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View of the property in pretty village
Lovely outdoor social space
Cosy and light lounge
Dine in style
Clean and bright kitchen
Contemporary double room
Walk-in shower and WC
Twin room, can be made up as a king size on request
Stylish outdoor area
Pretty village location, close to the beach
Surrounding countryside
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Duck Down Cottage

Embleton, Northumberland
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Delightful cottage for a family or couples in this popular coastal village
  • Close to the beach and golf course with pub restaurants nearby
  • Perfect base to explore the area's many famous attractions
Property code: 78956

Adorable cottage in a charming village near the beaches, golf and numerous delights of this beautiful area. Perfect for a family or couples.

Enjoying a central location in this pretty village on the coastal route with a convenience store and three good pub/restaurants within walking distance. This gorgeous cottage is near the sandy beach and popular golf course. Walk beneath the ruins of Dunstanburgh castle to Low Newton-by-the-sea and treat yourselves to a drink and lunch in the renowned beachside pub. Stroll around the harbour at Craster and sample the seafood or spend a day at Earl Grey’s ancestral home, Howick Hall’s with its beautiful gardens The stunning beach at Beadnell is nearby and the wonderful seaside villages of Seahouses and Bamburgh are within easy reach and with Alnwick with its famous castle and gardens, there is always plenty to do and see.

Access the property from the rear door into a small hallway. The welcoming open plan lounge and dining area is bright and airy. You can relax on a comfortable sofa and two easy chairs while watching internet TV and sit together for meals at the generous dining table. The modern, well-equipped kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge with icebox, small freezer, dishwasher, microwave and a washing machine. There is a spacious shower room with a lovely walk-in shower, hand wash basin and WC. Head up two steps to the bedrooms; a pretty double with plenty of light streaming through the window and skylight, both with blackout blinds for a great night’s sleep and a twin bedroom with a skylight window and blackout blind. the beds are zip and link which can become one king-size bed upon request. From the hallway, a door leads out to the garden at the rear, while the front door has a small vestibule with coat hooks and leads out to the street.

Outside, from the rear door walk across a small shared access area and up 4 steps to the raised garden with a paved patio area and a table and chairs where you can enjoy al-fresco dining or a morning coffee. Parking is off-road for two cars either through the rear garden gate on the gravelled area, to the side of the property or, on-street in front of the cottage.

  • 2 Bedrooms  - 1 double, 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a king-size on request)
  • 1 Bathroom  - Walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden - via shared access path to the rear
  • Parking for 2 cars off-road
  • Beach - within 1-mile walking distance
  • Shop, pubs and restaurants in the village
  • EV charging points in the village (subject to availability)
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sharon 22nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Jim 15th March 2024

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Everything was perfect inside and out of the cottage, the care and attention to delivering a home from home was excellent, the additional features for dog owners was really impressive and we hope to return later in the year.

Reviewed by Janice 23rd February 2024

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Embleton was pretty village and good base for our travels. We enjoyed walking with our dogs along the beautiful beach and up to Dunstanburgh castle. Local pub was good and we had a.delicious evening meal at Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel. Dog friendly. Very cosy by the fire.

Reviewed by Nicola 24th November 2023

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What can we say except such a perfect little bolt hole for visiting Embleton and the local area. The cottage is beautifully done, everything has been thought of, including throws for both people and dogs. Plenty of hot water which is lovely after a long walk on the beach. Spotlessly clean, everything you need to feel at home. Local shop and pub botRead moreh great and within walking distance Hide

Reviewed by Carl 17th November 2023

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We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Gill 6th October 2023

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Great position, beautifully clean & warm, perfect base for exploring the Northumberland coast. Embleton bay is the most beautiful place.

Reviewed by Marilyn 15th September 2023

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A lovely clean cottage

Reviewed by Lesley 8th September 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a great location. The owners are friendly and welcoming and the cottage is well equipped with everything required for a pleasant stay, The beach is an easy 10 minute walk, the pub for food and drinks is 2 minutes away and there is a small village shop across the road. The enclosed garden is pet safe and the owner even leaves yoRead moreur furry companion treats and toys. Highly recommended ! Hide

Reviewed by Carole 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Gail 18th August 2023

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A lovely little cottage in a great village. So close to the beach. We had a lovely stay for the week.

