Guests say
Smithy Court in Craster, Northumberland, is a well-loved cottage praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location. Guests have repeatedly enjoyed the well-equipped facilities, cosy atmosphere, and the thoughtful touches provided by the owner, Jan. The property is ideal for families and is situated conveniently for exploring local attractions, with several mentions of its proximity to beaches and countryside walks.
Reviewers consistently describe the property as immaculately clean, suggesting a very high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as ideal, being close to beaches, attractions, and local amenities, which indicates a high level of satisfaction with its positioning.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the cottage cosy and spacious, suggesting that it provides a relaxing and comfortable environment.
Facilities are well-received, with mentions of the property being well-equipped and having home comforts. However, a single mention of power cuts, although not the fault of the owner, suggests a slight deduction for maintenance.
The owner's thoughtfulness is evident through welcome gifts and personal greetings, although it should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Craster 0.9 miles. Located in the idyllic hamlet of Dunstan and close to the fishing village of Craster in Northumberland, Smithy Court offers beautifully furnished and presented accommodation which is ideal for a family holiday or a small group of friends travelling together. The property has plenty of rooms giving guests loads of flexibility in terms of having space to get together and socialise, or space to get away from each other! The sitting room has ample seating with further seating in the bright and airy sunroom, which has doors opening outside so on warmer days you can throw open the doors and let the outside in. The good-sized kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to produce healthy food for the whole family and the adjoining dining room is wonderfully inviting with a rustic table all ready and set up to welcome guests to gather round and enjoy drinking and eating together. The fenced gardens are a delightful space in which to spend time with lawns and a patio area just perfect for the kids to run around in while the adults chill out. Hopefully the children will be suitably tired out, so going to bed won’t be a problem with three charming bedrooms to choose from; a double and two twins. All the bedrooms offer a relaxing space in which to rest your weary heads after an active day of getting out and about exploring and in the morning, you’ll be refreshed and raring to go. Take a stroll into Dunstan and Craster which was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches. Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast. The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season. A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland. For a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in stunning surroundings, make sure to book a stay at Smithy Court.
A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village offers a pub serving food, a fish restaurant and Robson's famous fish shop. There is also an excellent children's playground. Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches. Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast. The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season. A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV/DVD player with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Sunroom
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
2 x TV/DVD players, CD/radio, Xbox, iPod docking station, DAB radio, WiFi, selection of DVDs, books, games and children’s toys.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Parking for 2 cars.
Gardens, lawns, patio furniture, barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 1.1 miles, beach 0.8 miles.
Note: There is storage in the garage
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
- Northumberland Country Zoo
Reviews (14)
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Christopher
A lovely location for us all locations we wanted to visit were on the doorstep An excellent property for a couple or a family Plenty of walks on public footpaths close to hand and lovely pubs
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Robin
Well furnished with everything you may need for a stay. Light and airy with excellent heating in cooler times. Situated in the small Dunstan village, it is convenient for walking or driving to explore the North East coast with pubs, restaurants and stores all close by.
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Keith
She was communicative throughout the build up to us arriving, met us at the property and was always available for any queries. The house was very clean, well equipped and very comfortable. I would have no hesitation in recommending the property.