we arrived and suggestions for what we needed to bring which was very helpful.