Reviewed by Bernard 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Val 1st July 2023

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Amazing property in a superb location within walking distance of beach. Everything thought about to make it a perfect stay.

Reviewed by Helen 23rd June 2023

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Fantastic cottage. Great location. Very clean with everything you need. Modern feel. Very dog friendly. A 10 minute walk to the most amazing beach. Really lovely post office shop right across the road and 2 pubs close by. What more could you want from a relaxing holiday with your woofs

Reviewed by Barry 9th June 2023

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Everywhere was well kept,clean and the cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. Embleton is small, quaint and very friendly. A perfect base to explore the surrounding areas and beautiful beaches

Reviewed by Neil 3rd June 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a superb location. You have everything you need in the cottage for a wonderful stay. A nice touch is the folder that has all the instructions about the appliances, along with information about the surrounding area and restaurants and take aways. The owner has put a lot of effort into making the holiday a good one. You even geRead moret the added bonus of a parking disc that can be used around Northumberland's Pay & Display. The cottage is very clean and comfortable. Loved our stay Hide

Reviewed by Annabel 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Martin 5th May 2023

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The cottage was lovely. It was our first time in Northumberland and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay and the village was very friendly. We highly recommend this property. Martin and Dee Bennett

Reviewed by Sue 25th November 2022

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Duck down cottage is in a great location & an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland coastline. The cottage itself looks tiny from the outside but is really spacious & yet cosy too. Everything you could need is provided including blankets & balls for your dog. It is close to very nice pubs serving good food, all dog friendly, and also within wRead morealking distance of The Joiners Arms & The Ship Inn, both great places for lunch/dinner. The fabulous beach is a 10 minute walk along a path. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 11th November 2022

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Beautiful cottage just a short walk to the beach. Our second stay and we really lovely this beautiful village with easy access to the Northumberland coastal sights.

Reviewed by Alex 9th October 2022

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We had an absolutely wonderful week in Duck Down Cottage. It was comfortable, clean, warm, cosy and well equipped. Great that its dog-friendly too. Location is perfect, with good local pubs and shops within walking distance, and only 10 minutes from the beautiful sandy beach. Wed recommend it to anyone, and would definitely consider coming back agaRead morein. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Amanda 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 2nd September 2022

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Duck Down Cottage is in a lovely location and is very well appointed, clean and bright. Handy to have a secure outdoor space. Nice welcome touches on arrival, milk, biscuits and cleaning materials and good to have owners contact details.

Reviewed by Brigid 5th August 2022

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Fantastic cottage. Spotlessly clean, really well equipped and in a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Bernard 15th July 2022

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Lovely cottage, great location. Double bed not that comfy.. but just a small issue really. We loved our stay and hope to make a return visit. Thank you.

Reviewed by Steve 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Dorothy 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Betty 3rd June 2022

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Reviewed by Jilly 13th May 2022

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I have just returned from Duck Down Cottage from a 3 week holiday. It was our first time in Northumberland and found the cottage to be in a perfect location for the shop/beach & 3 pubs. Also it was perfectly located for travelling up and down the coast and also across the moors from Alnwick. It is really comfortable and exceptionally clean with a gRead moreood garden. I cooked some evenings and found I had everything to prepare a basic good meal. Would I return - yes in a heart beat. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 6th May 2022

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Reviewed by Elaine 29th April 2022

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This little cottage is really a Tardis. We loved it from the minute we walked in. It was very well equipped and everything was spotlessly clean. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do whilst in the area.

Reviewed by Suzanne 22nd April 2022

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Perfect thank you xx

Reviewed by Jane 8th April 2022

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Fabulous cottage in a fabulous location. Perfectly positioned opposite a shop and near pubs. A 5 minute walk from the beautiful beach and has wonderful views of Dunstanburgh Castle. The cottage has everything you would need for our stay and the decor is beautiful - love the ducks! Highly recommend! Well be back

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View of the property in pretty village
Lovely outdoor social space
Cosy and light lounge
Dine in style
Clean and bright kitchen
Contemporary double room
Show 9 moreWalk-in shower and WC

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