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Mermaid Cottage

Alnwick, Northumberland
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A charming stone cottage with sweeping ocean views below
  • Relax in the light-flooded bedroom with opulent oak flooring
  • Pour a drink and unwind in front of the crackling open fire

Overview
Property code: OC-NB312

This superbly renovated cottage, part of the original farmhouse at Dunstan Steads, a farm steading close to the dunes, lies within a few hundred metres of Embleton Bay and has commanding views across the dunes towards the sea. Mermaid Cottage is situated in a truly idyllic location, close to Embleton Bay with an impressive 2 mile sweep of fine sandy beach with the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle at its southernmost end. Beyond this is the tiny fishing village of Craster, renowned for its oak smoked kippers, produced in the village since the early 19th century. There are easy coastal walks in either direction, linking up with the coastal footpath between Beadnell and Alnmouth. Embleton village is 1 mile and has a good golf course.

Ground floor - Small, dining kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge with icebox. 

Bedroom 1 - Double bed and oak floor.  Compact en-suite bathroom (limited headroom) with over bath shower and WC.

First floor - Lounge with Victorian fireplace, open fire, oak floor, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio and French door to false balcony with splendid sea views. 

Sofa bed for 1 by arrangement (maximum 2 persons in cottage).

Electricity included.  Oil central heating from owners home included.  Fuel for open fire provided.  Wi-Fi.  Shaver point.  Highchair on request.  Small decked patio area with furniture.  Off road parking.  Shop/PO/pubs/ restaurant in Embleton 1 mile.  Duvets with linen and towels.  No pets.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • Bathrooms – 1 en-suite with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box
  • Highchair on request
  • Open fire – first basket of logs supplied
  • TV, DVD, radio
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Patio
  • Pub and shop, 1 mile, beach 0.5 miles
  • Additional single sofa bed for 1 person. Please note that there is a 2 guest limit at this property
  • There is limited headroom in the bathroom
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Angela 18th November 2024

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Property for the more able bodied. Lovely area that is busy with dog walkers.

Reviewed by Steven 29th September 2024

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Mermaid Cottage is in a perfect location for walking and visiting Northumberland, in a peaceful setting the views and light from the cottage were amazing. The cottage was comfortable and well equipped for two people for our 1 week stay. We enjoyed the milk / tea and biscuits on arrival. As we stayed late September a little more coal for the fire iRead moren the evenings would have been appreciated. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 20th September 2024

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Very comfortable and peaceful cottage with only a 10 minute walk to the beach where you can pick up the costal path for various walks. Lovely views from the lounge window. Well equipped kitchen and a lovely gesture with some milk, tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

Reviewed by Jane 1st September 2024

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Reviewed by Pauline 18th August 2024

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Fabulous beach location. The cottage is very popular, thus the interior is tired and in need of some updating.

Reviewed by Mark 11th August 2024

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Excellent little cottage to stay in for the week. Location is great with the beach 500 yards down the road, perfect for walking the coastal path in both directions. Convenient for visiting Bamburgh, Alnwick, Cragside, Holy Island and more.

Reviewed by Emma 28th July 2024

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A lovely cottage just a short walk from the beach. Just what we wanted! Sea views (with dolphins!) from the living room and bedroom. Well-equipped for such a small place. Private off-road parking. Perfect!

Reviewed by Ray 27th May 2024

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Cottage is in a splendid location but interior is a little tired.

Reviewed by Paul 19th May 2024

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Nicely situated a few hundred metres from a delightful beach with lovely walks both north and south. We'll within reach of Lindisfarne, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick. Bird watching and wild flowers all around in spring and summer.

Reviewed by Linda 12th May 2024

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Reviewed by Simon 6th November 2023

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Wonderful location, good size for 1 or 2 people

Reviewed by Andy 16th October 2023

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We had to wash the cutlery, plates and pyrex bowls before we could use them (the wooden spatulas which we didn't use probably still have food from previous guests on them). The heating is not controlled by guests but by the owners. The bathroom (particularly the sink) is ridiculously small. There is nowhere to hang clothes in the bedroom, you have Read moreto use an Ikea canvass wardrobe upstairs. Nowhere to put cases. Uncomfortable furniture. Tricky parking even for our Toyota Yaris. Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 11th September 2023

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Lovely location if you are looking for a quite spot. Accommodation was compact, but had all the essential equipment. Not suitable for those with mobility issues.

Reviewed by Claire 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Alison Lee 18th June 2023

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We had a lovely holiday in a great location. There was so much to do helped by the weather. It was peaceful and five minutes walk from the beach. An excellent base

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